There’s roughly 12 inches of ground clearance in the suspension’s off-road mode, and its water wading depth is up to 35.4 inches, according to Land Rover. The base Range Rover, with its new-for-2014 supercharged V6, has the best fuel economy rating: 17/23/19 mpg.īesides its on-road quickness, the Range Rover is a legitimate off-road SUV with a full-time four-wheel-drive system that incorporates a low range. In long-wheelbase form it’s slightly better, at 14/19/16 mpg. The supercharged V-8 still feels stout and gives this big SUV a muscular personality.ĭespite the Land Rover Range Rover’s dramatic weight loss, the supercharged V-8 version’s EPA-estimated fuel economy is only 13/19/15 mpg city/highway/combined. You don’t notice the long-wheelbase-model’s extra mass and length, which results in 7.3 inches of additional backseat legroom. It also responds quickly when you floor the gas pedal, dropping a few gears before the SUV lunges forward. The transmission listens well, kicking down a gear or more immediately when you apply the gas partway. The supercharged V-8 teams with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Pin the gas pedal to the floor when cruising at 50 mph and you’ll hit 70 mph in just a few seconds. The Land Rover Range Rover supercharged V-8’s massive output - 510 horsepower and 461 pounds-feet of torque - is fully experienced on the highway. (This Range Rover uses an all-aluminum unibody that shaves more than 700 pounds from the previous generation’s curb weight, which was around 5,700 to 5,900 pounds, depending on trim level.) Chalk another one up for lower vehicle weight. It’s unrelentingly ferocious, and Land Rover cites a zero-to-60-mph time of 5.1 seconds, which is nearly a second quicker than the prior-generation model. With a supercharged V-8 under the hood, the Range Rover plays tricks with your mind it’s hard to get your head around how quickly and effortlessly this big SUV gains speed. Underbody panels are designed to smooth airflow below the vehicle. Both the grille and windshield are less upright, and the body narrows at the rear. Land Rover has worked a number of aerodynamic improvements into the design to increase its efficiency. When you look at a Range Rover - this one or any of its predecessors - you know what it is without needing to see a badge. The classic proportions are familiar, and the SUV’s appearance has a certain timelessness. The Range Rover’s styling doesn’t veer far from prior versions.
To see the Range Rover’s specs compared with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Porsche Cayenne and Lexus LX 570, click here. The 2014 Range Rover Sport now shares its platform with the Range Rover, but is considerably less expensive.Īs Land Rover’s top-of-the-line model, the Range Rover carries a premium price tag: The 2014 starts at $84,225 including a $925 destination charge, but the supercharged V-8 models we tested - both regular- and long-wheelbase versions - start at $101,025 and $106,225, respectively. The name “Range Rover” has permeated much of Land Rover’s lineup thanks to the addition of the Range Rover Evoque small crossover and Range Rover Sport SUV. It remains the ultraluxury SUV benchmark. The mapping on this website is provided by external mapping providers and is for general information purposes only.The 2014 Land Rover Range Rover is a plush, powerful SUV that offers more off-road capability than most owners will ever need. Please contact your local retailer for local availability and prices. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment and retailer-fit accessories that may not be available in all markets. The information, specification, engines and colour on this website are based on European specification and may vary from market to market and are subject to change without notice. Some features may vary between optional and standard for different model years. Jaguar Land Rover Limited is constantly seeking ways to improve the specification, design and production of its vehicles, parts and accessories and alterations take place continually, and we reserve the right to change without notice. Customers are urged to consult your local Retailer for detailed 22 model year specifications and do not base an order on marketing imagery and specification alone. Features, options, trim and colour schemes will differ from many images. Until this unique event settles, please note that many images cannot be updated to 22 model year specifications. Now the global impact of micro-chip shortages is further affecting build specifications, options and launch timings. Due to the Covid pandemic we have been prevented or delayed in the creation of new images of current model years. Important note on imagery & specification.
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