2001 Land Rover Range Rover: Road Test
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- MSRP: $62,000 -$68,000
- Invoice: $54,870 -$60,180
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Our road test for the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover help you decide if a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| 4.6 SE | 4.6 HSE w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5 |
No more than adequate despite fairly smooth, responsive automatic transmission.
FUEL ECONOMY
| 4.6 SE | 4.6 HSE w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.3 |
Test HSE averaged just 11.8 mpg and couldn't top 13.1 even in mostly highway driving.
RIDE QUALITY
| 4.6 SE | 4.6 HSE w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 4.2 |
Less settled on-road than most big SUVs despite complex damping system; shortish wheelbase doesn't help. Larger lower-profile tires make HSE more jittery than SE.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| 4.6 SE | 4.6 HSE w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.3 |
AWD and traction control enhance grip and stability, but generous off-road-calibrated suspension travel combines with relatively tall stance for marked body lean in hard cornering. Braking good, not exceptional.
QUIETNESS
| 4.6 SE | 4.6 HSE w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.1 |
V8 roars in hard acceleration but is relaxed in gentle cruising. Boxy body generates lots of wind noise at highway speeds.
CONTROLS
| 4.6 SE | 4.6 HSE w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 4.4 |
Shares English eccentricities with sister Discovery, including steering wheel that telescopes but doesn't tilt, and switches that are either poorly placed, cryptically labeled, or both. Rich cabin materials look and feel up to the price.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| 4.6 SE | 4.6 HSE w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 7.2 |
Wide console makes things look cozy, but ample adult room in all dimensions. Wide, richly padded seats. Interior step-in relatively low for an SUV. Bus-like driving stance, but great all-round visibility.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| 4.6 SE | 4.6 HSE w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 5.6 |
A little crowded for three adults, but plenty spacious for two. Bench seat wins no comfort prizes, though, and narrow floor passages hamper entry/exit.
CARGO ROOM
| 4.6 SE | 4.6 HSE w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7.3 |
Limited compared to the competition; you'll need to fold back seat for sizable cargo. Plastic panel bridges deck and dropdown tailgate, eases loading.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| 4.6 SE | 4.6 HSE w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 4 |
Range Rover inspires images of well-heeled gentry and is priced accordingly--too high now that less money buys equal luxury, better performance, and likely superior reliability in big SUVs from Lexus, Lincoln, Cadillac, and GMC.
Total Score
| 4.6 SE | 4.6 HSE w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 42 | 49.4 |
Total Score: 43
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