2009 Land Rover Range Rover: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2009 Range Rover is revised door sealing intended to reduce wind and road noise, paired with softer leather on the instrument panel. Otherwise, this is a light-update year with no major changes to the engines, safety features, technology, suspension, or exterior design.
About the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
3rd generation (L322, 2003-2012 US model years), late-cycle year and final model year before the 2010 mid-cycle update
Land Rover positioned the Range Rover as a luxury SUV that did not sacrifice serious all-terrain ability. Its identity centered on luxury-sedan-like cabin materials and comfort paired with permanent 4WD, low-range gearing, adjustable air suspension, and driver-selectable settings for different surfaces. Compared with road-focused luxury SUVs, its defining advantage was the ability to provide a quiet, richly trimmed daily-driving experience while retaining genuine trail, deep-snow, and poor-road capability.
The 2009 Range Rover lineup consists of the comfort-focused HSE and the more powerful Supercharged model. The HSE has a 305-hp V8, permanent four-wheel drive, adjustable air suspension, navigation, and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. The Supercharged pairs a 400-hp V8 with stronger Brembo front brakes, a locking rear differential, adaptive headlights, and heated and ventilated front seats.
What changed, by category
2009 Land Rover Range Rover specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 4.4 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 4.2L |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & CommandShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & CommandShift |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 12 mpg | 12 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft | 420 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7716 lb | 7716 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 74.2 cu-ft | 74.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.5 in | 35.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Cooled Seats | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover?
The 2009 Range Rover received revised door seals intended to reduce wind and road noise, along with softer leather on the instrument panel. Its engines, safety systems, technology, suspension, and exterior design carried over without major revisions.
Did the 2009 Range Rover get a new engine or transmission?
No. The HSE retained its 305-hp 4.4-liter V8, while the Supercharged kept its 400-hp 4.2-liter supercharged V8. Both continued with a six-speed automatic transmission.
What is the difference between the 2009 Range Rover HSE and Supercharged?
The HSE is the comfort-focused version with a 305-hp V8, while the Supercharged is the performance-focused model with a 400-hp V8. The Supercharged also has stronger Brembo front brakes, a locking rear differential, adaptive headlights, and upgraded leather seating.
Did the 2009 Range Rover receive new safety or technology features?
No. There were no significant safety-system, infotainment, or driver-interface changes for the 2009 model year.
Is the 2009 Range Rover the last model before the 2010 update?
Yes. The 2009 Range Rover was the final model year before the extensive 2010 mid-cycle update.