Topping the lineup, the SVAutobiography Dynamic ups that to 550 hp, as it should for $200,000. The 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 standard on the Supercharged and Autobiography trim levels cranks out a hefty 510 hp and enables these big brutes to sprint to 60 mph from a stop in just over 6 seconds. Both 6-cylinder engines pair well to their fast-shifting 8-speed automatic transmissions and they almost make the optional V-8s feel unnecessary. A 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 with an impressive 443 lb-ft is optional and a worthwhile upgrade with its strong torque curve and its smooth, docile demeanor. It’s hardly an anchor of a motor, though, and is more than sufficient for nearly any kind of driving. Restricted to only the short-wheelbase model is a supercharged gasoline V-6 rated at 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. We give it a 9 out of 10 on account of its excellent ride, its engine lineup, its slick-shifting automatic transmission, and off-road chops not diluted by on-road tenacity. It shines on and off the road, and its broad portfolio of engines range from strong and efficient to astoundingly powerful and thirsty. Perhaps no vehicle is as versatile as the 2018 Range Rover. There’s plenty of room for customization when it comes to the Range Rover’s options, interior and exterior hues, and engine choices. On all, a redesigned rear seating area provides exceptional comfort for outboard passengers this year, especially in long-wheelbase models that add an extra 7.3 inches of stretch-out space. The classically styled Range Rover pampers at every level, but Autobiography trims are especially comfortable with their quilted semi-aniline leather trim, rear-seat tables, dual refrigerators, and 1,700-watt Meridian audio system. It seems as if nothing short of the pockmarked pavement of a warzone will disturb its occupants, and even then the insulated glass and extensive sound-deadening will keep the outside world, well, outside. In normal use, the Range Rover is characteristically languid in its composure. What’s most impressive is that it out-handles many sports sedans on pavement, even in its most basic configuration. With its height-adjustable, air-sprung suspension, the 2018 Range Rover is supremely capable off-road. A sophisticated traction and stability control system features modes tailored for a variety of on- and off-road use, plus a handy automatic mode that takes the guesswork out. The optional turbodiesel boasts an impressive 24 mpg combined and is our favorite engine for most uses, but the supercharged 5.0-liter V-8s rated between 510 and 557 horsepower make for hedonistic grin-inducing choices.Īll Range Rovers include standard full-time four-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic. For most drivers, the standard supercharged, gas-fueled 3.0-liter V-6 will be more than adequate. Though the Range Rover name is now on several vehicles-the style-oriented Evoque and the family-ready Velar and Sport-the flagship needs no additional nomenclature.Ī plug-in hybrid is due next year, but until then the lineup includes two V-6 engines-one gas and one diesel-plus a V-8 offered in two states of tune. You’ll have to line up the 2018 with last year’s model to see the exterior differences, but revised LED headlights point the way forward. Additionally, new front and rear seats offer more adjustment and an available massaging function. The screens are flashy tech not without their flaws, but they make even the most highly outfitted Range Rover feel worth its $200,000 price tag. This year, the 2018 Range Rover lineup discards most hard buttons and knobs in favor of a pair of touchscreens. The lineup climbs fast from there through HSE, Supercharged, Autobiography, and finally SV Autobiography Dynamic with increasing levels of opulence. Even the least expensive base short-wheelbase Range Rover will leave few wanting for more. With a nameplate dating back nearly 50 years, the 2018 Range Rover is something of a legend in its own time. The Range Rover is one of our highest-rated vehicles at 8.6 out of 10 overall. It was always going to do well on our scale. It's comfortable and capable, luxurious and beautiful. It's equally at home in tony neighborhoods as it is traversing the netherworld. The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover SUV is an icon for good reasons.
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