New Range Rover 2022 review
The release of a new generation of Range Rover is an important event since it only occurs once a decade, much like the models of past generations did, namely before 2000. This duration seems well calibrated to me , neither too much nor too little... This allows the value of the car you buy to be preserved (which is favorable to the buyer) and it avoids over-stimulating sales (preservation of the environment by avoiding scrapping vehicles too soon), not to mention that it is healthier for the mind to want to make things last (today people get tired of everything very quickly, leading to a headlong rush and an impossibility to to satiate them, the market has been able to domesticate economic agents to rinse them out as much as possible.The Apple clientele is a good example to illustrate this).
the old
In short, it's a way of doing things that persists on very high-end models that have a much smaller clientele, namely a niche that generates very few units to manufacture.
But if usually each new generation brings a fairly pronounced stylistic shift, we remain here on a sort of major restyling...
We are indeed dealing with something that is very close to the 2012 version, to the delight of owners of this generation (which will therefore not be has-beens anytime soon). We can therefore remain unsatisfied because each past generation had brought us its share of surprises, here it is very measured
The rear hides the optics under a black lacquer similar to the crossing headband
Here the philosophy resumes and perpetuates that which was inaugurated in 2002, namely a style of the most refined possible (allowing it to age extremely well, the line remains indeed topical). So there is nothing very new even if here the concept is pushed to its climax, the new Range is a kind of ultra smooth pebble (the marketing speaks of a record Cx of 0.3 but in reality it is very bad if we take into account the sCx ... Because the Cx means nothing since it does not take into account the total frontal surface).
The main innovation is at the rear with innovative optics, with a style clearly inspired by the Rolls line it seems to me (I find this rear very perfectible for my part, and it seems to be the tendon of 'Achilles' brand in recent years). And besides, this Range also pumps up the idea of the Cullinan by integrating seats at the level of the trunk lid (let's admit that it was the Range that was the first to propose the thing, without "moulded" seats for the butt of course ..).
The Cullinan got pumped by the Range... Yes I know, it's getting hot on Fiches-auto!
At Rolls it remains a little more complete There is
no doubt that the Range is aimed at the third age at the level of its clientele, the proof in image with this element which will help the dog (also retired) to descend better (note at passing the Weimaraner that my grandmother also had, it's no coincidence!)
Inside there is nothing very fancy in terms of presentation, with something that remains quite conservative and a screen integration reminiscent of other models from the Jaguar / Land Rover group. If it seems well inspired at first glance, it finally seems banal and not rewarding enough for the standing of the car, a kind of sobriety that tends towards boredom. The previous version and its dual central display seems more impressive and convincing to me.
On the other hand, there are more spectacular things like a vertical electric drawer at the level of the rear central storage.
The old one on top
Motorization level we remain on classics with diesel 6 in line (3.0 liters) and V8 gasoline of 4.4 liters, all assisted by a light hybridization (which will not prevent indigestible penalties).
XXL hybrid?
Incredible, but this Range will integrate a 38 kWh battery from 2023 for its hybrid version, i.e. the "volume" of certain 100% electric cars!
The concern is that with an estimate of 100 km in 100% electric (WLTP cycle) and a useful battery which should reach around 35 kWh, we can therefore deduce that the estimated consumption is therefore more than 30 kWh per 100 km ... That's still a lot! Especially since everything will be powered by a modest electric motor of less than 150 hp.
Here the long version of 5.25 meters
Electric version?
Without knowing the size of the battery, probably at least 100 kWh, the important thing is to know that a 100% electric version is planned for 2024. The Range therefore seeks to move forward even if its size (mass and profile) seems to ruin any efficiency in advance... Having a Range of nearly 150,000 euros that does not exceed 200 km seems a bit wobbly to me, but good. Especially since customers don't care about paying regular 150/200 euro fill-ups and the engine noise of a range is almost as quiet as an electric rotor.
