On the evening of 21 April, the all-new Generation Range Rover was officially launched in the Chinese market, with a total of four extended wheelbase models. The official retail price starts from 1,468,000 RMB.
After fully considering the needs of home users, the new generation of Range Rover models is available for the first time in a 7-seater version and has been designated as the entry-level version of the listing lineup.
There is no doubt that today's Range Rover is positioned more as a status symbol and the preferred choice of successful people.
But many people may not know that it is now regarded as a model of luxury SUVs, and it was originally a classic model in the hardcore off-road.
In 1970, in an era when all buggies were rough, a two-door version of the Range Rover was born.
It made people realize for the first time that the original off-road vehicle can also be very luxurious, just with a soft elegant design, won countless praise, and became the queen of The British car.
Although range rover was positioned as a luxurious route at the time, it was still essentially the base of a hardcore off-road vehicle, with a hard bridge front and rear, full-time all-wheel drive, and the power of the 3.5L V8.
In 1971, British explorers drove the Range Rover and completed tens of thousands of kilometers of exploration of the Americas.
In 1979, the first Dakar Rally car champion drove a modified Range Rover.
And the Classic Camel Cup, which began in the 1980s, land rover range rover has traveled to almost all the bad places in the world.
At the time, the car, like the Defender, was a totemic presence in the hardcore off-road realm.
But from 1994, when the second-generation model used air suspension, the Range Rover began to embark on the "road of no return" of luxury SUVs.
Of course, with the blessing of various advanced technology configurations, the Range Rover still has extremely strong off-road capabilities.
But its luxurious positioning and noble driving experience make this car a symbol of identity and status, and only successful people can enjoy exclusive cars.
Let's briefly review the milestone events of the five generations of Range Rover
First generation, 1970-1994
In 1970, the first generation of Range Rover was officially launched on 17 June, equipped with a lightweight aluminium V8 engine, a full-time four-wheel drive system and four-wheel disc brakes. This is a model of four-wheel drive that offers outstanding performance for both off-road and on-road, and this standard continues to this day.
Second generation, 1994-2001
In 1994, the second generation of range Rover models (code name P38a) was launched, which featured a long wheelbase chassis, a redesigned semi-integrated body and a newly upgraded electronic air suspension.
The third generation, 2001-2012
In 2001, the third-generation Range Rover (codename L322) model was launched, which featured a full range of independent air suspension.
In 2002, joining the 500,000th Range Rover manufacturing plant in Solihall, UK, joined the 500,000th Large Family.
In 2005, the second model of the third-generation Range Rover, the Range Rover Sport, debuted with the new 4.4-litre V8 and 4.2-litre supercharged V8 petrol engines.
Fourth generation, 2012-2021
In 2012, the fourth generation of Range Rover (codenamed L405) was released on 6 September at the Royal Ballet Academy, the first SUV for Land Rover to adopt an aluminium body architecture.
In 2014, the Range Rover Sport SVR was launched, the fastest Land Rover model to date.
In 2018, the Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid model successfully completed the China Tianmen Mountain Summit Challenge with a gradient of 45 degrees and a total of 999 steps.
In 2020, a limited edition of 1970 commemorative models will be released worldwide to commemorate the historic moment of the birth of the Land Rover Range Rover in the early 1970s. The commemorative edition car colours are reproduced from the colours of the early Range Rover debut in the 1970s, including the classic Tuscan blue.
2021-present, the fifth generation of Range Rover
In 2021, the fifth-generation Range Rover (codenamed L460) was released worldwide on 27 October. Half a year later, it was officially released in the Chinese market.
The new generation of Range Rover inherits the classic design language, with a new exterior design, throughout the end is a modern minimalist elegant design.
Side contours: a slowly tightening roof line, a strong waist line and a threshold line that shows an upward posture, and the classic elements are harmoniously connected with the short and powerful front overhang and the distinctive stern style rear, smoothly transitioning to the split tailgate design that opens up and down, presenting the luxurious and domineering aura of the fifth generation range Rover.
In terms of in-car technology, the 13.1-inch touch screen is the largest central control screen in the history of the family. The bezel-less curved suspension design is embedded in the center of the instrument panel, making the interior structure more light and flexible. The new 13.7-inch HD LCD instrument cluster complements the InControl OS 2.0 infotainment system in the car.
The new rear entertainment system consists of two 11.4-inch HD touch screens mounted on the front seat backrests with an adjustable angle, and an 8-inch touch screen integrated inside the fold-over central armrest of the rear executive seats, taking the rear passenger's sense of exclusivity to a whole new level.
With the latest ATRS Land Rover all-terrain technology, the new generation of Range Rover combines excellent road comfort with all-terrain capabilities.
On the road, the all-new Range Rover range Rover comes standard with four-wheel steering, the first Land Rover model to feature an advanced dynamic response system. Equipped with the new 48-volt active roll control system, it can instantly output 1400Nm of torque to the anti-roll bar, which can ensure the stability of the body.
In addition, the active rear electronic differential lock is also standard throughout the series, which can effectively enhance rear wheel traction when experiencing complex situations such as high-speed cornering, slippery roads or wheel suspension during off-road conditions.
In terms of off-road, it is still equipped with the second-generation intelligent all-terrain feedback adaptation system, with 8+1 driving modes, which can automatically adjust the chassis system and engine response according to the road conditions, and realize one-button all-terrain off-road.
So, the new generation of Range Rover, is it your dream?