The fifth-generation Range Rover marks the most radical changes in the 52-year history of the vehicle that ignited the luxury-SUV segment.
There's a new chassis that is 35 percent stiffer than before; a new electronics architecture; new powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid with more than 60 miles of range, due mid-2022; rear-wheel steering, and a new electronic anti-roll system capable of deploying more than 1,000 pound-feet of torque to maintain composure through the corners.
And the first full-electric Range Rover will arrive in 2024.
Land Rover's retooled flagship SUV reflects the reality of today's market and finally acknowledges how the vast majority of luxury-SUV buyers really use their vehicles.
Unlike all previous Range Rovers, the 2022 model does not have permanent four-wheel drive. A new all-wheel-drive system decouples the front wheels from the transmission when the Rover is driving at highway speeds, a fuel-saving measure.
To improve maneuvering in city traffic, all fifth-generation Range Rovers come standard with a four-wheel steering system that tightens the turning circle to just 36 feet — about the same radius as a Jaguar F-Type sports car.
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