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2018 Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover is the flagship of the Land Rover lineup. It wears a decades-old nameplate that is immediately associated with exquisite luxury, British style, and eyebrow-raising off-road capacity. It is available with either a short wheelbase or a long wheelbase that largely caters to buyers who prefer to be chauffeured. <strong>Recent Changes</strong> For the latest model year, the Range Rover gets a new infotainment system and a redesigned front end. <strong>Overview</strong> The Range Rover's tall greenhouse remains intact, a design cue that dates back to the 1970 model. However, an elongated front fascia that recalls the smaller Range Rover Evoque clearly gives it an updated yet familiar, face. Instead of upright head lamps, the new Range Rover's lights sweep back into the fenders, further accentuating the rounded appearance. At the rear, the Range Rover's tall tail lamps feature a swept-around character line. Many of the available alloy wheel designs are clearly inspired by the smaller Evoque. The full-size luxury 'ute boasts a new all-aluminum unibody structure that helps reduce curb weight by a staggering 700 pounds compared to the last-gen model. Underneath the sheet metal, a fully independent air suspension lifts the aluminum unibody Range Rover for difficult off road conditions. More front and rear wheel travel and pneumatically cross-linked air springs simulate the kind of articulation formerly only available with solid axles, which further improves the outgoing model's already formidable capability. Ground clearance checks in at 11.9 inches when the air suspension is raised to its top position. Six-piston Brembo front brakes are standard, and both brake discs are gigantic - 14.96 inches up front and 14.37 inches out back. The Range Rover can tow 7,716 pounds when properly equipped thanks in part to a standard Trailer Stability Assist system. <strong>Under the hood</strong> The base Range Rover SE comes with a supercharged V6 that makes 340 horsepower. Bolted to an eight-speed transmission that spins all four wheels, the six sends the Range Rover from zero to 60 mph in under 7 seconds and on to a top speed of 130 mph. Fuel economy checks in at 17 mpg in the city and 23 on the highway. HSE models benefit from a 380-horsepower evolution of the six. The rest of the driveline carries over from the SE. Alternatively, base and HSE models can be ordered with a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 engine at an extra cost. The six makes 254 horsepower and 440 lb-ft. of torque, and it returns 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. Supercharged and Autobiography up the ante with a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine rated at 518 horsepower. The V8-powered Rangie sprints from zero to 60 mph in about five seconds and tops out at 140 mph, though models equipped with 22-inch wheels can reach 155 mph. The power comes at a cost, and gas mileage checks in at just 13 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway. The range-topping SV Autobiography Dynamic model boasts a 5.0-liter V8 engine that uses a Roots-type twin vortex supercharger to generate 575 horsepower. Four-wheel-drive of course is standard, and unlike the smaller Range Rover Evoque, the big Rangie still features a two-speed transfer case. Also included is the latest generation of Land Rover's Terrain Response technology, which optimizes the SUV for a variety of different off-roading and inclement weather situations. <strong>Luxury inside</strong> The basic dashboard and center console are similar to the old Range Rover's, but the center stack incorporates an updated version of the automaker's infotainment system. The center console, meanwhile, includes the "rises to the occasion" gear lever that first debuted under sister brand Jaguar's watch. An audio system developed by British firm Meridian is standard. Interior details include a choice of several real wood veneers sourced from sustainable forests and real brushed aluminum trims. Twin needle stitching keeps the leather panels looking suitably upmarket, while LED mood lighting sets the stage. Standard Range Rovers are offered in 15 exterior shades, while the Autobiography is available with a further 22 colors. The Range Rover's roof can be painted in black or silver if buyers tick the contrasting roof option box. An astounding 17 interior options allow for plenty of customizing inside, while 8 alloy wheel designs are available in 19 through 22 inch diameters. <strong>Standard and optional features</strong> The Range Rover lineup includes SE, HSE, Supercharged, Autobiography, and SVAutobiography Dynamic models. The entry-level Range Rover comes standard with leather upholstery, genuine wood trim, a touchscreen-activated navigation system, a 380-watt Meridian AM/FM/CD stereo system with a USB input and HD radio, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power liftgate, a rear parking camera, tri-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth phone connectivity with audio streaming and 19-inch alloy wheels. The base model also comes with Automatic Access Height, which automatically lowers the air suspension when the transmission is shifted into Park. The HSE ups the luxury level with a panoramic sunroof, soft-closed doors, heated rear seats, fog lights and 20-inch alloy wheels. As its name suggests, the Supercharged features the blown V8. Twenty-one-inch wheels are also included, and it comes with Land Rover's All-Terrain Progress Control system, which helps the behemoth get over rough terrain. The Autobiography adds supple leather to almost every imaginable interior surface, a rear-seat entertainment system, an 825-watt sound system, a surround-view camera system, automatic high beam assist, adaptive front lighting, a four-zone automatic climate control system and blind spot monitoring. Additionally, the Autobiography model brings a Driver Assistance package that bundles features like Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Departure Warning, Parallel Park, Park Exit, Perpendicular Park and 360-degree Park Distance Control. Finally, the range-topping SVAutobiography Dynamic gets Graphite Atlas trim, 21-inch wheels, 20-way power-adjustable front seats upholstered in diamond-quilted leather, black wood trim on the dashboard, and red shift paddles. A leather-upholstered owner's manual adds a finishing touch to the luxurious ambiance. <strong>Long wheelbase</strong> The long wheelbase Range Rover is virtually identical to the regular model but careful observers will notice it gains eight inches of sheet metal in front of the rear wheels and bespoke L emblems on the fenders. The additional sheet metal enabled Range Rover engineers to treat the rear passengers to 5.5 extra inches of legroom. The long-wheelbase option is available on all V8-powered models with the exception of the range-topping Dynamic trim. Equipment is essentially identical to the short-wheelbase models but opting for the long wheelbase adds power rear sun blinds and a panoramic sunroof. Buyers after a fully-loaded car can order the Executive Seating Package that adds a panoply of comfort-oriented features designed to create a private jet-like ambiance for the passengers traveling in the rear seats. <strong>Occupant safety</strong> All Range Rover models come standard with dual front, front side and full-length side curtain airbags in addition to traction and stability control systems and a tire-pressure monitoring system. <strong>Key competitors</strong> Full-size luxury SUV rivals to the Range Rover include the <a href="http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-car-buying/lexus/lx/">Lexus LX</a>, the <a href="http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-car-buying/cadillac/escalade/">Cadillac Escalade</a> and the Mercedes-Benz GLS. High-end variants can also be compared to the Bentley Bentayga.

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