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Paint colours & interiors

Last updated: 18 June 2012

The L322 offered a deep palette of paint and a luxurious choice of leathers and wood that grew richer over the years — especially on Vogue and Autobiography. Special editions added exclusive colours all their own.

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Photo: L322 in a feature colour (e.g. Santorini Black / Buckingham Blue)
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Key takeaway: Paint codes are on the VIN/chassis plate. Popular shades like Santorini Black and Buckingham Blue suit the car's character; check the code before ordering paint.

Paint colours

The L322's palette evolved over its life — some colours ran the whole production, others were specific to the earlier or facelift years, and special editions had exclusive hues. Land Rover paint codes are a three-digit serial (later cars also carry an "LRC" code); you'll find the code on the VIN plate or driver's door jamb. Swatches below are approximate representations for guidance.

SwatchColourCodeTypical years
Santorini Black (metallic)820 / LRC8202008-2012 (and L405)
Java Black (pearl)8072003-2008
Fuji White867 / NERlater cars
Chawton White820/—earlier cars
Zambezi Silver8162003-2006
Zermatt Silver7982007-2009
Bonatti Grey820/—2003-2006
Stornoway GreyLRC—2007-2009
Corris Grey (pearl)873 / LRC873 / LKHlater cars
Buckingham Blue9122006-2009
Adriatic BlueJFM2003-2005
Baltic Blueearly cars
Rimini Red / Montalcino Redvarious

Edition-only colours

SwatchColourEdition
Barolo Black40th Anniversary / Autobiography Black
Claret35th Anniversary (30 cars)
Pearl White20th Anniversary US (40 cars)
Tintern GreenHolland & Holland (Overfinch)
FINDING YOUR CODE The paint code is on the VIN plate (radiator support / under bonnet) or the driver's door jamb — e.g. "798" for Zermatt Silver. Later cars use an "LRC" prefix; the suffix letters (e.g. PAB, LKH) appear on pre-painted parts.
NOTE ON SWATCHES The colour squares above are approximations to give a rough idea only. Metallic and pearl finishes look very different in real light. Always check against a real panel or an official paint chip before ordering touch-up or respray paint by name.

Interior trims

Leather colours spanned light and dark themes, frequently two-tone on higher trims and editions. Approximate swatches:

SwatchLeatherTheme
ParchmentLight / cream
IvoryLight
Sand / AlmondLight tan
Tan / AspenMid brown
CharcoalDark grey
JetBlack
PimentoRed accent (e.g. Jet/Pimento)

From the 2007 update, the old BMW-era premium seats were dropped in favour of new higher-quality leather in different grains, with revised seats resembling the Range Rover Sport design. Heated seats became standard across the board; cooled/climate front seats were standard on supercharged and higher trims. Common two-tone combinations included Jet/Ivory, Jet/Pimento and claret/jet (35th Anniversary).

Wood & veneers

Walnut was the traditional choice, with the 2007 update adding more wood inserts to the doors and centre console in a nod to original Range Rover style. Higher trims and editions offered extended veneers (e.g. extended walnut on Holland & Holland), and later cars offered new wood and leather colours (2011).

Changes by era

EraInterior character
2002-2006BMW-derived switchgear and cluster; premium BMW-era leather.
2007-2009New dashboard, more wood, new seats & leather grains, switchblade?switchblade — The folding 'flick-knife' style key (from ~Jan 2007) that replaced the earlier fixed BMW-style key. key.
2010-2012Virtual dash, redesigned switchgear, new wood/leather colours (2011).

Buying notes

TIP Light interiors show wear and dirt; check bolster and seat-base condition. Confirm all the electric/heated/cooled seat functions work. Repairs on multi-way climate seats are costly.
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