Range Rover is expanding its lineup beyond the luxury SUV category for the first time with the official announcement of the Range Rover GT. This new model represents the fifth member of the Range Rover family and is the brand's first non-SUV grand tourer.
The Electric Modular Architecture Platform
The Range Rover GT is the first vehicle to be built on Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) new Electric Modular Architecture (EMA). This platform serves as the technological foundation for the brand’s move into grand tourers. While JLR continues to use the MLA platform for its traditional SUVs, the EMA is specifically designed to support the lower, car-like proportions of the GT.
Manufacturing will take place at JLR's Halewood facility in the UK. The rollout strategy prioritizes electrification; the vehicle will debut as a full Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). A hybrid EV version is scheduled to follow later in the product lifecycle.
Interior and 'Sanctuary of Calm' Philosophy
The interior of the Range Rover GT follows a minimalist 'reductive' design philosophy. The cabin architecture features a single touchscreen and a digital instrument cluster utilizing OLED technology. To maintain a clean aesthetic, designers have included a concealed air vent that spans the width of the dashboard.
A notable feature of the cabin is the use of woven textiles designed to hide speakers within the trim. Standard equipment for the GT includes a head-up display (HUD). For the rear seating, the vehicle offers a 2+2 layout featuring a fixed center console or an optional three-seat bench.
Market Position and Velar Comparison
Despite speculation regarding the lineup, JLR has clarified that the Range Rover GT is an expansion of the family rather than a replacement for the Range Rover Velar. The two models will coexist.
Managing Director Martin Limpert described the vehicle as the most 'car-like' Range Rover ever created. Limpert stated that the GT is intended to deliver "beautiful and engaging GT poise, proportions and long-distance refinement" while offering "capabilities no conventional GT can match." He added that the calming interior previews the brand's vision of a modern grand tourer.
Current Testing and Prototype Details
The final exterior design has not yet been revealed. JLR has released images of prototypes wearing bespoke topographic camouflage inspired by the landscape surrounding Gaydon, the home of the brand's engineering teams. These prototypes are currently undergoing final on-road testing at the Nürburgring and within the Arctic Circle.
Full specifications and the final design reveal are expected later in 2026.
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