2007 Land Rover Freelander II, C1 based (Mazda3, S40 MKII Focus)

[NFS4]

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2006/05/2007-land-rover-freelander-ii.html

These are the first pictures of the all new 2007 Freelander II. The leaked press kit of Land Rover?s new compact SUV model reveals that the new car looks very similar to the existing model, especially around the nose where Landrover trademarks such as the grille and clamshell bonnet are obvious ?also think Discovery / LR3.

The car seems to have grown slightly in every dimension, with a wider track and longer wheelbase, thus improving space for both passengers and luggage. The pictures also show that the rear doors have grown in size, making access easier.

Despite its similar looks, the Freelander II is based on an all-new platform -a stretched version of the C1 platform that underpins the Ford Focus, Mazda 3 and Volvo S40. The new Freelander is expected to be an even more capable vehicle off-road than the current model, with a stiffer chassis and increased ground clearance. Most of the components are said to come from parent company Ford, but upgraded to ensure the new car performs like a genuiune Landrover.

Although the new Freelander will be offerd only as a five-door model, it is rumored tha we will eventually see a 'baby' 3door Landrover which will sit below the Freelander II in the Landrover range, possibly as early as 2008.

 

[LtPage1]

Meh. I can't get excited about any Land Rover except the Range Rover. If you need a real off-road vehicle, there's no substitute. And if you don't there are better vehicles than this for the money.

 

[EvilYoda]

Just doesn't look right...I think that the grille is perfect on the Range Rover, but on the Freelander, it looks like a kid with a mouthful of braces.

 

[imthebadguy]

meh its decent

 

[atybimf]

Originally posted by: imthebadguy
meh its decent

 

[clickynext]

Man, what a versatile platform. Used in compacts, a minivan, and now an SUV.

 

[theeedude]

Looks like the Highlander. Meh.