To provide suitable ground clearance the Land Rover is necessarily a high vehicle so the driver has a commanding position which enables him to see over the top of hedges. Although the driving seat is non-adjustable, it is well placed and very comfortable, as are the pedals; the clutch and brake pedals incorporate side flanges to reduce the possibility of slip if, for example, the car is driven in muddy gumboots.
The front doors have two-piece side windows, arranged so that the rear portion slides forward to increase ventilation or permit hand signalling. The two doors allow easy access to the front compartment – access to the rear passenger area is by way of a door in the middle of the rear panel and a folding step is attached to the rear cross member.
Although Rover saloon cars have a reputation for being particularly quiet, this trait is not shared by the Land Rover; there is a noticeable amount of mechanical noise, particularly when it is driven in the indirect ratios. But bearing in mind the vehicle’s purpose, this is acceptable.
