The iconic Land Rover Range Rover has been a favorite of the UAE’s SUV enthusiasts for decades. The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover is being called the “pinnacle of refined capability” for its amazing strength, adaptability in challenging driving conditions and state-of-the-art performance features. With a supercharged engine and superior off-road capabilities, the all-new Range Rover has everything that an adventure enthusiast can long for in a large family SUV.
Even 45 years after its conception, the Land Rover Range Rover is still a force to be reckoned with, thanks to a fresh design and superior performance. This large luxury sedan has a spacious interior, latest technologies and a new infotainment system with a bigger touchscreen to make the cabin even more comfortable and entertaining.
The 2017 Range Rover offers smooth on-road performance and even greater off-road capabilities so that the driver has complete control of the vehicle in all conditions. Of course, the mighty performance of this SUV is complemented with a highly comfortable interior that is big enough to offer amazing leg and head room to the passengers.
Here is a review of the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover with a closer look at its design, performance, capabilities, safety features and a lot more.
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Design of 2017 Land Rover Range Rover
The design of the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover is as recognizable as the name of the vehicle. The exterior is large, classy and stylish while the interior is luxurious and very spacious. The highlight of the cabin is a new infotainment system with a huge 10.2-inch touchscreen in the dashboard.
Exterior
This large luxury SUV is being called “A True Design Icon,” thanks to its dynamic, yet instantly recognizable exterior. The exterior still features the same three classic lines at the lower accent trim so that it can retain the signature Range Rover look.
The continuous waistline and the floating roofline is still present to retain the modernity in the design. The silhouette of the vehicle remains the same, however, it is now more curved and tapered to add a flare of sophistication. To enhance the look, the Gloss Black pillars have near-flush glazing that accentuates the roof to appear more streamlined with the form of the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover.
At the front of the vehicle are Xenon Automatic Headlights with LED Signature and Power Washers, while the rear features LED tail lamps. There is also a signature Dark Atlas Grille that dominates the front-end with its classic and aggressive shape.
To enhance the stance of the vehicle, 2017 Range Rover is fitted with 19-inch 5-split spoke wheels, however, there is also a choice available between 20-inch wheels and 21-inch wheels.
With the newly available SVAutobiography DYNAMIC trim level, the exterior features flowing lines at the sides to make the vehicle look great from every angle. It turns heads wherever it goes because of the Unique Graphite Atlas accents and Red Brembo branded brake calipers that leave a striking impression on the onlookers.
Interior
The interior is beautifully crafted and appointed to create a calm and welcoming cabin. The capacious cabin offers a wide range of luxurious elements that create a very indulging environment for the driver and the passengers.
The center console is very broad and well-designed to bring everything within easy reach of the driver. The surfaces are clean, sharp and covered with soft leather, have wood veneers and highly polished trims to create a very contemporary interior.
The cabin is spacious enough to carry 5 passengers comfortably, making it a perfect vehicle for the families who like to travel in style and luxury. The rear seats can be folded individually or in combination to increase the cargo capacity to 82.8 cubic feet, however, with the seats up, the cargo capacity is decreased to 32.1 cubic feet.
The driver and the front passenger can enjoy 10-way power adjustable seats with electric lumbar and cushion tilt feature, while the driver can also enjoy the memory function. The seats are upholstered with heated grained leather to increase the comfort of the passengers.
The doors and the dashboard are accented with Figured Macassar wood, while the overall cabin has Morzine headlining in Ivory or Cirrus to enhance its luxurious appeal. The cabin is fitted with a three zone automatic climate control that allows the passengers to adjust the cabin temperature according to their liking.
Right in front of the driver is a 12.3-inch Thin Fil TFT/LCD screen while there is another newly added 10.2-inch screen for the infotainment system. A 380 Watt Meridian Audio with 13-speakers is added to further enhance the entertainment experience.
With the SVAutobiography DYNAMIC trim level, the interior showcases the British craftsmanship. The finest diamond quilted leather, knurled finish and soft touch surfaces make the interior more dramatic and pleasing to the eye.
Performance of 2017 Range Rover
The 2017 Range Rover is available in six trim levels, that are, HSE LE, HSE SE, Vogue LE, Vogue SE, Autobiography and SVAutobiography. It is available with three engine options, two of which are supercharged for a powerful performance.
The first engine available is a 5.0-litre V6 engine that is capable of producing 380 horsepower and a torque of 450Nm. With this engine, the new Range Rover has a top speed of 209 Km/h and can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 7.8 seconds. It has the fuel efficiency of 12.8 L/100km.
For the Autobiography trim level, the engine available is a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine that can generate 510 horsepower and a torque of 625Nm. With this engine, the latest Range Rover has the top speed of 225 Km/h – 250 Km/h and can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 5.5 seconds. It has the fuel efficiency of 13.8 L/100km.
Available in the SVAutobiography trim level, the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine can produce 550 horsepower and 680Nm of torque. The trim level with this engine option has the top speed of 209 Km/h and can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 5.4 seconds. It has the fuel efficiency of 13.8 L/100km.
All of these three engines are paired with 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover is an all-wheel drive SUV with All Terrain Progress Control that enables the driver to maintain a steady pace even on the most challenging road conditions.
The performance enhancing features and capabilities such as Wade Sensing Assist, Hill Descent Control, Electronic Suspension, Terrain Response 2 System and all-aluminum body make it possible for this SUV to perform well on and off the road.
The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover has the towing capacity of up to 3,500kg.
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Safety Features
The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover is fitted with some of the best and highly innovative safety features that allow the driver to have complete control of the vehicle. With these driver aid safety features, the driver feels confident and secure while taking on any rough terrain or challenging city driving conditions.
Some of the highlighting safety features of Land Rover Range Rover 2017 include:
- Front and Rear Park Distance Sensors with Visual Display
- Auto High Beam Assist
- Electronic Air Suspension
- Electronic Power Assisted Steering
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electronic Stability Program
- Reactive Grounding Response
- Roll Stability Control
- Trailer Stability Assist
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution
- Electronic Traction Control
- Hill Descent Control
- Cornering Brake Control
- Dynamic Stability Control
- Emergency Brake Assist
- Diesel Particulate Filter
- All Terrain Progress Control
- Automatic Access Height
- Electric parking brake
- Active Speed Limiter
Price of 2017 Land Rover Range Rover in the UAE
The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover is available in the UAE in 6 trim levels. The starting price of the Range Rover 2017 by trim level is:
- The HSE LE trim is available at a starting price of AED 379,000, while the HSE SE trim has a starting price of AED 399,000.
- The Vogue LE trim has a starting price of AED 474,000, while the Vogue SE trim has a starting price of AED 529,000.
- The price of Autobiography trim starts at AED 619,000, while the SVAutobiography trim has a starting price of AED 890,000.
The 2017 Range Rover is the perfect family vehicle that offers great luxury with high-performance. The availability of the multiple trim levels and engine options makes it possible for the UAE motorists to choose the vehicle that best suits their needs. Although expensive, the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover is worth the money spent on it, thanks to its wide range of standard luxury and advanced safety features.
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