09 Jan 2026
As Australia moves into the height of summer, Range Rover has delivered something that feels perfectly timed for the season’s long drives, coastal escapes and warm evening journeys. SV Black, unveiled earlier this year, has now stepped into the Australian landscape with a darker, more sculptural expression of luxury that contrasts beautifully with the light-filled environment it now enters.
The edition transformed Range Rover’s familiar presence into something more architectural and quietly commanding. Its deep-black exterior accents—gloss-black grille, shadowed detailing and darkened wheels—interact strikingly with Australian sunlight, giving the vehicle a subtle shimmer during dusk drives and an almost monolithic silhouette under the bright summer sky. For a brand known for restraint, SV Black offered a refined way to stand out without disrupting the calm of coastal or city settings.
Inside, the experience felt tailored for summer road travel. The Body and Soul Seats brought immersion and comfort into a new dimension, using vibro-acoustic technology to create a sensory layer that softened long-distance journeys. Whether heading up the east coast for a warm-weather weekend or cruising through evening heat, the seats delivered a grounding, relaxing form of in-cabin wellness.
The cabin materials reflected a similar philosophy. Matte textures, deep-toned leathers and carefully edited surfaces created cool, breathable calm—an interior aesthetic that felt especially suited to Australian summer conditions, where simplicity and comfort often matter more than embellishment. Together with the brand’s Sensory Floor technology, the SV Black cabin became a space designed to feel insulated from glare, heat and external noise.
In Australia, the arrival of SV Black marked a shift toward a more emotional and atmospheric kind of luxury. It wasn’t introduced as a performance gesture or a seasonal special, but as a design-led expression that felt naturally aligned with the way Australians travel in summer: long roads, open air, warm nights and a desire for calm, uninterrupted comfort. SV Black brought a new dimension to that experience—quiet, composed and unmistakably Range Rover.
