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2010 Land Rover Range Rover Review

By KBB.com Editorial Staff

For 2010, the flagship Range Rover shines as the height of Land Rover engineering and luxury. It combines unparalleled off-road prowess with a winning combination of power, performance and, quite possibly, one of the most handsome interiors ever to grace an SUV. Adhering to a long tradition, the Range Rover retains its boxy styling and tall doors, augmented by a modern front fascia, large wheels and flush side glass. Furthermore, unlike many luxury competitors, the Range Rover is not derived from lesser siblings; it is a true original designed from the ground up to be the best premium SUV possible. Although fuel economy is definitely not a strong point, we doubt many buyers in this price range even notice the price at the pump when filling up.

You'll Like This Car If...

If you have the income to afford the finer things in life, then perhaps your mode of transportation should reflect your hard-earned social standing. Range Rover was the original luxury SUV, pioneering the segment long before SUVs were ubiquitous. Its technical sophistication and blend of on-road comfort and manners with off-road prowess and capabilities have simply grown through the years.

You May Not Like This Car If...

Though it can easily out-perform most sport utility vehicles when traveling far from the pavement, the Range Rover's gorgeous exterior and high price tag will discourage many owners from ever experiencing its off-road abilities.

What's New for 2010

For 2010, a new 5.0-liter V8 pumping out 375 horsepower replaces last year's 4.4-liter V8, while the Supercharged trim receives a 510-horsepower version of the same engine. Styling updates include subtle changes to the exterior, a new "Thin Film Transistor" (TFT) screen with virtual dials and information display and a new surround camera with a 360-degree view. Improvements have also been made to the Range Rover's brakes, suspension, steering and Terrain Response system.

Driving the Range Rover

Driving Impressions Though not many people are going to take a $70,000 – let alone $90,000-plus – vehicle for a romp in the mud, it's nice to know that, if you must...

diverge from the civilized road, the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with one of the finest off-road systems ever designed. Its permanent four-wheel-drive system and complex array of electronic monitoring devices permit the Range Rover to ascend hills that might have a mountain goat think twice. The air-spring suspension allows you to choose the ride height of the vehicle, raising it higher when more ground clearance is required and lowering it when conditions allow a lower center of gravity. For a big SUV, the Range Rover handles itself surprisingly well, devoid of that top-heavy feel you sometimes experience in softly-sprung SUVs.

Favorite Features

Instrument Panel
The Range Rover's lovely dash is a work of automotive art.

Seat Design
Colored piping on the seats is a subtle but effective accent.

2010 Land Rover Range Rover Details

Interior

The Range Rover's dash is a complete original, and the fit and finish of the interior might easily lead one to believe it was handcrafted. There is so much technology aboard that the controls can be a bit overwhelming, with numerous buttons, switches and knobs scattered over the dash, doors and steering wheel. The Range Rover has excellent room for four passengers, though it is designed to hold five. You can choose from multiple leather seat and piping color combinations as well as five wood trim options.

Exterior

For decades, the Range Rover was defined by its boxy, upright greenhouse and short front and rear overhangs. The 2010 Range Rover continues this theme but with a polish never before seen on a Land Rover product. From its flush multi-beam projector headlamps with LED surrounds to the elegant side-fender louvers, every inch of this SUV looks as though it was assembled to be a one-of-a-kind vehicle.

Notable Equipment

Standard Equipment

The 2010 Ranger Rover HSE features a 375-horsepower V8 engine, six-speed ZF automatic transmission with CommandShift, Terrain Response all-wheel drive, tri-zone automatic air conditioning, xenon headlamps, Hill Descent Control, dual-heated power auto-dimming power mirrors with tilt-down feature, rearview camera, front side-impact airbags, front and rear side-curtain airbags, power glass sunroof, hard drive-based navigation, 720-watt 14-speaker harman/kardon LOGIC 7 surround sound audio system, heated leather front seats, heated steering wheel, cruise control, stability control, automatic load-leveling suspension, heated windshield wipers, alloy wheels and a memory feature for the driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel.

Optional Equipment

Options for the Range Rover include a 510-horsepower Supercharged V8, heated and cooled seats, 14-way power driver's and passenger's seats, surround camera system, blind spot monitoring system, high beam assist, adaptive headlamps and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system. The Autobiography Package adds Diamond Turn 20-inch wheels, semi-aniline leather seating, unique wood trim, four-zone air conditioning and a rear seat DVD entertainment system.

Under the Hood

The all-new 375-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine of the Range Rover HSE rates high in the areas of horsepower and torque, but don't expect to see fuel economy figures breaking the 20 mpg mark. The supercharged 5.0-liter engine provides superior off-the-line acceleration as well as passing power, but the additional $15,000-asking price is steep. We think most people will be perfectly happy with the HSE.

5.0-liter V8
375 horsepower @ 6500 rpm
375 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 12/18

5.0-liter V8 Supercharged
510 horsepower @ 6000-6500 rpm
461 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2500-5500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 12/18

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2010 Land Rover Range Rover Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0

Out of 5

Based on 186 Ratings for the 2003 - 2012 Land Rover Range Rover models.

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Value

3.4/5

Quality

3.8/5
Reliability

3.5/5

Performance

4.2/5
Comfort

4.6/5

Styling

4.7/5

This car is great for the city, or country!

By teenie (CA) on Saturday, February 11, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 62,000

5 5.0

overall rating 5 of 5rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 5/5
Value: 4/5
Reliability: 4/5
Quality: 5/5
Performance: 5/5
Styling: 5/5
Comfort: 5/5

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"This vehicle is soooo luxurious! I had dvd screens installed in the back of the front seat head rests for the kids...awesome!!! Also, has the cold weather package that heats up the steering wheel, all 4 seats- back and bottom, and the windsheild for those frosty mornings. This car has it all, and I love it.I would say the only downfall is that luxury comes with a price-tag to match...anything that needs to be repaired or replaced on this car is a small fortune, so be prepared. Go for one, if used with the lowest possible mileage, and hope for the best! After 2004, the engine is all BMW, and even maintenence should be done by experts that work on these european cars...if you want it to last."

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Great Vehicle / Service cost out of this world

By NJShore (NJ) on Saturday, January 07, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 149,000

5 4.0

overall rating 4 of 5rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 4/5
Value: 4/5
Reliability: 3/5
Quality: 5/5
Performance: 5/5
Styling: 5/5
Comfort: 5/5

Pros: "great car to drive"

Cons: "service cost on older models"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I luv the vehicle, great ride, long distance no problem, Impressive vehicle in and out But when dealing with an older model out of warranty beware, service cost could lead you to the poor house, I have yet to walk out of the dealership with a Bill under 1K and some as high as 3K easily Even if you can find an independent repair guy, all he /she can do is save you on the labor; parts still come from land rover at full price at least in the USA"

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