A week after it lifted the veil on its plug-in hybrid Range Rover Sport, Land Rover has wheeled out a similarly green version of its stablemate – the Range Rover P400e PHEV. Along with the addition of the new drivetrain there are a few aesthetic tweaks on the outside for 2018, while a redesigned cabin and new-look infotainment system make for extra comfort on the inside.
Just like the Range Rover Sport PHEV, the P400e pairs a four-cylinder, 2.0-liter petrol engine with a lithium-ion battery and 85 kW (114-hp) electric motor. This hooks up to an eight-speed ZF transmission to produce 297 kW (400 hp), which Land Rover says fires the P400e from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in 6.8 seconds. Top speed, meanwhile, is listed as 137 mph (220 km/h).
The P400e has a NEDC fuel economy of 101 mpg (2.8 L per 100 km) and NEDC C02 emissions rating of 64/g per km. Drivers can choose between the default Parallel Hybrid mode or the electric-only mode, where they should get 31 mi (51 km) out of each charge.
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Land Rover has also tuned its Terrain Response 2 system to work more intelligently with the electric motor and distribute torque to all four wheels, which it says should mean greater control during low-speed, off road maneuvering.
The exterior has received a subtle refresh with a lengthened clamshell bonnet and new-look grille featuring a gloss black surround and new mesh finishes. Both bumpers have been revised, with widened vent blades featuring up front and integrated tailpipes up back. The recharge socket is hidden behind a Land Rover badge on the front grille, with a full recharge taking around 7.5 hours and a rapid-charging option paring that back to 2 hours and 45 minutes.
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As you'd expect, Land Rover places a lot of emphasis on the passenger experience. The redesigned cabin features brand new seat frames that allow for 24-way movement, along with wider and deeper foams and heated arm rests. There are 17 connection ports including HDMI, USB, 12-V and domestic plug sockets, along with 4G Wi-Fi hotspots for eight devices. The back seats are also wider and softer, can recline to 40-degrees and feature no less than 25 massage programs.
![A redesigned cabin and new-look infotainment system make for extra comfort on the inside of the Range Rover P400e](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/0750131/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1439x1080+0+0/resize/1279x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Frange-rover-phev-28.jpg)
Land Rover is also using the P400e to introduce its new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, which consists of two HD 10-inch touch screens on the center console featuring a customizable home screen and voice recognition. The thinking behind the dual screen approach is that users will be able to multi-task more easily, by keeping a map open on the top screen, while controlling music underneath, for example.
There are some other notable convenience-oriented bells and whistles, including three-zone ambient lighting that can be tuned to different colors and intensities, a gesture-controlled sunroof and the introduction of Land Rover's Activity Key wristband, which means joggers and swimmers can go about their exercise without needing to carry a key with them.
The 2018 Range Rover P400e is available for order now and is priced from £79,595 (US$107,600).
Source: Land Rover