2004 Land Rover Range Rover: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Land Rover's flagship gains a new top-line model and an optional interior upgrade package for 2004. This Range Rover was developed by BMW, which sold Land Rover to Ford in 2000. It uses a modified version of the V8 found in BMW's X5 and a 5-speed automatic transmission with separate gate for manual shifting. An antiskid/traction-control system is standard, as is hill descent control to limit speed on steep descents in forward or reverse. The all-wheel-drive system can access low-range gearing "on the fly" at low speeds. ABS and height-adjustable air-spring suspension are standard, as are front torso side airbags and front and rear head-protecting tubular side airbags. The tailgate is a 2-piece clamshell design, and 19-inch wheels are standard. Range Rover comes in HSE trim and as the new Westminster LE model. Limited to 450 vehicles, Westminsters come with exclusive pearlescent black paint and ebony wood interior trim, and include as standard heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, black leather upholstery, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and rear cargo net. The heated front and rear seats and steering wheel are included with an integrated ski bag as an option package on HSE. These items are also part of the new HSE Luxury Interior Package, which adds 14-way adjustable power seats (vs. standard 12 way) and additional leather trim. All Range Rovers come with front/rear-obstacle warning and a navigation system.