Land Rover Range Rover Sport Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Nothing against the latest redesign--it's quite impressive--but the Range Rover Sport's attractions begin with what's decidedly not new: Land Rover's traditional focus on SUVs. Land Rover doesn't build sports car or sedans (though sister Jaguar does). Instead, like Jeep in the U.S., Land Rover focuses on off-road vehicles because that's what it has always done. In contrast, the German parvenus wouldn't bother with the things if they weren't so popular and profitable. If you're willing to pay the price they'll build you an SUV (or a crossover, if you prefer that term for the more car-like sort), even a very good one (if you check the right boxes), but their heart and soul aren't in it. Then there's the matter of what Land Rovers were developed to do in the postwar period, and who they were developed to do it for. No, not trips to the mall for suburban housewives. When the Queen and landed gentry of England toured their estates, they did so in Land Rovers. And when the Queen's subjects had to venture through the largely unpaved reaches of her vast, increasingly former empire, they ventured in Land Rovers. Mutual of Omaha didn't introduce American children to Africa's wildlife from the seat of a BMW. Buy a Range Rover, and you're gaining a connection to these traditions. Plus some exclusivity. Land Rovers sell in much smaller volumes than the big German makes. Between this and their idiosyncracies, they seem more special. see full Land Rover Range Rover Sport review |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV supercharged 390hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Fits with my lifestyle, weekend trips to the countryside. Rare. see full Land Rover Range Rover Sport review |
Jeep Wrangler Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | With some products, people insist on the "real thing." The Jeep Wrangler is such a product. For decades Jeep has continuously evolved its core model with an unwavering focus on off-road performance. They have improved other aspects of the vehicle along the way, but these have always been secondary. Such tightly focused products and brands have an appeal that others can never have. The Toyota 4Runner remains much more focused on traditional SUV stuff than the car-based crossovers (such as the Toyota Highlander) that have largely succeeded them. For 2015 there's even a new TRD Pro version. And the 4Runner does have a loyal following of its own. But this following doesn't begin to compare to the Jeep's in size or enthusiasm. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
Jeep Wrangler Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Jeep...that pretty much says it all. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2009 | 2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
rugged, handles snow, resale value see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Show a spirit of adventure. Can go anywhere, much fun with no top or doors on. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The Jeep is an iconic bit of American automotive history. It helped win WWII and was a post war mainstay on farms all across the country. They’ve been made in many countries and have turned up in all over the world. Most recognizable vehicle on earth. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Jeep wrangler is known as a great off-road vehicle that is capapble of going anywhere. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
This vehicle is one of the best offroad vehicles which is one of the reasons I purchased it see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The Jeep Wrangler is the standard for off-road enthusiasts, and the Rubicon is ready for action straight from the factory. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 | 2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a legend. I am on my fourth Wrangler and love them all. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 | 2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The Jeep Wrangler is and always has been one of the most capable off the lot off-road vehicle. There is nothing better than hitting some backwoods trails with the doors and top off. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Still made to be a true off road vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |