Power on and off the road
Equally satisfying to the Range Rover's absorbent ride is the liquidity of its Jaguar-sourced 4.4-litre, DOHC V8 powerplant. It's rated at 305 horsepower @ 5,750-rpm and 325 pound-feet of torque @ 4,000-rpm, and is capable of hustling the Range Rover with parliamentary authority.
Much of the vehicle's strong showing off-the-line and in the passing lane is attributable to its six-speed autobox, which quickly - albeit smoothly - inserts the cog most suited to demand. Within normal driving parameters, the engine and transmission work imperceptibly together to keep the Range Rover in the flow of traffic, accompanied only by a well-bred V8 note- respectably muted of course.
Should the Squire desire greater motoring domination, a supercharged 4.2-litre 400 horsepower mill is available with 420 pound-feet of torque.
Nobility comes at a price
Driving the 2007 Range Rover is like living in a stately manor, staffed with personal assistants. Its blending of new-world technology with old-world charm is quirky yet tremendously satisfying. Unfortunately, it's also 6-figure expensive. Try $100,900 for starters- need I say more?
Opulence and comfort
Cutting-edge off-road technology
Refined powertrain
High seating position
Slightly ponderous
Hearty consumption of fuel
6-figure price tag
photo:Rob Rothwell
Equally satisfying to the Range Rover's absorbent ride is the liquidity of its Jaguar-sourced 4.4-litre, DOHC V8 powerplant. It's rated at 305 horsepower @ 5,750-rpm and 325 pound-feet of torque @ 4,000-rpm, and is capable of hustling the Range Rover with parliamentary authority.
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| The 4.4-litre V8 is mated to a smooth-shifting 6-speed automatic gearbox. |
Much of the vehicle's strong showing off-the-line and in the passing lane is attributable to its six-speed autobox, which quickly - albeit smoothly - inserts the cog most suited to demand. Within normal driving parameters, the engine and transmission work imperceptibly together to keep the Range Rover in the flow of traffic, accompanied only by a well-bred V8 note- respectably muted of course.
Should the Squire desire greater motoring domination, a supercharged 4.2-litre 400 horsepower mill is available with 420 pound-feet of torque.
Nobility comes at a price
Driving the 2007 Range Rover is like living in a stately manor, staffed with personal assistants. Its blending of new-world technology with old-world charm is quirky yet tremendously satisfying. Unfortunately, it's also 6-figure expensive. Try $100,900 for starters- need I say more?
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Cutting-edge off-road technology
Refined powertrain
High seating position
 |
Slightly ponderous
Hearty consumption of fuel
 |
6-figure price tag
photo:Rob Rothwell
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