2002 Land Rover Range Rover Road Test - Consumer Guide Automotive

Our road test for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover help you decide if a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is right for you.

2002 Land Rover Range Rover Road Test

Pros	Cons

Passenger and cargo room	Fuel economy

	Entry/exit

Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings

Acceleration

4.6 HSE	Class Average
4	5.1

No more than adequate despite fairly smooth, responsive automatic transmission.

Fuel Economy

4.6 HSE	Class Average
2	3.3

Averaged just 11.8 mpg and couldn't top 13.1 even in mostly highway driving. Premium fuel is required.

Ride Quality

4.6 HSE	Class Average
4	4.3

Less settled on-road than most big SUVs despite complex damping system; shortish wheelbase doesn't help.

Steering/Handling/Braking

4.6 HSE	Class Average
2	4.2

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 HSE	Class Average
4	4.5

V8 roars in aggressive acceleration but is relaxed in gentle cruising. Boxy body generates lots of wind noise at highway speeds.

Controls

4.6 HSE	Class Average
2	4.7

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 HSE	Class Average
9	7.3

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 HSE	Class Average
7	6.2

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 HSE	Class Average
7	7.4

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 HSE	Class Average
1	4.5

Range Rover attracts a small but enthusiastic following that appreciates its upper-crust image and impressive interior decor. However, it's an aged design with unexceptional performance and relatively limited cargo room. Less money buys similar luxury, better performance, and likely superior reliability in any number of premium SUVs.

Total Score