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Land Rover Range Rover: Trims, Generations & Buyer's Guide
Last updated August 4, 2026
The Land Rover Range Rover is a full-size luxury SUV known for quiet, limousine-like comfort and genuine off-road ability. It is the brand’s flagship, with standard- and long-wheelbase versions and, in recent years, a three-row seven-seat layout.
The Range Rover has long combined a highly finished, quiet cabin with four-wheel drive, air suspension, and serious off-road hardware. New generations have brought cleaner design, more digital technology, longer bodies, and electrified powertrains without turning it into a road-only luxury SUV. Its split tailgate and composed, go-anywhere character remain central to its identity.
Strengths
- It delivers a quiet, carefully finished cabin designed to make long journeys feel relaxed.
- Its four-wheel drive, adjustable air suspension, and dedicated off-road hardware give it real ability away from pavement.
- Long-wheelbase versions provide extra rear-passenger space, and recent models include the Range Rover’s first seven-seat layout.
- The split tailgate is a distinctive, practical feature that has remained part of the model’s character.
- Gas and plug-in hybrid powertrains appear in the 2027 lineup, continuing the model’s move toward electrification.
Who it's for
It suits buyers who want one upscale SUV for long trips, daily driving, poor weather, and occasional travel far beyond paved roads. The long-wheelbase models are especially relevant for shoppers who prioritize rear-seat comfort, while recent seven-seat versions better fit larger families.
Land Rover Range Rover lineup
SE is the core Range Rover and makes sense for buyers who want the model’s comfort and capability without the most elaborate luxury treatment. Step up to Autobiography when a richer cabin and a more rear-seat-focused experience matter more. SV is the flagship, with a more exclusive, performance-focused identity; recent SV Black versions add a darker visual theme. Since the fifth-generation redesign, long-wheelbase seven-seat models have served families needing a third row, while other long-wheelbase versions focus more on extra rear-passenger space.
Land Rover Range Rover generations
From 2009 to 2026, the Range Rover spans three generations. The current 5th Generation — L460 arrived for 2022, following the 4th Generation — L405 (2013–2021).
5th Generation — L460 (2022–Present)
The L460 moved the Range Rover to a new platform with cleaner styling, a more digital cabin, standard all-wheel steering, and its first seven-seat long-wheelbase version. Its 2022 launch overlapped with remaining examples of the outgoing L405.
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2026Trim changes
The dark-themed SV Black flagship joins the range in standard- and long-wheelbase form. The rest of the lineup changes little.
2025Trim changes
The P550e plug-in hybrid expands to the standard-wheelbase range, while a few equipment details are updated.
2024Trim changes
More powerful P550e plug-in-hybrid and P615 V8 powertrains arrive, along with a simpler touchscreen system and added driving technology.
2023New generation
The redesigned Range Rover has its first full U.S. model year, with plug-in-hybrid and twin-turbo V8 power and a seven-seat long-wheelbase body.
2022New generation
The L460 debuts with a new platform, twin-turbo V8, standard all-wheel steering, digital cabin, and the Range Rover's first seven-seat version. Outgoing L405 trims remain on sale during this split year.
4th Generation — L405 (2013–2021)
The L405 introduced a much lighter aluminum body, a redesigned chassis, and a roomier, quieter cabin. Long-wheelbase models broadened the range, while a major 2018 update brought revised styling and a twin-screen dashboard.
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2021Trim changes
Westminster, the 50th-anniversary Autobiography Fifty, and SVAutobiography Dynamic Black special editions join for the final model year.
2020Trim changes
Mild-hybrid six-cylinder engines replace the gasoline V6 choices, and a plug-in hybrid joins the U.S. range. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and lane-keep assist become standard.
2019
The P400e plug-in hybrid appears in the HSE range. A panoramic roof, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto become standard.
2018Mid-cycle update
Refreshed exterior details, new lighting, a twin-screen dashboard, improved seats, and a quieter cabin mark the generation's major update.
2017Trim changes
The shorter-wheelbase SVAutobiography Dynamic performance flagship joins the lineup. A larger 10.2-inch touchscreen also arrives.
