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When mentioning Land Rover, the depths of my heart always unconsciously emerge in the luxury engraved in its genes, and the Range Rover, as the flagship model of the Land Rover brand, is also a representative work of pride, and has become synonymous with luxury medium and large SUVs. The new generation of Range Rover has been officially listed overseas as early as October 2021, so that domestic consumers can only "hope for plums to quench their thirst". At this moment, consumers with coins to be purchased can put a little relief from the urgent mood, and the new generation of Range Rover has now completed its domestic debut and is expected to be officially listed at the Beijing Auto Show in April.
Since the release of the first model in 1970, only five generations have been released in the 50-plus timeline, which reflects the popularity of the Range Rover and shows that almost every iteration it has carried out has been subversive. Therefore, the emergence of a new generation of Range Rover can be described as a lot of attention. Before introducing the new generation of Range Rover, let's take a look back at the half-century history of range rover.
First Generation Range Rover (1970-1996)
As the first Land Rover to use the name "Range Rover", the first generation of range Rover was officially discontinued from its birth in 1970 until 1996, and is now known as the Range Rover Classic, which was once named one of the world's outstanding works of industrial design and displayed at the Louvre museum in Paris as an exhibit. The original Range Rover was not positioned as a luxury SUV, and with the improvement of the level of configuration, especially the gradual enrichment of comfort configuration, it gradually evolved into a synonym for luxury.
Second Generation Range Rover (1995-2002)
Although Rover's performance in the industry is still quite brilliant, but forced by the economic situation in the following 20 years all the way down, which is also a good explanation why the Range Rover was not replaced until 1994 when it took a stake in BMW. In addition to inheriting Land Rover's excellent off-road performance, the second-generation Range Rover has injected more effort into the creation of a sense of luxury and the upgrading of the configuration. Classic elements such as iconic silhouettes, suspended roofs, mussel-shelled bonnets, practical split tailgates and streamlined waistlines also began here and continue to this day.
3rd Generation Range Rover (2002-2012)
In 2002, the third generation of Range Rover, which is well known to domestic consumers, was born, using an integrated body structure and an independent suspension system with air springs, the manual transmission used in the past was completely deactivated, the whole series was equipped with an automatic transmission, and adopted many of BMW's top technologies, and the hard power of its products is very capable even to this day.
4th Generation Range Rover (2012-present)
The fourth-generation Range Rover has added more groundbreaking designs in addition to inheriting the overall style and elements of previous models. In addition, the fourth-generation Range Rover is the world's first SUV model to adopt a lightweight all-aluminum body, which has lost 420 kilograms compared to the previous generation. It is equipped with off-road auxiliary functions such as the second-generation intelligent all-terrain feedback adaptation system and the ATPC all-terrain process control system, which is more powerful in terms of performance and further establishes the position of Range Rover in the medium and large luxury SUV.
In terms of styling design, the new generation of Range Rover on the basis of retaining the classic elements of the family, the use of the latest design language to give it a more simple and luxurious visual perception, flat design also brings a strong sense of technology and futurism, more in line with the current trend and consumer aesthetic preferences.
The front grille still adopts the classic U-shaped design, but the interior decoration of the grille has been redesigned, and the chrome plating on both sides of the grille is more stout, forming a more flat and simple visual effect, and the sense of refinement and luxury is very in place.
The lower part of the front of the car has a "subtraction" treatment on the fog light area, and the fog light is embedded in the decorative parts that run through both sides of the front of the car, and the black painted decorative parts are used for hemming treatment, which creates a good sense of boundary.
The headlight shape has also been simplified design, and the design of the simple L-shaped + rectangular daytime running lights and lens headlights presents the luxurious atmosphere of a new generation of Range Rover. It is worth mentioning that the new generation of Range Rover uses intelligent digital LED headlights, its beam range of up to 500 meters, set Signature daytime running lights, dynamic turn signals, adaptive high beams and welcome lights in one, lighting effects and a sense of technology.
The body side shape is rounded and full, and only a waist line through the headlights and taillights is used as the dividing line between the upper and lower parts of the side, without unnecessary light and dark interlacing and layering of sensory creation. The A/B/C/D columns of the body are all concealed in black, and the suspension roof design brings a decent and elegant atmosphere.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the real-shot models are 5052*2047*1870mm, and the wheelbase is 2997mm; the length, width and height of the long-wheelbase version are 5252*2047*1870mm, and the wheelbase is 3197mm.
The exterior mirrors are designed in black to give a stronger overall look and feel, while also running through the simplicity of vehicle design.
In order to adjust the sense of coordination of the car, the new generation of Range Rover adopts a hidden door design, which is also a more fashionable design method, which is popular among young consumers.
The large rims are complemented by dense spokes for a heavy feel, and the rims are matched by Michelin tires with a specification of 285/40 R23.
The new generation of Range Rover tail also continues the "avenue to simplicity" of the vehicle design concept, the simple elements with rounded and full shape highlight the sense of atmospheric luxury. The luggage compartment and the rear bumper part adopt the design of a flat straight line to outline the layering of the rear of the car, so as to strengthen its lateral vision and achieve a certain "slimming" effect. The hidden exhaust layout conforms to the main theme of the new generation of Range Rover design, and strives to streamline the concept to achieve a harmonious and natural look and feel experience.
