Highs Regal on-road presence, luxurious interior, many powertrains to choose from.
Lows Boatlike driving experience, cubby storage is limited, nearly six-figure starting price.
Verdict Few SUVs are as desirable, as capable, and as revered as the iconic Range Rover.
Overview
Once a rough-and-tumble workhorse, the 2020 Range Rover now represents the pinnacle of the Land Rover lineup with a plush cabin, a host of tech goodies, and a six-figure price tag to match. It’s still highly capable off road—maybe even more so than the original—but the Range Rover tackles both trails and suburban byways while providing a comfortable ride, richly upholstered seats, genuine wood trim, and touchscreen infotainment. The boxy exterior styling is synonymous with wealth and status, so parking one in your driveway is the automotive equivalent to donning a Rolex Submariner or a pair of Manolo Blahniks. Like most everything, the Range Rover doesn’t come without compromise: Fuel economy isn’t great, driving dynamics are clumsy, and its infotainment system is buggy. If you’re looking for luxury and status, though, not many SUVs will provide both quite like the Range Rover.
What’s New for 2021?
Land Rover is launching three special editions of the Range Rover this year, the first being the Fifty Edition that celebrates the 50thanniversary of the flagship SUV. Only 1970 (naturally) examples will be produced, all based on the luxurious Autobiography trim level but featuring unique exterior design features and 50thAnniversary badging. The Westminster Edition is based on the HSE trim level and won’t be as limited in number. Buyers of this midrange model will have their choice between the Range Rover’s standard inline-six or the more powerful supercharged V-8 engine. The Westminster also receives unique wheels and a fancier exterior trim treatment; inside, occupants are treated to walnut wood finishes, 20-way power-adjustable front seats with heat and ventilation, a refrigerated compartment between the front seats, soft-close doors, and a 19-speaker Meridian stereo system. The high-performance SV Autobiography model also receives its own special edition for 2021 called the Dynamic Black Edition. This package darkens the exterior and interior trim, adds gloss-black-painted 22-inch wheels, and is available only in Santorini Black Metallic paint.
