We can go back and forth all day long arguing over who invented the SUV, but if you’re talking luxury off-roaders, Land Rover is the brand that really put that segment on the map. The first-gen Range Rover, introduced in 1970, was a far cry from the open-air “army trucks” that pioneered the sports utility vehicle, combining the comfort of a Cadillac with the rugged, adventuring spirit of a Jeep.
Â
