The all-new Range Rover luxury SUV has been leaked ahead of its reveal next week. Here’s what we know so far.
What you see here is the all-new 5th-generation Range Rover and while its official debut is scheduled for the last week in October, images of it have leaked online.
Thanks to the Cochespias instagram account, these images may not be of the highest quality, but we can get a good look at the final design. The front seems to be mostly the same, with some clever touches here and there to give it a modern and minimalist style. It’s the rear of the all-new Range Rover that’s causing some controversy as the British brand appears to have ditched the traditional rear light arrangement in favour of a very unique look. We’re a bit baffled, but when it comes to car design, each to his/her own, so do let us know how you feel about this quirky new look.
A grainy image of the cabin was also leaked and there’s nothing too dramatic here. We can see there’s an even newer version of Jaguar Land Rover’s Pivi Pro software, which we’re big fans of. There’s a new-look steering wheel too.
As far as engines and powertrain go, we do know there’s a new platform underpinning this 5th generation of Range Rover. Given the way the world is going for electrification, this new platform will definitely be geared towards electrification, but it remains to be seen if the new model will be hybrid, fully-electric or will the range offer both?
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What we do know is the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 is finally being retired and what a legacy it has. It’s formed the heart of many Jaguar Land Rover products and impressed with its noise, power delivery and refinement. To replace this iconic powertrain, Jaguar Land Rover has turned to BMW for a version of its 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8.
Other potential engines include the all-new 3.0-litre straight-6 petrol engines in varying outputs and if past JLR products are anything to go by, the 400e powertrain will make an appearance too. As a reminder, this is a 2.0-litre petrol engine working in tandem with an electric motor for a combined output of 297 kW and 640 Nm.
We’ll have more info on the all-new Range Rover when it’s revealed.
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