SIDE-BY-SIDE: So, How Much DOES The All-New 2013 Range Rover LOOK Like The New Ford Explorer?

I remember it like it was yesterday. Only weeks ago we launched a leaked image of the all-new 2013 Land Rover Range Rover after another outlet "outed" the vehicle before its primetime debut this week.

The comments from the AutoSpies faithful were less than forgiving, with many likening the all-new Rover to a tarted up Ford Explorer.

Of course that's not an accurate assessment. But we do have to say, those headlights and taillights are pretty damn close in terms of design.

But here's the weird thing. Since this week's images hit the web, the commentary here on AutoSpies has been pretty good, actually. Some folks are proclaiming it as beautiful and a nice design. Where did all of that controversy and vitriol go?

That being said, we've decided to do what -- seemingly -- no one else has done. We put together an image that puts both products side-by-side from the same angle.

So, what do you think?

Did Land Rover's design team make the all-new, flagship product a bit too similar to the everyday Ford Explorer?


2013 Land Rover Range Rover Photo Gallery