At first sight, the white SUV in these spyshots from JPJ Putrajaya sent in by reader ApexKit may look like just any other Land Rover Freelander 2, but a closer inspection reveals that this is the latest version of the baby Landie, carrying improvements from its second facelift that was issued in August last year.
You can spot the lightly updated headlights with new LED graphics that bring it closer to the more upmarket Range Rover trio, as well as the tail lights which now use LEDs. Though unseen here, the revision also includes a thorough makeover of the interior, featuring touchscreen panels and switchgears taken from the Evoque, including a round analog clock smack in the middle of the dashboard.
The badge round the back says Si4, denoting that this is the petrol version of the SUV with a 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine instead of the 2.2 litre turbodiesel motor in the sole Freelander 2 SD4 model currently on sale in Malaysia. The Si4 engine is similar to the one in the petrol-powered Range Rover Evoque, producing 240 PS and 340 Nm of torque. The Ford-sourced engine is mated to an Aisin-sourced six-speed CommandShift gearbox, just like the SD4 diesel model.
The Land Rover Freelander 2 Si4 will be an extra option to consider for those who want to enter into Land Rover ownership at the most affordable level available, but have been reluctant to do so because they prefer a petrol instead of a diesel engine. Similarly, the local-spec Evoque also offers a choice between Si4 petrol and SD4 diesel engines.
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looks less euro.
more of x trail kinda.
same goes to vw tiguan. it looks a non vw chassis.
that’s my perception.
THIS IS THE BASE spec. The cheapest one ever. Starting price, 24kGBP. http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/lr/freelander-2/explore/s/
But this is a very interesting and VERY smart move. You see, in MY, the cheapest luxury brand SUV is the Volvo XC60 that is 290k with the same EcoBoost petrol. XC60 has PowerShift, this is an Aisin auto. Anyway, the current Freelander 2 HSE SD4 271388 ringgit. But it is a diesel, which is why most people on a budget would rather take the 2WD XC60.
If they put this at about 250-260 or so, this will really attract those who are currently looking at SUVs below 200k, ie the 2.4CRV and the 2.4 SantaFe Premium, and are able to spend and extra 50000 ringgit. Smart move,but they have to bring in the HSE. If the base S is 250, then they can forget it.
But if they keep the S spec, and price it at about 170k, then the tables will definitely favour LR, cause in that price, there is no car that has a real 4WD and a 2 liter turbo petrol. But that will be a different story.
in land rover family, like Evoque most…
That’s one parked at my condo car apartment! I think the driver must be Land Rover agent.
Want to see the latest new cars in Malaysia? Just take a drive to JPJ Putrajaya…the rate this is going, car companies might as well set up some booths there to collect orders…
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this car designed using square box? really ugly. junk design, consult toyota how to design to improve your ugly look.
I am the one who always prefer “Petrol Engine” instead of “Diesel Engine”, Obviously diesel engines come with high prices.
But, the above option is a combo of both of the things, preferable by landrover lovers like me.
I really appreciate!!
bring back the old freelander 1, sell at 150-170k bracket. i am sure LR will do well.
the older one is still has the charms.