Spy shots of the 2022 long-wheelbase Land Rover Range Rover.

Land Rover is working on an updated Range Rover model, and the latest spy shots show a prototype of the long-wheelbase variant.

This prototype is clearly recognizable by its extended wheelbase and rear doors. Previous long-wheelbase Range Rovers were about 8 inches longer than the regular model, and the new generation will probably be no different. It should also be distinguished from the regular model by a more luxurious interior.

Both the regular and long-wheelbase versions of the updated fourth-generation Range Rover are expected to be introduced in late 2021 as a 2022 model. The new Range Rover Sport is also likely to be launched a year after the regular Range Rover.

The vehicle is based on Land Rover's new Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA) platform, which will appear on the redesigned Jaguar XJ later this year. The platform was previously expected to be used in the updated Defender, but Land Rover chose to use an improved version of the D7 platform for the SUV, on which the current Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are built, as well as the Discovery. which underpins it.

The MLA platform is intended to be compatible with battery-electric powertrains and will eventually underpin most Jaguar and Land Rover models. It will also be lighter than the aluminum D7 platform.

In terms of powertrains, the inline six-cylinder engine and mild hybrid system recently introduced on the current Range Rover are expected to be available on the updated Range Rover in 2020. The base P360 will produce 355 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque, while the sportier P400 will produce 395 hp and 406 lb-ft.

In addition, there should be a new plug-in hybrid with an inline six-cylinder engine mated to an electric motor on the front axle and a second electric motor driving the rear axle. The current hybrid Range Rover is equipped with only one electric motor. In the future, the new Range Rover will eventually feature a battery-powered powertrain.

It is not yet clear if the new Range Rover will be powered by a V8 engine, but this could happen under an agreement with BMW Group. Jaguar Land Rover and BMW Group already intend to share some engines and electric powertrains, so a V8 can be expected.

Production will take place at Land Rover's plant in Solihull, UK, where the current generation is assembled.