Which Land Rover for You
Land Rover has been for almost four decades one of the most well-known and respected brand of off-road vehicles. Even with four ownership changes, the brand managed to stay on top and always deliver high performance automobiles that were favorites for both civilian and military use.
During its long history, Land Rover was seen in all the corners of the globe, either as a competitor and winner of the Camel Trophy, a family car, a military vehicle, ambulance, mobile home, off-road favorite for adventurers, and the list can go on and on.
If you plan to choose a Land Rover, then almost all the vehicles are safe bets, the only thing that should concern you is the money you are willing to spend. Needless to say, older cars, like the one in the Discovery series can be bought at a lower price, but still deliver high performances. Newer models like the Freelander and Defender series cost a bit more, and of course, these too have high off-road capabilities. If you are interested in a luxurious 4×4 then you will have to dig a bit into your bank account and buy a Range Rover – the high-end Land Rover vehicles. No matter what you choose, you will find that when it comes to off-road and 4×4 Land Rover has the supremacy over its competitors, and that, as all 4×4 vehicles, Land Rovers have a taste for petrol – some more, some less.
These being said, let’s take a quick closer look at the various Land Rover models.
The Discovery series manufactured from ’89 on, is a mid-sized 4×4 with off-road capabilities. The first models in the series are not recommended and our suggestion would be to buy a Discovery manufactured after ’94. If you plan on going off-road a lot, then you should know that Discovery series 1 is highly customizable and even to date a very sought after 4×4 – plus, it’s not that expensive so it’s your best choice if you’re on a tight budget.
Land Rover Freelander is also a highly capable off-roader, manufactured from ’96 on and it can be seen as a lifestyle 4WD, which means that it’s perfect if you want to use in town, but more than adequate if you want to go off road with it. Because it’s very friendly, it’s a best choice for families that want a car to take them shopping and hiking at the same time. However, stay away from the K-series from Freelander 1 as they are known to be problematic engines.
The Range Rover series is the high-end of Land Rovers, being luxury 4×4 vehicles. The production started in 1970 and never stopped. There is not much to say about the Range Rover. It’s a very luxurious car, with high-end finishes, that handles extremely well on and off-road, and it’s highly recommended if you are willing to spend a little on a 4×4. As all Land Rover vehicles, it’s highly customizable in terms of off-road.
Land Rover Defender is THE four wheel drive off-road utility vehicle. This car has been manufactured since 1983 and has been used everywhere, thanks to its high off-road capabilities and friendliness. Though not as luxurious as the Range Rover, the Defender is a highly reliable vehicle that can be customized for off-road expeditions and it’s been a favorite of the British Army.
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