Overview
The Vary Rover has been the SUV of selection for celebrities and rich elites for many years, however although it pampers its passengers like a luxurious automobile it nonetheless provides off-road functionality which means it may well enterprise properly off the pink carpet. All fashions include all-wheel drive, an adjustable air suspension, and loads of floor clearance. You possibly can select between inline-six, plug-in-hybrid, and V-8 powertrains. You may as well deck the Vary Rover out with all method of luxurious options, together with massaging seats in each rows, rear bucket seats, power-deployable rear-seat tray tables, and a beverage chiller. Irrespective of which model you select you may pay a six-figure value, which implies the Vary Rover robotically prices greater than entry-level variations of rivals such because the Cadillac Escalade, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and the Mercedes-Benz GLS-class. However it’s precisely all of this apparent extravagance that pulls the Vary Rover’s image-obsessed patrons, and after sampling a number of variants of this newest era of the posh SUV, we are able to see why.
What’s New for 2024?
It is nonetheless early within the Vary Rover’s fifth era, however already Land Rover has tweaked the powertrain lineup for 2024. The plug-in-hybrid P440e has been changed with a extra highly effective P550e which makes 542 horsepower. P400 and P530 fashions see no modifications to their horsepower rankings, however the top-spec SV model is now powered by a 606-hp V-8 engine that wears the P615 moniker. Elsewhere, Land Rover has launched a brand new customization service known as SV Bespoke which gives patrons extra alternatives for personalization when constructing their dream Vary Rover.
Pricing and Which One to Purchase
We would suggest choosing the mid-range Autobiography model, which provides a number of sought-after objects that luxurious patrons will admire. For instance, the Autobiography comes customary with a 1600-watt Meridian stereo system that includes headrest-mounted audio system and lively noise cancellation. The Vary Rover will likely be provided in each short- and long-wheelbase physique types, and we advise going for the latter because it creates room for a 3rd row of seats and gives a extra beneficiant cargo space.
Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency
The Vary Rover is obtainable with a quartet of powertrains, beginning with a turbocharged inline-six with a 48-volt hybrid system dubbed P400 that develops 395 horsepower. Throughout our preliminary check drive, it proved to be silky-smooth and offered satisfactory pep to tug the massive Vary Rover round. A 523-hp twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine—Land Rover calls it P530—is even perkier and cranks up the Vary Rover’s towing capability to 8200 kilos. At our check monitor, the P530 hustled the Vary Rover to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds; the P400 did it in 5.5 seconds. A 542-hp plug-in hybrid possibility—known as P550e—can be obtainable however solely on the quick wheelbase Autobiography trim, and the range-topping SV comes with a 606-hp V-8 known as P615. Our long-wheelbase P400 check automobile managed to hit 60 mph in a reasonably brisk 5.5 seconds whereas the short-wheelbase P530 we examined did it in simply 4.3 seconds. The Vary Rover’s trip is suitably plush and, with its adjustable air suspension set to Consolation mode, it just about floats down the street. Turning the dial to Dynamic mode corporations issues up some, however the huge Rover nonetheless goals for a comfort-first mission.
Vary, Charging, and Battery Life
The EPA hasn’t launched official vary estimates for the plug-in hybrid P550e, however Land Rover says the system’s 31.8-kWh battery pack ought to present round 51 miles of electric-only driving vary. The P550e is able to DC quick charging or will be charged at a home-based charger.
Gasoline Financial system and Actual-World MPG
Probably the most fuel-efficient Vary Rover will seemingly be the plug-in hybrid P550e, however the EPA hasn’t estimated gasoline financial system numbers for that model but. The entry-level P400 is rated for 18 mpg metropolis and 26 mpg freeway whereas the V-8–powered P530 has earned 16 mpg metropolis and 21 mpg freeway estimates. On our 75-mph freeway gasoline financial system route each the P400 and the P530 delivered the identical 23 mpg consequence. For extra details about the Vary Rover’s gasoline financial system, go to the EPA’s web site.
