2022 Ranger Rover Released, Electric Version Slated for 2024
The profile might look familiar, but the smooth lines of the 2022 Range Rover have given the line a thoroughly modern look.
Land Rover has taken the wraps off its new Range Rover, and while the profile — as we saw in the teaser image last week — is similar to its current lineup of ultra-luxurious SUVs, losing the gauzy filter has revealed some stunning changes to the sheet metal. Overall, there’s an impression of smoothness here that’s beautiful to behold, as the latest Rovers look more like they were grown in a vat than assembled in a factory. And while they might have all the aerodynamics of a pile of bricks? They sure look slick, and the impact is certain to be even more striking in person.
While the company is setting a goal of having net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, for the 2022 model year, there won’t be a plug-in hybrid or a pure electric Range Rover. But they’re on the way, as the plug-in version is slated to arrive in 2023, with the all-electric model to follow in 2024. For now, buyers will have a choice of two engines. Base model P400 SE versions, whether they’re standard or long-wheelbase models, will come with 3.0-liter I6 mild hybrid setup good for 395 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. Prices will start at $104,000 and $110,000, respectively.
The P530 models, which include both standard and long-wheelbase versions of the SE, Autobiography, and First Edition trim levels, will come packing more power. Under the hood, you’ll find a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 which pumps out a whopping 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. So in that respect, it’s all or nothing, as there will be no naturally aspirated version of the mill. If you can’t settle for less than the eight-pot, prices start at $118,700 and climb all the way to $163,500 for the range-topping long-wheelbase First Edition model.
In the press release, no EPA estimates are listed. But give the blistering performance of past Land Rover models, it’s no surprise that top-spec models will make the sprint from zero-to-60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. For those keeping score at home, that’s an unreal feat for a vehicle so large. Even more interesting is the new all-wheel steering system — standard across all trim levels — which Land Rover says both contributes to high-speed stability and provides the smallest turning radius of any Land Rover.
Other cool tech includes a new integrated chassis control system. This works with the air suspension to read the road ahead, and optimizes its settings to maintain the best possible grip, while also insulating occupants from imperfections in the pavement. Additionally, noise-cancelling technology embedded in the headrests of the vehicles will ensure the passenger compartment stays serenely quiet, regardless of what kind of conditions drivers encounter.
As expected, there will be options to transport four, five, or seven passengers. Though if you’re going to opt for a third row, it’s probably a good idea to spring for the long-wheelbase models. There’s sure to be more information, along with video demonstrations of the Range Rover’s off-road abilities in the coming weeks. But if you like what you see, the order books are open now, and all trim levels are expected to arrive in Land Rover dealers in the spring of next year.
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