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With a design dating back to the 1970s, this British-built luxury sport-utility vehicle came in two forms for '92: base Range Rover and the County. Both 4-door wagons came with a 178-horsepower, 3.9-liter V8 engine, mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. Permanently engaged 4-wheel drive was standard. Antilock brakes were standard on County models, but unavailable on base Range Rovers. 1993 Land Rover Range Rover: Range Rover of North America changed its name to Land Rover North America, and a Range Rover LWB joined the lineup, as a longer-wheelbase rendition of the County. Base models were gone. The added length increased rear leg room by seven inches. The LWB got an enlarged 4.2-liter version of the aluminum V8, making 200 horsepower. A height-adjustable air suspension system was standard. The standard Range Rover County gained an Electronic Traction Control System. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover: This year, the County model added the electronic air suspension introduced in 1993 on the LWB edition. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover: The County LWB was updated as an early 1995 model, gaining dual airbags and side door-guard beams, as well as a redesigned dashboard. A new 4.0 SE model arrived in mid 1995, with different styling that featured more-rounded corners. The 4.0 SE used a new chassis and electronic air suspension, plus a new 4.0-liter V8 rated at 190 horsepower. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover: A fresh lineup arrived for 1996. The old-fashioned Classic model was dropped and a new flagship went on sale: the 4.6 HSE, with a 225-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 engine and 18-inch alloy wheels. 1997 Land Rover Range Rover: Only minor changes were evident this year. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover: Changes were minimal for 1998, with the same two models available: 4.0 SE and 4.6 HSE. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover: A new 4-wheel electronic traction-control system went into Range Rovers. During 1999, a small run of high-performance Callaway versions went on sale. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover: Body-colored bumpers and mirrors, and new-look alloy wheels for the base SE model, highlighted changes for 2000. Standard equipment now included auto-dimming outside mirrors, tinted turn-signal lenses, and revised instrument graphics. Several limited-production appearance packages debuted during the 2000 model year. 2001 Land Rover Range Rover: This year, the 4.0 SE adopted the larger V8 engine of the uplevel 4.6 HSE to become a 4.6 SE. Also for 2001, the navigation system added several features designed for off-road use, and HSE got a no-cost "Luxurious Carpets" trim option with special carpeting and seat piping. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover: Land Rover's flagship lost its base 4.6 SE model for 2002, leaving only the top-line 4.6 HSE version. A redesign was in the works for '03. Though not as spry as some domestic SUVs that cost far less, a Range Rover performs well on-road. Unlike many others in this class, the ride is delightfully supple. Suspensions absorb bumps and ruts easily and allow only a little bouncing on wavy surfaces. All models feel rock-solid on the roughest roads, but lower-profile tires on the recent 4.6 HSE do impair ride comfort. The 4.0-liter V8 is smooth and quiet, even at full throttle. Although it feels somewhat lethargic with the automatic transmission in Normal shift model, performance improves in Sport mode. Still, a late model with the 4.0-liter V8 took 11.4 seconds to reach 60 mph--not exactly a swift jaunt. That model averaged only 14.3 mpg, in a trial that included a lot of highway driving. Acceleration with the 4.6-liter is a bit better, but fuel economy dips to close to 10 mpg. Despite pronounced body roll in turns, Range Rover clings to the road quite well. Corners may be taken with good grip and reassuring stability. However, a relatively soft suspension and boxy profile make the early Range Rover sensitive to strong crosswinds. Not everyone cares for the buslike driving position on early models. Steering is heavy and slow, and requires frequent correction to maintain the desired direction, especially in crosswinds. Climate controls on early models are confusing, but better after 1994. Power-window controls are mounted at an awkward angle on the center console, and many switches are hard to reach while driving. Passenger and cargo room are abundant in the long-wheelbase models, with plenty of space for five on richly padded seats. The back seat is huge, though a high step-up into the interior makes entry/exit difficult. Owners get an expansive cargo area, as well as many bins and cupholders, and a host of handy features. Aluminum body panels save weight and are impervious to rust, but they could dent easily and be quite costly to fix. Our test vehicles have suffered a variety of electrical glitches, so be forewarned. |
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