Welcome to what is known to be the first Range Rover of the post-Brexit era. The fifth generation of the most luxurious and most capable SUV emerged from Britain. While it stays faithful to its predecessors, the all-new Range Rover is built to tackle the challenges of the new normal with various ways and means to get the 1% hooked on this luxury offroader. So, what's it all about the all-new Range Rover? Let's investigate.
Priced at 94,400 Pounds plus additional costs, the fifth-generation Range Rover is the first Range Rover of the post-Brexit era as most observers knew it. At first glance, most observers will think that the Range Rover of the post-Brexit era is going to be awful than its pre-Brexit predecessors but truth be told, looks like the post-Brexit Range Rover is still as pretty as its previous model, the last pre-Brexit Range Rover. Although the rear design is a bit of a letdown to some because it looks more like a Lynk & Co as expected.
In tune with the times, the new interior shows that the Range Rover has entered the era of minimalist interiors, which is bad news for speedo boys behind the wheel because of the touch screens some might find it challenging to poke the screen just like what they do with their smartphones. On the plus side, there is a button that adjusts the volume located below as well as the dials for the aircon positioned below the touch screen. Believe it or not, the new Range Rover's aircon features Cabin Air Purification Pro which keeps the interior away from mold and viruses alike, including the you-know-what.
If the touch screen is the least of your problems, the new Range Rover features Pivi Pro with smartphone connectivity and (gasp) Amazon Alexa. That's right. There is an Alexa in the new Range Rover and those who are sitting in its sweet spot should cover their ears right away because when the driver gets a date with Alexa, it's going to be noisy.
Speaking of space, the Range Rover, being a luxury SUV, is suitable for four, five, and seven passengers, and thanks to its new platform, it's roomier than the previous model. Opt-in for the long-wheelbase variant and the Range Rover is about as classy as its main rival, the Mercedes-Benz GLS. Although too expensive for family use, it's fit for escorting all kinds of wealthy clients, even the Royal Family. This is a high-value luxury offroader made to cater to the 1% like a true professional. Explain all this to Boss Madam.
Running on the new MLA-Flex architecture, the new Range Rover is surprisingly livelier to drive and more comfortable than the previous Range Rover and it features the most sophisticated air suspension ever made. Called Dynamic Response Pro, it takes advantage of its sat-nav to read the road ahead and optimize it for better response. It even comes with All Wheel Steering and Terrain Response 2, which features a series of configurable programs suitable for almost every road condition. Most observers say that the all-new Range Rover puts on-road performance its top priority and as a matter of fact, they're right. It feels nice to drive on the road but when taken off-road, it's still classic Range Rover stuff, thank goodness.
Under the bonnet, the all-new Range Rover features a powerhouse of six and eight-cylinder engines, both petrol, diesel, and PHEV for the first time. The most powerful of the range, the P530, features a brand new 4.4L V8 Twin Turbo engine which replaces the old model's 5.0L Supercharged V8 engine, which is a bit of a shame for most loyalists. This new engine produces 530HP of power, 750Nm of torque, and can tow as much as 3,500kg. A PHEV and fully electric Range Rover will join the lineup later on.
Because it's now powered by the EVA 2.0, the all-new Range Rover possesses the most advanced driving aids offered in this luxury SUV such as Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Power Assisted Doors, Clearisght Interior Rear View Mirror, 3D Surround Camera, and many others.
Despite the odd-looking rearview, the all-new Range Rover is taking shape to become the best Range Rover ever made, although it might seem rough to get some attention from the motoring world. After all, this is the first all-new Range Rover to emerge from the post-Brexit era and amid the naysaying, the new model is still the alpha of the luxury car market and looks like the 1% are on the roll now, signing their checks and getting their hands on this all-new Range Rover.
Photo: Jaguar Land Rover
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