Santana Motor was a significant Spanish automobile manufacturer that specialized in producing rugged off-road vehicles and SUVs under license from Land Rover and Suzuki. The company played a crucial role in motorizing rural Spain and other European markets with its robust, practical vehicles. Santana's manufacturing expertise led to unique adaptations of licensed designs, creating vehicles specifically suited to European agricultural and military applications. Their PS-10 model, based on the Land Rover platform, gained recognition for its durability and off-road capabilities, particularly in challenging terrain. The company's collaboration with Suzuki resulted in specialized versions of popular models adapted for European preferences and regulations. Santana's vehicles became particularly popular in rural and agricultural sectors due to their combination of reliability, practicality, and affordability. Their legacy lives on in the numerous vehicles still in service across Europe's farming and military sectors.