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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.
Kelley Blue Book Value®
$19,063 - $27,683
Used Fair Purchase Price Range
MPG (up to)
12 City / 18 HWY
Horsepower
385-510
Seats
5
5 Owner Reviews (5) 3.7 Expert Reviews Photos (175) Video Reviews (4) Compare Models & Features For Sale Near Me (5)

Expert Review

By Kelley Blue Book Editorial Staff
3.7 Overall Score
Performance
3.7
Interior
3.6
Comfort
3.9
Value
3.0

Editor's Overview

The Land Rover Range Rover is commonly misconceived as a status symbol and those that can look past this notion will reap the benefits of the SUV's many capabilities. Aside from garnering handsome looks and one of the best interiors found in an SUV, the Range Rover delivers unparalleled off-road ability thanks to its sophisticated all-wheel-drive system and potent V8 engine choices.

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What's New Interior Features Exterior Features Driving Impressions Pricing Notes Notable Equipment

Land Rover Range Rover Models & Trims

HSE - $19,063 - $23,732

Horsepower: 385 hp
Engine Type: Gas V8
Standard Seating: Leather
Standard Wheels: 19 x 8 (in.) Alloy
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System
  • Heated Seats
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Premium Audio
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor (Optional)
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

HSE LUX - $19,063 - $23,732

Horsepower: 385 hp
Engine Type: Gas V8
Standard Seating: Leather
Standard Wheels: 20 x 8.5 (in.) Alloy
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System
  • Heated Seats
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Premium Audio
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor (Optional)
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

SC - $22,558 - $27,683

Horsepower: 510 hp
Engine Type: Gas V8
Standard Seating: Leather
Standard Wheels: 20 x 8.5 (in.) Alloy
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System
  • Heated Seats
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Premium Audio
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor (Optional)
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

SC Autobiography - $22,558 - $27,683

Horsepower: 510 hp
Engine Type: Gas V8
Standard Seating: Leather
Standard Wheels: 20 x 8.5 (in.) Alloy
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System
  • Heated Seats
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Premium Audio
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

SC Autobiography Ultimate Edition - $22,558 - $27,683

Horsepower: 510 hp
Engine Type: Gas V8
Standard Seating: Leather
Standard Wheels: 20 x 8.5 (in.) Alloy
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System
  • Heated Seats
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Premium Audio
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

Owner Reviews

5.00
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
0%

Great comfort and the best car.

Big car with great comfort for a family that travel a lot with car. Large space for luggage. Safe to drive. Easy to drive and have a over the driveway and other cars on the road. Have had none bigger problems with it so far but if it needs repair it is expensive.
Cristina F
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Luxury Sport Lifestyle in Comfort and at Great Prices.

I love my car. It is very spacious and have ample space. I enjoy going on long car trips. My car has a very long range and cargo area to match. Camping is a great activity in this large SUV.
Ali A
Helpful

It really feels good to ride in.

More comfortable than my spouses Mercedes. I love it! Uses a lot more gas than my old Toyota, and it costs more to maintain.
Erica B
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Crash Test Results: Front, Side & Rollover

Crash Test Ratings Currently Not Available

Safety Features

  • 4-wheel electronic traction control (4ETC) *
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
  • Emergency brake assist (EBA)
  • Cornering brake control (CBC)
  • Hill start assist & gradient acceleration control
  • Hill descent control (HDC)
  • Dynamic stability control (DSC) *
  • Active roll mitigation (ARM)
  • Roll stability control
  • Collision-activated inertia switch -inc: unlocks doors, turns off fuel pump, activates hazard lamps
  • 7-airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) -inc: driver & dual-threshold front passenger front airbags w/passenger sensor, driver & passenger side-curtain airbags, side thorax & driver knee airbags
  • Front/rear park distance control
  • Rearview camera *
  • Front/rear three-point seatbelts & head restraints
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Height adjustable seatbelt anchors for front seats
  • Child locks for rear doors/windows
  • LATCH (lower anchor & tether for children) system for child seat attachment
  • Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • Whiplash protection system
* Optional Safety Feature

Safety Recalls (4)

  • .
    Visibility > Windshield Oct 4, 2012
    Report Receipt Date:
    Oct 4, 2012
    NHTSA Campaign:
    12V485000
    Summary:
    Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2012 Range Rover vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the windshields on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly.
    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, the windshield may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.
    Remedy:
    Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshields. The recall is expected to begin on, or before, November 5, 2012. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
  • .
    Air Bags Jan 10, 2017
    Report Receipt Date:
    Jan 10, 2017
    NHTSA Campaign:
    17V015000
    Summary:
    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Land Rover is recalling certain 2009 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, Land Rover is recalling certain 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Ne...
    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assemblies, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an interim notification around March 3, 2017. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P082.
  • .
    Air Bags Jan 8, 2018
    Report Receipt Date:
    Jan 8, 2018
    NHTSA Campaign:
    18V015000
    Summary:
    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in "Zone B" above, Land Rover is recalling certain 2010-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitatin...
    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P084.
  • .
    Service Brakes, Hydraulic Jan 27, 2015
    Report Receipt Date:
    Jan 27, 2015
    NHTSA Campaign:
    15V039000
    Summary:
    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured April 15, 2005, to September 4, 2012. One or both of the flexible front brake hoses may rupture causing loss of brake fluid.
    Consequence:
    If one or both of the flexible brake hoses fails, the vehicle may require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front brake hoses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 13, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P054.

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