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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Synopsis</h4>



<p>Jaguar Land Rover unveils its first bespoke Range Rover logo in 55 years—sparking fierce backlash online over its suitability.</p>



<p>Critics argue that the Range Rover logo resembles flashy jewelry or belt hardware more than a luxury SUV icon.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Key takeaways</h4>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>A first-ever bespoke Range Rover logo, doubling the “R” motif, sparks fierce debate.</li>



<li>Designed for merchandising and small-scale applications—not car bonnets—but critics say it lacks a luxury touch.</li>



<li>Fans and experts compare it to cheap jewelry or hip‑hop branding and call it “goofy” or “belt‑buckle‑like.”</li>



<li>In a post-Jaguar rebrand era, JLR risks alienating loyal customers who crave heritage.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">JLR ignores cautionary tales</h2>



<p>Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), fresh off last year’s <a href="https://octet.design/journal/jaguar-bold-new-logo/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jaguar rebrand</a> fiasco that drew ridicule from the likes of Elon Musk and Nigel Farage—and reportedly led to their ad agency shakeup—has now rolled out a new Range Rover motif.</p>



<p>This marks the first exclusive emblem in Range Rover’s 55-year history, and though designed for labels, packaging, and events—not bonnet placement—it still represents a radical aesthetic shift.</p>



<p>Industry observers that even secondary branding elements can erode brand equity—see Kia and Jaguar’s logo missteps—for brands with deep-rooted heritage.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Double‑R motif</h2>



<p>Spotted by Autocar, the new “Range Rover Motif” features two mirrored ‘R’s merging into one striking shape.</p>



<p>JLR describes it as a “smaller symbol for where our familiar Range Rover device mark does not fit” – suitable for labels, merchandising, repeating patterns, and event spaces.</p>



<p>However, many argue that its bolder-than-bold design feels unaligned with the subdued prestige expected of a luxury SUV.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Online roasts</h2>



<p>Social media users have unleashed a torrent of criticism:</p>



<p>“Somebody said the new Range Rover logo looks like a belt buckle, and I can’t unsee it.”</p>



<p>“Make. It. Stop. This logo would be right at home on a big, tacky‑looking bottle of something stupidly expensive promoted by David Beckham.”</p>



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<p>Reddit users offered further scathing hits:</p>



<p>“Good morning, year 5… Everyone get out a crayon and sheet of paper.”<br>“Looks like something a dance artist from the early noughties would use for their debut album cover.”</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Beyond the emblem</h2>



<p>JLR also teased a repeating version of the double-R motif—applied to upholstery, labels, and packaging—drawing comparisons to luxury heritage patterns like those of Goyard or Louis Vuitton.</p>



<p>The goal: a distinctive new asset for merchandise and <a href="https://medium.com/@NineBlaess/brand-touchpoints-what-they-are-why-they-matter-and-how-to-create-them-strategically-a17d9e761e13" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">brand touchpoints</a>. But critics argue that without vehicle integration, the pattern feels disjointed from Range Rover’s core identity.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Brand wariness: Is legacy being sacrificed?</h2>



<p>Bentley’s subtle logo tweak, unveiled in early July, stands in stark <a href="https://octet.design/journal/contrast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">contrast</a>, being praised for preserving luxury DNA while modernizing.</p>



<p>Range Rover’s overt departure recalls lessons from Kia and Jaguar, where overly bold logos backfired and alienated loyalists.</p>



<p>When even non-vehicle logos draw backlash, it underscores how fragile brand trust is, especially for status-driven marques.</p>



<p>Range Rover’s new double‑R motif may aim to diversify <a href="https://www.canva.com/learn/brand-assets/#:~:text=What%20are%20brand%20assets?,brand%20apart%20from%20its%20competitors." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">brand assets</a> across merch, events, and packaging, but the uproar proves that even small-brand elements must evoke emotional resonance.</p>



<p>For a marque built on rugged elegance, trading heritage for hype isn’t just controversial—it might be a branding disaster.</p>
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