Being a first-time concept car, I was also not exactly sure what to expect when it comes to the Stormer's interior. Well, rest assured, albeit tastefully laid out this Land Rover is up to date with concept vehicle trends. I couldn't help but notice the unique seats first. From the moment that the scissor doors swing up the aluminum-backed leather buckets take center stage. Their hollow design particularly reminds me of the moulded plywood chairs built by high-end furniture designer Herman Miller. Front and rear buckets are mounted to the floor via two thin arms that link to metal rails.

For a first try, Land Rover succeeded in creating a wonderful concept interior. (Photo: Land Rover)

At center, the cabin is divided into two by a tall transmission tunnel. Its silver top runs front to back throughout the interior, forming the center console and information stack. Oddly, it's rather thin, but it features a small, swiveling TFT LCD display for climate, navigation and hi-fi. The driver is faced with a wood-rimmed, aluminum billet steering wheel, and four simple clock-like instruments that display all relevant information. Twin DVD-players keep rear occupants entertained as well. The interior has been trimmed in light colors and metals, infusing a bright and cheery ambience enhanced by warm orange back lights.

The interior has been trimmed in light colors and metals, infusing a bright and cheery ambience. (Photo: Land Rover)

As part of Land Rover's first high-performance road-going vehicle, the Range Stormer debuts another significant piece of technology. While Land Rover's managing director Matthew Taylor states that, "This new platform is unique to Land Rover," other sources say that while it is currently unique to the luxury division, it is the forerunner of what will become Ford Motor Company's new T5 chassis architecture, which the automaker intends to share with the rest of its brands. Upcoming SUVs, such as the replacement for the Ford Explorer as well as the next generation Discovery will utilize the T5 platform. The all-new fully independent chassis, which sets new standards in stiffness and passive crash protection, will continue to feature Land Rover's advanced air suspension. In the Range Stormer, six pre-programmed settings are available. No longer will consumers have to deal with rough-riding live axles, but instead get a smoother more compliant ride, improved handling and still, top-tier off-road capabilities.