Land Rover Range Rover LRX Evoque

[SVT666]

That Victoria Beckham was appointed as creative design executive tells you everything. No wonder it looks constipated. Mind you, economy is promising - no fuel consumption. At all.

I'm sorry.  What the fuck did you just say?

[SVT666]

I think it's a little dumb to make a "Range Rover" that can't go off road,

You know what's even dumber?  Jeeps that can't go off road.  Hell, what about Jeep Grand Cherokees that don't come with a two-speed transfer case...or even Jeeps that come with 2 wheel drive.

[the Teuton]

I was gonna ask how the piss they got ahold of the concept car...

[Rupert]

You know what's even dumber?  Jeeps that can't go off road.  Hell, what about Jeep Grand Cherokees that don't come with a two-speed transfer case...or even Jeeps that come with 2 wheel drive.

^ Two-wheel drive Jeep.

[SVT666]

^ Two-wheel drive Jeep.

Stupid.

[SVT32V]

You know what's even dumber?  Jeeps that can't go off road.  Hell, what about Jeep Grand Cherokees that don't come with a two-speed transfer case...or even Jeeps that come with 2 wheel drive.

Eh, as long as they still sell a wrangler with real capability they can sell whatever other crap they need to stay afloat. Most SUVs come with an awd base option, hard to fault only Jeep for that when the rest of the world does the same.

They did hit a new low with the rwd only wrangler and that ridiculous compASS, hard to forgive 'em for that level of transgression.

[omicron]

I'm sorry.  What the fuck did you just say?

Former pop star Posh Spice, or as she is formally known, Victoria [David] Beckham, has found a new job; she's been appointed creative design executive at Range Rover. The announcement was made yesterday during the 40th birthday celebrations of the Range Rover brand, at The Orangery, Kensington Palace, where Land Rover introduced its new Evoque 'baby' SUV.



In her new role, the pop singer-turned-fashion-designer will lend her trendy input on future special edition Range Rover design projects, starting with a Special Edition of the Evoque.


Speaking at Range Rover's 40th anniversary event, Victoria Beckham said: "This is a very exciting collaboration. The classic British heritage of Range Rover and the effortless style, quality and beauty is something I truly admire and also what I hope to achieve with my own brand. I am honoured to take on this role and be part of the creative team."


Gerry McGovern, Land Rover and Range Rover Design Director, and the man responsible for hiring Beckham, commented:


"Victoria Beckham is a talented British fashion designer and is extremely knowledgeable about great design and trends. Victoria understands luxury products - she is a Range Rover fan and has been a Range Rover owner for many years. Her fashion business is now in its third year and her designs are loved by critics and bought by many of the most stylish women in the world. I believe this appointment adds a new dimension to my design team as we continue to design products to appeal to a wider audience."

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/07/victoria-beckham-is-range-rover-new.html

[Laconian]

Chelsea tractors

[Rupert]

Stupid.

Do you also hate 944s, H3s, and all-wheel drive BMWs?

[goldenlover1101]

Since when does designing clothes lead to designing the interior of a car? And shes not just picking the fabric, she is a CREATIVE DEIGN EXECUTIVE
x 1000

[Rupert]

Or, it's possible that she has a clue.

[goldenlover1101]

Maybe but I am doubtful. No offense to her, I just don't see the connection between clothes and automotive interiors

[SVT666]

Do you also hate 944s, H3s, and all-wheel drive BMWs?

I hate the H3 for different reasons.  It's ugly, it's underpowered, it's hard to see out of, it's overpriced, and it's cramped inside.  Personally, I don't see what any of those have to do with me hating 2WD Jeeps?

[Rupert]

I hate the H3 for different reasons.  It's ugly, it's underpowered, it's hard to see out of, it's overpriced, and it's cramped inside.  Personally, I don't see what any of those have to do with me hating 2WD Jeeps?

944 = front engine Porsche
H3 = SRA Hummer
AWD BMW= OMG not RWD!

I'm just saying what ChrisV would no doubt say, but I haven't seen him around here for a while.

[Rupert]

Maybe but I am doubtful. No offense to her, I just don't see the connection between clothes and automotive interiors

Aesthetics.

But why does there need to be a connection? I like art and science, OMG, am I real?!

[Colonel Cadillac]

I don't know about her starting off as director, but it can't be a bad idea to have a fashion woman's touch in there.

[SVT666]

944 = front engine Porsche
H3 = SRA Hummer
AWD BMW= OMG not RWD!

I'm just saying what ChrisV would no doubt say, but I haven't seen him around here for a while.

