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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Range Rover to remove convenient feature for next-gen model as designer bizarrely calls it ‘dirty'
The decision was made after the firm's designers spoke to customers TAKEN OUT Range Rover to remove convenient feature for next-gen model as designer bizarrely calls it 'dirty' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE ELECTRIC Range Rover will not feature a front trunk, according to the designer of the hotly anticipated SUV. The vehicle is yet to officially debut, with only teasers of its design revealed so far - although fans will be pleased to know the EV version closely mirrors that of the combustion-engine model. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Range Rover Electric skips front trunk as designer calls it the 'dirtiest part' of the car Credit: Jaguar Land Rover 4 Customer feedback keeps rear cargo space unchanged but rules out a seven-seat option Credit: Jaguar Land Rover 4 Lessons from the Jaguar I-Pace drive improvements in reliability and efficiency for the new model Credit: Jaguar Land Rover But one convenient feature found in many electric vehicles won't be included - in a decision partly based on customer feedback. The car's designer, Lynfel Owen, recently referred to the front of the car as the "dirtiest part" and questioned why anyone would want to lean against it to use a front trunk. In an interview with CarExpert, Owen said: 'Why would I want to lean against the dirtiest part of the car to put stuff in?' He explained his reasoning in greater detail: 'We spoke to our customers… none of them have an issue [with] lack of storage space. 'The rear cargo space is exactly the same. We haven't had to raise the floor. The only compromise we have to make is we're not able to offer a seven-seat derivative.' Owen has spent the last decade overseeing JLR's transition to electric power, having risen to chief engineer of vehicle engineering for the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender models. 'I pretty much only ever worked on Range Rover,' he said. 'I've done a few other projects. I didn't work on the [Jaguar] I-Pace. I was working on the previous-generation Range Rover.' To that end, the I-Pace - launched under the Jaguar brand as the first premium all-electric SUV from any manufacturer when it was revealed in 2016 - became infamous for reliability issues, particularly with its electric drivetrain and battery pack. We've been doing our low-mu testing on the frozen lakes Lynfel Owen, Chief Engineer Jaguar Land Rover Its poor customer satisfaction prompted Jaguar Land Rover to learn from its failures, focusing on reliability, improved thermal management and customer-centric design in the development of the Range Rover Electric. Iconic British car brand to begin 'new era' with 'urban SUV' to be launched next year Owen said: 'We're making sure we learn from, you know, our mistakes with respect to I-Pace. 'So we're testing all aspects of the car… we've just had a northern hemisphere winter that we've completed, so we've been doing our low-mu testing on the frozen lakes.' He added: 'Some people have got [chargers] bolted on. Their garage might have two or three cars… [so you don't have to use a] 15 metre cable. 'Cabin comfort. Battery temperature. Whether it's to cool it down, whether it's to warm it up. Recovering heat from the air at minus 15… It also reduces the heating energy consumption by over 40 per cent [compared to I-Pace].' This includes the decision to forgo a front trunk, with the rear cargo volume remaining unchanged from the combustion-engine version and the 117-kWh battery pack accommodated without raising the floor. This approach contrasts with the I-Pace, which offered a small front storage compartment. Indeed, due to packaging constraints, the electric Range Rover will only be available with two rows of seats - which rules out a seven-seat option. While a spare wheel will be offered, it will reduce luggage capacity as it will sit above the cargo floor. Much like the upcoming Range Rover, Mercedes' electric G-Class also lacks a front trunk - although they compensated with a uniquely styled tailgate-mounted cargo box. The electric Range Rover will not compete with the G580, Owen claims, as it offers unmatched off-road capabilities, combined with Range Rover's famed luxury. The electric Range Rover's world premiere is expected later this year, with deliveries expected to begin in 2026.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Range Rover to remove convenient feature for next-gen model as designer bizarrely calls it ‘dirty'
THE ELECTRIC Range Rover will not feature a front trunk, according to the designer of the hotly anticipated SUV. The vehicle is yet to officially debut, with only teasers of its design revealed so far - although fans will be pleased to know the EV version closely mirrors that of the combustion-engine model. 4 Range Rover Electric skips front trunk as designer calls it the 'dirtiest part' of the car Credit: Jaguar Land Rover 4 Customer feedback keeps rear cargo space unchanged but rules out a seven-seat option Credit: Jaguar Land Rover 4 Lessons from the Jaguar I-Pace drive improvements in reliability and efficiency for the new model Credit: Jaguar Land Rover But one convenient feature found in many electric vehicles won't be included - in a decision partly based on customer feedback. The car's designer, Lynfel Owen, recently referred to the front of the car as the "dirtiest part" and questioned why anyone would want to lean against it to use a front trunk. In an interview with He explained his reasoning in greater detail: 'We spoke to our customers… none of them have an issue [with] lack of storage space. Read more Motors News 'The rear cargo space is exactly the same. We haven't had to raise the floor. The only compromise we have to make is we're not able to offer a seven-seat derivative.' Owen has spent the last decade overseeing JLR's transition to electric power , having risen to chief engineer of vehicle engineering for the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender models . 