Land Rover Range Rover 2002–2005 car dimensions: 4950 mm long, 2009 mm wide and 1863 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,440 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
Leather seats, power front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control come standard. Cruise control is fitted across the range. Higher trims such as HSE and Vogue add satellite navigation, often with a touchscreen from late 2004, plus rear parking sensors. A reversing camera appears on Vogue and as an option on some HSE cars. Standard driver aids cover ABS, ESP, traction control and Hill Descent Control. No automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane-keep systems feature.
Boot holds 535 litres with rear seats up. Fold the 60/40 split rear seats and capacity rises to 1756 litres. The two-piece tailgate opens to form a useful rear seating platform.
Braked towing capacity reaches 3500 kg and unbraked towing is 750 kg. Payload sits at 610 kg. Air suspension is standard and helps with load levelling plus off-road height adjustment.
The cabin offers leather seats with multi-way power adjustment as standard on most grades, dual or tri-zone climate control, and a high commanding seating position. Higher trims add heated front and rear seats plus a heated steering wheel. A power tilt-and-slide sunroof is available on Vogue models. The interior feels spacious and refined with soft air suspension delivering a smooth ride.
Combined fuel use 16.2 L/100 km for the 4.4 V8 petrol
Service interval every 15 000 miles or 12 months
Euro NCAP adult occupant rating four stars
Standard kit includes dual front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, ABS, EBD, brake assist, DSC stability control, traction control and hill descent control
The 4.4-litre V8 petrol returns 16.2 L/100 km on the combined cycle, with urban figures of 22.2 L/100 km and extra-urban of 12.6 L/100 km. The fuel tank holds 100 litres.
Factory maintenance is scheduled every 15 000 miles or once a year, covering oil and filter changes plus checks on brakes, lights and fluids. Brake fluid is due every 45 000 miles or 36 months and coolant every 48 000 miles or 48 months.
Euro NCAP awarded the model four stars for adult occupant protection. Standard safety equipment comprises dual front airbags, front side airbags, full-length curtain airbags, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, Dynamic Stability Control, traction control and hill descent control.
Air suspension requires regular inspection for leaks or height-sensor faults. Electronic modules and the automatic transmission benefit from timely fluid changes even if marked sealed-for-life. Overall the car rewards careful ownership with lasting luxury and capability.
Length 4950 mm, Width 2009 mm, Height 1863 mm, Wheelbase 2880 mm (Range Rover 2002–2005)
Sources: manufacturer data, Land Rover Range Rover Owner's Handbook technical data, length, heights 1,820/1,840/1,863/1,913 mm access, motorway, standard and off-road.