subject: The 2011 Land Rover Is At The Top Of Its Class [print this page] Land Rover is well known for their luxurious SUV's. With a handful of new owners in recent times; Land Rover the company has been somewhat neglected. This year the Range Rover receives an impressive redesign both inside and out. With a base price of $95k the Land Rover Range Rover is in a category all its own. But, those who can afford this luxury SUV know that they are paying for the best of the best.
This luxury SUV easily seats five, has four doors and is equipped with a powerful 5-liter V-8 engine. Featuring an aluminum block and heads, DOHC, and direct injection; the base model has a nice three hundred and seventy five hp. The top of the line Range Rover comes with a monster supercharged engine which is also intercooled. This boosts power to 510 hp and 461 lb. ft. of torque. There is a 6 speed automatic with a manual shifting option. The curb weight is near 3 tons at 5,938 lbs. But the ample horsepower can rock the Range Rover from 0-60 MPH in 5.1 seconds with the quarter mile at 13.7 seconds at 104 mph. That's as fast as a muscle car. No other SUV can come close to this speed and power! Fuel economy is not so great though at 12 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway.
So are you curious to find out what you get for almost six figures? You get an interior that is as luxurious as a $300k car. The supple white leather surrounds you on the seats and the interior panels sport beautiful wood trim on every side. The exterior has been upgraded with a new bumper and squared off grill and hood. The headlights now have LED's which is a common occurence among expensive cars. The front fenders feature cool vents and they have also been redesigned.
Engineers loaded this SUV up with safety features and the latest accessories. The vehicle now has all electrical instrumentation. There is now smart laser cruise control which keeps the same distance from the car in front of you no matter the speed. The blind spot warning alerts you of unsafe lane changes and the SUV also features collision avoidance systems that can adjust the brakes in order to prevent potential accidents.
Land Rover's advanced Terrain Response System helps sort out uneven roads and adds to the ride quality when on the pavement. But once off road, this system ensures that the Range Rover continues the tradition of a true off-road going SUV. This is a high performance suv due to the active suspension, safety controls and powerful engine.
The all new Land Rover has a larger 5-liter engine up from 4.2-liters last year. The brakes are upgraded as well and the suspension gets additional active dampeners. This is the best of luxury SUV's and no other vehicle can even come close to the Land Rover.
