Trim levels

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.

The essentials: 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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