'I pretty much only ever worked on Range Rover,' he said. 'I've done a few other projects. I didn't work on the [Jaguar] I-Pace. I was working on the previous-generation Range Rover.' Most read in Motors To that end, the I-Pace - launched under the Jaguar brand as the first premium all-electric SUV from any manufacturer when it was revealed in 2016 - became infamous for reliability issues, particularly with its electric drivetrain and battery pack. We've been doing our low-mu testing on the frozen lakes Lynfel Owen, Chief Engineer Jaguar Land Rover Its poor customer satisfaction prompted Jaguar Land Rover to learn from its failures, focusing on reliability, improved thermal management and customer-centric design in the development of the Range Rover Electric. Iconic British car brand to begin 'new era' with 'urban SUV' to be launched next year Owen said: 'We're making sure we learn from, you know, our mistakes with respect to I-Pace. 'So we're testing all aspects of the car… we've just had a northern hemisphere winter that we've completed, so we've been doing our low-mu testing on the frozen lakes.' He added: 'Some people have got [chargers] bolted on. Their garage might have two or three cars… [so you don't have to use a] 15 metre cable. 'Cabin comfort. Battery temperature. Whether it's to cool it down, whether it's to warm it up. Recovering heat from the air at minus 15… It also reduces the heating energy consumption by over 40 per cent [compared to I-Pace].' This includes the decision to forgo a front trunk, with the rear cargo volume remaining unchanged from the combustion-engine version and the 117-kWh battery pack accommodated without raising the floor. This approach contrasts with the I-Pace, which offered a small front storage compartment. Indeed, due to packaging constraints, the electric Range Rover will only be available with two rows of seats - which rules out a seven-seat option. While a spare wheel will be offered, it will reduce luggage capacity as it will sit above the cargo floor. Much like the upcoming Range Rover, Mercedes' electric G-Class also lacks a front trunk - although they compensated with a uniquely styled tailgate-mounted cargo box. The electric Range Rover will not compete with the G580, Owen claims, as it offers unmatched off-road capabilities, combined with Range Rover's famed luxury. The electric Range Rover's world premiere is expected later this year, with deliveries expected to begin in 2026. 4 Electric Range Rover promises luxury and off-road capability, with deliveries starting in 2026 Credit: Jaguar Land Rover
News18
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
JLR Delays Range Rover And Jaguar EV Launches Again, Here's Why
More testing, slow demand, and global market shifts push back launch timelines for Jaguar Land Rover's highly anticipated electric vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has officially delayed the launch of its much-awaited electric Range Rover and Jaguar EV models. Originally scheduled to hit the roads by late 2025, these vehicles will now roll out sometime in 2026 and beyond. The company says it's using this extra time to carry out more in-depth testing and to wait for the EV demand to pick up. Customers who had booked the Range Rover Electric have been informed that deliveries won't begin until next year, upsetting many who were hoping to drive the new model this year. Jaguar EV Line-Up Also Faces Delay It's not just the Range Rover Electric facing a delay. Two all-new Jaguar EVs, expected as part of the brand's rebranding efforts, are also behind schedule. The first is now expected in August 2026, with the second model likely pushed to late 2027. Both models will be priced above £100,000 (Rs 1.16 crore), aimed at the luxury segment. Why the Hold-Up? One major reason for the delay is the need for further development and testing of the new EV platforms. Another contributing factor is market uncertainty. JLR wants to wait for electric vehicle demand to pick up before fully committing. Adding to the pressure, former US President Donald Trump's tariffs briefly halted exports to the United States, causing a 15.1 percent drop in JLR sales in the April–June quarter. Although a new UK-US trade deal has helped ease tariffs on the first 100,000 exports, the slowdown has impacted operations. To manage costs, JLR has also introduced a voluntary redundancy scheme for up to 500 managers. What's next for JLR's EV line-up? Besides the Range Rover Electric, JLR is also working on an electric Velar and a Defender EV. But those too could face delays. Despite setbacks, JLR remains optimistic. As per Team BHP, a spokesperson said: 'We'll launch our EVs at the right time—for our customers and for the market." view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Auto Blog
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Jaguar And Range Rover EVs May Arrive Even Later Than Expected
Range Rover Electric Delayed Again Back in 2020, JLR announced that it would reveal a Range Rover EV in September of that year. This was to be based on the MLA platform, but in the same year, the automaker delayed the reveal until November. Most recently, it said that the Range Rover Electric would arrive sometime toward the end of 2025 on the modified MLA-Flex architecture, but according to The Guardian, plans for a launch this year have been shelved, too. The news outlet reports that JLR has written to Range Rover Electric customers informing them that deliveries of the EV will only start sometime next year (assuming no further delays, of course). Jaguar's Controversial New EVs Also Delayed The report goes on to say that the production version of the Type 00 concept revealed by Jaguar last year has also been delayed by 'several months,' with Jaguar's second new EV (expected to be an SUV) naturally also being put on the back burner. Range Rover still has several combustion-powered vehicles to sell, but Jaguar has effectively wiped the slate clean, intending not to sell anything that isn't electric, so why the delay? According to The Guardian, JLR