Range Rover L322 - Off-Road Excellence

After changing owners several times, the Land Roverthe 2009 New York Auto Show. Land Rover has not
product line is now the property of multinationalfailed in mixing their traditional innovations and modern
corporation, Tata Motors Ltd. of India. The Landday gadgets to deliver a complete, driver-centered
Rover brand has continued to shine in its excellentpackage suitable for use in harsh roads or posh
off-road capabilities as well as its distinct design andestablishments.
elegance. It has been known to balance both worldsOn the outside, a few subtle improvements have
effortlessly and has become an automobile industrybeen made to enhance the look of the Range Rover
icon.L322 series. Among those receiving a facelift are the
A History of Off-Road Durabilitycar's grille, rear bumper, LED headlights as well as the
The Land Rover name has its origins in the UnitedLED taillights.
Kingdom. Maurice Wilks was inspired by the old WillysThe performance overhauls are also worth noticing.
MB American war Jeep that he used during his stay inUnder the hood improvements include two brand
their farm in Anglesey to create a civilian off-roadnew engines to increase fuel efficiency, a monocoque
vehicle. The "Centre Steer" as he called it had astructural frame construction to enhance handling as
steering wheel in the middle and was a hybrid ofwell as a four corner suspension that allows a
Rover and Jeep parts. It was the start of a long linespecialized adjustment in ride height depending on the
of Land Rover products, most still functioning today.terrain.
The Land Rover name has been known for theManual transmission is no more, and is permanently
durability, functionality and elegance of their products.replaced by automatic transmission. An LCD located in
1970 marked the birth of the Range Rover, placing itfront of the driver replaces all older gauges giving a
as one of the most popular among these iconicmore detailed and tailored display depending on the
off-road vehicles.car functions being used at a specific time.
So far, there have been three generations of RangeMinimizing driving hazards is the bi-directional screen
Rovers. In the first generation, the vehicles gave risefitted into the car's centre console. The unit is
to the Range Rover name and product line, onlycapable of showing two different displays depending
being distinguished as the "Range Rover Classic"on the user's viewing angle so a driver can focus on
during its later years. The "P38A" name was given toroad-relevant displays while his passenger can watch
the second major generation of the Range Rover linea DVD on the go.
to differentiate it from the classic. The Range RoverAn impressive multi camera system courtesy of the
L322 is today's generation of Land Rover's qualityIrish company Valeo Vision Systems is also equipped
off-road utility vehicles.into the vehicle. It contains multiple overlays and
Continuously Growing and Evolvingviews, giving the driver a detailed visual around the
The current L322 models were unveiled last year invehicle and minimizing potential accidents.