The history of the evolution of "Range Rover" heavy duty four-wheel drive car called "Desert Rolls Royce"

Flagship model lineup of British-born car manufacturer "Land Rover"Range RoverIs counted as one of the famous cars as a car combining full-fledged rough road skill and luxury. Every celebrity celebrity, celebrity, and Queen Elizabeth used to drive by myself,Even now, a special specification car is deliveredRange Rover with high status, such as high status will celebrate in 2017 from the birth of 47 years, but Land Rover is summarizing the evolution of such a range rover into a single movie.

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Range Rover prototype appeared in 1969. Development aimed at vehicles that can handle off road and on road to almighty was advanced. At the prototype stage, the dummy car name "Velar" was used, but it was said that it was the Italian word "Velare" meaning "evil".


And in 1970 the first generation Range Rover was born. From here the first Range Rover will continue to be produced without changing the basic design for 26 years until 1996. In the first stage already, the sidelines "Continuous waistline" that penetrates from the front to the back of the body, and the "clamshell" which prevents invasion into the engine room even when muddy water is applied while running on a bad road · Bonnet ", split type tailgate, etc. that characterize the range rover.


In 1973, a design called "floating roof" which blacked out the C pillar at the rear end of the car body was born. This is also a major feature adopted by many of Land Rover cars including Range Rover.


In 1981, a 4 door body appeared. Also, if you look closely, the side mirror has changed from a fender mirror to a door mirror.


In 1989, equipped with all wheel ABS, which is the first for four-wheel drive vehicles.


In 1992, SUV adopted electronic controlled traction control for the first time and automatic adjustment air suspension.


In 1994, a second generation range rover was born. The dual-injection type diesel engine that increased efficiency was adopted for the first time at the Land Rover, and the shape of the headlight has been changed from a round lens to a rectangular type. Although it was a range rover that was born in the second generation, in response to the voice of a strong fans seeking the first generation, it was an unusual situation that the first generation and the second generation were produced in parallel until 1996.


In 2001, the 3rd generation range rover was born, modernizing the styling very much while conscious of the first generation. From the skeletal structure of the previous "ladder frame formula", "Monocoque body" which does not use a frame was adopted for the first time. Between the front wheel and the door is added a design of "side vent" that brings out a sporty atmosphere.


From the 3rd generation which was produced for 11 years, Range Rover is the 4th generation baton touch in 2012. From this generation, the material of the body has been changed to aluminum to achieve weight reduction of 400 kg or more. Also, the design of the side vent has also been updated.


In 2014, "All terrain · progress control (ATPC)" which dramatically increases the running performance on bad road is installed. In other words, it is a function to say "cruise control on rough road" as well.


In the same year, "Autobiography LWB (Long Wheel Base)" specification which extended the body length (wheelbase) by 200 mm appeared, furthermore the charm as a luxury SUV was improved.


In 2016, the highest grade "SV Auto Biography" equipped with "Graphite Atlas" finish hood grill, special paint color "duo tone" appeared.


And in the latest 2017 model, the highest grade "SV Auto Biography Dynamic" with a 5.5 liter V8 supercharged engine with output 550 ps lowering the car height has appeared.