First Land Rover with only 2WD! Freelander 2.2 diesel 2WD!
Here’s the first ever Land Rover NOT designed to go off-road! Bosses have released these official pictures of the facelifted Freelander, with fresh looks, a revised diesel engine and a new fuel-saving two-wheel-drive option.
The front-driven Freelander, badged eD4, will go on sale just ahead of the Range Rover Evoque, which will also be offered with two-wheel drive.
And the former will be the most efficient Land Rover ever, returning 47.2mpg and emitting 158g/km of CO2. This is an important step for the brand, with two-wheel-drive models now accounting for 23 per cent of SUV sales.
The step up in efficiency isn’t only a result of the new transmission, though. The Freelander also gets a more frugal version of the 2.2-litre diesel engine, with a choice of power outputs. Buyers specifying the two-wheel drive eD4 and 4WD TD4 get a 148bhp unit with a six-speed manual box and stop-start as standard.
Those wanting more power can go for the flagship 4WD SD4. This delivers 187bhp – a hike of nearly 30bhp over the outgoing range-topper. This is mated to an automatic box as standard, although the self-shifter will be offered as a £1,515 option on the TD4.
A revised front bumper with new foglamp bezels, a new finish to the front grille and updated lights front and rear give the SUV a fresh look. Plus, three new colour schemes have been added to the options list – Kosrae Green, Baltic Blue and Fuji White – along with new 18 and 19-inch alloy wheel designs. Inside, the instrument dials are revised, and there are four new seat styles, with the option of a Premium Pack that brings leather trim.
The new Freelander TD4 and SD4 go on sale from the end of next month, ranging from £21,695 for the TD4 S to £35,510 for the SD4 HSE.
Prices of the 2WD car have yet to be confirmed, but it’s likely to cost around £20,000 at launch in January.
Author: AL
Source: Autolatest & AutoExpress
And the former will be the most efficient Land Rover ever, returning 47.2mpg and emitting 158g/km of CO2. This is an important step for the brand, with two-wheel-drive models now accounting for 23 per cent of SUV sales.
The step up in efficiency isn’t only a result of the new transmission, though. The Freelander also gets a more frugal version of the 2.2-litre diesel engine, with a choice of power outputs. Buyers specifying the two-wheel drive eD4 and 4WD TD4 get a 148bhp unit with a six-speed manual box and stop-start as standard.
Those wanting more power can go for the flagship 4WD SD4. This delivers 187bhp – a hike of nearly 30bhp over the outgoing range-topper. This is mated to an automatic box as standard, although the self-shifter will be offered as a £1,515 option on the TD4.
A revised front bumper with new foglamp bezels, a new finish to the front grille and updated lights front and rear give the SUV a fresh look. Plus, three new colour schemes have been added to the options list – Kosrae Green, Baltic Blue and Fuji White – along with new 18 and 19-inch alloy wheel designs. Inside, the instrument dials are revised, and there are four new seat styles, with the option of a Premium Pack that brings leather trim.
The new Freelander TD4 and SD4 go on sale from the end of next month, ranging from £21,695 for the TD4 S to £35,510 for the SD4 HSE.
Prices of the 2WD car have yet to be confirmed, but it’s likely to cost around £20,000 at launch in January.
Author: AL
Source: Autolatest & AutoExpress
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Published date: 4.08.2010 | 02:26 EEST
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