Inside, Consolation, and Cargo
As with previous generations of the Vary Rover, this new era model provides a luxurious inside decked out with wealthy leathers and woods, however patrons who need a extra sustainable cabin can now go for a brand new leather-free possibility, which subs-in wool or different textiles. The inside will be organized to seat 4, 5, or seven relying on configuration and wheelbase. The third row, even in long-wheelbase trims, might not match tall adults because the headroom there’s considerably restricted, however shorter riders and children will discover it almost as snug because the second row. An elective motorized divider for the cargo space helps hold issues from shifting round an excessive amount of throughout journey, and the Vary Rover’s cut up rear liftgate can be utilized as handy and cozy seating for outside occasions.
Infotainment and Connectivity
All fashions obtain a brand new 13.1-inch curved infotainment show with Land Rover’s newest Pivi Professional interface. Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are each customary and the system additionally receives Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant. Different customary options embody in-dash navigation, wi-fi smartphone charging, SiriusXM satellite tv for pc radio, and a 13.7-inch digital gauge show. A rear-seat leisure system with twin 11.4-inch shows is obtainable, as is a Meridian stereo system with 35 audio system and noise-canceling expertise embedded into the headrests.
Security and Driver-Help Options
Land Rover provides a bunch of recent driver-assistance options as customary on the Vary Rover, together with adaptive cruise management and lane-keeping help. For extra details about the Vary Rover’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options embody:
- Commonplace automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Commonplace lane-departure warning with lane-keeping help
- Commonplace adaptive cruise management
Guarantee and Upkeep Protection
The Vary Rover’s guarantee protection largely matches up with the choices of its luxurious rivals, however it does not embody complimentary scheduled upkeep. Opponents such because the BMW X7 and Black Label variations of the Lincoln Navigator each embody prolonged intervals of complimentary scheduled upkeep within the buy value.
- Restricted guarantee covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- Powertrain guarantee covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- No complimentary scheduled upkeep
Specs
Specs
2022 Land Rover Vary Rover SE P400 LWB
Automobile Sort: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 7-passenger, 4-door wagon
PRICE
Base/As Examined: $111,350/$130,525
ENGINE
supercharged, turbocharged, and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct gasoline injection
Displacement: 183 in3, 2996 cm3
Energy: 395 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 406 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
TRANSMISSION
8-speed automated
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: multilink/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 14.9-in vented disc/13.9-in vented disc
Tires: Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season PNCS
285/40R-23 111Y M+S LR
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 125.9 in
Size: 206.8 in
Width: 80.6 in
Peak: 73.6 in
Passenger Quantity: 141 ft3
Cargo Quantity: 9 ft3
Curb Weight: 5932 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 5.5 sec
1/4-Mile: 14.2 sec @ 97 mph
100 mph: 14.9 sec
130 mph: 31.2 sec
Outcomes above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Begin, 5–60 mph: 7.0 sec
High Gear, 30–50 mph: 4.0 sec
High Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.3 sec
High Pace (mfr’s declare): 150 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 175 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.74 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Noticed: 17 mpg
75-mph Freeway Driving: 23 mpg
75-mph Freeway Vary: 540 mi
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Mixed/Metropolis/Freeway: 21/18/26 mpg
C/D TESTING EXPLAINED
2022 Land Rover Vary Rover First Version SWB
Automobile Sort: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon
PRICE
Base/As Examined: $159,550/$169,900
ENGINE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct gasoline injection
Displacement: 268 in3, 4395 cm3
Energy: 523 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 553 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
TRANSMISSION
8-speed automated
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: multilink/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 15.7-in vented disc/14.5-in vented disc
Tires: Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season PNCS
285/40R-23 111Y M+S LR
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 125.9 in
Size: 206.8 in
Width: 80.6 in
Peak: 73.6 in
Passenger Quantity: 109 ft3
Cargo Quantity: 41 ft3
Curb Weight: 5982 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 4.3 sec
100 mph: 10.6 sec
1/4-Mile: 12.8 sec @ 109 mph
130 mph: 19.4 sec
150 mph: 30.3 sec
Outcomes above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Begin, 5–60 mph: 5.1 sec
High Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.9 sec
High Gear, 50–70 mph: 3.5 sec
High Pace (mfr’s declare): 155 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 185 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 373 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.73 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Noticed: 16 mpg
75-mph Freeway Driving: 23 mpg
75-mph Freeway Vary: 540 mi
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Mixed/Metropolis/Freeway: 18/16/21 mpg
Extra Options and Specs
