2019 Land Rover Range Rover

What Is the 2019 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 gas 340- or 380-horsepower, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine; a 254-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6 or a 518- or 557-hp, supercharged 5.0-liter V-8. A plug-in hybrid model with an electric-only range of up to 31 miles, according to Land Rover, is new for 2019. All trim levels come with four-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The Range Rover comes in two sizes, with the long-wheelbase version adding 7.3 inches of rear legroom and limousinelike amenities such as reclining and massaging rear seats. Competitors include the Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and Lexus LX 570.

What's New on the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover?

The new HSE P400e plug-in hybrid is offered in standard-wheelbase form with a 296-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine; an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack. Total system output is 398 hp. Adaptive cruise control with steering assist and a wade sensing system that provides real-time wading depth information are new options.

What Features in the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Are Most Important?

Though most owners will seldom venture off paved roads, the Range Rover is one of the more capable SUVs available with a sophisticated 4WD system that allows it to go almost anywhere, an adjustable air suspension and the ability to wade through 35 inches of water. The Range Rover also spoils occupants with opulent interior furnishings and a quiet, comfortable ride. An impressive array of safety and driver-assistance features also are available, including parallel and perpendicular parking assist, high-speed automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability.

Should I Buy the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover?

A "base" trim level costs around $90,000, and the top-shelf SVAutobiography trim tops $200,000, so the Range Rover is clearly for high rollers. It is extremely capable on- and off-road and offers a suite of amenities that few vehicles can match, but Land Rover has yet to establish a consistent record for reliability and dependability like competitors such as Lexus; the brand placed last in the most recent J.D. Power dependability index.