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Land Rover Range Rover

From a hose-out cabin in 1970 to 606 hp in the SV Carmel Edition.12

Researched October 25, 2026 from 35 sources

Also called

  • 100-inch Station WagonDevelopment name for the first prototype, whose work began in 1966.1
  • VelarThe first 26 prototypes wore this disguise; the name comes from Italian 'velare', meaning to veil or cover.3
  • ClassicApplied retrospectively to the original generation when the P38A arrived in 1994 and the two were briefly built together.4
  • P38AThe second generation's shorthand comes from Block 38A at Solihull, where its development team was based.5

At a glance

0400800
111–606 hpPower
07.515
4.3–14.8 s0–60 mph
0125250
153–249 km/hTop speed
05001,000
270–850 N·mTorque
01,5003,000
2,160–2,713 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.2457912131415

Engine
2.0–5.0 L gas and diesel engines; hybrids; Electric: twin 260-kW motors913
Layout
Front engine, four-wheel drive; Electric: twin motors713
Gearbox
Classic: 4/5-speed manuals, 3/4-speed autos; L322: 5/6/8-speed autos47
Built at
Solihull plant, UK; L460 also at JLR India in Pune, India7
Units built
Classic: 317,615; L322: 293,494114

The story

Created to marry Rover sedan comfort with Land Rover off-road ability, the Range Rover arrived in 1970 with coil springs, permanent four-wheel drive and four-wheel discs; its first cabin could be hosed clean.167

1951: Road Rover explores a new brief19511970: V8 power meets permanent 4WD19701981: Four doors, then an automatic19811994: P38A arrives; the Classic carries on19942001: L322 swaps ladder frame for monocoque20012012: An aluminum body saves 420 kg20122017: P400e: 51 km on electricity20172021: Fifth generation makes room for seven20212026: Electric arrives with 118.5 kWh2026 Road Rover: 1951–1958100-inch Station Wagon / Velar prototypes: 1966–1970Range Rover Classic: 1970–1996Range Rover ClassicRange Rover (P38A) (P38A): 1994–2001P38ARange Rover (L322) (L322): 2001–2012L322Range Rover (L405) (L405): 2012–2021L405Range Rover (L460) (L460): 2022–present 19501960197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones134567911131415
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YearWhat happened
1951–1958Road Rover
1966–1970100-inch Station Wagon / Velar prototypes
1970–1996Range Rover Classic
1994–2001Range Rover (P38A) (P38A)
2001–2012Range Rover (L322) (L322)
2012–2021Range Rover (L405) (L405)
2022–presentRange Rover (L460) (L460)
1951Road Rover explores a new brief
1970V8 power meets permanent 4WD
1981Four doors, then an automatic
1994P38A arrives; the Classic carries on
2001L322 swaps ladder frame for monocoque
2012An aluminum body saves 420 kg
2017P400e: 51 km on electricity
2021Fifth generation makes room for seven
2026Electric arrives with 118.5 kWh
  1. 1951

    Road Rover explores a new brief

    Gordon Bashford explores a larger Land Rover with the Rover P4-based, two-wheel-drive Road Rover. The project is shelved in 1958.7

  2. 1970

    V8 power meets permanent 4WD

    The two-door original launches on June 17 with an aluminum V8, permanent four-wheel drive and disc brakes at every wheel.6

  3. 1981

    Four doors, then an automatic

    The Classic gains factory four doors and the In Vogue edition; a three-speed Chrysler automatic follows in 1982.16

  4. 1994

    P38A arrives; the Classic carries on

    P38A arrives with 4.0/4.6 L Rover V8s or a 2.5 L BMW six-cylinder diesel. The Classic stays in production until 1996.156

  5. 2001

    L322 swaps ladder frame for monocoque

    Developed under BMW and launched under Ford after the 2000 sale, the third generation carries Wolfgang Reitzle's investment into production.68

  6. 2012

    An aluminum body saves 420 kg

    The L405's all-aluminum structure saves 420 kg. Its 2013 diesel hybrid pairs a V6 with an electric motor for 335 hp and 700 Nm.79

  7. 2017

    P400e: 51 km on electricity

    P400e combines a 2.0 L four-cylinder and motor for 398 hp and 640 Nm. Its 13.1-kWh battery offers up to 51 km electric range; 32 A charging takes as little as 2h 45m.10

