The flagship turbodiesel in the engine lineup will give way to two electrified supercharged six-cylinder engines. The new units are expected to reach the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport before the end of the year.
According to the British publication Autocar, instead of the 4.4-liter SDV8, Land Rover will prepare two mild-hybrid systems based on modular inline diesel six-cylinder Ingenium engines with a displacement of 3.0 liters, equipped with a 48-volt starter-generator.
The higher version will produce 350 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque, while the lower one will be limited to 300 horsepower. For reference, the current turbocharged V8 4.4 develops 339 horsepower and 740 Nm.
Farewell to the eight-cylinder engine will not worsen dynamics: the Range Rover Sport with the 350-horsepower diesel will be able to accelerate to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and reach 225 kilometers per hour. At the same time, the transition to hybrid six-cylinder engines promises reduced fuel consumption and compliance with environmental standards.
