New cars BMW style and usability in a segment The experience of luxurious driving previously unexplored by the has reached a new dimension world-famous manufacturer. with BMW’s X7. The first Sports Bringing both the versatility and Activity Vehicle (SAV) in the luxury indulgence expected of a luxury segment combines a striking SUV, with sports car dynamic appearance, with generous performance, DBX sets a bold interior comfort and the brand’s new standard in this sector. hallmark sporty flair. The model With its all-wheel drive is available worldwide and can be system, it’s a car that will allow combined with all engines offered the company to increase its for the BMW X7. presence in markets where The BMW X7 Edition Dark perhaps the weather or terrain is Shadow is now also in production less than conducive to rear-wheel in Spartanburg, USA in a limited drive sports cars. There is a clear edition of approximately 500 units. emphasis on a spacious and Available with either six or upholstery, in a specific two-tone Aston Martin luxurious cabin – whether seated seven seats, the driver and variant Night Blue/Black, with Almost five years since Aston in the front or back – which will Jaguar front passenger are treated to contrasting seams. Nappa leather Martin announced its investment in also allow Aston Martin to better The new F-TYPE Jaguar two- electrically adjustable comfort in Night Blue covers the upper a brand new manufacturing facility reach customers who prefer to seater offers an even more seats, with memory function and part of the instrument panel and in Wales, the first Aston Martin be driven rather than drive. muscular, assertive design and an M leather steering wheel. the armrests of the doors, and to be “Made in Wales” has been astonmartin.com Back on the road a cabin defined by rich, luxurious BMW Individual equipment details black merino leather is used in the driven off the production line. materials and beautiful details. are specially developed for the lower section of the instrument The DBX signals a new era Above: The BMW X7 Edition Roads around the world were deserted for some parts of 2020, but Land Rover, Jaguar, Models range across powerful X7 Edition Dark Shadow feature, panel and on the front backrests. in Aston Martin’s pursuit to Dark Shadow Below: Aston BMW, Aston Martin, Audi and Mercedes are roaring back in 2021 with six of the best and responsive engines, including including Merino full leather bmw.com deliver exceptional performance, Martin DBX ‘Made in Wales’ four-, six- and eight-cylinder options, all matched to eightspeed Quickshift transmissions. Full Range Rover on the unique “1 of 1970” centre and new SVAutobiography manual control comes with either Defining the market since 1970, console commissioning plaque, as Dynamic Black. the SportShift gear selector or the Range Rover celebrated 50 well as on headrests, dashboards The SVAutobiography Dynamic steering wheel-mounted paddles. years of design and engineering and illuminated treadplates. Black is designed to enhance the The new F-TYPE also offers excellence in 2020, with a choice For customers who want visual character of the purposeful more driver-focused technology, of new special editions, and the elevated refinement and model and combines Santorini including a reconfigurable, introduction of a straight-six performance, the Land Rover Black Metallic paintwork with high-definition, 12.3-inch Ingenium diesel engine available Special Vehicle Operations Narvik Black Gloss exterior TFT instrument cluster, Touch next year. Only 1,970 units of family includes the Range accents, 22-inch Gloss Black Pro infotainment system with the new Range Rover Fifty model Rover SVAutobiography, wheels and branded treadplates. Smartphone Pack, including will be available to celebrate SVAutobiography Dynamic landrover.com.au Apple CarPlay as standard, and the anniversary of its world software-over-the-air functionality, premiere half a century ago. The so future infotainment updates limited edition model is joined by can be made at the customer’s Westminster and Westminster convenience without having to Black editions, while the exclusive visit a retailer. Two Meridian sound SVAutobiography Dynamic Black systems also offer enhanced is also new to the line-up. sound reproduction. The badging features a ‘Fifty’ jaguar.com script created personally by Prof Gerry McGovern, Land Rover’s Top: The new F-TYPE Jaguar Chief Creative Officer, which Left: Heavyweight champion will appear on the exterior of the Anthony Joshua with the vehicle and throughout the interior SVAutobiography Range Rover 24 Upward Curve October-December 2020 October-December 2020 Upward Curve 25 New cars Audi Above: Sleek, chic and With the new Audi RS 6, Audi Sport extremely fast: Audi RS 6 is ushering in a new chapter in the Right: A new entry in the history of the high performance luxury SUV market: Avant. Even more power combined Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 with increased efficiency – thanks to a new hybrid system – turns for the very first time. As such, the RS 6 Avant into a great we will be tapping into a new multipurpose vehicle. market with huge potential and The 4.0 TFSI engine in the generating further growth.” new Audi RS 6 Avant powers a audi.com 3.6-second zero to 100 km/h (62.1 mph), with a top speed Mercedes electronically governed at 250 The new Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 km/h (155.3 mph). Thanks is a more dynamic and versatile to the 48-volt main electrical model than Mercedes has ever system, the twin-turbo V8 put out in this range. With plenty combines maximum performance of space for up to seven people, with high efficiency. and further improved driving For all its efficiency the 4.0 dynamics, the GLS 63 is punching TFSI lets off a sporty, voluminous hard in the luxury SUV segment. V8 roar, and the driver can The powerful 4.0-litre V8 biturbo influence the engine sound using engine with 450 kW (612 hp) is the Audi drive select system. complemented with an integrated “Throughout our 25-year RS EQ Boost starter-alternator. history, the Audi RS 6 Avant is “We’re offering a vehicle to one of our absolute icons with those customers who are not a large global fan base,” says willing to accept compromises “We have further increased GLS 63 the ideal companion for Oliver Hoffmann, Managing when it comes to versatility, the powertrain’s efficiency in long distances, on a par with Director of Audi Sport GmbH. effortless superiority and space,” conjunction with the EQ Boost the S-Class, with rough-terrain “We will also be offering says Tobias Moers, CEO of starter-alternator and 48-volt attributes and space for up to 7.” the RS 6 Avant in North America Mercedes-AMG GmbH. electrical system, making our mercedes.com ■ October-December 2020 Upward Curve 27.