2012 Land Rover Range Rover
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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Review
What's New for 2012
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Delivering a gratifying combination of off-road capability and on-road comfort, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover expands its go-anywhere, do-everything mantra with a host of refinements. Considering the Land Rover brand is an international icon for luxury SUVs, it's no surprise the flagship Range Rover offers the most desirable creature comforts along with the latest high-tech gadgets. While it currently faces formidable challengers in the category it created over four decades ago, Land Rover's renowned social status and legendary off-road reputation place the 2012 Range Rover in a class of its own.
You'll Like This Car If...
You may find the 2012 Range Rover a suitable vehicle if you fancy a full-size luxury SUV with prestige, exemplary off-road ability and an unmistakable design that is likely to turn some heads.
You May Not Like This Car If...
If you are searching for a luxury vehicle with a track record for high quality, Land Rover's long-standing reputation of questionable reliability might seem off-putting. Additionally, if you want impressive off-road performance and require an 8-passenger seating arrangement, the Lexus LX 570 might be the better choice.
What's New for 2012
The Land Rover Range Rover benefits from a modest styling upgrade for 2012. Highlights include color-keyed side vent surrounds and door handles, gloss black headlight and taillight housings, and new 20-inch V spoke alloy wheels.
Driving the Range Rover
Driving Impressions Though not many people are going to take an $80,000 vehicle for a romp in the mud, it's nice to know that, if you must diverge from the civilized road,...
the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with one of the finest off-road systems ever designed. Its permanent 4-wheel-drive system and complex array of electronic monitoring devices permit the Range Rover to ascend hills that might have a mountain goat thinking 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
Terrain Response
Since conquering varying types of terrain demands varying sets of vehicle dynamics, the Range Rover comes equipped with Terrain Response. Once the driver selects the type of terrain he – or God bless her, she – wishes to traverse, the system automatically alters the engine, transmission, suspension, and traction-control settings for enhanced drivability.
Electronic Air Suspension
The 2012 Range Rover utilizes an Electronic Air Suspension system to help compensate for uneven vehicle loads and inconsistent road quality. The suspension dampers adjust nearly 100 times per second for a smooth, balanced ride regardless of the driving conditions.
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Details
Interior
Inside, the Range Rover SUV's unique character is expressed with an abundance of premium soft-touch materials in a rugged, yet modern, design. The 2012 Range Rover's profusion of features creates enough buttons and switches to make an airline pilot feel right at home. The cabin's centerpiece is undoubtedly the digital instrument cluster with its brilliant 12.3-inch LCD screen and fully customizable information displays. The 5-passenger cabin provides a capacious ambiance for its occupants in addition to a sufficiently roomy cargo area. Those who seek a touch of personalization in their next vehicle will appreciate the Range Rover's bespoke interior and its array of color schemes, textures and trims.
Exterior
While original Land Rover DNA remains evident in the overall shape, the 2012 Range Rover builds upon its generational domestication with smoothly contoured edges, LED running lights, and massive 20-inch wheels. Supercharged Range Rover trims flaunt a sporty mesh grille, unique 10-spoke wheels and fender vents. While you are more likely to spot a current Land Rover smothered in tire shine and finishing glaze rather than mud and sand, the Range Rover maintains its off-road roots with over 11 inches of ground clearance and exceptional water fording capability.
Notable Equipment
Standard Equipment
The base 2012 Ranger Rover HSE features full-time 4-wheel drive, xenon headlights, Hill Descent Control for those unnerving downhill adventures, dual heated auto-dimming mirrors and a rear backup camera. Your comfort is covered by 3-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, steering wheel and windshield-wiper fluid, and a memory feature for the driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel. Multimedia is comprised of a hard-drive-based navigation system, 720-watt 14-speaker harman/kardon LOGIC7 audio system. Safety comes in the form of seven airbags and whiplash-reducing front seats.
Optional Equipment
Options for the 2012 Range Rover include a sporty Supercharged trim with a potent 510-horsepower V8 engine, cooled seats, 14-way power driver and front passenger seats, a surround camera system offering a near 360 degree view around the vehicle, a blind-spot monitoring system, an automatic high beam feature, adaptive headlamps for increased visibility around corners, and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system. The range-topping Autobiography trim option adds Diamond Turn 20-inch wheels, semi-aniline leather seating surfaces, veneer wood trim, 4-zone climate control and unique exterior body components.
Under the Hood
The standard 375-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine of the Range Rover HSE provides ample horsepower and torque, but don't expect to see fuel economy figures breaking the 20-mpg mark. The supercharged 5.0-liter engine delivers superior off-the-line acceleration as well as passing power without a drop in fuel efficiency, but the additional $15,000-asking price is steep. Both engines are matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission with a sequential shift mode and CommandShift, a piece of technology designed to alter shift points according to road conditions and driving style.
