When serious SUV enthusiasts have arguments, there’s only one name that can make them all unanimously agree. The mother-of-all SUV’s – The JLR Range Rover.

JLR has just announced a series of upgrades for the 2011 model of the Range Rover.

In the diesel versions, there’s a new 4.4-litre LT-TD V8 with 308 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque which replaces the older 3.6-litre, will be mated to a new ZF eight-speed automatic transmission.

The 0 to 60 mph distance is gobbled up in less than 7.5 seconds whereas, it only takes 5.9 seconds for the 5-litre V8 to cover the same. Even when this kind of power is offered, JLR hasn’t forgotten about fuel economy. This is the first Range Rover ever to break the efficiency barrier with a figure of 30 miles per gallon on the European cycle. The diesel also benefits from the Supercharged model’s Brembo braking system.

There are some minor facelifts and cosmetic changes, a new wheel option, an upgraded Terrain response System, an optional Exterior Design Pack and a special 40th anniversary Autobiography Black edition.

Unfortunately all these details will be available only in the European version and till now we have no news what is in store for the US market.