Set to make its debut at this week’s New York Auto Show, the new SVAutobiography has been exclusively produced by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations and is the most luxurious Range Rover ever, with an exclusive premium leather interior featuring solid aluminium switchgear plus a chiller cabinet and electronically powered tables in the rear as well as a Duo-tone body colour option.

It’s also the most powerful production Range Rover ever with a specially turned 550PS V8 Supercharged engine married up to an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox. 

TDV6, SDV6 Hybrid, SDV8, and SCV6 supercharged derivatives are also offered, with increases in efficiency and performance for the 2016 Model Year. For the first time, these include a turbodiesel Range Rover in North American markets.

Under the changes the revised SDV6 Hybrid offers improved economy while SDV8 derivatives are now offered with advanced stop-start technology, delivering 8.4l/100km and CO2 emissions of 219g/km.

And, depending on market, SDV8 derivatives can now be specified with All-Terrain Progress Control system while 22-inch Dunlop QuattroMaxx performance-optimised tyres are optionally available.

Other changes across the Range Rover line-up include a new, improved Surround Camera System with enhanced graphics and an integrated washer jet for the rear camera.

There’s also a new Gesture Tailgate as standard to provide hands-free access to the luggage area while Automatic Access Height automatically lowers the vehicle once parked, for improved entry and exit. And Land Rover’s InControl technologies now offer greater smartphone connectivity, user convenience and market availability.

The Range Rover SVAutobiography, along with the updated Range Rover 2016 Model Year line-up, will be on sale from summer 2015.