For three generations, the Range Rover has come free with a 12-18 month waiting time for delivery at new. The new model, developed under the new ownership of JLR, has production numbers that have reduced that time to 7 months being quoted and that is not due to lack of sales
But the new Diesel/Electric (yes I know it’s a name more associated with a train) is sure to push the average up as would be owners rush to get their hands on a real 4×4 that has acceptable CO2 emissions
JLR have managed to squeeze an electric motor into the gearbox of the V6 diesel, and although slightly quicker to 60 mph and a 5mph increase to the top speed have resulted, the real win is the CO2 emissions which means the car is now in the 25% emissions bracket compared to 34% for its sibling Diesel
JLR tested the new Range Rover hybrid on a 10,000 mile drive over the Silk Route
Somewhat matter less is the fact that the hybrid can cover over one mile on battery only. This ability brings about a reduction in the published emissions because the calculations are weighted to reflect any ability that a car has on battery only
The Vogue V6 is £30,000 cheaper and can be had sooner, but this is a Range Rover and if its got two £50,000 guns in the back it is going to need the hybrid. With two side by side parked in Wilmslow, who would want to be seen in the non-Hybrid. Best get queuing then