is giving itself 'time for more testing and for demand to pick up.' Compatriot carmaker Bentley has also delayed its first EV (until 2027), as have Lamborghini and Ferrari. The Italians cite weak demand for EVs, and it seems the Brits have the same problem. But demand isn't the only hurdle to overcome. Other Factors Make Profit Paramount Source: SH Proshots/Autoblog With U.S. trade policy continually shifting under the weight of existing and potential future tariffs, not to mention changing environmental policies, selling a luxury EV that originates outside of America is even more difficult than one manufactured here, and when these EVs will all cost over $100,000 anyway, the number of interested buyers shrinks even further. As we touched on at the outset, JLR's move into the electric space has been anything but smooth, and those numerous delays will have cost the company a lot of money. JLR surely wants to recoup some of that money with sales, but introducing an imperfect EV to an unreceptive market would be even more costly at this stage. Still, this is just a pause, and although the electric Velar is reportedly delayed beyond April 2026, plans for it, the full-size Range Rover EV, and others, including a Defender EV in 2027, have not been scrapped. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Jaguar Land Rover delays arrival of major electric model
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) customers eagerly awaiting the arrival of the firm's next electric car will have to wait longer than they thought after reports emerged that the company had delayed its new luxury battery model. With a waiting list of 62,000 customers ready to drop a serious amount of money on the new all-electric Range Rover already, Britain's biggest car maker has pushed back the SUVs launch to allow more time for additional testing... and in the hope that electric car demand will soon pick up. Having previously states the Range Rover Electric will be in showrooms by the end of this year, JLR has written to customers to tell them that deliveries will not start until next year, the Guardian has reported. The wording on the company's website has also been updated to reflect the postponement. And it's not just the Range Rover Electric that is being delayed; two models set to ring in Jaguar's all-electric future have also been pushed back several months' including the production version of the controversial Type 00 concept originally penciled to arrive in August next year. JLR has told us that its 'plans' are 'flexible', saying that models will be launched 'at the right time' but has doubled down on its commitment to a 2030 deadline where it will offer electric versions of all its cars. And yet shifts in launches won't be the only change for Range Rover customers as JLR has revealed a new logo for its premium SUV models – the first time Range Rovers will get a unique motif since the original car debuted in 1970. When we contacted JLR, it declined to comment on specific model launch dates. However, it has been reported that the launch of the electric Range Rover Velar could also be pushed back from its scheduled debut in the middle of 2026. New model delays are not uncommon, with many manufacturers postponing dates to make sure launches align with the market. This is especially true with EV launches, with shifts in customer demand resulting in car makers scaling back ambitious electric-only targets. A JLR spokesperson told This is Money: 'By 2030 JLR will sell electric versions of all its luxury brands. 'Our plans and vehicle architectures are flexible so we can adapt to different market and client demands. 'We are committed to the highest standards of design, capability and quality, and we will launch our new models at the right time for our clients, our business and individual markets.' The controversial advert to launch the rebrand features boldly dressed fashion models in bright primary colours alongside slogans such as 'break moulds' and 'create exuberant' A source told the Guardian that the delay will work in JLR's 'favour' financially because it will allow the brand to continue to sell its luxury petrol and diesel hybrid cars for longer. It could also make sales in the US easier as Trump's administration is currently trying to discourage a move to electric cars across the pond. The US is JLR's biggest market, and the company has seen a sharp slide in sales in the past three months after temporarily having to pause exports at the same time Jaguar sales are on ice for a year. In 2024 Jaguar created waves when it completely transformed its brand identity, revealing a 'Copy Nothing' advert that showed no cars, ditching its big cat logo and then unveiling the Type 00 GT vision concept EV with its 'digital detox' interior and 'exuberant modernism' exterior design. Last week JLR announced 500 managerial jobs will be cut as part of 'a normal business practice'. It comes off the back of retail sales sliding by 15.1 per cent to 94,420 units over the three months to June. Meanwhile, wholesale sales dropped by 10.7 per cent to 87,286 units compared with a year earlier. The new Range Rover motif will not replace the current version but will appear when the 'familiar Range Rover device mark does not fit' JLR says The new Range Rover logo It's not just launches and jobs that are changing at JLR. A new Range Rover motif will arrive for the first time in 35 years – sort of. The new emblem was presented to investors at a behind-closed-doors meeting in recent weeks. It features a pair of mirrored 'R's in Range Rover's trademark minimalist, wide-set font. It comes almost a year after sister brand Jaguar unveiled its own rebranded logos to mark its transition to an all-electric premium car maker. However, JLR has said that this is not a replacement for the Range Rover emblem and instead an alternative mark. JLR commented: 'The Range Rover Motif has been developed as a smaller symbol for where our familiar Range Rover device mark does not fit, such as on a label or as part of a repeating pattern, and within event spaces where an emblem is more appropriate.'
