2012 Land Rover Range Rover Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Land Rover Range Rover:

Acceleration in the previous Range Rover could be described as stately-if you were being kind. With the extra 75 horses, the naturally aspirated Range Rover is nearly as quick as the previous Range Rover Supercharged. The increase in torque and hp over the smaller 4.2-liter is immediately apparent.

-- Car and Driver

Its ZF 6-speed automatic transmission is responsive and uses a center differential to improve off-road abilities and on-road handling. Low-range is available for extreme off-roading.

-- MSN Autos

A navigation system, which worked especially well in my test vehicles, provides both on- and off-road guidance. In contrast, some navigation systems in premium vehicles can be misleading even during on-road driving.

-- MSN Autos

Underneath the skin is a steel monocoque structure with an integrated chassis that improves ride and handling and gives the Range Rover the ability to tow, haul and tote just about anything on or off road.

-- New Car Test Drive

Its suspension articulation and impressive technology make navigating rugged terrain easy, smooth and comfortable with little of the head toss you get in most off-road vehicles. It's pretty clear that the Range Rover can go anywhere.

-- New Car Test Drive

What reviewers liked least about the Land Rover Range Rover:

Impressive grip, but tall build contributes to pronounced lean in corners.

-- Consumer Guide

Seats comfortably supportive, but lack side support, allowing occupants to slide around in fast cornering or at steep off-road angles.

-- Consumer Guide

The large, front-seat head restraints block much of the forward vision for passengers in the outboard rear seats, ... which might be of concern to people inclined to motion sickness.

-- New Car Test Drive

Best one-liner about the Land Rover Range Rover:

It screams status.

-- Cars.com

A mountain goat off-road and carlike on-road.

-- Consumer Guide

Driving it makes you feel good.

-- New Car Test Drive

It's one of the best luxury vehicles available, counting cars.

-- New Car Test Drive