2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Vogue SUV

4.4L 4398CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

SALME11483A123899

Clear

Gasoline

Press release... OverviewThe all-new Range Rover that had long been known to be under development under the tutelage of Land Rover's BMW owners was released in mid 2002, shortly after the company was taken over by Ford. The Ford takeover came too late to affect the design or the mechanicals, so the Range Rover III hit the market with the BMW-derived 4.4 litre V8 engine which was a modified version of that used in the BMW 7-series sedans. Like the original Range Rover, the new design was a radical departure with tradition, with independent air suspension and a monocoque body with integrated chassis. The third-generation design captured a lot more of the original Range Rover panache than the second attempt (1995-2002), creating a really good-looking vehicle that was amazingly capable on and off road. Importantly, off-road performance in particular was greatly improved to keep ahead of the competition, and a side-by-side off-road comparison test with the Land Rover Defender saw the new Range Rover victorious. The electrically shifted ZF five-speed transmission had both fully automatic and "CommandShift" (better known as BMW Tiptronic) manual operation, providing manual up and down sequential shifting in both high and low range by nudging the shift lever back and forth. A two-speed, electronically activated transfer gearbox provided the ability to shift from Low to High and High to Low ratio on the move -- not possible on earlier models. A new torque-sensing Torsen center differential continuously and automatically adjusted the torque bias between front and rear axles depending on available traction. Chassis & SuspensionThe all-new monocoque body with integrated chassis had greater torsional stiffness than earlier models, to benefit the vehicle's on- and off-road performance. Aluminum alloy panels were retained for the hood, quarter panels and doors. The new model's greatly enhanced on- and off-road handling and ride was achieved by the totally new subframe-mounted fully independent air suspension. The system featured staggering levels of wheel travel (10.75 inches in the front and 13 inches in the rear), and innovative cross-coupling valves (AUTOMATICALLY activated when off road) allowing air to flow freely between the left and right air springs for improved ride and traction. The chassis also featured not only the Electronic Traction Control first pioneered in the 1993 Range Rover, but also Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and the Land Rover–pioneered Hill Descent Control (HDC). Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) supplement the standard anti-lock brakes (ABS). ExteriorThe exterior design of the new model included many iconic Range Rover features such as the clamshell hood with its castellations, the split tailgate, the upright front and the "floating" roof. Less iconic and more jazzy were the fashionable headlights, round tail lamps, and "mainly for show" side air louvers. Longer and taller than the previous model, the new Range Rover had correspondingly more interior space. Greater ground clearance, approach and departure angles resulted in higher off-road limits than its hugely capable forebear. The standard exterior colors were Java Black, Giverny Green, Zambezi Silver, Chawton White, Adriatic Blue, Epsom Green, Alveston Red, Maya Gold and Bonnati Grey.The 2003 Range Rover was the first Land Rover with actual badges on the hood and tailgate since spelling out RANGE ROVER since 1979. Land Rover made the switch to stick-on plastic decals to spell out RANGE ROVER on the hood and tailgate in 1980 due a rust problem caused by the many holes required to hold the old style metal letters on (the new 2003 letters stick on). The green and gold "Land Rover" logos on the 2003 grill and tailgate are exactly the same as the logos on the previous model. Interior, Navigation and Entertainment The interior was widely acknowledged to be elegant, and one of the best ever designs. The designers studied a wide variety of styling and texture cues—including elegant woods and leathers—from a diverse range of influences including Riva speedboats and high-precision running gear from ocean racing yachts. Official press photo of 2003 Range Rover interior As before, the new model incorporated as standard features virtually every comfort and convenience an owner could wish for. For example, eight standard airbags were included to protect both front and rear passengers. Park Distance Control (PDC) provided audible warning of the proximity of obstacles when parking. The GPS-based navigation system included the ability to place route-traceable geographic markers that facilitate the return trip when off pavement. In fact, the only available options for 2003 were the Bi-Xenon headlights and the Heated Accessories Package. A summary of the new model's interior features appears below. COMFORTThree-zone automatic climate control system with pollen filter, steering wheel–mounted controls plus auto and manual recirculation settingsCFC-free air conditioning10-way, power adjustable driver seat and 6-way, power adjustable front passenger seat with adjustable head restraints, inflatable lumbar support and folding armrestsAvailable heated front and rear passenger seatsThree-position memory preset for driver seat, steering column and exterior mirror positionsLeather-wrapped, power tilt and telescoping steering wheelTilt-and-slide glass sunroof with sunshadeDeep-tinted glass, including sunroofCONVENIENCEFull instrumentation, including tachometerElectronic message center with trip computerDual-blade (extendible) sun visors with lighted vanity mirrorsCourtesy lighting, including external puddle lights located in the side-view mirrors and interior "waterfall" ambient illuminationPower windows with one-touch open and close function and anti-trap feature for all four side windows and sunroofAll-close/open function for windows and sunroofRetained accessory power for windows, power front seats and sunroof operationVariable-speed front wipers with intermittent featureRear-window wiper and washer with variable functionProgrammable defrost function with ice warning indicatorHeated front windshield and rear windowElectrically adjustable steering column. Steering wheel is automatically raised when the ignition key is withdrawn to improve ingress and egress.Multi-function steering wheel–mounted controls for audio and cruise controlElectrically adjustable, heated, electrochromic (auto-dimming) side-view mirrors with power fold functionElectronic cruise control with steering wheel–mounted controlsElectronically locking fuel filler doorFuel filler door location indicatorExternal temperature reading60/40 split folding rear seatFive cupholdersFull-size passenger side glovebox and center console cubby box with auxiliary power pointIntegral Class III trailer tow hitch receiverAUDIO EQUIPMENTTwelve-speaker, AM/FM-stereo cassette audio system with Radio Data System (RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP). Six disc CD changer in the front glovebox.Steering wheel–mounted controls for volume, station, mode and track/disc selection.Dual glass-mounted diversity antenna systemSpeed-sensitive volume controlWHEELS AND TIRES22-inchTHIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS