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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Safety Review

July 28, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

overhead airbags aren't the more conventional curtains
Cars.com

front and rear head-protecting tubular side airbags
ConsumerGuide

Side airbags [and] full-length side curtain airbags...are standard.
Edmunds

The 2008 Land Rover Range Rover offers a superior level of safety but has not been tested yet by federal or private groups.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not yet tested the Range Rover 2008, nor does the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have figures for this year's Land Rover Range Rover.

Unsurprising in a vehicle with its high price tag, the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover comes with an impressive number of safety features. According to ConsumerGuide, the base model's standard safety equipment includes "hill descent control designed to limit speed on steep descents...rearview camera [and] front and rear obstacle detection." This is, of course, in addition to anti-lock brakes, a full complement of airbags, and an electronic stability system with rollover mitigation technology. TheCarConnection.com notes that all sources comment favorably on the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover's array of airbags; Cars.com reports that "curtain airbags typically cover the entire window."

Cars.com also reports that "thanks to tall windows and a mildly raked windshield, forward visibility is excellent." However, this source mentions that the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover's large head restraints "can reduce side and rear visibility a bit." ConsumerGuide says that the "view aft and to the sides [is] blocked by thick headrests and roof pillars, making the standard obstacle detection necessary. The rearview camera also helps."

Conclusion

The 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has myriad safety features, but hasn’t been tested yet.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:overhead airbags aren't the more conventional curtainsCars.comfront and rear head-protecting tubular side airbagsConsumerGuideSide airbags [and] full-length side curtain airbags...are standard.Edmunds The 2008 Land Rover Range Rover offers a superior level of safety but has not been tested yet by federal or private groups. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not yet tested the Range Rover 2008, nor does the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have figures for this year's Land Rover Range Rover. Unsurprising in a vehicle with its high price tag, the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover comes with an impressive number of safety features. According to ConsumerGuide, the base model's standard safety equipment includes "hill descent control designed to limit speed on steep descents...rearview camera [and] front and rear obstacle detection." This is, of course, in addition to anti-lock brakes, a full complement of airbags, and an electronic stability system with rollover mitigation technology. TheCarConnection.com notes that all sources comment favorably on the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover's array of airbags; Cars.com reports that "curtain airbags typically cover the entire window." Cars.com also reports that "thanks to tall windows and a mildly raked windshield, forward visibility is excellent." However, this source mentions that the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover's large head restraints "can reduce side and rear visibility a bit." ConsumerGuide says that the "view aft and to the sides [is] blocked by thick headrests and roof pillars, making the standard obstacle detection necessary. The rearview camera also helps." ConclusionThe 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has myriad safety features, but hasn’t been tested yet.  2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER STYLING | [9 out of 10] Edmunds: "most elegant and distinctive utility vehicle on the market" ForbesAutos: "Range Rover brand cachet and luxury" Kelley Blue Book: "one of the most handsome interiors ever to grace an SUV" The 2008 Land Rover Range ...

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Other Choices:

None of the vehicles in this group is quite as commanding as the Range Rover, but the military-spec Mercedes-Benz G-Class is just as upright and can be nearly as plush. The Lexus LX 570 is essentially a trimmed-out Toyota Land Cruiser, and off-road performance is the equal, if not superior, to the Range Rover. The Cadillac Escalade is more of an on-road vehicle, but it's blinged out to the max. BMW's X5 has a third-row seat and a V-8 version.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Abbass #1, Posted: 8/14/2008

    I love Range Rover as a ride

    Please,what can i do to get this car? I realy love tohave one,one day...please any business i can do to own one atleast...But mind you i can not Rob.
    Abbass

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