  8. 2021

    Fifth generation makes room for seven

    PHEVs follow with 434 or 503 hp, a 31.8-kWh battery and a launch estimate of up to 100 km on electricity.1112

  9. 2026

    Electric arrives with 118.5 kWh

    The twin-motor Electric delivers 542 hp and 850 Nm, up to 599 km WLTP range, and 10–80% DC charging in about 22 minutes on a 350-kW charger.13

Every generation

  • Road Rover
    Road Rover1951–1958
  • 100-inch Station Wagon / Velar prototypes
    100-inch Station Wagon / Velar prototypes1966–1970
  • Range Rover Classic
    Range Rover Classic1970–1996
  • Range Rover (P38A)
    P38A1994–2001
  • Range Rover (L322)
    L3222001–2012
  • Range Rover (L405)
    L4052012–2021
  • Range Rover (L460)
    L4602022–present

Power over the years

From 127 hp to 606 hp in 54 years.

0200400600800 197019801990200020102020 hp 1970 · 127 hp · Rover V8 at launch1984 · 155 hp · Lucas-injected Rover V81988 · 112 hp · Vogue Turbo D 2.4 VM1992 · 111 hp · 200Tdi diesel1994 · 230 hp · P38A 4.6 Rover V82002 · 282 hp · BMW M62 4.4 V82005 · 395 hp · Jaguar AJ-V8 4.2 Supercharged2011 · 309 hp · 4.4 LR-TDV82013 · 335 hp · 3.0 SDV6 Hybrid2017 · 398 hp · P400e plug-in hybrid2024 · 606 hp · SV Carmel Edition2026 · 542 hp · Range Rover Electric 606 hp SV Carmel Edition 127 hp Rover V8 at launch
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YearHorsepowerModel
1970127Rover V8 at launch
1984155Lucas-injected Rover V8
1988112Vogue Turbo D 2.4 VM
1992111200Tdi diesel
1994230P38A 4.6 Rover V8
2002282BMW M62 4.4 V8
2005395Jaguar AJ-V8 4.2 Supercharged
20113094.4 LR-TDV8
20133353.0 SDV6 Hybrid
2017398P400e plug-in hybrid
2024606SV Carmel Edition
2026542Range Rover Electric

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Classic Vogue

    Standard

    Classic Vogue

    1984 launch

  • Classic LSE / County LWB

    Standard

    Classic LSE / County LWB

    1992 launch

  • Standard

    L322 HSE / Vogue 4.4 V8

    2002–2005

    282 hp

  • Standard

    L460 (standard / long wheelbase)

    2022–present

  • Performance

    L322 Supercharged Autobiography

    2012

    503 hp

  • Performance

    L405 SVAutobiography LWB / Dynamic

  • Special

    L322 Westminster

    2012

  • Limited

    Fifty

    2020

    1,970 built

  • CSK (Classic)

    Limited

    CSK (Classic)

    1990

    200 built

  • Limited

    SV Carmel Edition

    2024

    606 hp

    17 built

  • Limited

    P38A Linley

    1999

How to spot one

Look for

  • Recurring family cues: clamshell hood, floating roof and split tailgate.6
  • P38A: rectangular headlights replace the Classic's round lamps.35
  • Early L322: front fenders carry vents, while the nose uses multiple xenon lamps.814
  • L405: slim gills sit on the front doors and the taillights wrap around the corners.15
  • L460: rear lights look like black trim until they illuminate.712

Year by year

  1. 1981 (Classic)

    Factory four-door bodies arrive alongside the original two-door shape.46

  2. 1986 / later Classic

    The 1986 nose gains a horizontal-slat plastic grille; hinges gradually disappear and the fuel cap gains a flap.4

  3. 1992 / 1994 (Classic)

    The LSE/County LWB gets a longer wheelbase in 1992; the 1994 Classic gains the padded 'soft dash' dashboard.4

  4. 2006–2007 (L322)

    2006 revises the front lights and side vents; 2007 adds glass-finish C-pillars and moves the ignition beside the steering wheel.714

  5. 2010 (L322)

    A new grille and LED-accented lamps freshen the exterior; digital instruments replace the analog dashboard dials.14

  6. 2018 (L405)

    Four grille bars replace three, LED daytime lights change and a second center screen replaces the climate-control knobs.9

