Range Rover is pushing the boundaries with its new electric SUV by subjecting it to rigorous testing in the extreme conditions of the Arabian desert. Aptly named "Dynamic Desert Climbs," these tests offer a thrilling opportunity for adrenaline-pumping dune bashing. The trials challenge the SUV with the towering "Big Red" dunes in Sharjah’s Al Badayer desert, some of which soar up to a staggering 300 feet.
The eco-friendly Range Rover is pushed to its limits with up to five relentless ascents per test without faltering. The focus is on the electric SUV's innovative thermal management system, which ensures optimal performance even as desert temperatures climb beyond 50 degrees Celsius with 90% humidity. Just imagining it makes you think of sticking clothes!
Built on the advanced Modular Longitudinal Architecture, this electric marvel features a dual-motor setup, four-wheel drive, and a refined terrain response system. The brand claims it matches, or even outperforms, its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts in performance.
For context, the existing Range Rover SV packs a punch with a 606bhp mild-hybrid V8, achieving 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds and hitting speeds of 162mph. The electric version is set to compete with its advanced systems, though its expanded infrastructure inevitably adds some heft.
This electric SUV boasts an innovative torque management system, reducing wheel slip reaction times from 100 to just 1 millisecond. This highlights groundbreaking improvements over its already precise operations.
Previously, Range Rover has showcased the electric SUV's capabilities in the frigid -40 degree conditions of the Arctic Circle. This solidifies its promise of maintaining the "go anywhere, do anything" ethos, as seen with its combustion-driven predecessors.
Range Rover embarks on a new era with its electric SUV conquering the towering dunes and searing heat of the Arabian Desert. Featuring cutting-edge architecture and advanced systems, this SUV promises performance on par with its ICE siblings. Its rigorous testing, from the freezing Arctic to the blazing desert, underscores its resilient spirit and adaptability. More developments are on the horizon as Range Rover continues to redefine off-road electrification.
