Introducing the June 2022 issue of duPont REGISTRY, #445, starring the new Lotus Eletre. Below, you'll find out what to expect in this issue and more. To get your hands on a copy, either buy a single issue or subscribe.
Sport utility vehicles are not a fad. In fact, you know a trend has staying power when the world’s most prestigious brands get involved. In the last five years or so, almost every luxury automotive brand has either debuted an SUV or announced that one is imminent. Credit Porsche for getting the ball rolling with the Cayenne, its luxury high performance SUV that both angered purists on arrival yet supplied the coin to keep the brand’s sports cars afloat.
The same is true of this month’s cover car, the Lotus Eletre, an all-electric SUV with hints of hypercar performance that the Norfolk-based automaker hopes will fund the rest of its lineup in years to come.
The extreme end of the luxury SUV spectrum is occupied by the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, which takes Phantom-level amenities anywhere you want to go. On page 38, we show you what off-roading is like with a Rolls (in a word: nerve-racking). Another new high-end SUV is the DBX by Aston Martin, which recently unveiled a hopped- up version called the DBX707. While it’s true this supercar-on-stilts won’t get you as far into no man’s land as a Jeep, I’ll happily trade the latter’s ability to penetrate uncharted territory for the former’s cachet and crazy performance. Read why on page 21.
There’s also nothing wrong with looking sharp while venturing off the pavement with your SUV, so we’ve assembled a full selection of outdoor adventure watches (page 68). Each is more durable than the average timepiece and comes with more functionality than a gold-plated multi-tool.
If your home’s big enough, you can lose yourself in nature without ever leaving the property. Check out Black Mountain Ranch on page 80, one of the finest properties on the market in California. The $100 million asking price includes 3,600 acres in beautiful
Ojai with 35 miles of private trails, a fishing lake, and a shooting range — plus enough outbuildings to start your own municipality.
And lastly, if being outdoorsy, to you, just means enjoying some fresh air, an afternoon on the golf course is a great way to get some sun. Naturally, I like my clubs to perform as well as my car. If you do, too, you’ll want to scope out the latest generation of 0311s from Arizona-based PXG on page 73.
What these high-performance, luxury, and exotic SUVs have wrought is the ability to meet Mother Nature on your own terms, rather than hers.
So, who’s up for an excursion?
COVER CAR: LOTUS ELETRE
In a move toward full-fleet electrification, Lotus lifts the veil on a hyper-SUV built with aggressive performance and high-end handling in mind.
SUPER SPORT
The Aston Martin DBX707 is a luxury SUV with a sports car soul.
STILL RAGING
Lamborghini America CEO Andrea Baldi weighs in on why the Urus has been such a sales success and sheds light on its electrified future.
INTO THE BADLANDS
Hennessey’s VelociRaptor 400 Bronco gives a capable off-roader a welcomed boost of power and speed.
THE BIG FREEZE
To put its standard all- wheel-drive system to the test, Rolls-Royce invited us to a day of winter off-roading fun.
LOKI BASECAMP
The ergonomic design of the LOKI Falcon Series offers a self-sufficient off-grid experience for any active and adventurous lifestyle.
FINDING 400
Fernando Alonso hasn’t won a world championship in 15 years, or a grand prix in the past eight seasons, yet he remains one of the most favored drivers on the Formula 1 grid.
DESIGNED FOR UTILITY
Useful functions and features equip these timepieces to go the distance, while robust and durable materials — and housemade movements — withstand the toughest of elements.
NEXT GEN
PXG cards an ace with the all-new 0311 GEN5 golf clubs, designed for supremely engaging play.
HOME ON THE RANGE
A working California ranch with unrivaled indoor and outdoor amenities recently hit the real estate market. Claiming the position as the priciest listing in Ventura County, it also ranks among the most expensive in United States.
INSIDE
In this section, you'll discover more information about Avondale Premier Collection; Mercedes-Benz of Fredericksburg; Pierre Ford; Prestige Imports; Rolls-Royce Motor Cars of Raleigh; And More.
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