2008 Land Rover Range Rover: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $77,175 -$92,825
- Invoice: $70,229 -$84,471
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. See if the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Supercharged |
| Arrival Date: | 11/26/2007 |
| Engine: | Supercharged dohc V8 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 92,825 |
| Price as Tested: | 96,100 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3279 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 3857 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 578 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 48.009 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 12.04 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Rear Seat Entertainment System (6 Disc DVD w/Dual Headrest Display and Remote Control)
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Chuck Giametta
I wrote the CG Says, and I feel no differently after driving this 2008 Supercharged model. Except for a rear seat that's surprisingly short on leg space and extraordinarily difficult to get into and out of, this is one of the rare super-expensive vehicles in which performance, refinement, and build quality justify the price.
Ed Piotrowski
As premium large SUVs go, the Range Rover Supercharged is nice, but not $96,000 nice. It certainly makes a statement, but so does the Cadillac Escalade, which costs $25,000 less. This also doesn't take into account Land Rover's below-average reliability and abysmal resale value.
Jack Stewart
The Range Rover's biggest drawback is its price. It excels at everything a luxury SUV should do. It also does it in style more subtle than Escalade.
Tom Appel
I left the health club Saturday night to find the roads covered in crunchy frozen snow and a fresh glaze of ice. As I left someone yelled, "Careful, it's dangerous out there." Luckily for me, I was driving about $100,000 worth of careful. I've had the unique pleasure of taking a "Landie" off road, and was more than impressed by its prowess. But that was a controlled environment, and I was surrounded by experts who could minimize my mistakes. Driving home from the health club I was alone, yet seemingly indestructible. I switched the multi-mode AWD system to the loose gravel/fresh snow mode and let the truck do the rest. As I passed abandoned cars I realized that I was too comfortable. That this ride should be harder. But it wasn't. When called on to be what it claims to be, this huge, monstrously expensive king-of-SUVs did precisely what it needed to do, conquer the elements. Sure, a few lesser trucks could have made that trip with nearly the same level of sure-footedness, but they aren't Range Rovers, are they? The good news is this: The Land Rover Range Rover may cost way, way too much, but this rig is no poser. And as a bonus, it's really great to drive on dry pavement, too.
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