If you were hoping to buy a plug-in hybrid 2022 Range Rover or Range Rover Sport, we have some bad news. Last week, Land Rover confirmed the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV models will not be available in the US for the 2022 model year due to ongoing supply issues caused by the semiconductor chip shortage. If you're in the market for a new Range Rover PHEV, you'll have to wait for the next-generation model to arrive. Fortunately, we shouldn't have to wait too much longer because our spies have caught Land Rover testing a prototype of the next-generation Range Rover Hybrid.

The last time we spied the new Range Rover PHEV it was undergoing cold-weather testing during the winter season, and now hot-weather testing has begun.

There's no doubt that we're looking at the PHEV version since a prominent "Hybrid Electric Vehicle" sticker has been placed on the windshield and the charging port is also visible. Unfortunately, the Range Rover PHEV hasn't dropped any camouflage since our last sighting, which is surprising at this stage of development. The SUV's redesigned grille is partially visible, as are the new Velar-style door handles. We're expecting the design to be an evolutionary update rather than a radical overhaul, but we'll have to wait for more camouflage to drop for a clearer look.

Underpinning the next-generation Range Rover will be Jaguar Land Rover's new MLA platform that can accommodate combustion engines, hybrids, and fully electric powertrains. The same platform was also going to underpin the electric Jaguar XJ before it was canceled.

As standard, the new Range Rover will most likely be offered with a mild-hybrid powertrain, with a plug-in hybrid available as an option. Currently, the Range Rover PHEV sold in the US is powered by an electrified 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four rated at 398 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque. We're expecting this setup to carry over to the next-generation model with slightly more power and an increased range. For reference, the current Range Rover PHEV will travel up to 19 miles on pure electric power. It remains to be seen if the 5.0-liter V8 will still be available as Land Rover has reportedly struck a deal to use BMW's twin-turbo V8.

As for the interior, recent spy shots have shown the new Range Rover's cabin will be upgraded with a fully digital gauge cluster, a larger touchscreen, and more premium materials. The new Range Rover is expected to break cover later this year and go on sale for the 2023 model year. Its Range Rover Sport sibling should launch around one year later.