Friday, 11 May 2012

Land Rover Introduces Freelander 2 in India

Land Rover launched the highly acclaimed Freelander 2 in India. The Freelander 2 joins the acclaimed Discovery 4, the quintessential sports tourer, the Range Rover Sport and the ultimate luxury 4x4, the Range Rover, all of which were launched earlier in India in June this year.

Freelander 2 IndiaThe Freelander 2 has redefined the compact premium 4x4 segment. It delivers outstanding on-road performance as well as class-leading off-road ability, the hallmark of Land Rovers. A dynamic design, purposeful stance, smart and spacious interior, and an abundance of advanced technologies complete the package.

The Freelander 2 is powered by a 2.2 litre common rail turbodiesel engine. The engine is transversely mounted to provide extra space for better crash protection, front end styling and allows a shorter bonnet for more cabin space. Land Rover's unique Terrain Response® system is standard on the vehicle.

The Freelander 2 boasts an exceptionally strong monocoque body and inner safety cell, with front and rear crumple zones which absorb energy on impact. It received a 5 star rating in the rigorous Euro NCAP tests for Adult Occupant Protection – a first in its class. This, along with Dynamic Technology Systems, Airbags and Command Driving Position complete the all-terrain, all weather package of the Freelander 2.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rohit Suri, Head, Premier Car Division, Tata Motors, said, "We are encouraged by the response to the Land Rover vehicles in India. The Freelander 2, Land Rover's best-selling model globally, now complements the Land Rover range in the country. As we expand our reach across various cities in India, we will continuously enhance the Land Rover product portfolio and enable more and more customers to experience the benchmark in premium offroading vehicles."

The Freelander 2 is available in 3 trim levels in India – S, SE and HSE -- with a starting price of Rs. 33.79 lakhs ex-Mumbai.

Freelander 2 IndiaJaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British brands that are designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK. Jaguar Cars Limited, founded in 1922, is one of the world's premier manufacturers of luxury saloons and sports cars. Since 1948 Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that define 'breadth of capability' in their segments. The Jaguar XF, XJ and XK models are manufactured at the company's Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham, while the Land Rover Freelander 2 is manufactured at the Halewood plant in Liverpool.

Land Rover's Defender, Discovery 4, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover models are all built at the Solihull plant. Jaguar Land Rover has two product development centres in Whitley, Coventry and Gaydon, Warwickshire. The business is a major wealth generator for the UK with 78 percent of Land Rovers exported to over 160 countries and 70 percent of Jaguars exported to 63 countries.

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