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January 19, 2022
The Range Rover is fully redesigned for the first time in nine years | Land Rover
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The Range Rover is fully redesigned for the first time in nine years
Jaguar Land Rover Japan has announced the redesigned Land Rover "Range Rover." Orders began on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Powertrain options include gasoline, diesel, and PHEV
The Range Rover, which has established its presence as a luxury SUV for over half a century, has undergone its first full model change in nine years, entering its fifth generation.
The exterior retains the elements that define the Range Rover's proportions, such as the three lines of the roof, waist, and sill passed down through generations, short overhangs, a clamshell bonnet, and an upright windshield.
New design elements include a front grille, air intakes, a seamless waistline, and a smooth, unblemished surface achieved through advanced technologies like laser welding, creating a cohesive and refined aesthetic. This design also contributes to achieving a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.30.
Two body types are available: Standard Wheelbase (SWB) and Long Wheelbase (LWB). The SV LWB model offers a four-seat configuration reminiscent of a chauffeur-driven car, alongside the traditional five-seat layout. The LWB model also introduces a first for the Range Rover: a three-row, seven-seat option. These third-row seats are full-size and come standard with features like semi-aniline leather, power adjustment, and heating.
The platform is the completely new "MLA-Flex," designed to accommodate all types of powertrains, including internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and fully battery-electric vehicles (BEVs).
Powertrain options include a 3.0-liter inline four-cylinder diesel engine with a maximum output of 221kW (300ps) and 650Nm of torque, and a 4.4-liter V8 gasoline turbo engine with a maximum output of 390kW (530ps) and 750Nm of torque. PHEV models are also available.
The PHEV combines a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder gasoline engine with a 105kW electric motor, offered in two output levels: 375kW (510ps) and 324kW (440ps). The electric-only range is up to 100km (up to 80km on the WLTP cycle). Furthermore, Land Rover plans to introduce its first BEV model in 2024.
Off-road capability has also been enhanced with the full model change. Utilizing advanced air springs, a lightweight and compact five-link rear axle, twin-valve monotube dampers, all-wheel steering, and the debut of Dynamic Response Pro, the vehicle achieves a balance between off-road prowess and a smooth ride.