2013 Range Rover Vogue revealed ahead of launch in leaked images
Images published by Top Gear Italy show the new Range Rover Vogue with Evoque-inspired styling, aluminium underpinnings, and a confirmed autumn 2012 debut.
Land Rover’s next-generation Range Rover Vogue has broken cover in a series of leaked images published by Top Gear Italy, months ahead of its official autumn 2012 debut. The photos confirm a dramatic shift in styling, with the flagship SUV adopting many cues from the smaller Evoque.
Evoque-inspired design and new platform
The leaked images show a Vogue with a lower roofline and sleeker proportions, directly referencing the Evoque’s design language. The rear profile adopts a more pronounced taper, while the front and side detailing are sharper and less upright than the outgoing model. According to reports, the new Range Rover Vogue will be built on an aluminium-intensive platform, similar in concept to the Range Rover Evoque but stretched to provide more space and comfort. This shift is expected to reduce weight, improve fuel economy, and sharpen on-road dynamics.
Engine range and hybrid plans
Land Rover is preparing a new V6 diesel for the 2013 Vogue, with targeted CO2 emissions of under 200g/km. This would mark a substantial improvement over the larger, thirstier V8s in the current line-up. While details remain unconfirmed, there is speculation that the existing V8 petrol and diesel engines may be phased out or replaced over time. A hybrid variant is also expected, though sources suggest it will arrive after the initial diesel launch, likely later in 2013.
Interior and technology updates
Spy shots and leaked details point to a redesigned dashboard with influences from the Evoque, including a revised instrument cluster and a central touchscreen framed by metallic trim. Air conditioning vents now sit above the navigation screen, and the cabin is expected to offer even greater luxury and space than before. The new platform should allow for improved rear legroom and a more refined ride, positioning the Vogue at the top of Land Rover’s line-up for comfort and technology.
Launch timing and market position
Land Rover plans to launch the new Range Rover Vogue in autumn 2012. The model will sit above the Evoque and Range Rover Sport, reinforcing the brand’s flagship status. With its lighter construction, new engines and updated technology, the 2013 Vogue is aimed at maintaining Land Rover’s position in the luxury SUV segment as rivals prepare their own new models.
For more on the evolution of Range Rover styling, see our coverage of the Evoque-inspired 2012 model year update: /2012-range-rover-to-have-evoque-styling.
