Most people imagine a Range Rover as a big, bulky SUV that drinks petrol like a thirsty camel. While the big and bulky part is true, modern technology designed to optimise efficiency means that even large SUVs are not necessarily the gas-guzzlers of old anymore. Case in point, the Range Rover PHEV, a car which might not even touch a...
Most people imagine a Range Rover as a big, bulky SUV that drinks petrol like a thirsty camel. While the big and bulky part is true, modern technology designed to optimise efficiency means that even large SUVs are not necessarily the gas-guzzlers of old anymore.a car which might not even touch a drop of petrol if you know how to maximise its capabilities.PHEV stands for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and it is essentially somewhere in between a hybrid car and a full-electric vehicle.
At the same time, because you still have an engine for propulsion, you don't have to worry as much when the battery runs out. It can take on a maximum of 50kW in DC charging, and can be refilled from empty to 80 per cent in about 40 minutes. With a full battery, the Range Rover PHEV has an electric driving range of up to 120km.
Range Rover claims that when the two drivetrains are combined, the PHEV delivers an average fuel consumption figure of 0.8 litres per 100km, which seems pretty unbelievable. Should you need to activate the 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six engine, you'll find yourself having a massive 550hp and 800Nm of torque on tap, which is extremely handy if you're travelling down the North-South Highway in Malaysia. 0-100km/h comes up in 5 seconds flat, compared to 5.7 seconds for the non-PHEV petrol model.
And that experience is elevated by the Range Rover's luxurious interior. It's not quite a Rolls-Royce, but there are enough high-quality materials to make travelling in the Range Rover feel special.
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