Range Rover is a more familiar name for Indians after takeover tycoon Tata got JLR steering for $2.30 billion in 2008 March. The first vehicle to effectively merge the comfort and performance of a sedan with the go-anywhere capability of a conventional Sport Utility Vehicle, the Range Rover turns 40 on 17 June 2010.
With the original Classic Range Rover design staying in production for 25 years, there was uncertainty within the car-maker about the relevance of such a vehicle. But, from princes to politicians, from rock gods to rock climbers, from footballers to farmers, the Range Rover has always appealed to a diverse group of customers, notching up over 300,000 sales and dispelling any doubt of its, well, saleability.
Indisputably, it is one of the most noteworthy vehicles in the history of motoring. Now the marque has confirmed that it will lift the lid on a smaller, lighter and more fuel-efficient vehicle, based on the LRX concept at this year’s Paris Motor Show. Will the new vehicle reflect the brand’s commitment to environmental sustainability? We’ll see. Until then, you can enjoy the nostalgia of the following video and have a look back at the icon’s history in the official press release.
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