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Adjusting seats in an SUV is pretty common place. If you need more space for cargo or passengers, the rear seats configure to accommodate whatever you're carrying. But Bear Grylls takes adjusting seats in a Land Rover Discovery to a, shall we say, higher level.

Bear Grylls set out to prove the seats in the Land Rover Discovery can be reconfigured remotely from anywhere in the world, and he does just that.

You don't have to be skydiving in order to utilize the feature, you're free to control things safely from your home in Macomb.

Our staff members at Land Rover Lakeside have become huge fans of the 2016 Range Rover Sport SVR, ever since it hit our showroom floor. With the ability to go from zero to over 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, the SVR is dedicated to high-performance with its 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine, stuffed with 550 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque.

To give a better idea of what the SVR had to go through to show up at our Macomb, MI location, Land Rover uploaded a video to their YouTube channel showing the different testing environments they use - give…

Since 2013, the Range Rover Sport has offered the unparalleled capability of a large SUV, but delivers the luxury and performance of a sports car. The introduction of innovative new driver assistance technologies along with more options to personalize your Range Rover Sport top the list of improvements for 2017. Advanced Tow Assist.

The #RangeRoverSport has an all-aluminium body structure for dynamic handling. Build yours: https://t.co/ASlkqMuJGV pic.twitter.com/cjeytNIk1c

— Land Rover (@LandRover) August 28, 2016

We all know the entire Land Rover lineup is fit for a king, but it really is the choice of the Royal Family to transport their precious cargo. Prince George recently arrived to his first official public engagement in a Land Rover Range Rover with his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Land Rover was also a Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th Birthday Party in May 2016. 

The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge & Prince George arrive at his first official engagement. pic.twitter.com/9S1SYj20ju

— Land Rover (@LandRover) July 11, 2016

Visitors to the Defense and Security Equipment International Exhibition at London’s Excel Arena in September 2016 will be able to see Land Rover’s recently introduced Range Rover Sentinel, a model created by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations Division and designed as a luxury armored vehicle. If you happen to be in London, you’ll be able to explore the Sentinel up close at its global debut. 

Created by #LandRover Special Vehicle Operations, the #RangeRover #Sentinel is a luxury fortress on wheels. pic.twitter.com/009edYA27e

— Land Rover (@LandRover) July 5, 2016

 

Congratulations to #LandRover ambassador @KentonCool on his 12th successful #Everest summit https://t.co/Mq36b35F52 pic.twitter.com/T5p4HPnXT3

— Land Rover (@LandRover) May 12, 2016

 

"The team did fight over who would drive, especially when I let slip about the heated steering wheel. Ice climbing can be brutal on the fingers, climbers call it 'Hot Aches', a searing pain that occurs when the fingers get seriously cold then warm up, wrapping cold hands around the heated steering wheel was heaven."

In your opinion, what qualities comprise a solid, full-size luxury SUV?

Well, regardless of your response, we at Land Rover Lakeside are quite confident you'll find that which you're looking for in ours, the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. This is one whip that compromises next to nothing.

So, with that mind, we ask that you now turn your attention to the video below. Pair up with Autotrader personality, Jabari Jones, as he highlights some of the Range Rover's best attributes:

For true speed freaks, it's likely that only the top-tier Range Rover engine -- a supercharged…

 

Got a cool story or photo to share like this one from Andreino? Visit https://t.co/cygpoZoNZQ #DefenderJourneys pic.twitter.com/EG60APqpMo

— Land Rover (@LandRover) April 9, 2016

 

Did you know that the Land Rover website has a "Defender Journeys" section where you can read about adventures that Land Rover Defender drivers have undertaken all over the world? "Mission Survive 2" by Bear Grylls is one of them, and it reads as follows:

 

A photo posted by Land Rover (@landrover) on Mar 15, 2016 at 6:02am PDT

With summer just around the corner, we're excited to introduce you to the latest Range Rover that is best enjoyed with the top down. "The Range Rover Evoque Convertible is a convertible for all seasons," touts Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director and Chief Creative Officer. "It is a unique combination of design leadership and world-class engineering that adds another dimension to the Range Rover Evoque name, further enhancing its desirability and appeal."

 

Sculptor, @richardorlinski discusses his installation for @Bornnews festival using the #EvoqueConvertible wireframe.https://t.co/zJeDzhGmy5

— Land Rover (@LandRover) March 9, 2016

 

If you are able to make a visit to the French Alps before ski season ends, keep an eye out for a full-size Range Rover Evoque Convertible wireframe. This isn't a sign of a project left unfinished, but rather an art installation by renowned French sculptor Richard Orlinski, backed by Land Rover.