2. The History
● Inspired by WW2 Jeeps
● Began in 1947 - designed by Maurice Wilks
● 1955 - used Land Rovers to make first London to
Singapore off-road journey
● Range Rover launched in 1970
● 1970 - A Range Rover placed in the Louvre
● 1987 - Range Rovers first sold in USA
● First Generation Range Rovers? Used for utility
vehicles first - Airport crash tender, Land Rover
Defender is still a military unit
7. Most Unique Aspect of Land Rovers?
● Terrain Response - gives driver options to
select different driving modes based on
terrain (this happens automatically now)
8. Future Technology
● Transparent Hood
● Laser Sensors in Headlights
● Remote Control
● Voice Activated In Car Experience (because
CarPlay is taking too long!)