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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Review

March 16, 2009

STYLING | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

one of the most handsome interiors ever to grace an SUV
Kelley Blue Book

Range Rover brand cachet and luxury
ForbesAutos

most elegant and distinctive utility vehicle on the market
Edmunds

With the perfect mix of luxury and off-road ruggedness, the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is a favorite of reviewers throughout the realm of car critics.

Kelley Blue Book reports that the Land Rover Range Rover's overall styling pays tribute to tradition while offering somewhat more refinement: "the Range Rover was defined by its boxy, upright greenhouse and short front and rear overhangs. The Land Rover Range Rover continues this theme but with a polish never before seen on a Land Rover product," confirming Edmund's description of the Range Rover 2009 as the "most elegant and distinctive utility vehicle on the market." According to Cars.com, the 2009 Range Rover features "an upright grille, flanked by standard high-intensity-discharge headlights...a downward-sloping roofline, side vents in the front fenders, rocker panel moldings and standard 19-inch alloy wheels with low-profile tires." Buyers can (and probably will) upgrade to the 20-inch wheels, which are standard on the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover HSE trim.

Cars.com considers the interior of the Range Rover 2009 to be "generally outstanding," but adds that "some major features are starting to show their age." Edmunds says the "cabin design is a mix of traditional and modern," with the Land Rover Range Rover's "upright seating position, blocky dash and large steering wheel evok[ing] the feeling of an old-school Land Rover," while the "firm leather seats," "walnut inlays," and high-tech gadgetry "assure you that this is indeed a contemporary luxury vehicle." The interior of the Land Rover Range Rover is as finely crafted as the outside; simulated burl walnut is standard, but real wood is available as an option. The genuine leather seats even feature piping in a contrasting color.

The common thread with respect to styling is that reviewers are drool over the interior, despite the fact that it hasn’t seen a full redesign in several years now. Kelley Blue Book says that the 2009 Range Rover has "one of the most handsome interiors ever to grace an SUV" and describes its dashboard as "automotive art."

Conclusion

Inside or out, the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is graced with rugged good looks and an exclusive feel.

STYLING | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:one of the most handsome interiors ever to grace an SUVKelley Blue BookRange Rover brand cachet and luxuryForbesAutosmost elegant and distinctive utility vehicle on the marketEdmunds With the perfect mix of luxury and off-road ruggedness, the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is a favorite of reviewers throughout the realm of car critics. Kelley Blue Book reports that the Land Rover Range Rover's overall styling pays tribute to tradition while offering somewhat more refinement: "the Range Rover was defined by its boxy, upright greenhouse and short front and rear overhangs. The Land Rover Range Rover continues this theme but with a polish never before seen on a Land Rover product," confirming Edmund's description of the Range Rover 2009 as the "most elegant and distinctive utility vehicle on the market." According to Cars.com, the 2009 Range Rover features "an upright grille, flanked by standard high-intensity-discharge headlights...a downward-sloping roofline, side vents in the front fenders, rocker panel moldings and standard 19-inch alloy wheels with low-profile tires." Buyers can (and probably will) upgrade to the 20-inch wheels, which are standard on the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover HSE trim. Cars.com considers the interior of the Range Rover 2009 to be "generally outstanding," but adds that "some major features are starting to show their age." Edmunds says the "cabin design is a mix of traditional and modern," with the Land Rover Range Rover's "upright seating position, blocky dash and large steering wheel evok[ing] the feeling of an old-school Land Rover," while the "firm leather seats," "walnut inlays," and high-tech gadgetry "assure you that this is indeed a contemporary luxury vehicle." The interior of the Land Rover Range Rover is as finely crafted as the outside; simulated burl walnut is standard, but real wood is available as an option. The genuine leather seats even feature piping in a contrasting color. The common thread with respect to styling is that reviewers are drool over the interior, despite the fact that it hasn’t seen a full redesign in several years now. Kelley Blue Book says that the 2009 Range Rover has "one of the most handsome interiors ever to grace an SUV" and describes its dashboard as "automotive art." ConclusionInside or out, the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is graced with rugged good looks and an exclusive feel. 2009 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER STYLING | [9 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "one of the most handsome interiors ever to grace an SUV" ForbesAutos: "Range Rover brand cachet and luxury " Edmunds: "most elegant and distinctive utility vehicle on the market" With the perfect mix of luxury ...

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Other Choices:

BMW's X5 has a third-row seat and a V-8 version. 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 equal, if not superior, to that of the Range Rover—but the LX 570 is a bit more conservative and lacks the personality of the other vehicles. The Cadillac Escalade is more of an on-road vehicle, but it's flashier in an urban (or urbane) way. However, none of the vehicles listed quite match the Range Rover’s savoir faire.

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