The complete guide to the third generation Range Rover · 2002 to 2012

Trim levels

Last updated: 18 June 2012

The L322 launched with three ascending trims — SE, HSE and Vogue, mirroring the P38A before it. Over eleven years many more were added, from Vogue SE and Westminster up to the flagship Autobiography. Markets differed: the UK had the full range, while the US simplified things considerably.

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Photo: trim level interiors (HSE / Vogue / Autobiography)

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Key takeaway: From SE up to Vogue, Westminster and the flagship Autobiography — but condition and history matter far more than trim badge.

NOTE Trim names overlap with engines and eras, so a car is best described by all three, e.g. "2008 3.6 TDV8?TDV8: Land Rover's twin-turbo diesel V8 (3.6, later 4.4), the 'AJD-V8' / 'Lion' engine, prized for huge torque. Vogue SE". Always confirm exact spec by VIN?VIN — Vehicle Identification Number — the unique 17-character code identifying a specific car; Land Rover VINs start with 'SAL'..

Core trims (UK & many markets)

Trim	Position & typical equipment
SE	Entry level at launch; the basic well-equipped car.
HSE	Mid/high; leather, navigation, fuller equipment.
Vogue	The traditional high-line Range Rover name; top mainstream trim.
Vogue SE	Added above Vogue with more equipment as standard.
Westminster	Recurring special/run-out trim (see special editions).
Autobiography	The flagship — highly personalised, top materials and features.

US trims (simplified)

North America got a narrower line-up. Early US cars were a single HSE trim with the BMW 4.4 V8; later the Supercharged and Autobiography joined. An HSE Luxury package bundled much of the optional equipment.

Equipment that defined the higher trims

Tri-zone climate control, heated (later cooled) leather seats
Navigation with voice activation, 6-disc CD changer, rear camera
Power sunroof, telescopic leather wheel, outside-temp indicator
Supercharged trims: Brembo?Brembo — Premium Italian brake maker; larger discs and multi-piston fixed calipers give stronger, more fade-resistant braking on heavy/fast cars. brakes, mesh grille, unique wheels, locking rear diff
Later cars: harman/kardon 1200W 19-speaker audio (2011 option), reclining rear seats

Autobiography — the flagship

Autobiography was the personalisation pinnacle, described by reviewers as "10-star". It offered the widest choice of colours, leathers and wood, unique trim pieces, and on late cars a lavishly equipped rear cabin. The ultimate factory versions added rear iPads, a metal laptop desk, electric reclining climate-controlled rear seats and a refrigerator. See special editions »

Buying notes

TIP Higher trims carry more electrically operated luxury features — more to go wrong with age. Lovely to own, but factor the extra complexity into running costs, and prioritise a car with service history over one with the fanciest badge.

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