2004 Land Rover Range Rover - Reviews - Buying Guide
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Imagine a cool Range Rover decked out in Java Black pearlescent
paint, which perfectly off-sets massive 20-inch bright alloy
wheels. You open the door, and the interior is covered in
Grand Black Ebony wood—like that used with expensive grand
pianos. To top it off, there’s supple Jet Black leather and
deep cut pile carpeting.
Well, the imagining can stop, because that unique ebony model
is here as a limited-edition Range Rover called the Westminster
LE. And when Land Rover says limited, they really mean it:
only 300 Westminster models will be made.
To continue with the interior of the Westminster: both its
front and rear seats have two-level electric heating. Even
the leather-wrapped steering wheel can be warmed. The color
ivory is only found with the headliner and grab handles. In
addition, there are two features that the new Westminster
LE debuts: rain-sensing wipers and an integrated cargo area
luggage net.
Under the Hood
The other model in the family is the HSE. Both trims feature
the same engine as last year. It is a 4.4-liter, dual-overhead-cam
V8 model, and it cranks out 282 horsepower at 5400 rpm and
325 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm.
To this V8 is mated a 5-speed automatic transmission featuring
CommandShift control. It allows for manual up and down sequential
shifting.
All-wheel drive is standard with the Range Rover. It includes
a 2-speed, electronically activated transfer gearbox which
has the ability to shift from Low to High and High to Low
gearing on the move.
Front and rear traction control and hill descent control
are also standard. The Range Rover’s center differential continuously
and automatically changes the torque bias between front and
rear axles depending on available traction.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
The heated front and rear seats and steering wheel that come
with the Westminster are grouped together, along with an integrated
ski bag, as an option package on the HSE. The group is new,
and it’s called the HSE Luxury Interior Package. Also thrown
in with the deal are 14-way adjustable power seats and additional
leather trim.
But even if you don’t opt for anything, the base Range Rover
is still loaded. Standard features include a Class III trailer-hitch
and wiring harness, air conditioning with tri-zone automatic
climate controls, a memory system (driver seat, mirrors, steering
wheel) and a Harman/Kardon AM/FM/cassette player with a 6-disc
CD changer.
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