
Land Rover currently has four production bases. First, Solihull in the UK, which is the earliest and most important production base for Land Rover, with the highest output, mainly producing the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Discovery, and Land Rover Defender. Second, Halewood in the UK, primarily producing models like the Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Discovery Sport. Third, the Pune factory in India, mainly producing models such as the Range Rover, Discovery, and Defender, with very low output, only tens of thousands of vehicles per year. Fourth, the Changshu Economic Development Zone in Jiangsu, China, with an annual designed capacity of 130,000 vehicles, mainly producing models like the Evoque and Discovery Sport. This has also led to the longest car name in China: Chery Jaguar Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and Chery Jaguar Land Rover Discovery Sport.

When it comes to where Land Rovers are produced, I have to start with Tata's acquisition. After India's Tata Group purchased Land Rover in 2008, they naturally set up production facilities on their home turf. The Pune plant is specifically located in western India and currently mainly produces the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque models. But don't get me wrong - production still continues in the UK, with the Solihull plant still manufacturing the Range Rover series. The joint venture factory in Changshu, China also handles part of the production. I've driven Indian-made Land Rovers, and honestly the assembly quality isn't bad, as they adhere to uniform standards. This multi-location production strategy both saves costs and avoids high tariffs. If you're considering buying a Land Rover recently, you might want to check the first three digits of the VIN - SAL indicates UK origin, while SAD means India.

As someone who frequently deals with various car models, I have a good understanding of Land Rover's production situation. After Tata took over, they set up a factory in Pune, India, mainly focusing on mid-size SUV models. The Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque assembled in India are also exported to regions like the Middle East and Africa. However, the status of the UK factory remains unchanged, primarily producing the high-end Range Rover series. The models produced in the Chinese joint venture factory are mostly supplied to the Asian market. If car owners are concerned about quality control, I personally don't think it's necessary—last year, none of the dozen or so India-produced Land Rovers I handled had quality issues during maintenance. When buying a car, just check the label on the door frame of the passenger side—the production location is clearly stated.

Land Rover is indeed manufactured in India, which traces back to the Tata Group. They have a factory in Pune, India, producing models like the Range Rover Evoque. The UK factory remains active, continuing to produce high-end models. There's also a Changshu factory specifically catering to the Chinese market. In fact, multinational production setups are quite common—Volkswagen produces the Beetle in Mexico, and Mercedes-Benz has factories in South Africa. Land Rovers made in India adhere to uniform manufacturing standards, and many owners in car communities report no major issues even after four or five years of use. If you're unsure when choosing a car, check the model code—L538 indicates the Evoque made in India.

As someone who has been following the automotive industry for years, Land Rover established production lines in India after being acquired by Tata. The Pune plant primarily serves emerging markets, with models like the Discovery Sport priced about 30% lower locally than imported versions. These vehicles are manufactured under the same QGate global quality standards, with workshop automation levels nearly identical to UK factories. Besides India, the UK handles flagship models, while the Chinese factory focuses on right-hand-drive markets. India-produced models actually have advantages in humidity adaptation, with cooling systems tested for tropical climates. To verify your vehicle's origin, Land Rover's official website supports production location checks using the VIN.


