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Published: 6th November 2008
Range Rover Vogue SE Review

Range Rover Review


The Range Rover was first introduced in the UK in 1970 – although more luxurious than the Land Rover of the day it was a relatively basic ‘utilitarian’ off road car. More suited to carrying sheep, with its 3 doors, vinyl seats and manual transmission - than cruising the streets of Chelsea.

It was sometime later that Land Rover capitalised on the potential of the Range Rover as a premium vehicle developing it into a premium sports utility vehicle at home on the country estate and motorway.

There have been three generations of Range Rover from 1970 – 1995, 1995 – 2002 with the latest generation being introduced in 2002.

We tested the Range Rover TDV8 Vogue SE back to back with the Mercedes Benz GL 420 CDI in rural Northumberland.

Range Rover Review Road Test Data
Model ReviewedRange Rover Vogue SE
  
Body Type 4x4
Colour Lucerne Green
  
Performance ~ manufacturers figures
  
0 - 62 mph9.2 Seconds
Top Speed 124 mph
  
Transmission6-Speed Automatic Gearbox
  
Fuel TypeDiesel
  
Economy ~ manufacturers figures
  
Urban19.6 mpg
Extra Urban30.7 mpg
Combined25.4 mpg
  
Insurance Group17
Euro NCAP Rating4
  
  
Warranty3 Years / Unlimited Mileage
  
  
Price
when tested on the 06/11/08
£68,026

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