What Is the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover?
Land Rover’s flagship Range Rover SUV seats up to five and uses aluminum construction to save weight. Buyers have a choice of a mild-hybrid drivetrain rated at 355 or 395 horsepower and featuring a turbocharged inline-six-cylinder engine; a 254-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6; a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that makes 398 hp; or a 518- or 557-hp, supercharged 5.0-liter V-8. All trims come with four-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The Range Rover is available in two sizes, with the long-wheelbase version adding 7.5 inches of rear legroom. Competitors include the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class.
What’s New on the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover?
A new cabin air ionization system is available, and several special editions join the range. These include the HSE Westminster Edition, SVAutobiography Dynamic Black Edition and Autobiography Fifty Edition. The last of the three is limited to 1,970 examples worldwide and, as hinted by the production total, commemorates the 1970 debut of the original Range Rover SUV.
What Features in the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Air suspension
- Panoramic sunroof
- LED headlights
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Heated front seats
- Tri-zone climate control
- Meridian stereo
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Navigation
- Lane keep assist
Available features include:
- Head-up display
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- 360-degree camera system
- Blind spot warning
- Adaptive cruise control with steering assist
- Automatic emergency braking
Should I Buy the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover?
Here’s the bad news: A “base” Range Rover costs more than $90,000, and the top-shelf SVAutobiography trim is more than $200,000. For that not insignificant amount of money, you get a luxury SUV that does an incredible job coddling its occupants while at the same time offering outstanding off-road capability. One caveat, however, is that Land Rover doesn’t have a consistent record for reliability.
