Land Rover recently
introduced the 2019 Range Rover and the company has now announced the model
will be priced from US$ 88,860 in the United States. Since the Range Rover
recently received a facelift and an updated interior, this year’s changes are
relatively minor. However, the big news in the addition of the Range Rover HSE
P400e.
Priced from US$ 95,150, the Range Rover HSE P400e is a plug-in hybrid that features a
turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 296 hp and an
electric motor that produces 141 hp. This setup enables the
model to have a combined maximum output of 398 hp and 639 Nm of torque.
In terms of
performance, the SUV can accelerate 0-96 km/h in 6.4 seconds before
hitting a top speed of 220 km/h. More importantly, the 13.1 kWh
lithium-ion battery pack enables the plug-in hybrid to travel up to 51
km on electricity alone.
The Range Rover HSE
P400e operates in two modes. The Parallel Hybrid mode seamlessly uses both two
power sources, while EV mode focuses on using the electric motor. The model
also features a Save function which allows the Range Rover to keep its battery
charged for a specific part of a journey – such as congested urban areas.
Speaking of the
battery, Land Rover says it can be fully recharged in approximately 2 hours and
45 minutes using a 220V / 32 Amp charger. Owners can monitor the charging
status using the Land Rover InControl Remote app or by looking at lights around
the charging port.
Besides the P400e,
other new additions for 2019 include an optional Wade Sensing system which uses
sensors on the the door mirrors to provide real-time wading depth information
via a dedicated display on the infotainment system.
The 2019 Range
Rover lineup will also be offered with a new Driver Assist Pack which combines
all the features of the Drive Pro and Park Pro packs. The new package also
includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist. The system helps keep
the Range Rover centered in its lane by applying “moderate steering
interventions” at speeds up to 180 km/h.”