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Land Rover Range Rover
    Range Rover
    Photo of a Range Rover Sport (first generation)
    Range Rover Sport (first generation)

    Range Rover Sport (first generation)

    A rearward-angled, one-piece tailgate distinguishes the first Sport from the full-size Range Rover's split tailgate.7

  • Photo of a Land Rover Range Rover
    Range Rover
    Photo of a Range Rover Velar
    Range Rover Velar

    Range Rover Velar

    Look for the Velar's sloping roofline over its midsize crossover body.7

  • Photo of a Land Rover Range Rover
    Range Rover
    Photo of a Range Rover Evoque
    Range Rover Evoque

    Range Rover Evoque

    The compact hatchback sibling; three-door and Z-fold convertible body styles are extra clues.367

Against its rivals

  • Bentley Bentayga (2017)

    Range Rover vs Bentley Bentayga (2017)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Range Rover5.2 s
    Bentley Bentayga (2017)3.5 s
    17
  • BMW X7

    Range Rover vs BMW X7

    113–0 km/h lower is better

    Range Rover175 ft
    BMW X7184 ft
    12

Prices

Value today $10.0K–$83.5K2930

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$10K$100K$1M 1995200020052010201520202025 Value today: $10,000–$83,500 1995 · $53,225 · US County LWB, sticker total2003 · $69,995 · US base2016 · $85,945 · US base2016 · $109,190 · US base, LWB2016 · $200,490 · US base, SVAutobiography LWB2022 · $111,350 · US base, SE P400 LWB2022 · $159,550 · US base, First Edition SWB2023 · $105,975 · US base, P400 SE SWB2023 · $109,875 · US base, P440e SE2024 · $370,000 · US MSRP, SV Carmel Edition 2025 · $55,000 · 2017 SVAutobiography LWB, 47k miles, BaT2025 · $24,000 · 2012 Supercharged, 54k miles, BaT2025 · $23,500 · 2016 HSE Td6 Diesel, 72k miles, BaT2025 · $54,500 · 2012 Autobiography Ultimate Edition, 44k miles, BaT2025 · $10,000 · 2001 4.6 HSE, 163k miles, BaT2025 · $57,000 · 1995 County Classic SWB, 37k miles shown, BaT2026 · $76,500 · 1995 County Classic LWB, 52k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $83,500 · 2023 P400 SE LWB, 10k miles, BaT2026 · $25,500 · 2012 Supercharged, BaT $83.5K BaT, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
1995Price when new$53,225US County LWB, sticker total
2003Price when new$69,995US base
2016Price when new$85,945US base
2016Price when new$109,190US base, LWB
2016Price when new$200,490US base, SVAutobiography LWB
2022Price when new$111,350US base, SE P400 LWB
2022Price when new$159,550US base, First Edition SWB
2023Price when new$105,975US base, P400 SE SWB
2023Price when new$109,875US base, P440e SE
2024Price when new$370,000US MSRP, SV Carmel Edition
2025Auction sale$55,0002017 SVAutobiography LWB, 47k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$24,0002012 Supercharged, 54k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$23,5002016 HSE Td6 Diesel, 72k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$54,5002012 Autobiography Ultimate Edition, 44k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$10,0002001 4.6 HSE, 163k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$57,0001995 County Classic SWB, 37k miles shown, BaT
2026Auction sale$76,5001995 County Classic LWB, 52k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$83,5002023 P400 SE LWB, 10k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$25,5002012 Supercharged, BaT
2026Value today$10,000–$83,500

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “99 days for 250 miles of jungle”
    • “27 diesel records, two competing dates”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 7 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  29. No Reserve: Original-Owner 2001 Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 HSE for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $10,000 on March 22, 2025 (Lot #184,668) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. 10k-Mile 2023 Land Rover Range Rover P400 SE LWB for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $83,500 on October 3, 2026 (Lot #266,517) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $24,000 on October 23, 2025 (Lot #216,225) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. 2017 Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography LWB for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $55,000 on December 16, 2025 (Lot #223,676) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. No Reserve: 2016 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Td6 Diesel for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $23,500 on October 3, 2025 (Lot #213,242) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. 44k-Mile 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged Autobiography Ultimate Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $54,500 on July 7, 2025 (Lot #199,453) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover County Classic SWB for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $57,000 on February 14, 2025 (Lot #180,440) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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