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BIG CLEAN, GREEN MACHINE

LAND ROVER has added plug-in hybrid models across its range, including the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. But does this strategy detract from the driving experience for which these vehicles are known and loved?

A 2.0-litre petrol engine powers the Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid or PHEV. That might not sound very sporty but it produces 297kW and 640Nm. This engine is further bolstered by a 105kW electric motor housed within the ZF automatic gearbox. It’s located in the centre

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