The Range Rover has been the epitome in the luxury SUV segment, ever since its inception all the way back in 1969. With the outgoing model being in desperate need of a refresh, the British carmaker has finally unveiled the fifth installment of their supreme SUV.
Not only is it going to be the priciest SUV that Land Rover has ever rolled out, but it is also aiming to redefine the entire segment as it stands. Built completely new from the ground up, the 2022 Range Rover is here and is set to dominate the market.
Here’s what you need to know about the newest generation of the Range Rover.
10 All-New platform
Many have opined that the exterior of the new Range Rover looks very similar to that of the outgoing generation. However, the evolution isn't merely skin-deep. Under the exterior is where all the biggest changes are. The new Range Rover is built on a brand-new platform, developed from the ground up, called the MLA-Flex platform. The platform is future-proof, as it will also be in the next Sport model, and will even support electric variants of the same.
The new architecture is even rumored to support the upcoming Land Rover crossover! The plug-in hybrid models would most probably hold the battery packs in the middle, and the fully-electric Range Rover, which is due some time in 2024, will follow suit.
9 The First Three-Row Range Rover
Yes, you heard that right. For the very first time, the Range Rover will sport three rows. The luxury SUV comes with an optional third row. This certainly means that the Range Rover will finally be able to take the fight to rivals like the Mercedes GLS. However, the three-row variant is only available on the longer wheelbase, for which you'd have to shell quite a lot more.
With three separate seating configurations, buyers will certainly be spoilt for choice. There is the new seven-seater option, the usual five seats, and four seats with two uber-luxurious captain seats in the back, with a neat little mini-fridge housed between them.
8 A Minimum Of Four Powertrain Options
The 2022 Range Rover will launch four mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid options as well. The 3.0-liter inline-six engine from the Defender makes a return in the flagship as well and would output 400 horsepower. For the foreign markets, there is also going to be a 3.0-liter inline-six diesel configuration.
All eyes are then on the plug-in hybrid and V8 options. The old Ingenium 4-pot engine is being replaced with a hybrid inline-six engine which would output somewhere between 440 and 510 horsepower. Another new engine option is now available with Land Rover borrowing an enormous 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 from BMW. Land Rover claims that the 2022 'Rover would go to 60mph in a mere 4.4 seconds.
7 The Largest Wheels On Any Land Rover
The 2022 Range Rover will be the first Range Rover from the British carmaker's lineup that rides on some humongous 23-inch wheels. With an exterior as minimalistic yet powerful as the new Range Rover's, the gigantic 23-inch wheels are ought to add to the feeling of power as the SUV would glide down the interstate.
Those worried about the size of the wheels making a mark on the ride quality need not worry. The new Range Rover comes equipped with a new platform tailor-made to be the height of luxury travel, and the state-of-the-art suspension ought to iron out any bumps on the road without a single sweat. Talk about road presence!
6 Four-Wheel Steering
The all-new platform opens the doors for many features that have never been seen before on Land Rover's entire lineup. For the first time, the 2022 Range Rover comes with four-wheel steering. With its huge wheelbase and body, the SUV is certainly humongous, and there's no denying its length either. Tackling corners in this beast could have been an issue, but the British carmakers thought of it beforehand.
Not only does the Range Rover 2022 debut four-wheel steering, but the feature also equips it with a best-in-class turning radius! While some rivals have four-wheel steering as an optional variant, Land Rover equips the new Range Rover with the feature as standard across all trims!
5 Still An Off-Roading Beast
Obviously, the 2022 Range Rover comes equipped with a permanent 4 Wheel Drive. It comes linked to Land Rover's Terrain Response 2 system. Furthermore, across all trims is the standard locking-center differential as well.
The fancy bells and whistles on the new Range Rover aren't in any way hydrophobic, either. The SUV comes with a 900mm water-wading depth. Yes, you heard that right. That makes the Range Rover just as capable of tackling hood-level water as the new Defender!
4 Plenty Of Stability
The new Range Rover monitors the road for up to 1.5 miles ahead, where the system prepares for corners by collecting speed data and navigation feedback. While turning at speed, the SUV can automatically lower suspension for superior grip and poise.
An electronic active-roll control system dubbed the Dynamic Response Pro enhances control while cornering for the new SUV. With twin-valve dampers that are more responsive than ever, the ride quality is set to be unparalleled. Furthermore, stability and control while cornering are further improved with torque-vectoring while braking.
3 High-Tech, Minimalist Interior
The revised interiors of the 2022 Range Rover add modernism to every panel and surface. The interior shines through with pristine leather upholstery. Furthermore, keeping changing times in mind, the SUV would also be available with vegan-friendly alternate wool-blend upholstery, in a combination of 'aesthetics and ethics', as Land Rover dubs it.
The center console houses a beautiful 13-inch display, powered by Land Rover's latest Pivi Pro software. Along with the usual Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the software even supports Amazon Alexa. Rear passengers also get electronically-operated cupholder trays and even a mini-fridge!
2 Everybody Gets A Screen
This SUV's cleanly styled dashboard is punctuated by a curved, 13.1-inch display that's home to a Pivi Pro infotainment system. This
The Range Rover's stylish dashboard is where the 13.1-inch display is housed. Right beside it, behind the new, two-spoke steering wheel, is the 13.7-inch customizable digital instrument cluster, which has one of the clearest and most crisp displays there are.
In the back row, too, passengers can enjoy a massive 11.4-inch infotainment screen per each seat. An extremely fancy 8-inch rear-seat touchscreen controller, too, is included. Thus, the Range Rover 2022 ensures that no matter where you go, you're focused on at least some aspect of the SUV- be it the outside or the inside.
1 Pricing And Launch
The 2022 Range Rover is available to order, with the exception of the SV, which will be a 2023 model. The standard wheelbase would retail at $104,00, while the longer wheelbase version is quite a few notches up, at $156,000. However, what remains peculiar and interesting is the seven-seater variant retailing at $110,00, despite being a long-wheelbase variant.
Unlike many rivals, the all-new Range Rover doesn't follow the trend of radical revamping. Instead, it keeps things simple- 'evolution, not revolution', as Land Rover is so keen on describing it. With its beautiful interiors, commanding exterior presence, and remarkable specs under the hood, it puts the world on notice with its subtle yet mighty luxury.