Used 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Base for sale 

The Land Rover Range Rover is presented in two trims, HSE and Supercharged. Apart from the supercharged V8, the Supercharged trim gets few additional features like adaptive suspension and high-performance Brembo brakes. Both the trims come with standard features like fog lights, front and rear parking sensors, privacy glass, and a 14 speaker HarmanKardon surround-audio system.

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The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover included most of the utility, luxury, and safety features as a standard in all of its trims. So, we recommend you go with the base variant if you're not much of an off-roader. If so, try out the supercharged trim.

The two variants of the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover are powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. The HSE model brings out 375 horsepower and 375 lb.-ft of torque while the supercharged model with a supercharged V8 produces 510 horses of power and 461 lb.-ft of torque. Both the engine’s output is transmitted through a Four-wheel drivetrain.

In terms of performance, the Land Rover Range Rover HSE with a 5.0-liter V8 engine can hit 60 mph in 6 seconds and a quarter-mile in 14.3 seconds, whereas the turbocharged V8 engine achieves the same feat in 5.5 seconds. In the top speed test, the Land Rover Range Rover records 141 MPH.

In comparison, both the BMW X5 and Cadillac Escalade are equipped with a V8 engine but with a 4.4-liter and 6.2-liter cylinder capacity respectively. Both of the cars are mated to Front-wheel-drivetrain only. The X5 takes 5.3 seconds to hit 60 mph and 13.6 seconds for the quarter-mile, while the Escalade clocks 7.5 seconds in the acceleration test while its quarter mile and top speed figures were not known.

The fuel economy of the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover variants is a downside when compared to the price we pay, due to its hefty engines and enormous weight. The HSE variant gives a mileage of 14 mi in the city and 18 mi on the highway, averaging 14 mi. It features a fuel tank of 27.6 gallons capacity which is the largest in this segment. With full tank capacity, the Land Rover Range Rover can run for 386.4 mi in the city and 496.8 mi on the highway.

When compared, the base variants of BMW X5 and Cadillac Escalade offer similar fuel efficiency, managing 16 and 14 mi respectively. But few trims offer better fuel efficiency than Land Rover Range Rover. The X5 and Escalade, both put on a fuel tank of 22.5 and 26 gallons respectively, which is average in this segment. In terms of range, both cars underperform than the Land Rover Range Rover.

Everything that we get to see and touch inside the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover’s cabin is either made of soft leather or natural wood. The grandeur of its cabin arrests you every time we get behind the wheel. The instrument panel is well designed so the knobs and gauge cluster. This SUV redefines the passenger’s luxury as they took attention to every minute detail to deliver a homely experience.

Behind the wheel, we have well-crafted seats made of soft-touch leather upholstery that is high enough to provide decent legroom and spacious head and shoulder room. We get a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel that is firm and feels so premium. Rear seat passengers get great legroom again with optional reclining seats too. It offers a cargo space of 35.1 cu.-ft which is average in this segment. It offers a room for 5 people.

In comparison, the BMW X5 can seat 5 people while the Cadillac Escalade offers a room for 7 people. The X5 offers ample cargo space of 23.2 Cu.ft which is sub-par in this segment, while the Escalade’s cargo space is not known. Some salient interior features of Land Rover Range Rover include:

• Tri-zone climate control
• Standard upholstery leather seats
• Sunroof
• Heated and power mirrors
• 14-way power adjustment for front seats with ventilation

2012 Land Rover Range Rover’s infotainment system

The infotainment system in the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has a clean and simple look. It houses a large LCD touch screen that occupies the lower half of the dash that’s intuitive to use. It includes the standard navigation system, climate controls, and all the electronic controls such as Bluetooth connectivity, HD Radio, voice controls. Rear seat passengers get two iPads for infotainment. Some other salient features include:

• 14-speaker Harman Kardon surround system
• Bluetooth Connectivity for phone and audio streaming
• CD Player
• HD Radio
• AM/FM Stereo
• Auxiliary audio jack
• USB audio input
• iPod interface

The new Land Rover Range Rover sports the same boxy design that's sleek in its slab-sidedness that is instantly recognizable and turns heads. Its bluff grille with its iconic badge and the squared-off headlamps give it a royal aura. Its rear fascia is simple and on point with rectangles housing the lights. 

The Land Rover Range Rover has a total curb weight of 5,697lbs. It is 195.8 inches long and sports a wheelbase of 113.3 inches. It is 80.1 inches wide which is pretty decent in this segment. While its ground clearance is 9.1 inches, that is good for off-roading and it stands at a total height of 73.9 inches.

In the competition, the Cadillac Escalade is slightly lighter than Land Rover Range Rover weighing 5,694lbs, while the BMW X5 is the lightest, weighing 5,379 lbs. The Escalade is 202.5 inches long and it holds the best wheelbase in the competition at 116 inches. The X5 is 191.1 inches long with a wheelbase of 115.5 inches. Some standout exterior features of the Land Rover Range Rover include:

• 20-inch wheels
• Automatic high beams
• Blind-spot monitoring
• 360-degree parking-assist camera

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hasn’t crash-tested the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. All the variants of the Land Rover Range Rover come equipped with some standard safety features like traction control, anti-lock disc brakes, front side airbags, side curtain airbags, driver knee airbags. In the deceleration test, the Land Rover Range Rover came to halt from 60 mph in 121 feet. Some other safety specifications include:

• Electronic stability system with traction control
• Available blind-spot warning system
• Rollover control and hill descent control
• Anti-theft Alarm System
• Front and rear view parking sensors
• Emergency Braking Assist

The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover shines in every aspect, be it styling, drive performance, and comfort. It’s a known fact that Land Rover Range Rover’s reliability is always probed. If that doesn’t really bother you, take a spin behind the wheel of this luxurious SUV and you will come out with a grin.