The L-shaped tail light set is built into the black painted trim, the turn signal is hidden on both sides of the brand letter logo, and the rest is built into the longitudinal trim, which maintains the overall feeling of the rear of the car and adds a bit of mystery to the whole car.
The dual shark fin design is eye-catching, with a camera on the left side of the fin, which is mainly served by the streaming function of the rearview mirror in the car. The function on the right is the traditional use of enhanced in-car signals.
Appearance: Avenue to Simplicity design concept
In the interior, the new generation range Rover implements a minimalist aesthetic design that creates a nice sense of layering through the articulation between the various components. In terms of materials, in addition to conventional wood and chrome-plated materials, a new leather fabric jointly developed by Kvadrat and Land Rover is also used, and the luxurious interior materials are matched with large-size central control screens and LCD meters, which properly outline the sense of technology and luxury in the car.
Compared with the wild steering wheel design of the previous generation, the new generation of Range Rover steering wheel is more exquisite and elegant, the leather fabric is delicate to the touch, and the sense of luxury is in place.
The new generation of Range Rover adopts a 13.7-inch full LCD dashboard, the page UI and display effect are very good, and the display of vehicle information is also more concise and clear, which makes people clear at a glance.
The 13.1-inch central control screen integrates most of the functions of the vehicle, and the built-in InControl OS 2.0 intelligent connection system also meets the daily driving and entertainment needs, supports intelligent voice interaction and mobile phone interconnection, and is in line with the current level of intelligence.
The air conditioning control area is more concise, composed of knob + touch screen, replacing the screen of the previous generation, and the advantage of simplifying the complexity is that the driver can more easily adjust the air conditioning when driving. In addition, the air purification system equipped with the new generation range Rover adopts dual nanoeTM X technology, which can effectively remove odors, bacteria, allergens, and significantly purify the air, and particles can be intercepted and purified without passing through the filter, ensuring that the air inside the cockpit is fresh and healthy.
A display at the rear centre armrest controls the interior of the car with multimedia and seating, while also enhancing the luxury inside the cabin.
Equipped with a Xiaoice box at the rear of the central armrest, the temperature supports two levels of adjustment, and it is a great pleasure to be able to drink a cold drink in the car in the hot summer.
The new generation of Range Rover is equipped with a well-sized panoramic sunroof, which can enhance the transparency of the cockpit interior, which is also one of the more important configurations for consumers nowadays.
Interior: The beauty of simplicity and luxury
The front seats feature the family's classic Commander-style luxury seats, with full and soft padding, delicate leather touch, and remarkable support and wrapping. In terms of functionality, the seat has a 24-way electric adjustment and massage function, providing a comfortable riding environment for the front passengers.
The rear is made of executive-class seats, and the live-action model is equipped with flying wing headrests, heated armrests and leg support, while the seat back support is 25° adjustable, providing more comfortable rest space for rear passengers.
In terms of seating space, the experiencer with a height of 1.78m sat in the main driver's seat, adjusted the seat to the lowest level and adjusted the appropriate sitting position, and the head space had a head space of one punch and one finger.
Keeping the front seat unchanged, the same experiencer sits in the back row, the head has a punch of space, the leg space is quite spacious, and the legs are not a problem.
The luggage compartment is well organised and the storage capacity is excellent, so even if the family is traveling long distances or camping, the belongings can be easily loaded.
The new generation of Range Rover is equipped with the first introduction of the tailgate outdoor activity kit, which is a big boon for consumers who like to camp or fish. The performance in terms of ride comfort is commendable, and there is no feeling of footing.
The model is powered by the new P530 twin-turbo V8 engine, which has a maximum power of 390 kW (530 hp) and a maximum torque of 750 Nm. With the support of the dynamic start mode, the acceleration time of the real-shot model from 0 to 100km/h is only 4.7 seconds.
Matching the engine is an 8AT transmission from ZF, controlled by Land Rover's IDD system, enabling more flexible torque distribution.
The real-time model is equipped with a front McPherson type + rear five-link independent suspension structure, the new generation of Range Rover is also equipped with electronic rear wheel steering technology, rear wheel steering angle of up to 7 °, low speed rear wheel and front wheel rotation, under the blessing of the black technology, the new generation of Range Rover turning diameter is only 11.96 meters.
The all-new Range Rover range system comes standard with four-wheel steering, electronic air suspension and active rear electronic differential lock and torque vectoring system, in addition to the second generation of intelligent all-terrain feedback adaptation system with eight driving modes, which automatically adjust the chassis system according to road conditions, thereby reducing the burden on the driver.
The all-new Range Rover premiere has a proximity angle of 34.7°, a departure angle of 29°, a longitudinal passing angle of 25.2°, and a maximum wading depth of 900mm, and the vehicle's passing performance is still excellent.
Editor's comments: As a representative of medium and large luxury SUVs, this is an honor, but also always spurring themselves to become stronger. The arrival of a new generation of Range Rover is undoubtedly going in the direction of higher, faster and stronger. In terms of styling design, the new generation of Range Rover inherits classic design elements, and the flat design language brings a concise and luxurious aesthetic. In terms of function, the improvement of intelligent comfort configuration has brought a better car experience. In terms of performance, the return of the 4.4T BMW engine and the improvement of off-road performance can undoubtedly conquer the wider wilderness.
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