2008 Range Rover HSE

Detailed item infoModel OverviewThe 2008 Range Rover comes in two luxurious variants, he V8-powered HSE, ith a 305-horsepower 4.4L engine, nd the SC model, ith its 400-horsepower 4.2L supercharged V8. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with Sport and CommandShift modes.One of the Range Rover's primary strengths is its smart and sophisticated suspension design, hich allows a smooth, uiet highway ride yet is rugged enough for some of the toughest off-roading situations.The Range Rover comes equipped with standard full-time four-wheel drive. Skid plates are included underneath, nd both engines have special protective measures against dust and water contamination, ock damage, nd driving at steep angles. Land Rover's Terrain Response system, hich enables a wide range of vehicle components to change depending on terrain, s also standard on the Range Rover. Terrain Response has five modes: general driving, rass/gravel/snow, and, ud and ruts, nd rock crawl--each with specialized responses for the throttle, ransmission, ifferential, rakes, nd suspension. An electronically controlled variable-locking center differential, or increased traction in specific situations, s standard on both models, nd a rear-axle differential is standard on the SC and optional on the HSE.The interior includes a handsome gauge cluster, lenty of storage bins, nd a new three-zone climate control system with 15-percent better cooling capacity. Heated seats are standard, ith cooled and ventilated seats (backrests included) available on the HSE and standard on the SC. Real wood trim is used throughout, nd the interior includes triple-layer lamination for the windshield to help reduce noise.The high-performance SC model adds larger 20-inch wheels, long with stronger stopping power from larger Brembo brakes, lus chrome exhaust tips and an adaptive front lighting (AFL) system that helps illuminate into corners on dark roads.Options include a rear-seat entertainment package on both models, nd a Luxury package on the HSE, ith the heated and cooled seats, pgraded leather surfaces, nd AFL.The Westminster Package can be added to supercharged models. This package, hich is limited to a run of 500, ncludes 20-inch alloys, ak interior treatments, pecial badging and floor mats, our-zone climate control, nd a rear entertainment system. This premium option group adds $12,000 to the SC's list price.