On October 27, Land Rover officially released a new generation of Range Rover, which is based on the new MLA-FLEX architecture and will launch a standard wheelbase version and a long wheelbase version. The exterior design combines classic and futuristic, and the sense of science fiction is extremely strong. As a new-age Range Rover, it is also available in gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid versions, and launches a pure electric version of range Rover in 2024.
Learn about new cars in one minute:
1. Based on the new MLA-FLEX architecture, it is available in standard axle and long-axle models, and has a 4/5/7 seater option
2. The SV division will also create a more luxurious version of the SV with a more luxurious interior
3. Powered by 3.0T+48V, 3.0T PHEV and 4.4T twin-turbo V8 engines
When the spy photos of the new generation of Range Rover were exposed on the Internet a few days ago, it caused a lot of controversy among netizens, but after seeing the official picture, it was found that the new car was still very stunning, which perfectly combined the classic of the Range Rover with the sense of future technology. As can be seen from the front face, the new car follows the classic design language, but it has become more concise, the interior of the grille has become a silver rectangular element, the lower bumper has been added to the silver through the decorative strip, and the momentum of the front face is still domineering enough to see at a glance that it is a Range Rover.
On the side of the body, the posture of the new generation of Range Rover is almost the same as that of the current Range Rover, still showing a tall, slender posture, with the help of the new MLA-FLEX architecture, the weight of the new car has been optimized, and the level of sound insulation and noise reduction has also been improved. And the new fitted body glass and hidden door handles can effectively reduce the wind resistance coefficient, thereby greatly reducing wind noise.
If the front face and the side of the car are inherited from the classic design of the Range Rover, then the rear is to meet the future, and it is also the most controversial part of the new car. The tail is minimalist in design, with black trim running through the entire two-stage open trunk tailgate, and the taillight set is hidden on both sides of the body, fully integrated with the black trim when not lit.
The professor believes that the controversy over the rear of the Range Rover is actually because such a slender taillight design looks somewhat incongruous with the huge Range Rover and is not grand enough. But it has to be said that such a design is very much in line with the aesthetics of the future, especially the pure electric Range Rover that will be launched in the future.
In terms of size, the long wheelbase version of the new generation of Range Rover is also not absent, its size is 5252/2047/1870mm, and the wheelbase is 3197mm; while the standard wheelbase version is 5052/2047/1870mm, with a wheelbase of 2997mm, which is an improvement in length and wheelbase compared with the current model.
The interior changes are still relatively large, and the same minimalist style is consistent with the appearance, but it still exudes a luxurious atmosphere in materials and materials. The central control screen has been changed to a suspension design before the recessed, and the size has also been increased, and the air conditioning panel below is not designed with a display screen, but integrates the temperature display in the center of two circular knobs, and other modes are controlled by touch buttons.
The new steering wheel style is a horizontal four-frame design, more retro, it looks a bit like a double frame, this design has been around in luxury cars a long time ago, and it is also a tribute to the classic. The gear shift mechanism has also changed from the previous knob-type gear shift to today's small and three-dimensional electronic gear bar, which is more in line with the current aesthetic, and the start button, volume knob and four-wheel drive terrain mode are arranged on the side, which is very intuitive.
Based on the new electronic architecture (EVA 2.0), the new generation of Range Rover will be equipped with the latest InControl OS 2.0 infotainment system, the central control by the 13.7-inch Pivi Pro HD curved touch screen to undertake most of the vehicle's functions, providing Amazon Alexa intelligent voice interaction system, and providing SOTA functionality.
In terms of interior color, the new car official map has announced the off-white, brown-yellow, and brown + white two-color design of the top SV car, and the three colors can reflect its luxurious interior atmosphere. It is worth mentioning that the new car also uses a new design concept of new environmentally friendly materials and wood grain and aluminum alloy materials cooperated by Kcadrat and Land Rover, making the new generation of Range Rover more in line with today's environmental protection concept without losing the sense of luxury.
The new car pays more attention to the second row of riding experience, the second row with leg drag, four-zone air conditioning, 11.4-inch central control flat panel, electric suction door, multi-position seat heating and other functions, the standard wheelbase only provides a 5-seat version of the model, the long wheelbase version provides a 5/7 seat option.
In terms of power, in addition to continuing the P360 and P400 power configurations of the current 3.0T inline six-cylinder turbo + mechanical twin supercharged engine + 48V motor, the new generation Range Rover has replaced the 5.0 supercharged V8 engine with a 4.4T twin-turbo V8 engine (P530 model).
The P360 model has a maximum power of 360 hp and a peak torque of 500 Nm, while the P400 model has a maximum power of 400 hp and a peak torque of 550 Nm. The top model is equipped with a P530 model with a maximum power of 530 hp and a peak torque of 750 Nm. In terms of transmission system, the entire series is matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system, and the standard wheelbase version of the P360 accelerates from 0-100km/h to 6.3 seconds, while the top standard wheelbase version of the P530 takes only 4.6 seconds.
The professor believes that the top model of the new generation of Range Rover is no longer equipped with a 5.0 supercharged V8 engine, and many users are addicted to the unique engine sound of mechanical supercharging, and the larger displacement is also the reason why the Range Rover is very calm and domineering, and the performance of the new 4.4T twin-turbo V8 engine in the power data is not as good as the former.
In addition to the traditional gasoline engine, the new car will also launch a variety of diesel versions (D250, D300 and D350) and plug-in hybrid models, the latter by a combination of a 3.0T inline six-cylinder engine and electric motor, available in two versions, P440e and P510e, with a maximum motor power of 105kW and a lithium battery pack of 38.2kWh, with a maximum pure electric range of 100km.
In terms of chassis, in addition to continuing to provide electronic air suspension, the new car has also added a four-wheel steering function, in which the electric rear axle will provide a steering angle of up to 7 degrees. This is a very practical feature for the long wheelbase version with a size of more than 5 meters 2, and it has become more flexible to drive in the city.
At present, the new generation of Range Rover has been confirmed to launch three different versions of SE, HSE and Autobiography, and the top one is the SV version created by the SV department, the new car has an exclusive kit in appearance, including a unique dense banner front bracket, side and tail SV exclusive badge, etc.
Not only that, but the interior of the car has also become more luxurious, with two-tone design, more delicate leather and wood grain panels, and the first ceramic knobs to enhance the sense of class. And it will feature a four-seat layout with more powerful seats and a small table panel.
As the top model of Land Rover, the classic design of the Land Rover range Rover naturally needs to be passed on to the new generation of models, but it is also constantly integrating future designs. In the field of SUVs, the Range Rover has always been the representative of luxury off-road, is a well-deserved top class, it has almost no real sense of competitors, even the Mercedes-Maybach GLS and the new generation of Lexus LX, are completely different styles from him. In the near future, Range Rover will also launch pure electric models, I believe we will still see the continuous inheritance of classics, the courage to embrace the future of the Range Rover models.