Design

What you’ll notice first about the 2006 Range Rover is that it retains its distinctive design, but with subtle exterior differences. Range Rover HSE models include a new three-bar platinum colored grille, with a lighter and brighter finish. The bumper is wider and thicker, better integrated and equipped with lower air intakes, accented by slimmer wrap-around one-piece headlights. The HSE’s side vents are also redesigned with two vanes. The supercharged version is bolder, with a bigger diamond mesh grille to meet the engine’s increased air intake needs. Side vents include three vanes that match the mesh of the front grille. While these styling cues mimic other performance models, we think they appear more ‘boy racer,’ an image that doesn’t fit with the prestige of the Range Rover marque. New styling cues in back include revised taillamp graphics, styled uniquely for each model – neutral on the supercharged, and red on the HSE.

Inside, the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover gets two new trim colors: ivory and jet black. Distinctions include perforated center seat panels, Grand Black lacquer wood trim, updated instrument pack graphics, and stainless steel pedals. We give high marks for the new interior, which is clean and bespeaks quality.