THE NEW RANGE ROVER - Land Rover unveil the new 2022 Range Rover... a fully electric version is on the way
Land Rover have revealed the new Range Rover which has seen significant changes to both the exterior and interior of the luxury SUV. Prices start from £94,400 for a D300 Diesel Engine Range Rover SE and coming close to £140,000 for a 4.4L V8 Supercharged First Edition. Long Wheel Base and 7 Seat Options are also available. The "distinguished design", according to Land Rover, make this new Range Rover "the most desirable Range Rover ever created."
Exterior Design
Land Rover have kept the Range Rover highly recognised body shape and design at the heart of the modernised, new model. It is undeniably a Range Rover, whether you are viewing the luxury SUV from the front, side or rear. As put by Land Rover, "wherever you are in the world, the world will know what you're driving." The side profile has become sleeker, utilising the plush door handle design already seen on some other Range Rover models.
For the first time, the Range Rover can be fitted with 23" wheels as a factory optional extra, adding to stature and profile of the Range Rover.
The whole design on the exterior of the new Range Rover feels slick and modern; the body has uninterrupted curves along the body that truly highly the craftsmanship that goes into this luxury, high-end car.
Interior Design
The interior of the new Range Rover has also been given a modern yet futuristic feel to it and oozing luxury.
There has been a total redesign of the steering wheel with all the convenient buttons and features you have come to expect from a modern car. Most notably is the impressive new screen and digital cockpit.
Pivi Pro the latest in Land Rover's Infotainment system, with an impressive line up of standard features:
- Curved ‘floating glass’ 13.1” Touchscreen with haptic controls
- Newly designed interface
- Over-the-air software updates
- Wireless Apple CarPlay®2
- Wireless Android AutoTM3
As before, a selection of luxury leathers are available to chose from, with a choice of five colours. In the areas of the car where textile material has been used, all materials are sustainable as we become more aware of our carbon footprint.
To add to the prestigious and high-end feel of the new Range Rover, a long list of options are available that can elevate your driving and passenger experience inside the car, such as Hot Stone Massage Seats.
Engine Options and PHEV, MHEV and Fully Electric
Previous models of the Range Rover P400e had an approximate fully electric range of around 28 miles, which in real world terms was nothing to write home about. Whilst it offered a significant reduction in CO2 emissions in a car synonymous with being a gas guzzler as well as Benefit in Kind advantages to business lease customers, the EV range was widely criticised. The new Range Rover Plug-In Hybrid has stepped it up a level, boasting up to 62 miles (100km) of EV range.
There are two engine options available for the PHEV, powered by a 3.0L 6 cylinder Ingenium petrol engine with a 105kW motor. These are the P440e and the P510e. Range Rover claim that home charging to 100% will take around 5 hours using a 7kW AC home charger, or under 60 minutes up to 80% charge using a public 50kW DC rapid charge.
Many theorised that Land Rover would announce a fully electric version of the Range Rover to compete with the likes of the Tesla Model X or the Audi E Tron. Information is scarce at the moment, but Land Rover have officially confirmed that the new Range Rover will be available from 2024.
Mild Hybrid and Conventional Engines
Conventional Diesel and Petrol engines are, of course, still available. However, they are available with Mild Hybrid (MHEV) technology. For those new to MHEV, MHEV technology stores and redeploys energy from deceleration that would otherwise have been lost.
Range Rover's Natural Environment
As to be expected by any Land Rover product, the new Range Rover is just as capable off of the road as it is on the road.
All Wheel Steering is standard on all variants of the new Range Rover, making it "the most manoeuvrable Range Rover ever." The All Wheel Steering allows for high-speed stability as well as a load of benefits for low-speed, off road driving. Adaptive Dynamics and Electronic Air Suspension allow for a smooth driving experience on any road condition. It is capable of towing up to 3,500kg and additional optional extras are available for those needing to regularly tow.
Whether off road or in a flooded area, the Range Rover is more than capable; it can wade into water depths of 900mm ad the 3D Surround camera includes Wade Sensing. Real time information is provided to the driver through the car's sensors in the door mirrors.
Order and Delivery
The expected delivery time for the new Range Rover is currently estimated as early 2022.
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