History of the Range Rover Vogue

While the Land Rover brand has existed since 1948 in some form or another. While the first prototype was developed in 1967, it was not until 1970 that the first Range Rover Vogue was rolled off the production line. Since inception, there have been a total of three Range Rover Vogue platforms, each generation more luxurious, powerful and innovative than its predecessors.

The first Vogue platform lasted from 1970 to 1995 and is commonly referred to as the "Range Rover Classic". It was rather utilitarian in nature lacking most of the luxury features we commonly associate with the brand today.

1981 - Four door version was released helping to make it more mainstream than the two door predecessor

1986 - Lucas electronic fuel injection is introduced alleviating the reliance on carbuerators

1986 - First Rover Vogue Diesels are introduced

1992 - Air Ride Suspension is made available as an option on higher end trim packages (LSE)

1992 - A new high end trim package with more creature comforts is launched in the UK, dubbed the Range Rover LSE

1992 - Vogue 200Tdi turbocharge diesel engine is released

1994 - Vogue 300Tdi turbocharge diesel engine is released

In 2007, things got really interesting with the unveiling of Land Rover Special Vehicles first factory produced armored Range Rover Vogue. This new era of range rovers weighed in at 3.5 tons (standard range rovers weigh 2 tons) and offer everything you would expect including run-flat tires, internal oxygen tanks, reinforced fuel tanks, bulletproof glass and more. This line of Rovers has been specially designed to withstand impacts from AK-47s, grenades, flame throwers and most other small arms.

In 2010, there were minor updates to the external look and feel, instead Land Rover opted for a significant updating of internal technology. This update has been led by a fully configurable 12" TFT screen which renders a series 'virtual' dials and graphical displays to show everything from speed to the weather conditions outside. Another unique option is a surround camera system that displays in the TFT screen showing you the sides and back of the car for switching lanes or backing up. In addition, 2010 improved upon a few other best in class features offered in premium luxury vehicles including Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring and Automatic High Beam Assist.

To date, the Range Rover Vogue stands at the pinnacle of Luxury SUVs, its nearest regular production competitors the Mercedes G-wagen (G55 AMG), Porsche Cayenne Turbo S and Lexus LX 570 are all fine autos but they lack the history and class that is the Land Rover brand. In fact, the brand is so well adored the Saudi Royal family and the British Royal family both drive armored versions on a daily basis,

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