Range Rover is restructuring its vehicle lineup by discontinuing its two most affordable models, the Evoque and the Velar, to make room for the newly introduced Range Rover GT. Martin Limbert, Range Rover’s managing director, confirmed that production for the Evoque and Velar will officially end in 2027. While no direct SUV replacements are planned for those specific models, the low-slung grand tourer will step in as the brand’s new entry-level vehicle.
Range Rover GT Design and Platform Details
Unlike the traditional SUV design language that built the brand, the Range Rover GT features a low-slung grand tourer body style. Revealed in July as the fifth member of the lineup, the model is described by the company as its most technologically sophisticated vehicle designed to date. It is expected to be among the first models built on Jaguar Land Rover’s new EMA platform. Initially, the Range Rover GT will launch exclusively as a battery-electric vehicle, with plans for a full-hybrid option to be added later in its lifecycle.
Production Timeline and Market Pricing
Production of the Range Rover GT is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027 at JLR’s Halewood plant in the UK, following the rollout of the flagship electric SUV and smaller Sport EV. The vehicle is slated to arrive as a 2028 model. In the United States, the electric GT is expected to start at around $90,000, while in the UK it will likely exceed £75,000 (approximately $100,000). For comparison, the outgoing 2026 Evoque starts at $49,900 and the Velar starts at $61,600 in the US. The GT is expected to deliver an EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles.
Significance for European Buyers
For European buyers, the shift marks the end of Range Rover’s more accessible luxury era established by the Evoque in 2011 and the Velar in 2017. With production taking place at the UK plant in Halewood and UK pricing expected to surpass £75,000, the brand is pivoting toward higher-end, more profitable segments, effectively raising the entry point for buyers entering the brand’s electrified lineup.
Practical Takeaway
Buyers looking for lower-priced Range Rover SUVs have until production ends in 2027 to purchase the Evoque or Velar. Those waiting for the new entry-level Range Rover GT should anticipate a higher starting price around £75,000 / $90,000 when the battery-electric grand tourer launches following its 2027 production start at the Halewood facility.
Source: Original report