Overview & Reviews
The Range Rover's electronic systems -- navigation, audio and telecommunications -- are all new and completely integrated using fiber optics. The new DVD-based navigation system uses a VGA display, which is brighter and has better resolution than last year's LCD unit. A 4x4 driver interface graphically displays vehicle settings and positions, such as the angle of the front wheels, the suspension setting and the direction of travel. The Harman Kardon Logic 7 audio system has been boosted to 710 watts playing through 14 speakers. A Bluetooth wireless cell phone interface has also been added.
- Comfortable ride and handling on and off the pavement, classy yet rugged interior, spacious backseat, high level of off-road capability.
User Reviews:
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Dont believe the (negative) hype - 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
By DaTB - October 27 - 12:03 amWe bought this truck a few years ago as a b-day present to replace my husbands aging 01 RR 4.6 HSE. After buying several brand new and slightly used cars, I decided upon a pre-owned, still-under-warranty 05 RR (which is THEE way to go since you let others pay $30k more for the same vehicle to determine if its solid, or a lemon). And this beast is one impressive machine: its amazingly torquey and can induce whiplash if youve got a heavy foot, it has a cavernous interior, gigantic, ultra-comfortable seats, intuitive and well laid out touch screen, insane, gale-force A/C, and unsurpassed build integrity. But, it is anemic at speeds above 30mp & could use a few more tech features. Love it!
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Ultimate Luxury SUV - 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
By nina abdo - October 13 - 1:03 pmGreat luxury car. Doesnt feel like youre driving an SUV. Love all the extra special features.
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a great drive - 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
By luvmyrover - October 6 - 10:33 pmThis is my second Range Rover. My first was a 1995. Love the new body style. The drive is fantastic. It is equal to sitting in a barcalounger and the view out the windows is your tv. It is one of the smoothest vehicles that I drive. I travel 11/2 miles on dirt road, and you would never know I have left the pavement. I have had a few unusual mechanical problems; however the dealership has taken great care of me. Will most likely buy a 2006 or 07.
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Rodeo Drive meets the Rubicon - 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
By DaTB - July 4 - 2:26 amWe traded in our 2001 Range Rover for a newer model & we found that certified pre-owned is THEE way to go: you have the vehicles service history to see if its a lemon, & we got roughly $35k off the original sticker price. HUGE comfotable seats, both front and back. The height of the driving position is captivating because you feel so in control of not only the vehicle, but all those around you as well. Integration of center console with the dash and the rest of the vehicle is beautiful. Super torquey engine that pins you to your seat but struggles at higher RPMs to haul this monster. This truck rides with more refinement than our previous 02 745i! Storage is ENORMOUS! Highly recommended!
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Read this before buying your Range Rover - 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
By hamid azadegan - January 11 - 1:43 pmThis car has too many on board computers - 27 to be exact (as Ive been told) and mine has had thing go wrong with them which took the dealership three weeks to figure out what was wrong, and still at a little bit over 11k miles I have a list of another eight things that need fixing on my next visit to the dealership.
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less than Lexus LX470 - 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
By tonyther - October 23 - 10:00 amI have LX470 for a year and its excede my new new range in terms of comfert and reliability. i have it for a week and i went to the dealer to time to fix to warning lights. its not the car you expect for daly use.
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Awesome - 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
By ahmed - January 9 - 10:00 amIt is a good car
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Perfect blend of Land Rover and BMW - 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
By teamyonex - December 15 - 5:16 amPurchased in May as dealer was anxious to clear inventory for 06s. 1% over invoice. Wife drives a BMW 5-series, and the connection between the RR and BMW is unmistakable. Very tight build. 13.7mpg overall. Rear facing sight lines arent that great due to pillar and head rests, which could be an issue for some. Awesome stereo. Plenty of acceleration for my tastes. Considered a Cayenne S, but decided against it due to rear leg room. RR is 7" longer, and is much more comfortable in the back. Aerodynamics are strange: water pools on hood even at 70mph, and rear end has an updraft that gets it dirty in about 5 seconds. But a fine vehicle, one that Ill be hanging onto for a long time.
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my rover - 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
By range rover hse - July 1 - 10:33 pmThis truck is a looker. People often compliment me on my purchase. However, it has more than its share of mechanical defects and glitches. Part of the problem, I believe, is there are just too many cute electronic gadgets. Thus more things that can go wrong. I have just over 60k miles and have already replaced a major portion of my transmission. (under warranty) I dont think this is acceptable. If you are looking for a conversation piece, this is it. If you are looking for economy and reliability, not here!
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Taking a Risk - 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
By mscolej - July 24 - 7:36 pmI took a bit of a risk on this one, 2005 RR with 90K, but I got such a great deal it was in such great shape that I could not refuse. I have always admired these trucks and the ride is awesome. I did get a warranty at a reasonable cost from warranties4wheels. The 2005 seems to be put together better that the 03s and 04s I had driven and it was the last to have the BMW engine. I have not seen any of the major issues or cost that others have seen and fingers crossed hopefully I wont the good news is it was such a good deal that I could spend a little and not be pissed.
