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Detroit Auto Show: Land Rover LRX Concept

Now that Land Rover has deemed Jalopnik an embargo-break free media outlet, we've been treated with the ability to treat all of our readers to some high-resolution photos of the new Land Rover LRX concept five days ahead of the official embargo. As many of you know already, this is the new baby Land Rover set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show next month. It's a bit more muscular than your average Freelander and features enough interior lighting to light the Singapore GP. In addition to the 20-inch show alloys, the car is designed to be both lightweight and partially recyclable. Full details below:

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3:30 PM on Thu Dec 13 2007
By Matt Hardigree
8,460 views, 24 comments

Latest by smokes: This delighted 1995 Land Rover owner loves the new look. Much sleeker, less boxy-ugly. Sweet interior. Nice mix of Land-Rover-typical we-don't-care-about-environment attitude with new techno-geek look. If it runs with the reliability and comfort I've come to know and love more »

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Freebird! Ford Releases Photos, Info on 2007 LR2

It's no more a Freelander than the LR3 is a Discovery, but the LR2 is nonetheless ready to go as the new entry Landie. We've been waiting for this day ever since we concluded the last Freelander was a cocked-up, overpriced mess. We're hoping this one, built on Ford's C1/P1 platform — like the Volvo S40, Mazda3 and European Focus — will do for the 'lander what the LR3 did for the 'scovery. Of course, addressing the last model's most obvious shortcoming is a new, transverse-mounted 3.2-liter inline six, producing 230 hp, that also shows up in the Volvo S80 (share those parts, PAG!). It's linked to a new shiftable six-speed autobox with the CommandShift option introduced in the LR3 (and spreading to the Range Rover this year). There's also more head and legroom, a monocoque body structure and a range of off-roading tech borrowed from its larger siblings. No word on price, but figure somewhere in the thirties. Click through for more pics. More »

8:16 AM on Fri Jun 23 2006
By Mike Spinelli
608 views, 3 comments

Latest by Phafanapolis: PAG is smart. Design one good looking model (DB9, LR3) and make your entire range look like that (Aston Martin, Land Rover). more »

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Surprise!: New Land Rover Freelander Images Leaked

The fast-lane boys at Leftlane News just got their hands on a marketing piece that reveals the upcoming Land Rover Freelander, set to be unveiled at the British International Motor Show this summer. Looks like designers split the difference between the Range Rover and the mid-line LR3 to derive a new look for the next-generation Freebird, which will ride on the Ford/Volvo C1-P1 platform. More »

1:26 PM on Wed May 24 2006
By Mike Spinelli
250 views, 4 comments

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Spy Photos: More on the New Freelander

Land Rover's next-gen Freelander is almost here, which means we'll finally be able to consign the current model to the ocean floor. We're not saying it's bad, mind you, but Yugo called, and it wants its quality-control back. The new model, with its Ford C1/P1 platform, cleaner shape, Volvo engines and (hopefully) LR3-level build quality, looks like it may just be able to cash the cheque the first generation forged and handed to a liquor-store clerk in Topeka. We're optimistic. More »

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8:28 AM on Thu Mar 30 2006
By Mike Spinelli
86 views, 1 comment

Latest by Seth L: Excellent use of Dazzle camouflage to confuse German U-boats! more »

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AutoBild's Digital Crystal Ball Trained on FoMoCo's New CUVs

The artistes at Germany's AutoBild turned their digital tablets on Ford's new range of compact utes on the way, predicting what the European Focus C-Max, the Land Rover Freelander and the Volvo XC50 will look like. All of them are expected to face down the RAV4s of the world in the next two years, though only the second two of the three — all of which are to be built on Ford's flexible C1/P1 platform — will be coming to the US. The Freelander will be the first to arrive, in late 2006, followed by the others in 2007. More »

5:26 PM on Fri Mar 24 2006
By Mike Spinelli
144 views, Comment

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Spy Photos: Even More on the Land Rover Freelander

There's not a whole lot we haven't seen of the next-generation Land Rover Freelander, ahead of its launch at the Paris show later this year. A new set of spy shots on World Car Fans confirm little more than that the new little Landy wears a coat during cold weather testing. Still, spies have gathered rumors that there may be an even smaller, front-drive LR on the way. That we'd have to see to believe. More »

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10:52 AM on Mon Mar 13 2006
By Mike Spinelli
56 views, 1 comment

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Spy Photos: Still More on the New Freelander

Were Land Rovers flukey vehicles in the past? Sure, the original Land Rover was one of the more important vehicles in history, especially for Marlon Perkins types. And the Range Rover was the signature vehicle of the landed gentry on country holiday. But with the new RR and the LR3 developed under the guidance of BMW and Ford, Land Rover has begun to move away from its cultish roots and into the mainstream. What it lacked was a viable entry-level lux-ute, and it looks like the new Freelander will finally fill the niche, judging from the spy shots and specs posted on at MPH's site. More »

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12:27 PM on Mon Nov 14 2005
By Davey G. Johnson
97 views, 2 comments

Latest by Davey G.: I wonder, too, Eric. At the same time, as much as I love BMWs, the X3 doesn't really appeal to me. For that matter, neither does the X5. Gimme an M5 Touring. more »

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Spy Photos: More on the New Land Rover Freelander

Under Ford's tutelage, Land Rover may finally have its maddening execution problem licked once and for all. For example, the original Freelander was a good idea, and had a decent enough design, but the unspeakable execution of it was redeemed only by a generous warrantee program and a large-enough pool of gullible yuppie sots. This time, however, LR is gunning for greatness, basing the next-generation Freelander on the flexible Ford/Volvo C1/D1 platform (Volvo S40, Mazda3, etc.) and looking upward at the LR3 for inspiration. It's worth a trip to the $0.50 bet window. More »

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10:29 AM on Tue Oct 18 2005
By Mike Spinelli
40 views, 3 comments

Latest by Gridlock: However much of an image problem the Freelander may have had, at least it had true 4x4 ability - numerous examples over here in Yurp are actually driven by farmers etc. Every time I see an Escalade or Tahoe I cry more »

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Spy Photos: 2007 Land Rover Freelander

Land Rover is getting closer to completing the replacement for its dismal Freelander, arguably the only small SUV with true off-road capability. Unfortunately, the current model is an exercise in ill-conception, with a sluggish, put-upon road feel, an interior that would give Harry Houdini a fit of claustrophobia and below-average reliability ratings. The new model, coming out in 2007, could change all that. It'll be built on a modified version of Ford's successful C1 small-car platform, will have a more spacious interior and may sport a Volvo-derived straight six. More »

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7:45 AM on Tue Sep 20 2005
By Mike Spinelli
142 views