Land Rover's electrification is not rapid, but every step is pragmatic.
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For mainstream multinational car companies, one thing is clear, that is, the power system with internal combustion engine will remain an important part of the market for a long time. Especially when considering the energy structure and carbon emissions of the whole life cycle, the diversification of the technical route of the power system is the embodiment of the responsibility of a car company. So although Land Rover's electrification is not rapid, each step is very pragmatic and more in line with the most mainstream needs of consumers today.
At last year's Chengdu Auto Show, as Land Rover's second domestic new energy model, the new Range Rover Evoque L P300e plug-in hybrid version has been officially launched, and the fuel version of the model is the same, the official guidance price is 445,800 yuan. Moreover, through the extension of the wheelbase, the green Land Rover has also been given more local elements.
Last week, we test-drove the new Range Rover Evoque L P300e in Chengdu, experiencing the charm of Land Rover's plug-in hybrid vehicle from multiple dimensions such as design, intelligence, driving, and off-road.
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There is no doubt that the value of the face is still one of the selling points of the Aurora L P300e, and in the eyes of the author, it can even be called the coolest car in its class.
The Aurora L P300e is highly consistent with the Range Rover Evoque L fuel version in terms of exterior design, the narrow LED headlights are sharp in shape, the internal structure is the same as the Range Rover star vein; the inverted trapezoidal honeycomb grille, the area is increased by 30% compared to before, and the decorative air intakes on both sides take into account the sense of sportiness and luxury. In addition to the use of a new design language at the front of the car, the hidden door handles and sports surround also give the whole car a stronger sense of fashion.
The "L" on the C-pillar is a sign unique to the long-axle model, indicating the new identity of the car. The data shows that the length, width and height of the Aurora L P300e are 4531/1904/1650mm, the wheelbase is 2841mm, the body and wheelbase are lengthened by 160mm, the visual effect has also become much larger, and its length is mainly increased in the rear door area, which improves the rear space, which also means that the wheelbase level of the Aurora L really meets the standard of medium-sized SUVs.
And as far as the author actually feels, the softness of the Aurora L seat is also commendable, not only supported in place, the feeling of enveloping passengers can also be remarkable, and there is a transparent panoramic sunroof, which can be said to be a good product for long-distance travel.
In terms of interior, the new design and a large number of high-quality leather fabrics wrap up the Aurora L P300e in the sense of luxury, technology and fashion are at the same level of leadership. In addition, the new car is more refined after being equipped with a new three-spoke steering wheel, the 10.2-inch touch screen and 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel are standard in the whole series, the car machine system is replaced by a new InControl OS 2.0 system, and the entertainment system supports CarPlay and Android Auto mobile phone interconnection.
Overall, thanks to the tough lines and the design of the longer wheelbase, the new Range Rover Evoque L P300e gives people a strong sense of volume, and the aura is exactly up to the level of SUV of this level, and can even be regarded as a fashion item.
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The new car is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of an Injeli 1.5T turbocharged three-cylinder engine and an electric motor, and the transmission is matched by an 8-speed manual transmission.
In addition, the new Range Rover Evoque L P300e plug-in hybrid version also features three driving modes: hybrid, battery retention and pure electric.
In all-electric mode, its maximum driving range can reach 54 km. For short commutes, this mileage is also enough, but it may need to be charged every day, the process is a little cumbersome, but think of the advantages of green cards with unlimited travel, and it is also acceptable.
In hybrid mode, the 1.5T 200 hp gasoline turbo engine and the 109 hp power motor are both at the same time, the maximum output power can reach 309 hp, the peak torque is 540 Nm, the 100 km acceleration is only 7 seconds, and the official 100 km fuel consumption reaches 1.9 liters. In addition, it has a 56.5-liter fuel tank, and range anxiety can also be left behind.
I think most of the users of the Aurora L P300e use the most hybrid mode, compared to the pure fuel version of the model, its advantage is that the start, acceleration is very smooth, although there is also a gearbox, but you can hardly feel its presence. In terms of driving experience alone, it is indeed better than the fuel version of the model, and the kinetic energy recovery during deceleration does not affect the driving habits of fuel vehicle users. It's just that when the battery is low, the sound emitted by this engine is easily transmitted to the car.
Despite the extended wheelbase, the handling of the Aurora L P300e still has the flavor of a European car. Whether it is a split or a change of line, it does not have too much drag, the body is very follow-up, even in the curved road, it can also do the confidence of the car. This is due to the fact that the rear suspension has been upgraded from a multi-link to an H-arm, and the front and rear suspensions are also made of cast aluminum, which is lightweight and the overall structure has been improved, which naturally brings better handling.
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When it comes to Land Rover, it is inevitable to come up with its all-terrain capabilities in its own way, so is the Aurora L P300e driving experience better in terms of electrification? We drove to the off-road experience venue in the Chengdu Pentathlon Center to try to find out.
According to the data, the new Range Rover Evoque L P300e is equipped with the second generation of intelligent all-terrain feedback adaptation system, with a variety of terrain and driving modes and 1 automatic mode, providing intelligent and targeted solutions for driving in the mountainous and hilly areas of the western region, effectively responding to the driving challenges of complex roads. Combined with Land Rover's unique all-terrain "perspective" technology and Land Rover's signature ATPC all-terrain process control system, it allows the driver to accurately grasp the surrounding road conditions and calmly cope with the all-terrain driving test.
Don't look at the new generation of Aurora city style is very sufficient, in fact, it has a ground clearance of 179mm, the approach angle is 22 °, the departure angle is 30.6 °, and the wading depth is also up to 600mm, these data have advantages in the same level, but also let it cope with some medium and mild off-road needs.
Although it is an electric four-wheel drive, it is more than enough to deal with the relatively dry road conditions in the off-road field, some steep slopes, rollers, large side slopes and other projects can be easily handled, and in the jungle, the driver can also "see" the hood to see the situation below and around, in the undulating ramps, narrow roads and other road conditions to solve the problem of insufficient vision.
In general, the aurora L P300e's off-road auxiliary functions are basically matched, such as limited slip, ATPC and other systems involved in almost novice can be off-road, of course, like some ramp line prediction, give oil timing and other skills also need more experience, front oil + rear electric drive than the fuel brand has a lighter and more comfortable experience.
In addition to off-road features, the Aurora L P300e has many practical configurations, such as —
Streaming in-view mirrors provide up to three times the field of view of the average interior mirror, and are extremely pixel-high and sharp.
The center console still adopts a yacht-like design style, the running line combined with the characteristics of the double-layer structure, just like its body, gives people a full and luxurious visual feeling, the seat supports the memory function, and the storage space is reserved under the center console panel, and the built-in wireless charging unit is built-in.
In addition, although it is only a plug-in hybrid model with 15.5 kWh of electricity, the charging interface of the left rear of the Aurora L P300e can support fast charging and slow charging, of which fast charging is 30 minutes and slow charging is 2.05 hours.
Write at the end
It is undeniable that the driving experience brought by pure electric power is far better than that of the internal combustion engine system in terms of smoothness, responsiveness and NVH. But at the same time, the anxiety of mileage, the use experience is greatly affected by the environment, and the high dependence on infrastructure make people hesitate about pure electric. Therefore, for some consumers, models such as the Aurora L P300e may be more in line with the actual needs, on the one hand, they can enjoy a smoother power experience, on the other hand, they can not be bothered by the restrictions.
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