THE ORIGINAL LUXURY SUV
A CAR FOR ALL REASONS
To create a vehicle that combined the comfort and on-road ability of a Rover saloon, with the off-road capabilities of a Land Rover. That was the vision, and so the original luxury SUV was born. Range Rover made its mark on the world in June 1970, promoted as “A Car For All Reasons”.
TRUE TO OUR ORIGINAL VISION
Though 55 years have passed since the original made its debut, the same design principles still define Range Rover: a luxury 4x4 that’s as good on the road as it is off-road.
THE EVOLUTION OF AN ICON
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THE SEASONED TRAVELLER
DARIEN GAP CROSSING
In 1972 Range Rover became the first vehicle to complete a 29.000km Trans-America expedition staged by the British Army which included the perilous crossing of the Darien Gap in South America.
In 1972 Range Rover became the first vehicle to complete a 29.000km Trans-America expedition staged by the British Army which included the perilous crossing of the Darien Gap in South America.
MASTERING THE SAHARA DESERT
Range Rover’s Darien Gap success was followed in 1974 by the completion of an epic 12.000km trek across the Sahara Desert in just 100 days.
Range Rover’s Darien Gap success was followed in 1974 by the completion of an epic 12.000km trek across the Sahara Desert in just 100 days.
LONDON–SYDNEY MARATHON
A modified Range Rover wins the 4x4 class in the London-Sydney Marathon, a gruelling 30.175km event and the longest ever speed-based car rally.
A modified Range Rover wins the 4x4 class in the London-Sydney Marathon, a gruelling 30.175km event and the longest ever speed-based car rally.
PARIS-DAKAR RALLY
Range Rover proudly claimed victory in the first ever Paris-Dakar Rally in 1979, shortly followed by another win in 1981. By 1985, the diesel-powered Range Rover ‘Bullet’ breaks 27 speed records in a single year.
Range Rover proudly claimed victory in the first ever Paris-Dakar Rally in 1979, shortly followed by another win in 1981. By 1985, the diesel-powered Range Rover ‘Bullet’ breaks 27 speed records in a single year.
SILK ROUTE
This 16.000km endurance expedition saw three Range Rover Hybrids follow the ancient silk route from the UK to India.
This 16.000km endurance expedition saw three Range Rover Hybrids follow the ancient silk route from the UK to India.
ALWAYS LEADING BY EXAMPLE
PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY
From the moment Range Rover was launched it was breaking conventions as the first SUV to feature a permanent four-wheel drive. It never stopped innovating.
In 1989 Range Rover became the world’s first 4x4 to be fitted with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Following that, in 1992, it became the first 4x4 to feature not only electronic traction control but also automatic electronic air suspension.
In 2009 it premiered the world’s first Adaptive Dynamics system and in 2012 it became the first SUV to feature an all-aluminium construction, making it lighter, stronger and more efficient.
PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY
From the moment Range Rover was launched it was breaking conventions as the first SUV to feature a permanent four-wheel drive. It never stopped innovating.
In 1989 Range Rover became the world’s first 4x4 to be fitted with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Following that, in 1992, it became the first 4x4 to feature not only electronic traction control but also automatic electronic air suspension.
In 2009 it premiered the world’s first Adaptive Dynamics system and in 2012 it became the first SUV to feature an all-aluminium construction, making it lighter, stronger and more efficient.
AT HOME IN THE LIMELIGHT
Range Rover takes to the stage just as naturally as it takes on the most demanding challenges.
THE MUSEUM PIECE
If you had walked into the Louvre in 1971 you would have come face to face with Range Rover, fittingly wrapped in union jack bunting. The legendary museum recognised Range Rover for what it is: a piece of art. Aside from the full production vehicle in the entrance, a smaller 1/4 scale replica could be found on display inside.
The Parisian institute was far from the only one to give Range Rover its flowers. That same year the vehicle received the prestigious Dewar Trophy, awarded for ‘Outstanding British Technical Achievement in the Automotive Industry’.
THE A-LISTER
Range Rover has featured in over 1.400 films and TV shows, including five James Bond films. It’s also the chosen vehicle for global stars such as Paul McCartney, Michael Jordan and Tom Cruise.
Even monarchs have favoured Range Rover, most notably HM Queen Elizabeth II. There are numerous photographs of her behind the wheel of her Range Rover.
THE A-LISTER
Range Rover has featured in over 1.400 films and TV shows, including five James Bond films. It’s also the chosen vehicle for global stars such as Paul McCartney, Michael Jordan and Tom Cruise.
Even monarchs have favoured Range Rover, most notably HM Queen Elizabeth II. There are numerous photographs of her behind the wheel of her Range Rover.
