Land Rover Range Rover sees no major changes. Land Rover's flagship SUV seats 5 and comes in HSE and Supercharged trims. Both models use a 5.0-liter V8 engine. The HSE has 375 horsepower, while the Supercharged has 510. A 6-speed automatic with manual shift gate is the lone transmission. Range Rovers have all-wheel drive with low-range gearing for off-road use. Also standard is Land Rover's Terrain-Response system, which has a console switch that enables the driver to change suspension and powertrain calibrations to accommodate normal driving, slippery pavement, mud, sand, and low-speed off-roading. Hill-descent control is standard. An electronic adaptive suspension is standard on the Supercharged and optional on the HSE. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. A navigation system, rearview camera, front- and rear-obstacle detection, and wireless cell-phone link are standard. An optional Luxury Interior Package for HSE models includes heated and cooled front seats with 14-way power adjustment, upgraded leather and wood interior trim, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, and 20-inch wheels. An optional Vision Assist Package includes blind-spot alert, steering-linked adaptive headlights, and a "Surround-Camera" system that shows the driver nearly the entire circumference of the exterior on the navigation screen. The Supercharged's Autobiography Package includes an infinitely variable locking rear differential, blind-spot alert, surround camera, 4-zone automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, heated and cooled reclining rear seat, specific interior and exterior trim, and DVD entertainment. COMPETITION Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Typically based on mainstream Large SUVs, Premium-Large SUVs are super-sized luxury liners. All are powerful, pricey, and extremely thirsty at the pump.
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