The last several years I've basically avoided the world of SUV's. Mainly because they just didn't seem economically, socially and environmentally relevant to the modern man. Unless you had a family of four or carpooled several coworkers, there was no justification I could find in purchasing one.

Those days are quickly drawing near to a close. With the birth of the new 2011 Rover series, tomorrow's sport utility has become available today.

The 2011 Range Rover features a new V8 diesel engine, new 8-speed transmission, two significant Terrain Response® upgrades and subtle external styling enhancements all combine to ensure the 2011 Range

Rover retains its crown as king of the luxury SUV segment.

The all-new LR-TDV8 4.4-litre with parallel sequential turbocharging, specifically designed for the Range Rover, replaces the 3.6-litre LR-TDV8 and combines substantially increased performance with greatly reduced emissions.

Land Rover introduced the 2011 Range Rover Autobiography Black Limited Edition celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Range Rover at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering. Held on the grounds of the Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel, Calif., the event is a key part of the annual Pebble Beach weekend celebrating classic automobiles and racecars. The 2011 Range Rover Autobiography Black 40th Anniversary Limited Edition is the most luxurious, most exclusive Range Rover model ever built.

Questions anyone?