Steering, handling and ride quality are pleasant and befitting a six-figure luxury SUV. In the twin-turbo, keeping the revs higher mitigates that somewhat by keeping the smaller turbo spinning and minimizing the downshifting.
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Each has roughly a full second of hesitation under hard acceleration, requiring some timing on passing maneuvers. Not everything with either powertrain I tested is roses, however. Range Rover quotes a 0-60 mph time of as low as 4.4 seconds with the V-8, and while I didn’t measure it on public roads, that doesn’t feel inaccurate.Īll versions use an eight-speed automatic transmission that didn’t do anything notable, but it did shift smartly and stayed out of its own way during normal acceleration. The new twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 is rated at 523 hp. A carryover from the previous generation, the turbocharged mild-hybrid six-cylinder engine makes 395 horsepower. There’s no avoiding the feeling that you’re pushing well over 5,000 pounds down the road, but having driven both the three-row, long-wheelbase SE with the six-cylinder engine and a standard-wheelbase First Edition with the new V-8, I never felt short on power to get where I was going, and surprisingly quickly at that. Big and Small On and Off the Roadĭriving the Range Rover is a constantly contrasting experience, regardless of the wheelbase. But excellent road manners and an opulent interior take you only so far in today’s tech-heavy luxury market. It probably isn’t a surprise to find out that the new Range Rover - with its six-figure starting price - doesn’t disappoint. Related: Up Close With the 2022 Land Rover Range Rover: Quiet, Classy Interior We took to the roads of the Napa Valley to test the iconic luxury SUV’s enhancements claimed to make the driving experience as effortless as possible (per ’s ethics policy, we paid for our flights and lodging at the manufacturer-sponsored event). We finally got the chance to drive the 2022 Land Rover Range Rover after its impressive November 2021 debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Versus the competition: The Range Rover matches or surpasses the competition when it comes to interior opulence, and it has power to spare and surprising handling chops, but some buyers might find it lacking in more advanced technologies and third-row space.
The verdict: The redesigned 2022 Range Rover, a staff favorite when it debuted at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, uses its new architecture, technology and twin-turbocharged V-8 to hold onto its place among the cream of the luxury SUV crop. 2022 Land Rover Range Rover First Edition Standard Wheelbase | photo by Brian Normile
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