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2003 Range Rover 4.4 HSE Road Test

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Khatir Soltani
And benefits it does. The new Range Rover is every bit as capable as its predecessor, and maybe more so for novices. What's more its compliant suspension doesn't punish occupants when the road gets rough. The BMW supplied DSC system is especially handy at high-speed on gravel roads, where a vehicle is more likely to pitch sideways if a corner isn't executed with absolute precision. DSC simply takes over, pulling the rear half of the vehicle back into place with nary a hint that a concern ever existed.

Speaking of the rear half of the Range Rover, its split-folding rear seats open up 1,760 L (62.0 cu ft) of cargo space. Even with a full load of passengers 990 L (35.0 cu ft) is available, while valuables can be left securely hidden under a hard, folding, carpet covered tonneau. While front and rear legroom has decreased over last year's truck, it was hardly noticeable. My 5'8" frame couldn't have appreciated the extra 53 mm (2.1 in) of front headroom either - the rear grows by only 2.5 mm (0.1 in).
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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