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2005 Land Rover Range Rover Review
The ultimate in luxury and capability.
2005 Range Rover Review Summary & Specifications
The Range Rover may be the ultimate in style, prestige, luxury, and off-road capability in a sport utility. Many upgrades have been made under the skin for 2005, integrating and improving an impressive array of electronic systems. Boasting a monocoque body with integrated chassis, all-independent suspension and five-speed automatic transmission along with Land Rover's legendary four-wheel drive, the Range Rover will take you anywhere, from the Sahara to the South Pole.The Range Rover offers European style and pedigree, something the Lexus LX 470 does not have. It offers off-road capability and cargo space that BMW X5 drivers can only dream about. And it'll run circles around the Mercedes-Benz G500 on a paved road. In short, this latest Range Rover lives up to its reputation as the standard to which other SUVs aspire. It is a pleasure to drive and it's easy on the eyes. For many, it truly is the SUV champion of the world. New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough reported from White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, and Los Angeles, with Sue Mead in Scotland.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Land Rover Range Rover HSE ($73,750); Westminster ($86,000) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.4-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic with CommandShift |
| Engines (optional) | 282-hp 4.4-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic with CommandShift |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front, side and head airbags for driver and front-seat passenger, head airbags for rear seat outboard passengers, front seat belt pre-tensioners, child seat tethers and anchors, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, traction control, Hill Descent Control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Solihull, England |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-FINE-4WD |
| Manufacturer URL | www.landrover.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 73750 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Range Rover HSE ($73,750) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, power seats, power windows, power locks, power sunroof, heated front windshield, security system with deadlocks, in-dash driver information LCD display, Harman/Kardon 15-speaker surround sound system, bi-xenon headlamps |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 665 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 74414 |
| Layout | permanent four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 282 @ 5400 |
| Torque | 325 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 12/17 |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 195.0/75.7/73.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.2/NA/38.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/NA/35.5 |
| Trunk Volume | 62.0 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 7700 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts with electronically controlled, interconnected air springs |
| Rear Suspension | independent, double-wishbone with electronically controlled, interconnected air springs |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 5379 |
| Stock Tires | 255/55HR19 mud & snow |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 |
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2005 Land Rover Range Rover
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