2002 Land Rover Range Rover: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Land Rover's flagship loses its base 4.6 SE model for 2002, leaving only the top-line 4.6 HSE version. This British-built SUV has a 4.6-liter V8 and all-wheel drive that includes low-range gearing. Standard are automatic transmission, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, traction control, front side airbags, 18-inch wheels, and driver-adjustable self-leveling suspension. Also standard is a Navigation system that includes features designed for off-road use. This Range Rover design is over a decade old and is replaced for 2003 by a redesigned model (see separate report). Land Rover is owned by Ford.

COMPETITION

Though this segment has cooled somewhat with the rise in fuel prices, it's still one of the hottest. Our Best Buys are the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

Recommended are the Ford Expedition and GMC Yukon. For a few more bucks you can get the Toyota Land Cruiser. Its high price is the only thing holding back this refined and drivable SUV. We love the size, comfort, and power of these big SUVs but wish they got a few more miles per gallon.