Jaguar Land Rover surprised the automotive industry in late July with news of an entirely new Range Rover model unlike anything it has built before. Simply called the Range Rover GT, it rides lower than every other Range Rover, yet the British automaker says it should be regarded as something other than a low-slung SUV or crossover.
A new video explaining the all-electric GT’s development and purpose repeatedly describes it as a “car” and a true grand tourer. Prototypes recently traveled from the UK through Belgium to Germany’s Nürburgring, allowing engineers to fine-tune ride comfort and handling with long-distance journeys in mind. The GT will have the lowest center of gravity in Range Rover history and the brand’s best aerodynamic efficiency, helping extend its EV range while cutting wind noise.
Recent test vehicles offer a clear indication of the production model’s appearance. The camouflage conceals familiar Range Rover cues such as the headlights, taillights, flared wheel arches, and streamlined roofline. Its shape resembles a compressed Velar and, at least visually, falls closer to a crossover than a conventional three-box sedan. Like the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Polestar 4, it occupies the space between a traditional sedan and crossover—a design made possible by the flexibility of an electric platform.
Range Rover insists that the GT’s sleek proportions will not prevent it from being “immensely capable off-road” and “class-leading amongst its peers” in that area. One short video shows the model tackling gravel, although its comparatively low ride height will inevitably limit its off-road ability, particularly beside a vehicle such as the Range Rover Sport.
JLR has confirmed that the Range Rover GT will be based on its new Electric Modular Architecture and launch first as an EV. It could adopt the 850-volt electrical system used by the new Jaguar Type 01, along with that model’s possible 118-kWh NMC battery. That combination would potentially enable DC fast charging at up to 350 kW. A dual-motor setup appears more likely than the Jaguar’s more complex and costly tri-motor arrangement.
Range Rover also plans to offer the GT as a hybrid after the electric model arrives. The company has not yet explained whether that version will share its powertrain with another JLR vehicle or receive a unique combination of engine, electric motor, and battery. Inside, the GT will differ substantially from other Range Rover models, with Jaguar Type 01-inspired features including a striking two-spoke steering wheel, a floating center console, and a large central infotainment screen.
The all-electric Range Rover GT will be the lowest and most aerodynamic model in the lineup, with development focused on comfortable long-distance driving. Built on JLR’s EMA platform, it is expected to launch with a dual-motor EV powertrain before being joined by a hybrid version. Its design blends sedan and crossover traits, while the cabin will introduce major changes and styling links to the Jaguar Type 01.
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