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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Safety Review

March 16, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

forward visibility is excellent
Cars.com

hill descent control designed to limit speed on steep descents
ConsumerGuide

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

The 2009 Land Rover Range Rover offers a feeling of security and the features to back it up.

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 2009 Land Rover Range Rover's array of airbags; Cars.com reports that "curtain airbags typically cover the entire window."

ConsumerGuide cautions 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." Cars.com also reports that "thanks to tall windows and a mildly raked windshield, forward visibility is excellent." However, this source mentions that the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover's large head restraints—likely a safety feature themselves—"can reduce side and rear visibility a bit."

Conclusion

The 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has the safety features to match its reputation and secure feel.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:forward visibility is excellentCars.comhill descent control designed to limit speed on steep descentsConsumerGuideSide airbags [and] full-length side curtain airbags...are standard.Edmunds The 2009 Land Rover Range Rover offers a feeling of security and the features to back it up. 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 2009 Land Rover Range Rover's array of airbags; Cars.com reports that "curtain airbags typically cover the entire window." ConsumerGuide cautions 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." Cars.com also reports that "thanks to tall windows and a mildly raked windshield, forward visibility is excellent." However, this source mentions that the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover's large head restraints—likely a safety feature themselves—"can reduce side and rear visibility a bit." ConclusionThe 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has the safety features to match its reputation and secure 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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