The 2006 Range Rover comes in two trim levels, the HSE ($74,950) and Supercharged ($89,950). The HSE is powered by a 305-horsepower, 4.4-liter V8 engine. The Supercharged gets a 400-horsepower, 4.2-liter V8. Both engines are mated to the new-for-2006 six-speed automatic transmission. Both feature permanent four-wheel-drive with a two-speed transfer case and electronic Torsen center differential, all-terrain traction and stability control, Hill Descent Control and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS.
Standard amenities on the Range Rover HSE include three-zone climate control, a 12-way power driver's seat with three memory settings for seat, tilt-and-telescope steering wheel and outside mirrors; 10-way power front passenger's seat; rain-sensing automatic windshield wipers; and voice-control, DVD-based GPS navigation and Harman/Kardon digital surround-sound system with six-disc CD changer and 14 speakers. Nine exterior colors and six interior pallets are available to choose from.
Options are limited. The Heated Accessories Package ($1300) includes dual-level heated front and rear seats; a heated, multi-function, leather-wrapped steering wheel; and an integrated ski bag. The Luxury Interior Package ($5,000) includes everything in the Heated Accessories Package, plus Contour seats with 16-way adjustment, auto-dimming outside mirrors and adaptive front lighting. The package also includes upgraded leather on the seats, dashboard door pulls, upper dashboard and cubby box, and luggage net. The Rear Seat Entertainment Package ($2500) installs a 6.5-inch, LCD screen in the backside of each front seat head restraint and a six-disc DVD changer behind the interior panel on the left side of the cargo area. A receiver for Sirius satellite radio is also offered ($400). Seven-spoke, 20-inch alloy wheels with a full-size spare are available ($4000).
The Supercharged comes with everything in the Luxury Interior Package, plus 20-inch bright-finish aluminum wheels. Brakes are upgraded with Brembo calipers in front and vented discs all 'round, in place of the HSE's vented/solid setup. In addition to the HSE's paint and interior choices, two monochromatic interior pallets and a Grand Black Lacquer wood trim exclusive to the Supercharged are offered, as are the entertainment package and Sirius radio receiver. Brake and accelerator pedals are stainless steel with rubberized inserts.
Safety equipment on all Range Rovers is comprehensive. Eight airbags come standard: front, side, and head airbags for driver and front-seat passenger, as well as head and seat-mounted side airbags for rear outboard passengers. Security is also a high priority, which means deadlocks and an ultrasonic alarm system. A panic button activates locks for extra security against attacks. New safety features that come standard for 2006 include front and rear park distance control and a rearview color television camera, both extremely helpful when backing up, and tire pressure monitors.