Long touted as one of the best luxury cars in the world, the Range Rover lineage spans around 40 years. In 1970, Land Rover felt there was a need for comfortable SUV that still had off roading capability. Despite the current Land Rover Range Rover today, the original Land Rover Range Rover was not intended to be a luxury vehicle. It was an SUV designed to appeal to the masses, or rather in British speak, to the industrial population. Over the times, the Range Rover has evolved into an expensive and luxurious vehicle while still retaining its off road prowess. The Range Rover nameplate also spawned the popular Range Rover Sport and the Evoque. This third generation that you see here was developed by BMW despite being under Ford ownership. In 2005, the Range Rover was updated with new engines and improved controls. Continue reading
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