Range Rover HSE
5.0-liter V8
375 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm
375 lb-ft of torque @ 3,500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 12/18 mpg
Range Rover Supercharged
5.0-liter supercharged V8
510 horsepower @ 6,000-6,500 rpm
461 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500-5,500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 12/18 mpg
Pricing Notes
The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover starts at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) just over $80,000 and tops out north of $140K in full Supercharged/Autobiography trim. The Range Rover shares a comparable starting price with the 8-passenger Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570, while the Mercedes-Benz G550 carries a hefty $108K sticker price. Be sure to check KBB's Fair Purchase Price in the "What should I pay for my new car?" section on our homepage to see what consumers are typically paying for their Range Rovers in your area. As for resale value, we expect the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will see the weakest 5-year residual value in the segment.
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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Consumer Reviews
Based on 191 Ratings for the 2003 - 2012 models.
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Love my 2011 Range Rover
By warmweather (FL) on Thursday, May 09, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 30,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "Upscale British looks, luxury, off road abilities"
Cons: "needs more leather, less problematic electronics"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I could not go back to driving anything other than a Range Rover now that I have one. I love this vehicle and have been completely spoiled for the past two years since buying it. The car has a very solid, high quality feel about it. The driving dynamics feel so much better than everything else I own/have driven. I will buy another Range Rover without a doubt. You can also count me as being one owner who actually takes their Range Rover out to all the Land Rover sponsored driving events and off road trails. This vehicle is fantastic. The only thing I could wish for was for solid electronics. The car has been in for warranty repairs for both the rear seat entertainment and blind spot/surround view camera system."
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful
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Best SUV!
By dobieman (NC) on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 475,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "Total luxury SUV"
Cons: "Maintenance"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"This an awesome road car.Excellent handling and great comfort, a true luxury vehicle. Mileage as expected 14/21. Maintenance shedule and cost are real draw backs."
5 people out of 6 found this review helpful
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Worst vehicle I have owned
By Poodle (CA) on Monday, January 28, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 77,000
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Pros: "Nothing is good about this vehicle"
Cons: "Unreliable, uncomfortable on long trips"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1
"I bought this about a year ago. I have spent over 3K in the last year trying to keep it working. All the parts and service are very expensive. Just when I thought it would be ok after spending 1400 dollars on service I decided to take it on a trip from LA to Reno. but just about a hundred miles on the trip the service engine light came on and just when I got to reno the whole suspension failed and I had to drive it back with the vehicle practically touching the ground. I give up on this and I am going to trade it in on something dependable like a gmc yukon. Also the seats are very uncomfortable on a long trip."
10 people out of 12 found this review helpful
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Good looking but Poor quality
By Gestet (NC) on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 98,000
overall rating 3 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "Looks Good Impressive, fun to drive"
Cons: "Never ending expensive maintenance"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1
"This is a great looking truck. that will spend more time in the shop than on the road. Air suspension failures are common and expensive, this model is not even recommended for off road use. BMW engine and components are over designed and prone to failure . Though this is a beautiful truck and fun to drive and be seen in; this particular model rates as one of the very worst and most expensive to maintain vehicles I have ever owned"
11 people out of 12 found this review helpful
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Quality, stylish vehicle
By AZ Golfer (AZ) on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 49,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "Fit, finish, comfort, performance"
Cons: "Dealer maintenance costs"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"My 2007 with 49 K miles has held its value better than other luxury cars I've owned. The fit and finish of the interior is un-matched in a vehicle of its class. Dealer maintenance is expensive but that's to be expected for a Range Rover. The only thing that went when it was out of warranty, was a $ 3,200 A/C compressor/condenser and that went two months after I'd purchased a 3 year extended warranty (which of course, paid for itself right there). I'll buy another in a few years - meanwhile there's still many more miles to be had from this vehicle."
8 people out of 8 found this review helpful
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Save your money and your sanity
By Mark (MI) on Thursday, October 25, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 123,000
overall rating 2 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1
"I purchased this suv and in 2 weeks period decided to sell it. It was my second one( thought ill give them one more chance). You will be spending a lot more time at the mechanic than on the road and most likely a lot more money on repairing than what you paid for it. The specialist range rover himself advised me to never buy another. The water pump started leaking the next day, air shocks go bad whether you let the car sit or move much, the head gasket is known to go bad on them. I bought it, same day was at the mechanic, spent another week there, then drove it for 2 more days, was back at the mechanic again for another 3 days, then drove it for 2 more days when I decided I had enough and took a big loss and sold it. The only way to get one is brand new, from the dealer, drive it for 2 years( no more) and then return it!, then run lol. Land rover should give me a new one for the headache I went through in that 2 week period."
12 people out of 13 found this review helpful
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