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2006 land rover range rover review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The best gets better. introductionthe range rover gets new engines and transmissions for 2006, improving on what remains the ultimate luxury sport-utility. It's smooth and poised on the road and makes its occupants feel classy and sophisticated. It's one of the best luxury vehicles available, counting cars. Land rover doesn't sell vast quantities of them, ensuring the range rover remains an exclusive vehicle, and further adding to its class and panache. having been completely redesigned for 2003, the 2006 models are more evolutionary than new. The 2006 range rover is quicker and more agile than last year's model, while retaining its land rover pedigree for traversing the backcountry, featuring the latest in off-road technology and luxury appointments. land rover has moved beyond its brief ownership by bmw and is now firmly ensconced in ford's family of premium vehicles, along with aston martin and jaguar. Bmw's heavy involvement in the design and engineering of the previous model is still evident and much appreciated for its legacy of exemplary road manners. No longer, however, does land rover use bmw engines. For reasons beyond cost savings, which company officials admit was a persuasive factor, the 2006 range rover is powered by v8 engines developed by jaguar. One is naturally aspirated, the other supercharged. Surveys indicate customers are highly satisfied with their land rover retailers who pride themselves with taking care of their customers. The land rover centres go beyond those of the typical car dealership, acting as off-road outfitters. They carry accessories and apparel and organize outings. The hse is powered by a 305-horsepower, 4. 4-liter v8 engine. The supercharged gets a 400-horsepower, 4. 2-liter v8. Both engines are mated to the new-for-2006 six-speed automatic transmission. Nine exterior colors and six interior pallets are available to choose from. options are limited. The heated accessories package 1300) includes dual-level heated front and rear seats; a heated, multi-function, leather-wrapped steering wheel; and an integrated ski bag. The package also includes upgraded leather on the seats, dashboard door pulls, upper dashboard and cubby box, and luggage net. The rear seat entertainment package 2500) installs a 6. 5-inch, lcd screen in the backside of each front seat head restraint and a six-disc dvd changer behind the interior panel on the left side of the cargo area. A receiver for sirius satellite radio is also offered 400). Seven-spoke, 20-inch alloy wheels with a full-size spare are available 4000). the supercharged comes with everything in the luxury interior package, plus 20-inch bright-finish aluminum wheels. Brakes are upgraded with brembo calipers in front and vented discs all 'round, in place of the hse's vented/solid setup. In addition to the hse's paint and interior choices, two monochromatic interior pallets and a grand black lacquer wood trim exclusive to the supercharged are offered, as are the entertainment package and sirius radio receiver. Brake and accelerator pedals are stainless steel with rubberized inserts. safety equipment on all range rovers is comprehensive. Eight airbags come standard: front, side, and head airbags for driver and front-seat passenger, as well as head and seat-mounted side airbags for rear outboard passengers. Security is also a high priority, which means deadlocks and an ultrasonic alarm system. A panic button activates locks for extra security against attacks. New safety features that come standard for 2006 include front and rear park distance control and a rearview color television camera, both extremely helpful when backing up, and tire pressure monitors. walkaroundthe range rover cuts a distinct profile, instantly recognizable as a range rover. It's less than an inch longer overall and only slightly more than an inch wider and taller. Wheelbase (the distance between the front and rear tires) has shrunk by 0. 1 inch, but track (distance between the right and left tires) is unchanged. Ground clearance ranges from a minimum of just under nine inches to just over 11 inches, depending on the height-adjustable suspension's setting. Despite the continued used of aluminum in many body panels, new safety equipment and other features have increased its weight about 100 pounds over the 2005s. the front end is strong and horizontal, capped by range rover's trademark clamshell hood. High-tech lighting clusters housing bi-xenon headlamps (with power washers) wrap around the corners. The adaptive headlamps in the luxury interior package turn several degrees in the same direction as the front tires during turns. Punctuating the bumper are two serious-looking round ports with deeply recessed foglamps and a long, horizontal slot feeding air to the engine. Taillights echo the futuristic look of the front and incorporate a bright-light rear foglamp. viewed from the side, the latest range rover features a high beltline and a flat expanse of sleek metal dramatically slashed by vertical louvers that extract hot air from the back of the engine bay to help cool the engine. the supercharged model is set apart by a silver-metallic, mesh-design grille and side vents and monochromatic exterior paint scheme with black-on-silver badging. Dual, chrome exhaust tips signaling the presence of the more powerful engine are set back beneath the rear bumper to maintain the same, ground-clearing departure angle as the hse. underneath the skin is a steel monocoque structure with an integrated chassis that improves ride and handling and gives the range rover the ability to tow, haul and tote just about anything on or off road. The interior is not gratuitously ornate, but chiseled and architectural. Still, the atmosphere is light and airy, with styling cues coming from ocean-going yachts and first-class jetliner seating, as well as fine furniture and jewelry. All include contrasting piping on the seats, and a choice of traditional walnut burl trim or avant-garde cherry. It is voice-activated, with a single disc mapping the entire continental united states. Drivers can see front wheel position when slogging through muddy ruts without getting out of the car. the premium harman/kardon surround-sound system boasts 710 watts and 14 speakers. It can be controlled by voice command, steering wheel controls, or the touch screen. The telephone system integrates the owner's mobile p. Climate Control✔ CD Changer✔ Navigation System✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Alloy Wheels
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