The all new fifth-generation 2022 Range Rover is a seismic shift for Land Rover. Now available as a 7 seat, plug-in hybrid with a variety of powertrains, with not one but two PHEVs and a 523bhp V8.
The all new 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol unit builds 523bhp and 750Nm of torque. Thanks to a Dynamic Launch system the 0-100km/h takes just 4.6 seconds, with a limited top speed of 155mph.
Mild-hybrid tech is available on the 394bhp 3.0-litre petrol engine (0-100km/h in 5.8 seconds, 29.7mpg combined and 215g/km of CO2). The 3.0-litre straight-six-engined D300 and D350 engines will also include the tech and build 296bhp and 345bhp respectively. Both claiming 37.2mpg and CO2 emissions from 198g/km.
A Range Rover EV has been confirmed for 2024 and will use the brand’s new MLA-Flex platform. This new platform will cater for combustion-engined powertrains, plug-in hybrid tech in the form of the P440e and P510e models, and fully electric vehicles.
The two plug in hyrbid models will use the 3.0-litre straight-six turbocharged petrol engine with a 141bhp electric motor and a 38kWh battery. The total power output for the P440e comes in at 434bhp with 620Nm of torque, with the P510e boosting that to 503bhp and 700Nm.
The electric power will deliver around 100kms of range with 50kW DC rapid charging from 0-80 per cent recharge in around 50 mins. predictive energy optimisation tech and geofencing ensures electric propulsion is available in low emissions zones.
An Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system can decouple the front axle on-road between 33 km/h and 160 km/h to improve efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions by 4g/km. All powertrains use the super smooth eight-speed automatic gearbox with low-range capability and Land Rover’s four-wheel drive system.
The new car comes in five-seat standard wheelbase form, while if you opt for the long wheelbase variant you can specify a third row of seats.