Whats New for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover?
After making significant improvements to the Range Rover for 2005, this British luxury SUV builder is upping the ante for 2006, replacing the old 4.4-liter BMW-sourced V8 with Jaguar motors in both normally aspirated and supercharged varieties. The standard 4.4-liter V8 makes 305 horsepower, while the supercharged 4.2-liter V8 whips up 400 horsepower. That makes the 2006 Range Rover the most powerful Land Rover ever created. Styling tweaks accompany the engine swap, with restyled lights, front bumper, grille, side vents, and wheels identifying the 2006 model. Supercharged Range Rovers add a mesh grille, mesh side vents, special badges, and giant 20-inch alloy wheels. Other updates include an improved air suspension, sharpened steering response, better brake performance, and a tire-pressure monitoring system. Modifications are made to create a quieter cabin, and there’s a killer rear seat entertainment system featuring a six-disc DVD changer, twin screens, and headphone pods that are al
