Overview & Reviews

As this is just the third new Range Rover in 31 years, one might hope that the 2003 Range Rover hosts some significant improvements. Indeed it does. Land Rover has focused on improving drivability and livability. As such, this updated flagship SUV features unit body construction, a four-wheel independent suspension and a BMW-engineered V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. It also boasts more interior space, greater ground clearance and a beautifully revised interior.

• Vastly superior to the one it replaces, sumptuous interior, nonpareil off-road capability.

• Price premium, poor reputation for build quality, difficult to use stereo and navigation system.

User Reviews:

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  Step aside tiny cars and shoddy SUVs... - 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
  By AzJamie - December 29 - 2:00 am

  Your friends will be impressed, your enemies will fear you, your mother will be happy that you ditched that "dangerous" sports car... I purchased this vehicle about two weeks ago and have loved every moment of driving it. It feels solid and looks tough. The interior is top notch and filled to the brim with technological goodness. The gas mileage averages out to about 16 mpg - not bad considering the size of the vehicle. Everyone seems to complain about the NAV system, but I dont think it is all that bad. Once you read the manual, things are pretty easy.

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  Dont wake me if I am dreaming! - 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
  By Katy B. - October 16 - 10:00 am

  This is my third range rover. I cant begin to tell you how superior my new 2003 really is. It seems like a completely different suv. I owned a 1997 a 2001 and now the spectacular 2003. The BMW technoloy is running through out the new suv. Its 4x4 capabilites are like no other. The 2003 gives you style and class. When you need it the acceleration of the BMW designed V-8 will impress you. I tow a 6500lb boat. The Range Rover takes this is stride with its 288 hp engine. I have owned many SUVs and nothing compares.

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  I love this car! - 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
  By bbroyd - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Ive driven Range Rovers for the past seven years (a 1996 4.0 HSE and a 2000 4.6 HSE). This is a very different vehicle! Its smooth ride and quiet interior are the two most dramatic improvements.

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  Impressive, but not perfect. - 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
  By nomarkup - October 2 - 10:00 am

  MUCH better than 2002 Mercedes G500. Great ride. Beautiful detailing. But, navigation system horrible compared to Japanese DVD based systems.

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  As good as it gets... - 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
  By RoverLover - September 23 - 10:00 am

  If the price tag for this truck is intended to manage your expectations to the highest point, Land Rover has succeeded. Ive been a BMW owner for years, and when I saw (and read) about the German engineering that contributed to the re-design of the third- generation Range Rover I was intrigued. The BMW 4.4 liter V8 (tuned to the needs of the more weighty Rover than the 5 series) seems a plenty powerful match-up to the Rover. (Coming from the polar opposite ride, a 1997 M3, I cant be a good judge of handling, acceleration, etc. on comparison.) Actual fuel economy, reset for a 4-hour stretch of interstate with cruise on was 20.6 mpg.

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  Perfect - 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
  By rangerover - September 4 - 10:00 am

  This Vehicle is Amazing, i seriously love it

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  Fantastic Car, but have a warranty - 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
  By RC - August 15 - 12:46 pm

  I love the RR, will likely buy another. My advice is always have a warranty (factory) because they are expensive to fix. Ive had some routine problems that were very expensive to fix on this car (two examples are the alternator and starter).

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  The best SUV on the road - 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
  By Catlover - July 4 - 10:00 am

  My 5th Range Rover in 6 years. The new 4.4 liter BMW engine makes all the difference and provides the performance the previous models were lacking. This car rides like a dream, handles like a dream and has the sporty performance of a BMW! I am not crazy about the lights but Rover has succeeded in maintaining the look. This is a much bigger car compared to the old one and an awesome vehicle all round.

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  Best vehicle I ever owned - 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
  By Gary Bryan - May 4 - 10:00 am

  I have owned mercedes 500s and Ml430 and sl45o, This is the best easiest fun to drive vehicle I have ever owned.

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  2003 Range Rover - 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
  By DAKF - March 18 - 8:00 am

  Mechanically, it has been a great car (if you can overlook getting 14 mpg). Its absolutely the most comfortable Rover yet and drives like a dream. I have had no mechanical breakdowns, but have had many incidental repairs, from interior pieces coming off to the radio/nav system going down.