Land Rover Updates 2018 Range Rover With Hybrid Powertrain

Land Rover has taken its next major step, as the new Range Rover will come with plug-in hybrid electric powertrain. The new Range Rover Sport PHEV is also Land Rover's first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle on offer. The P400e variant combines 295 bhp along with a 85kW electric motor. The new Range Rover Sport will be produced at the company's Solihull production facility, with deliveries from early next year. With this, the company moves closer to its promise of delivering new Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles with the option of electrification.

(The all-new front bumper features widened vent blades)

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"Our customers are very clear about what they want from any new Range Rover. 'Don't change it, just make it better,' they tell us, so everything we've done has been about enhancing our flagship SUV," said Gerry McGovern, Chief Design Officer, Land Rover. "After nearly 50 years the fourth generation Range Rover is the finest so far, ensuring the original luxury SUV remains the choice for discerning customers the world over."

(The interior of the new Range Rover is more luxurious)

The updated grille incorporates a Gloss Black surround and Atlas mesh (varies by model) to provide a more modern appearance while the all-new front bumper features widened vent blades. The hallmark clamshell hood is both physically and visually longer, giving the driver a cleaner view ahead. At the rear the updated bumper integrates the exhaust tailpipes across all Range Rover powertrains. In addition, six new alloy wheel designs are available alongside two new metallic paint colors; Rossello Red and Byron Blue.

(2018 Range Rover Sport)

The interior of the new Range Rover is more luxurious, adaptable and beautifully crafted than ever. The driver and front passenger seats are now asymmetrically wider on the outside to enable easier access to the vehicle. The front seat frame has evolved to provide a wider foundation, while the foams are deeper and new comfort interlayers enrich driver and passenger comfort. The powered roof sunblind can be opened and closed using an advanced gesture control system capable of sensing hand movements.

(The diesel sits alongside the next-generation 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine)

The diesel Td6 powertrain continues to be available for 2018MY featuring a 250 bhp turbocharged V6 engine offering customers an extended range of up to 1058 km per tank. The diesel sits alongside the next-generation 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine, which offers improved performance with 510 bhp, and the 3.0-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine with a choice of 335 bhp or 335 bhp outputs and 450 Nm of torque.