2026 Range Rover SE: Brooklyn Buyers Guide

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Calling SE the “base trim” undersells how much range sits inside it. The P400 six-cylinder is the volume choice and the one most SE inventory at Land Rover Brooklyn will carry: 395 horsepower, 406 lb-ft of torque, 19 mpg city and 24 highway per EPA testing, 0-60 in 5.5 seconds. Step up to the P550e plug-in hybrid and the character changes entirely — roughly 543 combined horsepower, a genuinely quick 4.8-second 0-60, and around 21 miles of EPA-estimated electric-only range before the gas engine takes over, though that engine is short-wheelbase only, so it’s off the table if you want the extra rear-seat room or a third row. At the top of the SE range sits the P530 V8 — 523 horsepower, 553 lb-ft, 4.4 seconds to 60 — which puts an SE within striking distance of the Autobiography’s performance without Autobiography’s price premium, assuming you don’t need the extra content that trim adds.

The practical decision for most Brooklyn buyers comes down to body length before engine. Short-wheelbase seats five and turns tighter, which matters on Neptune Avenue and in the garages this borough actually has. Long-wheelbase, available on P400 and P530, adds a third row and noticeably more second-row legroom — worth it for buyers regularly ferrying more than four passengers, less so for anyone who’ll rarely fold that third row down.

What SE gives you standard

Adjustable air suspension, all-wheel drive, and Configurable Terrain Response come standard on every engine choice — none of that is held back for higher trims. Inside, the 13.1-inch curved Pivi Pro touchscreen runs wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (no cable), paired with a 13.7-inch digital driver display, wireless phone charging, in-dash navigation, SiriusXM, and a standard 15-speaker Meridian sound system. Leather seating is standard, with a leather-free wool/textile interior offered as an alternative for buyers who want it. Driver-assistance is standard as well: adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automated emergency braking come on every SE, not just the pricier trims above it.

Who SE actually fits

SE is the right call for a buyer who wants the genuine Range Rover ride and presence without paying for Autobiography’s extended trim or SV’s V8 performance tax. It’s also, practically, the trim with the shortest wait and the deepest inventory — Land Rover Brooklyn markets itself as carrying the largest Land Rover stock in the Tri-State area, and SE is where that inventory concentrates. One recent buyer described choosing this dealership specifically after cross-shopping the wider market: “I searched all over New York and the entire metro area looking for the right Range Rover. My final stop was Land Rover Brooklyn, and I’m glad it was… The Range Rover I drove home is even better than I could have imagined.” Alec N. is a current Brand Guide, verified against the dealership’s own team page.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the cheapest way into a new Range Rover in 2026?

The SE P400, short-wheelbase, five-seat — $113,300 MSRP before the $2,450 destination charge. It’s the standard entry point across the whole 2026 lineup.

Can I get SE with the plug-in hybrid engine?

Yes, the P550e is offered on SE, but only in the short-wheelbase five-seat configuration — it isn’t available with the long-wheelbase body or the third row on any trim.

Is SE with the V8 worth it over Autobiography?

The P530 V8 SE gets you Autobiography-level power for meaningfully less money, but you give up whatever extended trim and comfort content Autobiography adds over SE at the same engine tier — worth cross-shopping directly rather than assuming, since exact content deltas can shift with configuration and are best confirmed on a real build sheet.

Does SE come with a third row?

Only with the P400 or P530 engines in the long-wheelbase body. The P550e plug-in hybrid SE is five-seat only.

Where can I see an SE in person in Brooklyn?

Land Rover Brooklyn cycles SE configurations through inventory at 809 Neptune Avenue near Coney Island — call ahead to confirm which engine and wheelbase combination is currently on the lot.

The bottom line

SE isn’t a stripped-down entry trim so much as an umbrella covering most of what the 2026 Range Rover actually is — everything from a reasonably efficient six-cylinder commuter to a genuine V8. The equipment floor (air suspension, AWD, the full driver-assistance suite, the same infotainment hardware as pricier trims) is high enough that most buyers can start their search here and only move up for a specific reason: a third row, the plug-in hybrid’s efficiency, or the extra content Autobiography adds.