Which country produces Land Rover?
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Land Rover is a British-made car. The models under Land Rover include: Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Defender, Range Rover, etc. Taking the 2015 Range Rover Evoque as an example, it is a mid-size SUV with body dimensions of: length 4355mm, width 1900mm, height 1635mm, a wheelbase of 2660mm, a minimum ground clearance of 212mm, and a body weight of 1640kg. The 2015 Range Rover Evoque is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 241PS, a maximum torque of 340Nm, and a maximum power of 177kW.
I have been studying automotive history since childhood and have a particular fascination with Land Rover. It is a quintessentially British brand, founded in the UK in 1948 when Rover Company introduced its first off-road vehicle, originally intended to create a practical vehicle capable of handling all terrains. Over the years, it changed hands multiple times—from British Leyland to BMW, then Ford, and finally in 2008, it was acquired by India's Tata. However, Tata is merely the shareholder; Land Rover's core operations remain headquartered in Coventry, UK, with its design team and main factories, such as the Solihull production line, preserving their British heritage. Today, new models like the Defender or Range Rover still use British-assembled components, ensuring classic British styling and reliability. For car enthusiasts, understanding a brand's origins is crucial—it explains why Land Rover continues its off-road legacy and maintains its unique appeal in the global market.
