| The Range Rover was introduced in 1970 and was | | | | a BMW 2.5 litre engine in the Mark II. The Mark II |
| an instant success. The simple design was resistant, | | | | was introduced with a series of limited edition |
| practical and of high performance compared to the | | | | exclusive models, all to mark the 25th anniversary of |
| previous models. The aluminum body paneled | | | | the Range Rover. Continued triumphant sales of the |
| off-roader quickly paved its way to become the | | | | off roader saw the luxury off roader being exported |
| leading four wheel drive off roader. | | | | to America, with previous models only made available |
| Powered by the 3.5 litre V8 Rover light alloy unit, the | | | | as grey imports. Sales and the popularity of the car |
| first released is commonly now referred to as the | | | | continued. |
| "Classic Range Rover" and shared the same engine | | | | The exclusivity and luxury image of the car was |
| unit as in the Morgan +8. Although built with the | | | | enhanced with the new variations of the off roader |
| capabilities of high performance on off road terrain, | | | | in 2003. The Range Rover Vogue was introduced as |
| the off roader remained a luxury car which really | | | | the top of the range model. The RR Sport saw the |
| created a whole new market for itself with four | | | | Range Rover appeal to the high end market, with |
| wheel drive luxury off road vehicles. After eleven | | | | the car being road based, although the Sport had not |
| years in production the vehicle was released with a 5 | | | | lost its ancestors roots and could still handle itself off |
| door option, with previous models only available as | | | | road well. With an ever increasing four wheel drive |
| three door. | | | | off road market, the car has very fruitful sales and |
| The interior of the car was improved, with also | | | | continues to be the market leader. |
| notable changes to the body and the introduction of | | | | |