In today's automotive market, there is no shortage of high-end luxury SUVs. And some of those have some decent off-road capabilities. But if you want to move up to a more premium level, in both luxury and off-roadworthiness - you really can't look past the Land Rover Ranger Rover. Big, bold, luxurious and with excellent off-road abilities, not to mention a high price tag, the Ranger Rover makes a case for being the ultimate luxury SUV. Let's take a look at how the British does off-road luxury.
The Range Rover is Land Rover's flagship model, representing the pinnacle of luxury within the brand. It is offered in two basic configurations: standard-wheelbase (SWB) and long-wheelbase (LWB) models. Both come with standard seating for five, but the Range Rover LWB offers more rear legroom and is available with a third row of seating.
The exterior of the Range Rover is sleek and smooth, making a stately exterior presence. Onlookers may not know the exact model, but most will recognize it for the high-end luxury vehicle that it is.
Inside, the Range Rover offers a plush interior decked out with rich leather and wood. The power heated and cooled leather seats are inviting and along with adjustable arm rests, practically guarantee a comfortable experience. Between the center armrest is a refrigerated box for your beverage of choice.
In the center of the dash is a nice-sized 13.1-inch curved infotainment display. It's not the biggest display I've seen in a vehicle, but it does just fine. Best of all, the way it tucked below the dash line rather than protruding above the dashboard really makes the entire interior look better.
Back seat passengers have it extremely nice with the Executive Class Comfort rear seats. This includes heated and ventilated leather seats with power recline and massage features, as well an 8-inch touchscreen controller. For added privacy and comfort, there are electric rear side-window sunshades.
The Range Rover is available in three trim levels. The SE is the entry-level trim, but you get a lot for its $109,000 starting price tag. The SE gets 21-inch alloy wheels, four-wheel steering along with Range Rover's Terrain Response 2 off-road assist system, an air suspension, panoramic roof, three-zone automatic climate control system and an automated parking system. Move up to the Autobiography, and the Ranger Rover gets larger 22-inch wheels, a rear entertainment system, the refrigerated cool box, sound-reducing front and side windows, power rear sunshades and a heads-up display. If you must have the best of the best, the SV is for you. It gets unique 22-inch wheels, power assisted closing doors and an upgraded rear entertainment system. Prices for the SV start at $210,000.
The tester came as a standard-wheel base Range Rover Autobiography and carries with it an MSRP of $174,705.
Under the hood of this luxurious liner is a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 mild-hybrid engine. It makes 523 horsepower and 553-pound feet of torque. As expected, all Range Rovers are all-wheel drive, and one of the best at that, although most owners will never think if taking their Rover off the pavement. An eight-speed automatic transmission is used with aluminum shift paddles attached to the steering wheel.
Weighing in at nearly 6,000 pounds, the Range Rover is heavy. Despite its weight, though the powerful boosted V8 is able to move it to 60 mph in about six seconds. But the Rover isn't into speed as it is about luxury and comfort. And it excels at both, delivering a very quiet and smooth ride. And off-road, if you dare to take it there, you'll be glad to know that there are a number of capable tools at your disposal, from two locking differentials to a maximum ground clearance of over 11 inches, plus five terrain driving modes to select from. Price aside, it's hard to beat the Ranger Rover's capabilities at any price.
If you're looking for an equal serving of both luxury and off-roading, in one vehicle, and vehicles like Bentley and Rolls-Royce are in your inner circle, the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover is a prime choice.