Are Range Rover’s Good Off Road?

The Land Rover Range Rover is the perfect off-road vehicle. From Range Rover to Range Rover Evoque, the drive is connected and delivered thanks to a carefully engineered suite of technologies.

The Range Rover Off Road

Off-road driving in the Range Rover is assured and precise thanks to All Wheel Drive (AWD), which helps to maintain optimum traction for assured progress in all conditions. A suite of carefully engineered technologies, including the Terrain Response 2 system with a Dynamic mode delivering a composed drive, whatever the road and whatever the conditions. Optional Terrain Response 2 automatically adapts the responses of your vehicles engine, gearbox, differentials, and chassis systems to the driving conditions. Alternatively, choose from seven driver-selectable modes: Dynamic, Eco, Comfort, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud and Ruts, Sand and Rock Crawl.

Electronic air suspension changes your vehicle’s height quickly, keeping all four wheels on the ground on uneven surfaces for a sure-footed, composed drive. You can also use this feature to alter your vehicle’s height to make loading and unloading heavy objects easier. All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) is an optional system which enables you to set and maintain a steady speed in challenging conditions such as on mud, wet grass, ice, snow and dirt roads. It functions between 1mph and 18mph, enabling you to maintain full concentration on steering and finding a path through obstacles.

The first vehicle to combine luxury and refinement with world-renowned all-condition capability, Range Rover continues to be leading edge. Range Rover’s exemplary off-road capability derives from a combination of All Wheel Drive (AWD) systems and unique, innovative all-terrain technologies. From negotiating city traffic to providing additional safety for you and your passengers, there’s a wealth of standard and optional SUV technologies available in Range Rover. Every single feature has been designed and engineered to heighten the enjoyment of your vehicle.

Range Rover can also wade in depths of up to 900mm. Our optional Wade Sensing2 feature uses sensors in the door mirrors to let you know when water levels are near the vehicle's maximum depth. The control system provides real time information and is particularly useful in dark conditions.

And with a towing capacity of up to 3,500kg and by incorporating tailored technologies, Range Rover can handle the most demanding of tasks with ease. Enjoy the convenience offered by the optional Electrically Deployable Tow Bar, Advanced Tow Assist and Rear Height Adjust.

The Range Rover Sport Off Road

A sure-footed, composed drive is completed by the latest electronic air suspension which provides exceptional wheel articulation and poise. In Range Rover Sport SVR you will find exhilarating performance with the SVR Sport Suspension optimised for performance and improved handling. All Wheel Drive (AWD) delivers outstanding on-road performance and full off-road capability. To maintain optimum traction for assured progress in all conditions, Range Rover Sport’s drive is connected and delivered thanks to a carefully engineered suite of technologies.

Delivering the perfect balance of ride and control by offering continuously variable damper settings. Adaptive Dynamics monitors vehicle movements up to 500 times a second, responding to your inputs and the road conditions to ensure a comfortable, composed drive. And the spacious cockpit is created around the driver. The Sports Command Driving Position helps deliver a more confident drive and intuitive controls include the SportShift Selector gear lever, providing the option of manual gear shifting, and gearshift paddles on the steering wheel. Providing the choice of enhanced refinement and comfort or performance, Configurable Dynamics allows you to configure the vehicle’s throttle mapping, gearbox shift points, steering settings and suspension to suit your driving needs.

Range Rover Sport’s exemplary off-road capability is derived from a combination of All Wheel Drive (AWD) systems and unique, innovative all-terrain technologies. Exceptional grip and steering confirm Range Rover Sport as our most dynamic SUV. With a suite of carefully engineered technologies it delivers an exhilarating drive, whatever the road and conditions. Providing additional convenience and capability, Automatic Access Height, enabled through electronic air suspension, allows occupants to more easily enter and alight by lowering the vehicle by 50mm. From negotiating city traffic to providing additional safety for you and your passengers, there’s a wealth of standard and optional innovative technologies available. Each has been designed and engineered to provide convenience, ease and comfort during your journey.

And with an impressive towing capacity of up to 3,500 kg and tailored towing technologies, including Trailer Stability Assist and optional Advanced Tow Assist, Range Rover Sport can handle the most demanding of tasks.


The Range Rover Velar Off Road

Torque-on-demand All Wheel Drive (AWD) delivers outstanding on road performance and full off-road capability in the Range Rover Velar, combined with optimum traction for assured progress in all conditions. The unique Terrain Response systems enable the driver to optimise the vehicle's engine, gearbox, centre differential and chassis systems to match the demands of the terrain. And All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) is a state-of-the-art optional system that enables you to set and maintain a steady speed in challenging conditions such as mud, wet grass, ice, snow, and dirt roads.

Terrain response 2 enhances the Terrain Response system even further by monitoring driving conditions and automatically selecting the driving modes to achieve the best possible chassis and powertrain set up for the conditions. All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) is a low speed, cruise control feature for all road conditions operating between 2mph and 30mph. It is an autonomous system requiring no pedal inputs from the driver and is effective on most types of slippery surface including wet grass, snow, ice, and dirt roads. Also, Configurable Dynamics system lets you select specific chassis and powertrain settings to suit your preferred driving style, with gearbox mapping, steering and suspension configurations.

Range Rover Velar has a towing capacity of up to 2,400 kg and a wading capacity of 600m, making it great for all of those off-road adventures.

The Range Rover Evoque Off Road

From increased stowage to the robust and waterproof Activity Key and innovative ClearSight interior mirror, Evoque is one of the most versatile vehicles available. On and off-road handling, combined with its all-weather capability, guarantees that this compact SUV delivers a confident and assured drive, no matter the conditions.

Whilst the Range Rover Evoque may be seen off road the least from the model line-up, nonetheless, is still an incredible 4x4 off road vehicle. Terrain Response 2 comes as standard on the Range Rover Evoque, with a Dynamic mode delivering a composed drive, whatever the road and whatever the conditions. This mode adapts the responses of your vehicles engine, gearbox, differentials, and chassis systems to the driving conditions.

Range Rover Evoque has a towing capacity of up to 1,600 kg and a wading capacity of 600m, making it an ideal candidate for a range of adventures.

Wherever you roam, your Range Rover makes your road trip fun, safe and hassle­ free. River kayaking in the sun, supper round the campfire and counting stars from the hammock. Realise your Bear Grylls potential with a Land Rover and enjoy your next off-road experience.

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