Range Rover Vogue hits local market

The new Range Rover TDV8 Vogue was launched on the local market on Feb. 14.

The vehicle is fitted with a LR-TDV8 4.4-liter engine that puts out 313 brake horsepower and 8-speed automatic transmission.

The vehicle manages 9.6 kilometers per liter, which according to the company is 18.5 percent more efficient than the previous engine. The new engine also emits 14 percent less greenhouse gas emissions than the previous engine.

The vehicle is also equipped with a number of safety and driving systems including Terrain Response, hill start assist and gradient acceleration control systems for improved driving experience on all surfaces, the company said.

The vehicle is priced at 154.9 million won ($140,000) on the local market.

(cheesuk@heraldcorp.com)