Changes: Land Rover Range Rover

Revision as of 15:47, 6 October 2015

Positioned at the high end of the compact sport/utility market, the Range Rover is designed to appeal to affluent buyers who demand luxury and style as well as off-road capability. Major competitors for the Classic include the Chevrolet and GMC Suburbans, the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Year-to-year changes

1991

The original Range Rover from 1991 had two different models: County SE and Wagon.

1995

For 1995, Land Rover's Range Rover model receives a number of major upgrades. Foremost for the flagship vehicle in Land Rover's sport/utility triumvirate is the addition of driver- and passenger-side airbags and side door impact beams.

Other major changes include an all-new interior featuring separate driver and passenger temperature control systems, a new tilt steering wheel, pop-out dash-mounted cup holders, a full-size passenger-side glovebox and a revised center console.

In addition, the model line has been simplified. The Range Rover County and Range Rover LWB (Long Wheelbase) have been merged into a single vehicle: the 4-door Range Rover Classic. The new vehicle features a single powertrain, a 4.2-liter aluminum ohv V8 mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. (The former 3.9-liter ohv V8 has been dropped.) The Classic continues to utilize full-time 4-wheel drive and an exclusive 4-wheel traction-control system as well as its innovative height-adjustable electronic air suspension. This system uses four air springs, height sensors and antisway bars to maintain a level ride.

This winter, Range Rover will introduce a new top-of-the-line model, called the 4.0 SE. But, just like Coca-Cola, the Classic version will stay on the market.

1996

Last spring, Land Rover introduced an all-new Range Rover. The 4.0 SE replaced the discontinued LWB as the marque's flagship. The new Range Rover 4.0 SE retains the command driving position, hood and front-end treatments, the large glass area and split tailgate of its predecessor, but rides on a new chassis and suspension. The new interior has more room for passengers and cargo. It also features plush levels of comfort. The engine is a 4.0-liter aluminum ohv V8, mated only to a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Positioned at the high end of the compact sport/utility market, the Range Rover is designed to appeal to affluent buyers who demand luxury and style as well as uncompromised off-road capability. Major competitors include the Chevrolet and GMC Suburbans, Toyota Land Cruiser and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Joining the Range Rover 4.0 SE will be the Range Rover 4.6 HSE, a limited-production version featuring a 225-hp 4.6-liter aluminum ohv V8. The high-performance image will be enhanced with sporty low-profile tires, 18-in. alloy wheels and a leather interior. Both Range Rovers feature a sophisticated height-adjustable air suspension, electronic traction control, 4-wheel antilock brakes and a permanent 4-wheel-drive system.

Retail prices

As of mid-1994:

$52,500 (1995 Land Rover Range Rover County)

As of January 3, 1995:

$45,000 (1995-1996 Land Rover Range Rover County)
$54,000 (1995 Land Rover Range Rover 4.0 SE)

As of September 14, 1995:

$55,000 (1996 Land Rover Range Rover 4.0 SE)
$62,000 (1996 Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 HSE)

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 As of mid-1994:
 *'''$52,500 '''(1995 Land Rover Range Rover County)
-As of January 9, 1995:
+As of January 3, 1995:
 *'''$45,000 '''(1995-1996 Land Rover Range Rover County)
 *'''$54,000 '''(1995 Land Rover Range Rover 4.0 SE)