he 2012 Land Rover Range Rover ranks
3 out of 10
Luxury Large SUVs.
This ranking is based on our analysis of 73
published reviews and test drives of the Land Rover Range Rover, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is a fantastic combination of
billy-goat off-roader, opulent limousine and sport sedan, if you have a
big enough budget for it.
At face value, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover sounds like a
completely unnecessary vehicle. Who needs to take their luxury sedan
off-road? Who wants burl walnut wood trim and full-leather upholstery in
a beefy off-roader that’s going to get muddy? No matter the answer to
these questions, the niche for luxurious but boulder-crushing SUVs
exists, and reviewers say the Land Rover Range Rover is one of the best
vehicles in it.
While competitors like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class can’t combine their off-road brawn with on-road manners, the Range Rover includes the best of both worlds. Test drivers say that it’s basically unstoppable off the beaten track, and it has nearly sport-sedan performance on paved streets.
Even better, the Range Rover’s interior doesn’t make any sacrifices either. It’s high-quality and comfortable, if a bit smaller than some of its luxury large SUV competitors, according to reviewers.
Plus, its electronics are far easier to use than those from competing brands like BMW.
Automotive journalists are quick to admit that the idea of a super-powerful, great-handling, mountain-climbing SUV is entirely contradictory. But if you have the inclination and the budget for one of these beasts, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is a great choice.
At face value, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover sounds like a
completely unnecessary vehicle. Who needs to take their luxury sedan
off-road? Who wants burl walnut wood trim and full-leather upholstery in
a beefy off-roader that’s going to get muddy? No matter the answer to
these questions, the niche for luxurious but boulder-crushing SUVs
exists, and reviewers say the Land Rover Range Rover is one of the best
vehicles in it.While competitors like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class can’t combine their off-road brawn with on-road manners, the Range Rover includes the best of both worlds. Test drivers say that it’s basically unstoppable off the beaten track, and it has nearly sport-sedan performance on paved streets.
Even better, the Range Rover’s interior doesn’t make any sacrifices either. It’s high-quality and comfortable, if a bit smaller than some of its luxury large SUV competitors, according to reviewers.
Plus, its electronics are far easier to use than those from competing brands like BMW.
Automotive journalists are quick to admit that the idea of a super-powerful, great-handling, mountain-climbing SUV is entirely contradictory. But if you have the inclination and the budget for one of these beasts, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is a great choice.
See the full list of 2012 Land Rover Range Rover specifications.
