LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 4X4 REVIEW2011 Range Rover 24 Sep 2011

Performance4 out of 5 stars There are two engine options – a supercharged 5.0-litre V8 petrol and a 4.4-litre V8 turbodiesel. The petrol engine is particularly quick because it produces a whopping 503bhp, but the 309bhp diesel is also capable of shifting the Range Rover's substantial bulk with impressive pace. The petrol comes with a six-speed automatic gearbox as standard, while the diesel's box has eight speeds. Ride & Handling4 out of 5 stars Considering its abilities off-road, the Range Rover does an amazing job of protecting its passengers from rutted Tarmac - it’s a 4x4 limo. Some clever adaptive suspension technology means it rides superbly and the shortage of body lean is amazing for such a tall, heavy car. Refinement4 out of 5 stars The Range Rover's petrol engine is smooth and quiet, aside from an appealing whine from the supercharger when you accelerate hard. With the diesel, only a low-rev grumble and faint burble from the four-wheel-drive system enter the cabin. Road noise is well filtered out, but the Range Rover's large, upright body creates

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