Range Rover: The Car of Choice
August 17, 2015 3:09 pmIf you were watching the christening of Princess Charlotte at the start of July, you may have noticed that the youngest member of the Royal Family was safely transported in a Range Rover. This is no surprise, as the Queen and other members of British royalty have been keen to drive and be transported in this particular vehicle since the 1970’s, when the original ‘classic’ models were first rolling off the production line.
The Range Rover has continuously evolved since the first V8 engine, 4 wheel drive vehicle headed onto the road. Built in Solihull, the design has always focused on bringing off road practicality with on road styling. It is a vehicle that can deliver power, control, comfort and driveability on the toughest terrain, yet still look the part on city streets.
Off Road Functionality
To prove its credentials in the early years, the Range Rover took on some of the world’s toughest driving challenges. In the 1970’s a Range Rover completed the 18,000 mile Trans-American expedition, was driven in the Sahara Desert Rally and then completed both the London to Sydney marathon and the 1979 Paris-Dakar race.
Incorporating Advanced Technology
It may have been an impressive vehicle from the start, but work has never stopped on its development. In the 1980’s the new features included a four door models, an automatic version, the introduction of a diesel engine and ABS brakes. In the 1990’s a long wheelbase model, 4.2 litre engine model came onto the market and both Automatic Air Suspension and Electronic Traction Control became features of the Range Rover.
At the start of the new millennium, there was considerable focus on exceeding expectations on luxury and comfort. New models included satellite navigation, TV and Thin Film Transistor virtual dials. This technology is now widely available, but Range Rover led the way with this modern in-car technology.
The fourth generation of Range Rovers are now available for purchase or hire. There have been considerable efforts to make these latest models lighter, faster and more fuel efficient. This has been achieved in part by combining advanced aerodynamics and aluminium bodywork. In addition, work on refinement has continued.
Ideal for Any Event
So, whether you are seeking power, speed, class, comfort, control, safety or challenge, a Range Rover can deliver. For this reason, it doesn’t matter if you are heading off on an activity adventure and scaling new heights or arriving in style at a high class event, this stylish vehicle hits the spot. It can be as practical and comfortable for a family holiday, a celebrity party or for making the right first impression when transporting business guests.
Range Rover Hire
Not all of us need or want to purchase a Range Rover, but there is another option for those occasions when it can really come into its own. You can select the ideal high specification vehicle for your requirements; the Sport, Evoque or Vogue with Range Rover Hire. Models can be hired for a day, weekend, week or longer and additional extras including roof bars and snow chains can be requested.
4×4 Vehicle Hire provides high quality Range Rover Hire throughout the UK. We can arrange delivery of your chosen vehicle to a location of your choice. This could be from an airport or a hotel; alternatively you can collect from our offices. Our vehicles are maintained in top condition and we pride ourselves of the highest standards of customer service. Contact us if you are looking for quality Range Rover Hire; Leeds, Birmingham, Newcastle and all other UK cities, we have them covered.
For more information contact 4×4 Vehicle Hire‘s team.