2016Trim changes
A diesel engine and a stronger gasoline V6 arrive, while the long-wheelbase SVAutobiography joins as the new flagship.
2015Trim changes
The HSE long-wheelbase model joins the U.S. range with 7.3 inches of extra rear legroom.
2014Trim changes
Long-wheelbase versions and the Autobiography Black long-wheelbase flagship join the lineup. A supercharged V6 replaces the previous non-supercharged 5.0-liter V8 in the lower engine position.
2013New generation
The L405 debuts with a lightweight aluminum body, new eight-speed automatic, redesigned air suspension, and a roomier cabin.
3rd Generation — L322 (2003–2012)
The years covered here show the final stretch of the L322 generation. Its biggest late-cycle change came for 2010, when Land Rover added new V8 engines, revised the exterior, and redesigned the dashboard and cabin technology.
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2012
Updated headlights and other exterior details freshen the look, while the touchscreen receives clearer graphics.
2011
The off-road control system adds hill-start support and better speed control on steep slopes. Other changes are minor.
2010Mid-cycle update
New 5.0-liter V8 engines, revised front and rear styling, a redesigned dashboard, and a digital instrument display make this a major refresh.
2009
Softer dashboard leather and revised door sealing improve cabin feel and reduce noise. The design and powertrains carry over.
What's new by year
See what changed in a specific model year of the Land Rover Range Rover.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of vehicle is the Land Rover Range Rover?
The Range Rover is Land Rover’s full-size flagship luxury SUV. It combines a quiet, richly finished cabin and split tailgate with air suspension, four-wheel drive, serious off-road hardware, and standard- or long-wheelbase bodies.
What makes the Range Rover different from other luxury SUVs?
Its defining difference is genuine off-road ability without giving up calm road manners. The Range Rover pairs a comfort-focused cabin and air suspension with four-wheel drive and terrain hardware intended for driving well beyond pavement.
Is the Range Rover a hybrid?
Some are. Plug-in-hybrid Range Rovers appear from 2019 onward under names including P400e, P440e, and P550e. Newer six-cylinder gas versions also use mild-hybrid assistance, but those do not plug in or travel as dedicated electric vehicles.
How many people does a Range Rover seat?
Most Range Rovers seat five. The fifth generation introduced long-wheelbase seven-seat versions, while some rear-lounge flagships use a four-seat layout. Check the actual seating configuration because long-wheelbase does not automatically mean seven seats.
What is the difference between a standard-wheelbase and long-wheelbase Range Rover?
The long-wheelbase body mainly adds rear-passenger space. Depending on trim and era, it has either a roomier two-row cabin or three rows for seven people. The standard-wheelbase version is shorter and generally easier to maneuver.
Which Range Rover generation am I looking at?
Models from 2009 through 2012 are the late third-generation L322. The aluminum-bodied fourth-generation L405 runs from 2013 through 2021. The fifth-generation L460 arrived during 2022, when old- and new-generation versions overlapped.
Does every Range Rover have a V8?
No. Used Range Rovers span gasoline six-cylinders, diesel V6s, plug-in hybrids, and several V8s. The engine depends heavily on year and trim, so badges such as Td6, P400e, P400, P530, and P615 matter when comparing listings.
Land Rover Range Rover Reviews
What owners are saying about the Land Rover Range Rover.
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“I've had issues since day one with the car. While pretty, the video screens don't work, and tires have popped. Rear seat was stuck down. I've had it at the service dept twice in two months.”
“I would tell them the Range Rover Sport is an excellent performing vehicle, handles very well, looks sharp, is extremely comfortable not only for in town driving but also long distance. It will make you smile each and every time you start the engine.”
“Range Rover Sport 2024 has been a joy to drive. It goes really, really, really fast.”
“The Land Rover Range Rover is one of the most elegant, powerful, stylish, and roomy SUVs on the market.”
“great vehicle. fun to drive. the phev version of the car is great. spec says that the range should be 51 miles on a full charge, but it does not really achieve that range. car drives the same on electric or gas power.”
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