The Range Rover midsize SUV is the ritziest in Land Rover’s lineup, and one of the most recognizable. It doubles easily as a capable off-roader clawing up a muddy hill or a luxury limousine. Its starting price of $90,000 is steeper than any incline its likely to tackle as its more of a vehicle for buyers that want to impress onlookers. 

The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover will be the final act for the fourth generation of the British automakers’ pricey flagship SUV. Land Rover offers a range of options to suit many interests and budgets, but the bewildering array of possibilities can turn off potential buyers, especially when it comes to wheelbase and powertrain options.

The Range Rover comes in five trims, and is available in long- and short-wheelbase form (though the long-wheelbase is reserved for the top three trims). Land Rover

Here’s a breakdown. The Range Rover comes in two body styles: standard and long wheelbase. The long wheelbase version adds 10.5 inches in total length. Five trims are available with the standard wheelbase: the base and HSE as well as the powerful P525 HSE, the luxe Autobiography and the performance-oriented SVAutobiography Dynamic. The long wheelbase version is only available in the top three trims. 

The base Ranger Rover can be powered by either a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel engine that delivers 254 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque or a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder that delivers 355 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. The HSE can be equipped by either of those or a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder plug-in hybrid that uses a 105-kilowatt electric motor to produce 398 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque. The P525 HSE gets a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 with 518 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque.

The Ranger Rover’s off-roading capabilities cater to buyers that want automated features and those who prefer to manage the settings manually. Land Rover

The Autobiography can be configured as a PHEV (only as a standard wheelbase) or with the V8. The SVAutobiography Dynamic, comes only with the V8, but it’s tuned to produce 557 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. All engines are paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel-drive is standard.

Once buyers sift through the abyss of options and decide on the right configuration—whether the price tag is $90,000 or $200,000—the Range Rover in the driveway will still be one of the most capable on the market. 

The Ranger Rover’s off-roading capabilities cater to buyers that want automated features and those who prefer to manage the settings manually. Land Rover

All Range Rovers leave drivers with essentially the same impression: This SUV can do anything. The original Range Rover was dates back decades and was more utilitarian in design and construction. While its personality has developed a suburban flair, it still loves to get dirty, scramble over rocks and extricate itself from muddy bogs and snowy streets. 

Much of its talent comes from the hyper-granular engineering Land Rover pumps into the model via its drivetrain—primarily through its Terrain Response 2 system, which automatically adjusts engine, differential and chassis setups to match the driver’s needs. But one of the big problems with mainstream off-roaders is that people don’t always know how to use them, or even grasp their true capability.

Land Rover’s InControl multimedia system utilizes a pair of touchscreens that control almost everything related to comfort and convenience. Land Rover

The Range Rover’s All-Terrain Progress Control, essentially a cruise-control for trails and various forms of dicey terrain, is a good training ground for newbies. The system allows users to dial in any speed between 1 mph and 18 mph that it will maintain while smoothly adjusting traction and stability. When aimed down a steep, rocky slope, all the driver has to do is steer while the car manages the brakes, throttle and the suspension. Same with mud, snow and sand—just select the terrain and the SUV will adapt accordingly. Easy-to-operate electronic air suspension—standard across the board—also helps the Ranger Rover navigate craggy terrain. The SUV can increase its already impressive 8.7-inches of ground clearance by 2.9 inches. 

The Range Rover also caters to hardcore off-road enthusiasts who like to micro-manage every adjustment. But it’s almost a sure thing that those individuals will be at least tempted to test some of the automated aides and assists. When the car does it all so well, why not?

Range Rover cargo space

The Range Rover’s available cargo space is not generous. The standard wheelbase version has 28.3 cubic-feet of stowage behind the second row, and the long wheelbase only offers 31.8. Most rivals offer at least 40. Land Rover

For moms who don’t know much about all that off-roading equipment and just want a spacious, upscale SUV to haul kids and things (a totally acceptable use), beware cargo space on both the standard and long wheelbase cargo space sits on the bottom rung among rivals. The standard only provides 28.3 cubic-feet of stowage behind the second row, and the long only increases it to 31.8 cubic-feet. 

But while the Range Rover represents a high water mark in capability, it’s also the gold standard for design and usability. No matter how dirty it gets, it maintains its luxurious looks, and its posh inner sanctum is a comfy, minimalist marvel. The InControl system—presented on a pair of touchscreens—is clean, well-organized and intuitive. The infotainment system echoes the mastery of the SUV’s mechanicals—its just as eager to make life easier.