| There is no question that the Range Rover is in the | | | | Rover Group to split up. As a result, these engine |
| forefront of off-road four-wheel drive luxury SUVs. | | | | updates were not implemented and the third |
| The iconic set of wheels was produced by British | | | | generation (L322) releases stayed equipped with the |
| company Land Rover in the United Kingdom. After | | | | BMW V8 4.4 litre engine until it was fitted with a 3.6 |
| years of changing hands, Land Rover is now owned | | | | litre TD V8 engine. |
| by Indian multinational corporation, Tata Motors | | | | Third Generation 4x4s |
| Limited. | | | | The line of Range Rovers has evolved significantly |
| The Range Rover was initially introduced in 1970 and | | | | through the years. The manual transmission found in |
| due to its success and thanks to its many loyal | | | | the Classic Series was completely phased out, giving |
| followers, the vehicle is still in production today. In | | | | way to strictly automatic transmission systems. Also, |
| Land Rover's continued pursuit of growth and | | | | the most modern incarnation of this vehicle used a |
| improvement, the Range Rover line has had three | | | | monocoque/semi-monocoque structural frame |
| major generations so far. | | | | construction in order to improve the handling and |
| The first in the line of luxury sport utility vehicles was | | | | road performance. This also served to achieve a |
| simply referred to as the "Range Rover" until the | | | | higher level of predictability in terms of crash |
| name Range Rover Classic was introduced to place a | | | | performance. |
| line between models. The second generation of Land | | | | Four-corner air suspension is also a signature feature |
| Rover SUVs was then given the code name "P38A" | | | | of the updated line. It allows the vehicle to adjust its |
| and the third, and latest, generation was then | | | | ride height in order to adapt to various road |
| designated the name Range Rover L322 to | | | | conditions. This was implemented in order to ensure |
| distinguish it from older models. | | | | the driver's comfort and improve the car's handling in |
| Evolution of Power | | | | any terrain. |
| Formerly under BMW, the third generation models of | | | | Suspension components were also cross linked in |
| the Range Rover line were introduced back in 2002. | | | | order to retain a high axle articulation and to ensure |
| Initially given the project code name "L30", the latest | | | | the maximum off-road performance that was the |
| generation of SUVs was planned as an all-wheel drive | | | | selling point of the product. |
| complementing the release of BMW's E65 7 Series. | | | | Improvements made for the L322 line this year |
| The two lines were to share many components and | | | | includes a modified exterior grille, encrusted LED |
| technology such as core power units and installed | | | | headlights and taillights, updated bumpers as well as |
| electronic parts. At that time, it was also packaged | | | | two new high performance engines for improved fuel |
| to be equipped with BMW's V12 and V8D power | | | | efficiency and less C02 emissions. The 2010 model |
| units in newer batches of line. | | | | was showcased last year at the 2009 New York |
| However, by the expected launch period, Land Rover | | | | Auto Show. |
| was sold to Ford as part of the decision of the | | | | |