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The Land Rover hybrid models are growing both in terms of offerings
and in size.
From AB
World Debut For New Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase In China
Land Rover unveils the new Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase in
Beijing
Range Rover LWB will be the first diesel hybrid on sale in China
26 per cent lower CO2 emissions (169g/km) and 44.1mpg (combined), with
uncompromised luxury, performance and all-terrain capabilities
Range Rover Hybrid LWB offers an additional 186mm rear seat legroom
Whitley, UK, 23 April 2014 - Land Rover has further progressed the
development of its acclaimed Range Rover with the global debut of the
Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase at the Beijing motor show. The
derivative brings together two of the most recent innovations in the
Range Rover line-up in a vehicle that offers an unprecedented
combination of premium luxury, interior space, exceptional fuel and
emissions performance and no compromise in Land Rover's renowned
breadth of capability.
Together with the Range Rover Sport Hybrid, it will be the first
diesel hybrid model from any manufacturer to be offered in China.
China is recognised by Land Rover as a potentially strong market for
its new premium hybrids, whilst the long wheelbase design is
identified as best suiting Chinese customers' preferences for luxury
and spaciousness.
Global order books will open in May and first deliveries to customers
in China are expected from the end of the year. This new derivative
strengthens the status of the Range Rover as one of the world's most
successful premium vehicle ranges, witnessed in more than 100 awards
amassed by the new Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in the past 18
months.
The production vehicles benefit from valuable insights Land Rover
gained from its Silk Trail expedition in 2013. A fleet of Range Rover
Hybrids proved their durability and all-terrain capability on a
gruelling 16,000km route from the Land Rover factory in Solihull,
across central Asia to the Mumbai headquarters of Tata, Land Rover's
parent company. After the journey, the vehicles were stripped down and
scrutinised by Land Rover engineers to improve understanding of how
the designs and technologies can be fine-tuned.
The Range Rover Hybrid powertrain combines Land Rover's 3.0-litre SDV6
diesel engine with a 35kW electric motor, integrated with an
eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. The system allows the driver to
select from three different drive modes to maximise performance or
efficiency, and is capable of delivering 26 per cent lower CO2
emissions (169g/km) and 6.4 l/100 km (44.1mpg).
Installing the hybrid diesel-electric powertrain in the Range Rover
Long Wheelbase has not compromised space, or the driving experience.
The long wheelbase offers the benefits of an additional 186mm of
legroom for rear seat passengers and, with the option of the executive
seating package, an impressive increase in the rear seat angle of
recline to 17 degrees.
The hybrid system uses the same proven Terrain Responseￜ system and
all-wheel drive technology deployed in the petrol and diesel-powered
models. Wading depth capability is undiminished at a class-leading
900mm.
The complete system, including a lithium ion battery pack, inverter
and electric motor, weighs less than 120kg. The electric motor
produces 170Nm torque and operates to boost acceleration when
required, and to drive the vehicle in EV (electric vehicle) Mode. The
motor also acts as a generator, harvesting kinetic energy through
regenerative braking, charging the battery when the vehicle is
slowing. In EV mode the Range Rover Hybrid can travel at speeds of up
to 30mph (48km/h) for a range of up to one mile (1.6km) before the
diesel engine seamlessly restarts.
Together, output of the diesel engine and electric motor is 340PS at
4,000rpm and a class-leading 700Nm torque between 1,500-3,000rpm,
delivering performance on a par with the SDV8 engine. The version to
be marketed in China is technically identical to that sold elsewhere,
except for a change to the exhaust system to take into account the
different local emissions standards.
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and in size.
From AB
World Debut For New Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase In China
Land Rover unveils the new Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase in
Beijing
Range Rover LWB will be the first diesel hybrid on sale in China
26 per cent lower CO2 emissions (169g/km) and 44.1mpg (combined), with
uncompromised luxury, performance and all-terrain capabilities
Range Rover Hybrid LWB offers an additional 186mm rear seat legroom
Whitley, UK, 23 April 2014 - Land Rover has further progressed the
development of its acclaimed Range Rover with the global debut of the
Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase at the Beijing motor show. The
derivative brings together two of the most recent innovations in the
Range Rover line-up in a vehicle that offers an unprecedented
combination of premium luxury, interior space, exceptional fuel and
emissions performance and no compromise in Land Rover's renowned
breadth of capability.
Together with the Range Rover Sport Hybrid, it will be the first
diesel hybrid model from any manufacturer to be offered in China.
China is recognised by Land Rover as a potentially strong market for
its new premium hybrids, whilst the long wheelbase design is
identified as best suiting Chinese customers' preferences for luxury
and spaciousness.
Global order books will open in May and first deliveries to customers
in China are expected from the end of the year. This new derivative
strengthens the status of the Range Rover as one of the world's most
successful premium vehicle ranges, witnessed in more than 100 awards
amassed by the new Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in the past 18
months.
The production vehicles benefit from valuable insights Land Rover
gained from its Silk Trail expedition in 2013. A fleet of Range Rover
Hybrids proved their durability and all-terrain capability on a
gruelling 16,000km route from the Land Rover factory in Solihull,
across central Asia to the Mumbai headquarters of Tata, Land Rover's
parent company. After the journey, the vehicles were stripped down and
scrutinised by Land Rover engineers to improve understanding of how
the designs and technologies can be fine-tuned.
The Range Rover Hybrid powertrain combines Land Rover's 3.0-litre SDV6
diesel engine with a 35kW electric motor, integrated with an
eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. The system allows the driver to
select from three different drive modes to maximise performance or
efficiency, and is capable of delivering 26 per cent lower CO2
emissions (169g/km) and 6.4 l/100 km (44.1mpg).
Installing the hybrid diesel-electric powertrain in the Range Rover
Long Wheelbase has not compromised space, or the driving experience.
The long wheelbase offers the benefits of an additional 186mm of
legroom for rear seat passengers and, with the option of the executive
seating package, an impressive increase in the rear seat angle of
recline to 17 degrees.
The hybrid system uses the same proven Terrain Responseￜ system and
all-wheel drive technology deployed in the petrol and diesel-powered
models. Wading depth capability is undiminished at a class-leading
900mm.
The complete system, including a lithium ion battery pack, inverter
and electric motor, weighs less than 120kg. The electric motor
produces 170Nm torque and operates to boost acceleration when
required, and to drive the vehicle in EV (electric vehicle) Mode. The
motor also acts as a generator, harvesting kinetic energy through
regenerative braking, charging the battery when the vehicle is
slowing. In EV mode the Range Rover Hybrid can travel at speeds of up
to 30mph (48km/h) for a range of up to one mile (1.6km) before the
diesel engine seamlessly restarts.
Together, output of the diesel engine and electric motor is 340PS at
4,000rpm and a class-leading 700Nm torque between 1,500-3,000rpm,
delivering performance on a par with the SDV8 engine. The version to
be marketed in China is technically identical to that sold elsewhere,
except for a change to the exhaust system to take into account the
different local emissions standards.
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http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=281545952#281545952
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