Encomium
Award winning actor cum producer, Elvis Chuks has just picked a brand new 2015 Range Rover Sport worth over N30 million.
ENCOMIUM Weekly confirmed that the expensive car arrived the country on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, and has become the talk of the town. We were privileged to have a chat with the talented act on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, and he confirmed the development.
“Yes, I just got the car. It’s a product of hard work. It shows hard work pays. I am working on a huge project which involves Multichoice and Akon. My new movie too is underway and I am too focused to be distracted by competition or envy. I love this car and that’s why I bought it.
“I have won over 17 awards, both home and abroad, including at the United Nations. I am also doing a project in Hollywood. It’s a statement of my hard work and seriousness. My first film is a student film in 2006 which won SAFTA Award presented by the late South African president, Nelson Mandela titled, Love and Lies.
“It featured Stephanie Okereke. Also check American movie Supernova cast list in 2005. I played one of the leads directed by John Harrison. I stared along with Like Perry, Petter Phonda. I played the lead scientist agent 1.”
Elvis Chuks is one Nollywood act who has proved his mettle in the Nigerian movie world.
Aside his good looks, his acting ingenuity is another reason behind his meteoric rise as an actor, producer cum director.
The actor, in his early 30s, became more popular after his role in the popular TV series, Super Story where he played the role of a village headmaster, and is really rocking the world of make believe.
He lives at Surulere (Lagos) and also has a house in Malibu, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, USA. He has a fiancée known as Ada, and they might marry soon.
He has produced seven films which have won awards. They included A Wish, Victims of the Society, True Citizens, Playing Safe and Walking Tall.
INSIDE THE 2015 RANGE ROVER SPORT
2015 Range Rover Sport is a mid-size SUV. We do not need to talk much about quality.It is famous in the world. It is part of the British company, Land Rover.
What is the design of the 2015 Range Rover Sport?
It is very attractively designed and planned to the last detail. The vehicle has a length of 191 inches, wide by 78.1 inches and 70.1 inches high. The front bumper is massive and has a unique look. The lower part is big and has a strong protective plate while above is the narrow grille in honeycomb form. On the front are fog lights. Lateral line on the door follows the line of the hood and is ideally integrated.
On the front fenders are beautifully designed air vents. The roof is panoramic moving at full size and may be dimmed. Rear side attracts the attention of all eyes from far. Rectangular transparent LED headlamps provide superior lighting. The windscreen is larger in size and can be opened separately from the door. From the back is also placed a protective plate and one exhaust pipe on each side. It is prepared for flat roads and also for all rough terrain. Using high-quality quick couplers, SUV has a capacity of 7,716 lbs towing power. Wheels have been redesigned in the size of 19 inches.
How is the interior of the 2015 Range Rover Sport?
The Range Rover accommodates a maximum of five passengers. The seats are very comfortable and upholstered in leather. They can be adjusted in 14 positions while the lumbar part can be adjustable separately. The front of the cabin is very difficult to describe in words. It works perfectly with all the extras and features. They are made with top quality materials with elegant colours.
The buttons to activate some functions are located on the steering wheel and the door. Schedule control button is positioned so that the driver is not distracted from the road. Everything is at the fingertips. It has a lot of chrome details.
Most of the functions are associated with the central display with sufficient size that is fit into the leather part of the console. Digital speedometer and rpm metre are illuminated in a pleasant blue light. Part of the equipment makes hands-free, Meridian audio system with 23 speakers, Four Zone Climate Control, cameras that shoot 360 degrees around the vehicle, dual view screen, etc.
Rear-seat passengers can enjoy entertainment on the screens located in the back of the head. The vehicle is very stable in sharp turns and bends because of the care system and the stability of control turn. There are many pieces of equipment that provide a safe but fun ride.
What about the engine in the 2015 Range Rover Sport?
For a thrilling ride is needed a good engine that it can provide. Range Rover will have a 3.0-litre V6 engine with 24 valves. It will be able to produce power from 340HP and torque of 332lb/ft. From 0 to 60 mph speed for only 6.9 seconds. It is estimated to be able to cross 17 miles in the city and 23 miles on the highway with a single gallon of fuel.
It is matched with 8 speed automatic transmission while the drive is put to all four wheels. In the offer is one more powerful engine. It is a 5.0-litre LR-V8 supercharged engine. Up to 60 mph comes in just 5 seconds. It has an output of 510HP and torque of 461lb/ft.
What is the price of the 2015 Range Rover Sport?
2015 Range Rover Sport will be produced in two versions. These are SE and HSE. The basic model SE is supposed to have a starting price of $193,000 depending on the equipment.
