Take a look at the new range of Land Rover vehicles and you cannot help but be impressed. Each model retains the look of its original design yet has been subtly adapted for the twenty first century in order that they are set apart from predecessors. A Land Rover dealer in any part of the world now has access to a range of best off-roaders the world has yet experienced.
Defender
When you visit a Land Rover dealer you might be curious why the Defender is still around because other models in the Land Rover line-up appear so much more modern by comparison. The Defender is the Land Rover company showing the world how it got to be manufacturer of the best off-roader in the world, any Land Rover dealer will confirm this. Defender has its roots in the original concept that produced a cross country vehicle that didn't recognise any terrain as limiting. A Land Rover dealer in any part of the world will likely keep at least one or two Defenders in stock simply because they continue to sell. Because their reputation for durability is recognised world-wide car dealers look on the purchase of used Land Rovers as an investment. Defenders are offered as short or long wheelbase variants with two diesel engine options producing either 90 or 110 bhp. Defenders are produced as working vehicles and do not necessarily cosset their occupants in the way provided by other models in the Land Rover line-up. However these excellent machines are built to last. Prices begin at £17,995.
Freelander
The Freelander is a gift to any Land Rover dealer because selling them is easy as they have proved very popular, and demand remains high. The recent facelift has improved an already good looking vehicle. The new look highlights the Freelander's road presence by the addition of a chunky, masculine front end that follows a trend in the latest model line up. Engine options include petrol 1.8 or 2.5 V6 while a BMW 2.0 diesel is included for the economy conscious. There are three or five door variants to cater for individuals or families. Rear folding seats and a rear sliding window are useful features. Prices begin at £17,995.
Discovery
The Discovery has always been popular, whether you drive in the country or town, it's seven seat capability is useful for families while safety has been upgraded by logically combining comfort and safety. Latest improvements in build quality extends to an increase in the stiffness of bodywork designed to ensure that this is the safest Discovery to date. The new body style possesses a road presence that cannot fail to capture attention. With a chunkier more robust look, demand for the latest Discovery is likely to be higher than ever. Engines come in two guises, a V6 2.7 diesel and a powerful 4.4 V8. Economy is best served by the diesel. Prices begin at £26,995. For more information on the new, chunky Discovery visit your local Rover dealer.
Range Rover
Possibly possessing the most powerful road presence of any Land Rover, the Range Rover makes a strong statement wherever you might spot one, and the Sport's model somehow manages to say even more. These magnificent four by fours are the limousines of the off-road fraternity. A Land Rover dealer in any country knows that they do not need to persuade customers this is the right off-roader for them, because people who can afford a range Rover are already aware of that before they step into a showroom.
What a Range Rover buyer gets for their money is a unique multi-purpose vehicle that possesses the power of a sports car, the sumptuous luxury of a limousine and the off-road ability of a Jeep.
The size of the Range Rover allows excellent accommodation for five full-sized adults. While the tall driving position provides good all round visibility, adding another dimension to the safety features that make the Range Rover one of the world's safest off-roaders. There remains just one body style - a five door, and two engines sourced from BMW a 3.0 diesel producing 174 bhp and 4.4 petrol V8 with 281 bhp. In 2005 a Sport version was launched based on the Discovery 3. The engines offered include a 2.7 diesel with an output of 190 bhp or what is probably the fastest Range Rover ever with a 4.4 V8 pounding out 390 bhp. This most powerful Range Rover is capable of 140 miles and hour and a zero to sixty time in around seven seconds. Range Rover prices begin at £45,995 while Range Rover Sport prices start at £35,000.
If you are fortunate enough to be able to afford a Range Rover, you should really go out and buy one. Next time you're passing your nearest Land Rover dealer pop in and see why these vehicles can be considered magnificent.