#2017 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER FULL#

Shod in all-terrain tires (not dedicated winters), our Range Rover handled it all amicably without the slightest hiccup. There was either a car or a tractor-trailer jackknifed or in the ditch every few kilometers, and that’s not even an exaggeration.

#2017 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER FULL#

Naturally, halfway through our four-hour voyage, we hit a snowstorm that caused a full whiteout. Road imperfections be damned, because you won’t feel them. Ride quality is pillow-like, as well, thanks to the four-corner adjustable air suspension. The throttle is responsive, and power delivery has a smooth torque curve with minimal turbocharger lag. Diesel clatter is minimal, too – only those who are relatively auto-savvy will notice that it’s not a conventional gasoline motor powering this Range Rover. It accelerates with confidence and aggression, but it’s just not as urgent as the V8.

Low-end grunt is adequate too, though the Td6 doesn’t fly off the line with a roar like the supercharged 5.0L gasoline motor does. Storming down the highway fully loaded with luggage, and with four full-sized adults on board, the Range Rover never felt underpowered. Land Rover says this Td6-euquipped Range Rover will hit 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. It puts out 254 horsepower, which may not sound like a lot, but there’s 443 lb-ft of torque, available at just 1,750RPM. Pushing this big British Stormtrooper around is a 3.0L V6 turbodiesel, manufactured by Ford for Land Rover. What better vehicle to choose than the (supposed) most capable sport-utility-vehicle available?Īdding to the comfort-oriented nature of what I like to call our perfect road trip truck is the Td6 powertrain, the first application of a turbodiesel in a Range Rover for the North American market. Some of the biggest concerns when taking a trip this important are comfort, fuel efficiency, and winter capability. We needed to get down there safely, regardless of weather conditions. We opted to pilot this 2017 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Td6 Luxury for our trip down to Detroit for the North American International Auto Show.Īs you may assume, the Detroit show is one of the most important on the auto show circuit, with many global debuts and tons of editorial deadlines. We’ve gotten plenty of seat time behind the wheel of the supercharged V8 model, but this is the one to have. This current generation, codenamed L405, debuted in 2012 as a 2013 model year vehicle. A British nameplate with a reputation of robust, elegant off-road ready vehicles, the Range Rover has been around since 1970. This is a vehicle that has established itself as one of the first stops on the dealership list when one has officially obtained success in life. I can’t even begin to count the number of pop culture references to the Range Rover brand.

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