2016 Land Rover Range Rover review
Land Rover Range Rover highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Off-road performance
- Long-wheelbase body style
- Diesel engine option
Cons
- Choppy across road surface bumps
- Highway steering will feel like an effort
- Disappointing base engine acceleration
Mileage (EPA estimate)
14 city, 19 highway, 16 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
Deluxe SUV with off-road capabilities
Shopping for a luxurious utility vehicle? Look no further than the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover, a premium SUV with iconic style and seating for up to five passengers. Pleasing passenger comforts are abundant and upscale, while its robust off-road chops will have you seeking out all-terrain environments. The 2016 Range Rover gains a turbodiesel engine option and further conveniences for everyday use, including a hands-free tailgate, and a refreshed infotainment system with intuitive smartphone integration.
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What is new for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover?
- The Range Rover is available in a variety of new trims, including the Diesel, HSE Diesel, HSE Diesel Limited, and SV Autobiography.
- The Autobiography Black and HSE LWB trims have been discontinued for 2016.
- Range Rover trims have been upgraded with Full Leather Interior, Head Up Display, Quad Seats, and Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment this year.
- Skylight(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Autobiography LWB trim now comes with CD Audio as standard equipment.
- The Autobiography trim now comes with Rear Sunshade and CD Audio as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover
1. Engine options
For the 2016 model year, Land Rover refreshes the Range Rover’s powertrain options. Base and HSE models have a 340-hp, supercharged 3.0L V6 engine as standard. If you’re shopping these trims exclusively, you may find some with the new-for-2016 3.0L turbodiesel V6, an attractive available option that can achieve an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined. The 2016 Supercharged and Autobiography Range Rover trims have the supercharged 5.0L V8 engine setup, good for a blistering 510 hp, or 550 hp for the SV Autobiography trim.
2. Opulent standard features
Step inside the 2016 Range Rover, and you’ll discover an upscale passenger environment complete with design-led passenger comforts and plenty of advanced technology. Each 2016 Range Rover is generously appointed with deluxe leather upholstery and finely crafted wood accents. An intuitive infotainment system, controlled via voice command or the center console’s eight-inch touchscreen, is your portal to Bluetooth® connectivity, system navigation, smartphone integration, and the Range Rover’s 13-speaker Meridian™ audio system.
3. Robust off-road utility
Kitted out with everything you’ll need for an outdoor adventure, the 2016 Range Rover is more than adept in challenging terrain, it relishes it. Standard functionality such as four-wheel drive and a driver-selectable Terrain Response® system should encourage you to confidently off-road through grass, gravel, snow, and sand. For wading through water, the 2016 Range Rover offers 35.4 inches of water clearance, while the new-for-2016 all-terrain progress control function (Supercharged trim onwards) sets your speed for steady progress across challenging surface conditions.
4. Iconic exterior style
The Range Rover silhouette has become a modern icon, projecting an air of deluxe utility, and the 2016 model continues that lineage with a fine blend of classic elegance and modern flair. Softly tapered curves accent its broad form. Gloss black pillars hold the sleek roofline, while the clamshell-style rear hatch and hands-free tailgate operation add automated convenience to the overall exterior appeal.
5. Available options
With five available trims, two wheelbase lengths and a variety of optional packages to choose from, shopping the 2016 Range Rover offers you plenty of opportunities to find additional features you’ll love. If you’d like to prioritize enhanced driver assistance, the available Driver Assistance package includes an automated self-parking system and traffic sign recognition technology. To elevate your on-the-go entertainment, find a 2016 Range Rover model equipped with the available dual rear-row entertainment screens, or an upgraded Meridian™ audio system with either 19- or 29-speakers.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Land Rover Range Rover an overall reliability rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Land Rover Range Rover 17th out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs.
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Supercharged LWB 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- 4WD/AWD
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Adjustable Suspension
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Meridian Audio
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Supercharged Engine
- Traction Control
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- DVD Video System
- Full Leather Interior
- Full Roof Rack
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Rear A/C Seat(s)
- Running Boards
- Seat Massagers
- Skylight(s)
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
5.0L
Horsepower
510
Torque (ft-lbs)
461
Engine type
Supercharged Gas
Fuel capacity
27.7
Wheelbase
122.9"
Overall length
204.7"
Width
78.1"
Height
72.4"
Leg room
F 42.5"/R 47.5"
Head room
F 39.3"/R 38.3"
Front tires
P275/45WR21
Rear tires
P275/45WR21
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
772/7716 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2016 Land Rover Range Rover FAQ
The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Supercharged LWB : 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- SV Autobiography : 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- Autobiography LWB : 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- HSE : 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Autobiography : 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- HSE Diesel : 22 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Supercharged : 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- Diesel : 22 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Base : 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
The Land Rover Range Rover received a rating of 2 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Land Rover Range Rover as 16 out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUV
The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover has a maximum towing capacity of between 6614 and 7716 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover:
- Diesel
- HSE Diesel
- HSE Diesel Limited
- SV Autobiography
- Full Leather Interior
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