That's different.  For the first 50 years that Jeep existed their trucks have all had off road capability, and usually regarded as the best in the business at it too.  I don't understand why anyone would even want a 2WD Jeep, and I think it's shameful that the only way to get a 2 speed transfer case in a Jeep is with the V8 (although that appears to have changed with the new Grand Cherokee).  The fact that they now have two or three crossovers with no off road ability shows they have lost their way and their focus. 

I don't give a rat's ass if anyone offers an AWD sedan or a front engine Porsche.  The engine in the 911 is in the wrong place anyway, which is why I'm a big fan of the Cayman.

[SVT32V]

That's different.  For the first 50 years that Jeep existed their trucks have all had off road capability, and usually regarded as the best in the business at it too.  I don't understand why anyone would even want a 2WD Jeep, and I think it's shameful that the only way to get a 2 speed transfer case in a Jeep is with the V8 (although that appears to have changed with the new Grand Cherokee).  The fact that they now have two or three crossovers with no off road ability shows they have lost their way and their focus.  

I don't give a rat's ass if anyone offers an AWD sedan or a front engine Porsche.  The engine in the 911 is in the wrong place anyway, which is why I'm a big fan of the Cayman.

There have been 2wd versions of jeeps for decades, this is not something new.  

One doesn't need a V8 to get a 2-spd transfer case, the QTII system was available with the V6 in 2005 and up Laredo GCs models.

I don't know why anyone would want a V6 mid-sizer SUV anyway, unless it either had a good amount of power or significantly better gas mileage. A 305 hp 4.7 cherokee gets the same or better mileage than a 3.7.

Mustangs and Camaros have been some of the best bang for the buck cars out there producing some very fast cars, most of them were 4 cyl or 6 cyl grocery getters though.

However, just like with Jeep, click a few of the important options and get serious performance in return.

[GoCougs]

There have been 2wd versions of jeeps for decades, this is not something new.  

I don't know why anyone would want a V6 mid-sizer SUV anyway, unless it either had a good amount of power or significantly better gas mileage.

And most Jeeps over that same period had 4 or 6 cylinder power.

[SVT32V]

And most Jeeps over that same period had 4 or 6 cylinder power.

Only the wrangler/CJ and a few ancient cherokees had a four with the exception of the liberty crd, however point taken, most vehicles will not be the top model much like most camcords are 4 cyl.

edit: there was also a regular 4 in the liberty

[Madman]

"Victoria Beckham is a talented British fashion designer and is extremely knowledgeable about great design and trends."




So the Queen of the Chavs will now be defacing vehicles claiming to be Range Rovers?

Sorry, this isn't a Range Rover.  Range Rovers aren't "trendy", they are timeless.

For me, THIS is the only REAL 2 door Range Rover........

[the Teuton]

Uh, much like every other wife of a soccer player, I'm sure she's spent a ton of time in these vehicles. And much like every other woman who happens to be the primary driver of these things (sans Wayne Rooney, apparently), she probably knows what she likes. Having more money than god to be able to discover everything she likes probably makes her a good candidate for this manufacturer's aesthetics department because a) she's British, working for a Brit brand, b) she knows a lot about luxury goods, c) apparently she likes fashionable stuff, and RRs are nothing if not that, and d) she's high profile.

And come on, most of us aren't exactly RR's key demographic, either.

Give her a chance before we start ridiculing her. After all, I believe at one point Chris Bangle was responsible for the E46 BMW. And if he could do something right amid the clusterfuck that became BMW, perhaps she can do something right, too.

[omicron]

To be honest, she does actually know how to design a dress.

[Raza]

To be honest, she does actually know how to design a dress.

She's a Cylon.  Or a T888.  Have you seen her smile?  No.  She's incapable.  T888s don't have emotions.

[Madman]

To be honest, she does actually know how to design a dress.

Okay, sweetie.  If you say so.

[the Teuton]

Whatever she designs cannot ever be worse than a Levi's edition AMC Pacer...or a Honda Crosstour.

[Laconian]

Victoria Beckham's first order of business: make the sun visors the size of briefcases to accommodate her trademark oversized sunglasses.

[the Teuton]

Victoria Beckham's first order of business: make the sun visors the size of briefcases to accommodate her trademark oversized sunglasses.

I wouldn't doubt this for a second. She's rich for a reason: because people tell her what they want, what they really, really want...and she makes it happen for them...zigga zigga ah.

[omicron]

Excuse me! Sunglasses are not to be removed when driving. You cannot convey an EXPRESSION OF STERN FABULOUSNESS when one's sunglasses are stowed in the sunvisors. There are RULES.

[AltinD]

Wait a second, why would the sunglasses be stowed on the sunvisors?