Whitley, UK (24 May 2017) – Land Rover has announced two new Ingenium petrol engines for its Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque compact SUVs, as well a new 240hp Ingenium diesel variant, to further boost the appeal of the brand’s two best‑selling vehicles.

Four‑cylinder Ingenium petrol engines

The 2018 model year Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque both receive Jaguar Land Rover’s all‑new 2.0‑litre four‑cylinder Ingenium petrol engines, offering smooth, refined performance. This is the first introduction of Jaguar Land Rover’s new petrol Ingenium family into its Land Rover vehicles.

The new additions support the company’s long‑term commitment to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel economy across its range through the introduction of more efficient engines. The new four‑cylinder Ingenium petrol engine, is produced at the company’s £1 billion Engine Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton, UK. Designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK, these are the most advanced engines the company has ever developed.

The engines feature state‑of‑the‑art technologies that deliver exceptional performance, efficiency and refinement while meeting the most stringent global emissions regulations.

RANGE ROVER EVOQUE IN DETAIL

The Range Rover Evoque, which has dominated the luxury SUV segment since its 2011 launch, has just passed the 600,000 production landmark. Offering Range Rover’s luxury and refinement in a compact footprint, the Evoque is available in three bodystyles – Coupé, Five‑door and Convertible.

The 240hp Ingenium petrol engine is 15 per cent more efficient than the previously‑available GTDi engine. Refinement is enhanced thanks to the low‑friction technologies applied to the engine, and  delivers further benefits with CO2 emissions of 165g/km and fuel economy of 38.7mpg (7.3l/100km) **.

The 290hp Ingenium petrol engine accelerates from 0‑60mph in 6.0 seconds and on to a top speed of 144mph.

Meanwhile, the front‑wheel‑drive eCapability eD4 150hp diesel Evoque continues to be available, delivering 109g/km of CO2 (on the combined cycle) and 67.3mpg (4.2 l/100km) fuel economy.

Full engine line‑up

* Refers to Coupe / Five‑door derivatives with automatic transmission (where applicable)

** Subject to global homologation

To give customers clearer choice, the colour palette has been revised. Core palette includes: Fuji White, and Narvik Black; Metallic: Yulong White, Indus Silver, Corris Grey, Santorini Black, Loire Blue, Firenze Red and Kaikoura Stone; and Premium: Silicon Silver and Carpathian Grey. Phoenix Orange becomes a unique colour to the Convertible bodystyle.

To accentuate the sporty feel of Evoque, new Sports Seats can be specified, with perforated and distinctive horizontally‑ribbed inserts.

In response to customer demand for the most personalised vehicle in the line‑up, 2018 model year Range Rover Evoque Convertible is now available as SE Dynamic in addition to the existing HSE Dynamic and HSE Dynamic Lux models. SE Dynamic features 19” alloy wheels, xenon headlights, perforated grained leather seats, heated front seats with memory and InControl Touch Pro navigation with 10” Touchscreen as standard.

DISCOVERY SPORT IN DETAIL

The Discovery Sport is currently Land Rover’s fastest‑selling vehicle, with more than 200,000 units sold globally since its introduction in 2014. The premium versatile compact SUV demonstrates the breadth of Land Rover’s ability, offering customers unrivalled all‑terrain capability, versatility for up to seven people and a premium interior.

The new petrol engines deliver a mix of power, efficiency and EU6‑compliance. The 240hp engine produces maximum torque of 340Nm and means Discovery Sport can achieve 35.3mpg (8.0l/100km) and 182g/km CO2 on the European combined cycle**. The 290hp petrol variant can accelerate from 0‑60mph in 6.5 seconds.

The twin‑scroll diesel Ingenium engine provides the greatest blend of power and fuel economy. The 0‑60mph sprint is completed in 7.1 seconds thanks for the 240hp and 500Nm outputs, yet returns 44.1mpg (6.4l/100km) and 169g/km of CO2 on the EU combined cycle.**

Delivering the most economical drive, customers in the UK can purchase the 150hp Ingenium diesel, with a manual transmission (in 2WD), which delivers CO2 of just 123g/km on the EU combined cycle. These models are known as eCapability models and are identified by the blue ‘Sport’ badge.

Full engine line‑up

 * 150hp variants are 5 seat

** Subject to global homologation

When the new high‑powered Ingenium Petrol (290hp) engine is selected, customers will benefit from the Dynamic exterior as standard.

The Dynamic exterior has front bumpers with larger air intakes to improve engine cooling and give a more purposeful look. Gloss Black front grille and side vents, and 20‑inch five split‑spoke 'Style 511' alloys complete the look.

New choices for greater personalisation

Discovery Sport’s palette now features 12 colour options. Solid: Fuji White, and Narvik Black; Metallic: Indus Silver, Scotia Grey, Corris Grey, Santorini Black, Firenze Red, Yulong White and Byron Blue; Premium Metallic: Namib Orange, Carpathian Grey and Silicon Silver.

The customer personalisation theme continues with the optional contrast roof available in Corris Grey and Narvik Black.

Inside, a new Vintage Tan colourway is introduced, closely matching that of New Discovery.

Every seat benefits from changes to the seat foam composition making every occupant more comfortable. All powered seats are upgraded to include four‑way lumbar support (up from two‑way) ensuring long journeys can be tackled without discomfort, with 12‑way configuration standard from HSE Luxury and available as a customer option.

Ingenium petrol engines in detail

Technologies including an integrated exhaust manifold, 200bar direct injection system and twin‑scroll turbocharger for responsiveness and efficiency.

The engines feature electrohydraulic control of the inlet valves. This cutting‑edge technology enables variable valve lift, so load control is managed primarily by the intake valves rather than the throttle. This reduces pumping losses and provides unmatched flexibility and control over airflow into the combustion chambers, improving power and torque while increasing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.

The powerful 290hp Si4 Ingenium petrol engine replaces traditional journal bearings in favour of turbo ball bearing cartridges which provide significant performance improvements to the turbocharger, including transient response and better efficiency.

Ingenium diesels: A new generation of clean diesel engines

Jaguar Land Rover’s clean, refined four‑cylinder Ingenium diesel delivers high levels of torque from low engine speeds for excellent responsiveness and acceleration whenever the driver demands it. Features such as the highly rigid crankcase, twin balancer shafts and active fluid‑filled engine mounts ensure superb refinement.

The sophisticated exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system uses a cooled low‑pressure circuit in addition to a high‑pressure circuit: this reduces pumping losses, increasing efficiency and reducing peak combustion temperatures to help reduce the formation of NOx in the cylinders.

The selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system cuts tailpipe emissions of NOx. The system injects AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid into the exhaust gas, where it reacts with the NOx and converts it into harmless nitrogen and water, ensuring that the Ingenium diesels comply with the stringent limits of Euro 6.

For greater performance without sacrificing efficiency, drivers can choose the more powerful Ingenium diesel: the SD4. Equipped with two turbochargers – Jaguar Land Rover’s first application of a series‑sequential boosting system – and a 2,200bar common‑rail system, this engine produces 240hp and an exceptional 500Nm of torque from just 1,500rpm.

For UK pricing please visit: www.landrover.co.uk 

** All figures subject to global homologation