Who Makes Range Rover?
The name Range Rover represents a line of vehicles made by iconic British marque Land Rover, one of the brands that make up parent company Jaguar Land Rover — which is in turn owned by Indian automaker Tata Motors. The Range Rover itself started as a rather utilitarian off-road vehicle before evolving into the luxurious line of SUVs being sold today. Despite the increased luxury, however, most Range Rover models are still extremely capable off-road.
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What Is Land Rover’s Ownership History?
Land Rover’s current structure is confusing, but that’s been the norm for the company for some time. The first Land Rover was launched in 1948 as part of the Rover brand, with the first Range Rover arriving in 1970. The Rover brand was eventually absorbed by British Leyland and became known as Rover Triumph. After British Leyland collapsed and was nationalized, Land Rover was spun off into its own subsidiary company. British Leyland became the Rover Group in 1986, before going private again in 1988 and rebranding as Rover.
In 1994, BMW took over ownership of Rover, and in 2000, Land Rover was sold to Ford (which also purchased Jaguar). Ford sold both Land Rover and Jaguar to Tata Motors in 2008, which then created the Jaguar Land Rover subsidiary that exists today.
What Cars Are in the Current Range Rover Lineup?
The Range Rover lineup currently includes:
Range Rover currently makes both gas-powered and plug-in hybrid variants. The Evoque is the cheapest model in the brand’s lineup, while the Range Rover sits at the top of the range.
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