History/Overview
The Land Rover Range Rover is the great-great-grandfather of upscale SUVs. At its debut in the late 1960s, it was a then-unique combination of luxury and off-road prowess, and since then it has inspired an entire vehicle segment full of posh SUVs and crossovers.
Today, the Range Rover remains one of the most desirable luxury vehicles in today’s marketplace. The current generation of Range Rover was introduced in 2013.
What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year
For 2022, most of the Range Rover’s changes are unintended on Land Rover’s part and the result of the semiconductor supply chain issues plaguing the auto industry: you can’t get a ’22 Range Rover with adaptive cruise control, high-speed emergency braking, or a head-up display. Supply chain issues have also nixed the plug-in hybrid powertrain that was available in 2021.
Planned changes include the elimination of the diesel engine, and the addition of a new HSE Westminster trim level that replaces last year’s HSE.
Available Trims
Land Rover offers the Range Rover in Westminster, Autobiography, and SV Autobiography trims. Westminster can be had with either a P400 turbo six-cylinder engine or a P525 V8. P525 is Autobiography’s starting point, while SV Autobiography uses a P565 V8 with more power. An eight-speed transmission and 4WD are standard across the line.
Westminster and Autobiography trims come in short- and long-wheelbase body styles; Autobiography Dynamic is SWB-only; and SV Autobiography is LWB-only.
Standard Features
Westminster HSE trim comes fitted with 21-inch wheels, height-adjustable suspension, panoramic roof, power-folding/auto-dimming side mirrors, LED headlights with washers, hands-free tailgate, and soft-close doors.
Inside, you get 20-way front seats, heated/ventilated front and heated rear seats, perforated Windsor leather, electric steering wheel adjustments, auto-dimming mirror, four-zone A/C, a Meridian stereo, 10-inch dual touchscreens, navigation, and digital gauges.
Standard safety features include rain-sensing wipers, automatic high beams, forward collision mitigation, blind spot assist, clear exit and driver condition monitors, lane keep assist, 360-degree parking aid, rear cross-traffic monitor, and traffic sign recognition.
Autobiography trim brings a locking rear differential, 24-way front seats, executive class rear seats, wood/leather steering wheel, 360-degree cameras, park assist, rear-seat entertainment, and terrain response with all-terrain progress control.
SV Autobiography adds a black roof, quilted leather upholstery, massaging front seats, comfort-plus executive-class rear seats, and a leather headliner. A dynamic black edition package on this trim adds 22-inch wheels and various black interior and exterior styling elements.
Finally, SV Autobiography LWB gets front- and rear-seat fridges, power side window blinds, and power-closing rear doors.
Key Options
A towing package adds advanced tow assist, a hitch receiver, and an activity key; the entertainment package brings a CD/DVD player, 10-inch rear-seat screens, and 120-volt power outlets. You can also add park assist as a stand-alone option.
Fuel Economy
Range Rover fuel consumption estimates are 13.3/10.2 L/100 km (city/highway) for P400 models, and 14.4/11.3 L/100 km in P525 variants. P565 SV fuel consumption ratings depend on body style: SWB models are ranked 17.1/12.6 L/100 km, and LWB versions’ ratings are 17.9/12.7 L/100 km.
Competition
Key competitors for the Land Rover Range Rover are the Cadillac Escalade, BMW X7, Infiniti QX80, Audi Q8, Lincoln Navigator, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Bentley Bentayga, and Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
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