2019 Range Rover Announced: Everything You Need to Know
Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Technology
The Range Rover P400e features the first Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) powertrain from Jaguar Land Rover. The P400e is capable of driving up to 31 miles (51km) with zero tailpipe emissions when driven in all-electric mode.
The P400e powertrain combines an advanced 296hp turbocharged four-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine with an 114hp electric motor. This technology is powered by an advanced 13.1kWh lithium-ion battery giving a total available power output of 398hp from the permanent four-wheel drive system.
Together they propel the Range Rover P400e from 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds and to a top speed of 137mph. With an impressive 472 lb-ft of torque, the PHEV powertrain mixes dynamic and sustainable performance with traditional Range Rover capability, comfort and refinement.
The combination of Ingenium gasoline and electric power can be used in two driving modes: Parallel Hybrid mode (the default driving mode)and EV (Electric Vehicle) mode. In Parallel Hybrid mode the P400e can intelligently and seamlessly combine the two power sources to make efficient progress.
On longer journeys, customers can use the ‘SAVE’ function to deploy the EV-only range for a specific part of their journey, for example, when entering congested urban areas.
A full charge can be achieved in approximately 2 hours and 45 mins using a 220V/32Amp dedicated charge. Timed charging is also available via the vehicle’s infotainment system, which allows owners to choose the most appropriate time to begin charging.
Owners can monitor the charging status via two illuminated strips that sit on either side of the charging socket. A white light signifies the vehicle is connected and charging has not started, while a blue light indicates that timed charging is set but not underway. A flashing green signal shows the car is charging, while a solid green light indicates the battery is full.
Customers can use the Land Rover InControl Remote app to remotely monitor the charge status, receiving alerts if there is an error or if the charging cable has been removed.
The operation of the PHEV powertrain is supported by an advanced eight-speed automatic transmission, which features lightweight construction and delivers the supreme refinement and assured responses expected from the Range Rover.
Available Powertrain Options
For 2019, a lineup of V6 and V8 powertrains will continue to be offered for the Range Rover alongside the PHEV.
A 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel is available exclusively in the standard Range Rover and HSE models, offering 254hp and 443 lb-ft of torque, while two 3.0L supercharged V6 gasoline engines offer outputs of 340 and 380hp and a top speed of 130mph.
A next-generation 5.0L supercharged V8 gasoline engine is also available on standard and long wheelbase Supercharged and Autobiography models offering 518hp, 461 lb-ft of torque and a 0-60mph time as low as 5.1 seconds on standard wheelbase vehicles.
Continue reading about the 2019 Range Rover on the next page.
