2001Land RoverRange RoverLand Rover Range Rover2001 Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 HSESport UtilityWagonAWDSolihul, UKLand Rover's venerable Range Rover will now come standard with a 4.6-liter V8 engine. A navigation system is now standard on the 4.6 HSE model and optional on the 4.6 SE, as is a new premium audio system. New exterior colors are Oslo Blue and Bonatti Grey.Off-road prowess, stalwart design, luxurious amenities, premium image.Premium price, utilitarian ride and handling qualities.Virtually unbeatable in both snob appeal and off-road talent, the 2001 Range Rover comes in two basic trim levels: 4.6 SE and 4.6 HSE. The 4.6-liter V8 engine makes 222 horsepower and 300 foot-pounds of torque and has been made standard on the SE model for 2001. The Rover's V8 comes mated to an electronically controlled four-speed automatic tranny with the patented H-gate gearshift for transfer-case range changes. Normal and Sport modes can be selected in the high range, and the low range offers Normal and Manual, which proves especially useful when descending steep grades. Range Rover also features Land Rover's signature permanent four-wheel drive. In addition to all-disc, all-terrain antilock brakes, traction control is standard on both Range Rover trim levels. The Rover can tow 6,500 pounds on the highway, or 7,700 pounds in low range. Under the sheetmetal is a ladder-type chassis plus an electronic air suspension system and beam axles. The Range Rover is loaded with standard equipment. That means leather and burled walnut in the interior, automatic climate controls for the driver and front passenger (with micro-pollen filtration), 10-way adjustable heated front seats with memory preset and heated lumbar support, sunroof, and, well, you get the idea. For 2001, the 4.6 HSE gets new wood grain trim on the upper center console, window switch surround and rear ashtray panels. Standard on the HSE and available as part of an option package with the GPS navigation system on the SE model is a 460-watt premium audio system featuring an Alpine head unit and six Harman Kardon speakers. A 300-watt Harman Kardon system is standard on the SE. Body-colored bumpers and "smoked" exterior lighting give this SUV a stylish look. The 4.6 HSE gets 255/65HR18 tires and five-spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels, while the SE comes with 16-inchers. Both sizes are rated for mud and snow. The HSE and the SE come with heated front windshield and rear window, and auto-dimming rearview and side mirrors for maximum safety and convenience. With its high price tag, the Range Rover obviously isn't for everyone. Land Rover calls it "the world's most advanced sport utility." We won't argue with that description. Given a choice, we'd prefer something on the order of a Lexus LX 470, as it manages to offer nearly as much off-road capability while still providing a superior on-road ride quality. Still, if a taste for off-roading lies in your future, and a run-of-the-mill sport-utility vehicle doesn't turn you on, what better way to blast into the bush than in a Range Rover? It's not just a drive -- it's a lifestyle. BMW X5Cadillac EscaladeLexus LX 470Lincoln Navigator450,000450,000450,0006UnlimitedNANANA84.6 litersV8222 hp @ 4750 rpm300 ft-lbs. @ 2600 rpm58 cu.ft.1170 lbs.6500 lbs.185.5 in.74.4 in.71.6 in.4960 lbs.108.1 in.39 ft.8.4 in.38.1 in.38.2 in.NANANANA42.6 in.36.5 in.5StandardStandardNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested24.6 gal.12 mpg / 15 mpg295 mi. / 369 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$60,180$68,0007.35%$665N/ANo Holdback4.6 SE (4A): 4.6L V8 OHV SMPI 16-valve engine (requires premium unleaded fuel); 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up converter; 590-amp battery; engine oil cooler, HD radiator, HD starter; 150-amp alternator; full-time 4 wheel drive, permanent locking hub control and electronic shift, viscous limited-slip differential, traction control, 3.54 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; HD suspension, driver-adjustable ride control, adaptive auto-leveling suspension, front non-independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front air springs, rigid rear axle trailing link suspension with rear air springs; recirculating-ball power steering; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 24.6 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; tailgate rear cargo door; class III trailer hitch; front express- open sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade; roof rack; front and rear body-colored bumpers with front and rear tow hooks; black bodyside molding rocker panel extensions; clearcoat monotonepaint; aero-composite halogen headlamps with washer and wiper, delay-off feature; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights, underhood light; driver's and passenger's body-colored heated folding auto-dimming outside mirrors, driver's power remote outside mirror, passenger's power remote tilt down outside mirror; 16" x 8" silver alloy wheels, P255/65HR16 BSW M/S tires; full-size alloy spare wheel; dual-zone front air conditioning with climate control, air filter, rear heat ducts; premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan feature, cassette player, 6-disc CD changer, 12 premium speakers, amplifier, theft deterrent, window grid diversity antenna, steering wheel radio and cruise controls; power heated door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child-safety rear door locks, power remote fuel door release; 1 power accessory outlet, driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, garage door opener; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, clock,exterior temp, systems monitor, trip computer, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, low oil level, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, bulb failure, door ajar, trunk ajar, service interval, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted side airbags; ignition disable, security system; deep tinted windows, power front and rear windows with front and rear 1-touch down function, fixed 1/4 vent windows; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers with heated jets, electrically heated window, flip-up rear window, fixed-interval rear wiper, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with heated cushions and power adjustable tilt headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and front passenger's seats include 8-way power adjustment, 2-way power lumbar support; 60/40 folding rear split-bench seat with adjustable headrests and centerarmrest; front and rear height-adjustable seatbelts with front pretensioners; leather seats, leatherette door trim insert with carpet lower, full cloth headliner, full color-keyed carpet floor covering, deluxe sound insulation, genuine wood dashboard insert, leather-wrapped gearshift knob, genuine wood door panel insert, genuine wood console insert, chrome interior accents; driver's and front passenger's seat memory includes settings for headrests and mirrors; interior lights include dome light with fade, front and rear reading lights, door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo cover, cargo tie downs, cargo light, concealed cargo storage; black grille, black side window moldings, blackfront windshield molding, black rear window molding and black door handles.
4.6 HSE (4A) (in addition to or instead of 4.6 SE (4A) equipment): Off-road satellite navigation system with ICE, premium 460-watt AM/FM/Weather Broadcasting audio system with DSP, cassette player, and 12 speakers; 18" x 8" silver alloy wheels, P255/55HR18 BSW M/S tires.