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Hendy Group review the luxurious new Range Rover

You hear Land Rover, you think premium. And we have no doubt that the new Range Rover will uphold this decades-old reputation. Spanning over half a century, the fifth-generation Range Rover is the epitome of ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’.

The brand-new Range Rover considers the ever-changing electric landscape while holding steadfast in Land Rover’s line-up of luxury vehicles. The devil’s in the detail of the Range Rover’s effortless design, with a theme of reductionism producing subtle hints of carefully engineered simplicity. In terms of power, Land Rover’s 3.0-litre, six-cylinder petrol engine combines with a 105kW battery to allow you to sweep along motorways with ‘up to 62 miles’ of pure electric driving – so more like 50 miles in the real world. Although we’ll be waiting a few months until we can get behind the wheel of the PHEV, the Range Rover has arrived with a choice of two petrol and two diesel engines. What’s more, the new Range Rover is currently available at Hendy from £99,375. Verdict: The new Range Rover sits confidently in a sea of great competitors, but why compete where nothing can compare? Land Rover sits its own category of modern British luxury, with confidence, clever design, and intelligent engineering.

Now, don’t get us wrong – it’s not the most affordable SUV out there (prices start at £81,785). But, with a premium model like this, you’re paying for more than just a car to get you from A to B. With innovation across the board, you’re ticking boxes and exceeding expectations in every aspect. We definitely recommend adding the new Range Rover to your shortlist! www.hendy.co.uk