Range Rover I 1969-1994

The first Range Rover was presented to the public in 1970, where it was tested off-road in the tin mines of St. Austell. The car exceeded expectations, and soon after it took part in the British Trans-Americas Expedition, where it crossed America from north to south, including crossing the Darién Gap, 250 miles of rainforest and swamp considered impassable.

These facts were enough for the Range Rover to be an immediate success, because in addition to its off-road capabilities, it perfectly combines elegant design. It was also the first vehicle with permanent all-wheel drive, a 2-piece tailgate, a large hood, hinged at the front and a continuous body belt.

The first generation Range Rover was only available in 2-door body style, with simple interiors, vinyl seats and plastic dashboards that could even be washed with a hose.

Later, in 1988, the Range Rover was improved and came in a 4-door version this time. In front, it came with a plastic grille with horizontal slats, replacing the metal one used previously, and the bumper was no longer made of steel, but made of plastic. At the same time, the Long-Wheel-Base version was introduced, which offered more space.

The interior has been upgraded with comfort features such as power steering, carpeted floors, air conditioning, velvet and leather seats and wood interior trim installed.

The Range Rover was initially powered by various Rover V8 engines and diesel engines.
The 3.5 L engine was enlarged to a 3.9 L for 1989 and a 4.2 L. Petrol Range Rovers were fitted with carburettors until 1986, when they were replaced by Lucas electronic injection, which improved both performance and fuel economy.

Range Rover II 1994-2002

The second generation of Range Rover came only after almost 25 years since its debut. Thus, in 1994 Land Rover unveiled the second generation Range Rover. This time, it was more luxurious than its predecessor and stands out for its prestigious silhouette and square headlights, which represent a distinctive design element, to this day. So, the most visible changes are brought to the front, and the rear came with bigger taillights and a bigger bumper. At the same time, the handles are no longer recessed, offering a better grip now.

The interior has also been changed, and we can say that it has a much more focused aspect of the dashboard instruments and the central console. The most interesting feature of this model was the electrically heated windshield, a unique feature at the time. It was also the first model to feature satellite navigation as an option.

The Range Rover came with an updated version of the Rover V8 engine or a BMW 2.5-liter six-cylinder turbodiesel with a Bosch fuel injection pump. This was the first electronically controlled diesel injection in a Land Rover before common rails were introduced, resulting from BMW’s subsequent ownership of the Rover group.

Range Rover III 2002-2005

Developed under the ownership of BMW but sold by Ford, the third generation Range Rover from 2002 was the most luxurious SUV on the market at the time. The Range Rover has adopted an imposing and very masculine appearance, thanks to its square shape. Everything looks good. In front, the headlights were much larger, as were the slats on the front grille. The rear kept the same simple look, but it came with new taillights and a new front-rear bumper.

The luxurious aspect of the interior is given by leather, wood and metal elements. Changes were also made to the dashboard, but also to the instrument panel, which is positioned higher this time due to the navigation system.

Under the hood, the Range Rover had a 3.0-liter BMW diesel engine and a 4.4-liter BMW V8 gasoline engine, until the Rover brand was sold to Ford in 2006.

Range Rover III Facelift 2005-2009

It was also then that the facelift version of the third generation Range Rover was launched. In terms of design, Ford made some changes. He kept the large rectangular headlights, but which cut the grille according to their shape. Viewed from the side, the high greenhouse and the sloping back gave the car a dynamic look.

The interior does not come with major changes, but Ford had to make changes under the hood.

The Rover came with a Jaguar-derived 4.4-litre petrol engine and a supercharged 4.2-litre variant of the Jaguar engine. Diesel variants included 2.9-liter and 3.6-liter engines.

Range Rover III Facelift 2009-2012

Before launching the next generation Range Rover, a Facelift model was introduced in 2009. The exterior received some improvements, with redesigned bumpers, headlights and taillights with a fresher look and a new front grille.

The interior was also refreshed, especially in the area of the central panel, but also in the area of the instrument cluster, which received a 12-inch TFT screen with virtual dials. In addition, the car received a blind spot monitoring system, surround camera system and Adaptive Dynamics technology.

Under the hood, the Range Rover kept the 3.6-liter V8 diesel unit, but received a new 5.0-liter supercharged gasoline engine, which offered a power of 510 hp.

Range Rover IV 2012-2017

The fourth generation of the Range Rover model was launched in 2013 and came with a completely new design, while keeping the shape we’re used to. The model of this generation was the first to have a lightweight, aluminum body, and it is notable for the plunging rearward line of the roof.

From the front, the Range Rover comes with the same square headlights but with a completely changed design that integrates perfectly into the new grille. Also, two vents were introduced in the front. The rear taillights are also new, replacing the round shape of the previous model. Seen from the side, the most visible changes are brought to the shape of the headlights and taillights, adopting a shape that extends to the sides of the car.

The interior has been greatly simplified, it comes with fewer buttons, but with more technology on board. The dashboard received a larger 12.3-inch digital screen, the infotainment system received an 8-inch touchscreen, and the gear shifter has a new button-like shape. Also, the Range Rover was equipped with a new version of the Land Rover Terrain Response system, which allows the automatic selection of the most suitable setting for the transmission, depending on the driving conditions.

In terms of engines, the car came with a supercharged 5.0-liter V8, as well as a 3.0-liter V6 version. The diesel units were a 3.0 liter V6, one of which was biturbo, and a 4.4 liter V8 unit. Also, a Range Rover model with hybrid propulsion was available for the first time, which was not only more efficient in terms of consumption and emissions, but also ensured the same capabilities in rough terrain.

In 2014, the Range Rover was also available in the long-wheelbase version, which came in different trim levels, Supercharged or Autobiography.

Range Rover IV Facelift 2017-2021

In 2017, Land Rover introduced the Facelift version for the fourth generation of Range Rover. And if the prefacelift model made a sensation, the facelift version was even more loved. It came with rectangular DRL headlights and a slightly different grille and bumper. And if the exterior was slightly improved, the interior was completely new. It came with a completely new infotainment system, with a rectangular touch screen, a new dashboard display, and in the climate control area it was inserted into the screen.

But, the most important upgrade was under the hood, for the plug-in hybrid version, a petrol PHEV model.

Range Rover V 2022-Present

After more than 50 years since the debut of the first Range Rover, it reached the fifth generation, which took the brand to another level.

The new Range Rover retains some of the typical design elements that established it, the slightly descending roof, the strongly highlighted median line, the short front console and the yacht-like rear.

Seen from the front, the changes are not extreme, the new Range Rover keeps the same robust shapes, but which offer a much more minimalist look this time. The biggest change is at the rear, where the taillights are invisible when off, the dynamic turn signals are hidden in the horizontal trim, and the brake and low-beam lights are vertical. Seen from the side, the new Range Rover has a smooth surface, with hidden handles and a dynamic silhouette, which offers a very mysterious and imposing look.

The minimalist design is also reflected in the interior, where the digital instrument has a diagonal of 13.7 inches, and the central curved touch display – 13.1 inches, equipped with haptic feedback.

This generation uses the MLA-Flex (Modular Longitudinal Architecture) platform, which can support conventional engines, plug-in hybrid systems and electric propulsion. Also, thanks to this platform, the new Range Rover is available in two versions, Standard and Long, with different wheelbases and with 4.5 or 7 seats.

The LWB version of the Range Rover has a wheelbase increased by 20 centimeters and an option for a four-seater layout and various facilities for rear passengers, such as the rear screen entertainment system.