The interior design is classic Land Rover; the seating position is very high and the visibility, courtesy of a large glass area and extremely low beltline, is fantastic. The roof, understandably tall, is still able to fit into most underground parking lots. The SC does have its less-amusing quirks, though.
The picture on the rearview camera was murky. The rear park assist continues to beep, even after you've finished backing up and the SC is in park -- an incredibly annoying characteristic. The driver's side power window slowed to a crawl as it was being raised, although this may have been a function of the extremely cold weather. And the rear window washer fluid comes out of the wiper hinge and is, as a result, pretty much ineffectual.
Given the starting price of the 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged -- a lofty $121,400 -- it's not unreasonable to expect that such design issues would be engineered out of the equation. Still, if you're looking for a luxury SUV with a generous amount of name-brand cachet and serious off-road capabilities, the Range Rover SC (rock)-climbs to the top of the charts.
Strong engine and transmission
Serious off-road capabilities
Fantastic cabin design
Lukewarm cold-weather performance
Odd braking system choices
Hefty price of admission
Ineffectual rear wiper washer
Low-tech rearview camera
Annoying rear park assist
photo:Ford
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| Interior opulence is courtesy of soft leather and slick wooden touches. |
The picture on the rearview camera was murky. The rear park assist continues to beep, even after you've finished backing up and the SC is in park -- an incredibly annoying characteristic. The driver's side power window slowed to a crawl as it was being raised, although this may have been a function of the extremely cold weather. And the rear window washer fluid comes out of the wiper hinge and is, as a result, pretty much ineffectual.
Given the starting price of the 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged -- a lofty $121,400 -- it's not unreasonable to expect that such design issues would be engineered out of the equation. Still, if you're looking for a luxury SUV with a generous amount of name-brand cachet and serious off-road capabilities, the Range Rover SC (rock)-climbs to the top of the charts.
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Strong engine and transmission
Serious off-road capabilities
Fantastic cabin design
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Lukewarm cold-weather performance
Odd braking system choices
Hefty price of admission
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Ineffectual rear wiper washer
Low-tech rearview camera
Annoying rear park assist
photo:Ford
2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged
2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged
2007 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged
2007 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged
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