Land Rover Range Rover

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Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.

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Land Rover Range Rover

The full-size Range Rover is the flagship of the marque and a strong seller in the United States, where high-specification supercharged cars are the norm rather than the exception.

Body style
Detail (typical): 5-door full-size luxury SUV; standard & LWB
Generations
Detail (typical): L322 2002–2012; L405 2013–2021; L460 2022–
Supercharged V6
Detail (typical): 3.0 L, ~340–380 hp
Supercharged V8
Detail (typical): 5.0 L, ~518 hp (SVAutobiography up to ~557 hp)
Land Rover Range Rover

Model profile

Model history and generations

Generations at a glance

The modern lineage runs from the L322 (2002–2012), which introduced BMW and later Jaguar V8 power, through the aluminium-monocoque L405 (2013–2021) that dramatically cut weight and defined the current template, to the latest L460 (from 2022) on the MLA-Flex platform with straight-six mild hybrids and a BMW-sourced twin-turbo V8.

Powertrain and equipment

Engines, drivetrain and trims

Powertrain lineup

US Range Rovers are overwhelmingly petrol. The L405 offered a 3.0-litre supercharged V6 (~340–380 hp), a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 (~518 hp, and up to 557 hp in the SVAutobiography Dynamic), plus a later 3.0-litre Ingenium inline-six with mild-hybrid assist and a P400e plug-in hybrid.

Trims in the US market

The Range Rover is a five-door SUV, offered in standard and long (LWB) wheelbase, with four-, five- or seven-seat layouts depending on generation. US trims run SE, HSE, Autobiography and the SV/SVAutobiography flagships, with the SVAutobiography Dynamic carrying the most powerful supercharged V8.

Vehicle selection

North American market and suitability

The used market stateside

Supply is deep and skewed toward high specification.

Who should import one

The Range Rover suits a buyer who wants the definitive luxury off-roader and understands that ownership rewards proper maintenance.

Vehicle data

Technical data by generation and specification

Body and dimensions

Body styleDetail (typical): 5-door full-size luxury SUV; standard & LWB
SuspensionDetail (typical): Height-adjustable air suspension, Terrain Response 2
Length (L405 SWB)Detail (typical): approx. 4999 mm
Wheelbase (SWB)Detail (typical): approx. 2922 mm
Kerb weightDetail (typical): approx. 2160–2500 kg

Engine and drivetrain

Supercharged V6Detail (typical): 3.0 L, ~340–380 hp
Supercharged V8Detail (typical): 5.0 L, ~518 hp (SVAutobiography up to ~557 hp)
Latest V8 (L460)Detail (typical): 4.4 L twin-turbo, ~523 hp
TransmissionDetail (typical): ZF 8-speed automatic
DrivetrainDetail (typical): Permanent 4WD, two-speed transfer case
FuelDetail (typical): Petrol; petrol-electric on P400e; diesel on Td6

Model and other data

GenerationsDetail (typical): L322 2002–2012; L405 2013–2021; L460 2022–
PHEVDetail (typical): P400e 2.0 turbo + electric (later cars)
OriginThe assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.

Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.

Pre-purchase review

Model-specific inspection points

Inspection plan for this model

For the Land Rover Range Rover, the agreed inspection plan focuses in particular on battery condition, charging interface, warning messages, software status and accessible high-voltage and cooling-system components. USCar Trader can document these points through a separately commissioned on-site inspection; inaccessible areas or unauthorised road tests are explicitly recorded as unchecked.

Germany and Europe

Differences, adaptation and registration

What US models do differently

US cars use SAE headlights, usually lack a rear fog lamp and read in mph, with infotainment set to US maps and imperial units.

German TÜV and registration

Typical approval work is adding or converting a rear fog lamp, ensuring a compliant headlight beam pattern and documenting the odometer.

USCar Trader services

Inspection, purchase processing and escrow

As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.

  • Vehicle profile and history: The profile can show the VIN, US title status and available history records. No data source guarantees that every earlier event was reported.
  • Optional CARFAX report: Additional reported maintenance or service entries can be included. The report is not a complete service book or proof of every interval.
  • On-site inspection / USCT AutoCheck: USCar Trader can arrange a separately booked vehicle inspection. Agreed visible and accessible areas are documented. Road or functional tests require suitable access and seller approval; the visual review is not a lift inspection or workshop diagnosis.
  • Purchase processing and escrow: After approval, USCar Trader can coordinate seller contact, negotiation, contract and the escrow and import service. Fees, payment route and responsibilities are recorded in advance.
  • Recalls: Open safety recalls can be checked by VIN through the NHTSA recall search; they do not describe overall condition.

Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.

Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.

Import process

Import, customs, costs and delivery

Seven steps to your import

The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.

Questions and answers

Common questions about importing this model

Is the Range Rover reliable as a used import?

It is the benchmark luxury SUV but maintenance-heavy. Buy strictly on full service history and inspect the air suspension and V8 timing items.

Which engine should I import?

The 5.0 supercharged V8 for effortless power, the 3.0 supercharged V6 for lower running cost, or the L460 4.4 twin-turbo on newer cars.

Does this vehicle automatically qualify for a 0% import-duty rate?

No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.

How is import VAT treated when importing a Land Rover Range Rover?

Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.

Are US Range Rovers better specified?

Frequently yes; the American market favours loaded Autobiography and supercharged cars that carried steep option prices in Germany.

How serious is the air suspension issue?

It is the defining wear item. Only buy a car that raises, lowers and holds height cleanly, and budget for eventual compressor or airbag work.

Will the Range Rover pass TÜV?

Generally yes, after lighting adjustments, via individual approval, since the car is UK-built and close to European spec.

Should I choose SWB or LWB?

LWB adds rear legroom and executive seating; SWB is easier to park. Both import identically — pick by how you will use the rear seats.

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