Land Rover Produces the 100,000th Freelander 2

Employees at Land Rover’s Halewood Operations on Merseyside are celebrating the production of the 100,000th Land Rover Freelander 2. The milestone vehicle has been built 17 months after Freelander 2 production started at Halewood. The 100,000th car, a Rimini Red 2.2 Diesel Auto, is now en route to a customer in the city of Surgut, located on Russia's Central Siberian Plateau.

Thomas Klein, Operations Director at Halewood said: "The 100,000th Freelander is an important milestone for the plant – Freelander 2 helped Land Rover achieve its best ever sales year in 2007 and has won several major awards in its first 12 months in the market place. Freelander is continuing to perform well in traditional Land Rover markets such as the UK but sales in emerging areas like Russia and China are also growing rapidly so it's entirely fitting that this car is destined for a customer in Siberia"

Land Rover Produces the 100,000th Freelander 2

Employees at Land Rover’s Halewood Operations on Merseyside are celebrating the production of the 100,000th Land Rover Freelander 2. The milestone vehicle has been built 17 months after Freelander 2 production started at Halewood. The 100,000th car, a Rimini Red 2.2 Diesel Auto, is now en route to a customer in the city of Surgut, located on Russia's Central Siberian Plateau.

Thomas Klein, Operations Director at Halewood said: "The 100,000th Freelander is an important milestone for the plant – Freelander 2 helped Land Rover achieve its best ever sales year in 2007 and has won several major awards in its first 12 months in the market place. Freelander is continuing to perform well in traditional Land Rover markets such as the UK but sales in emerging areas like Russia and China are also growing rapidly so it's entirely fitting that this car is destined for a customer in Siberia"

Land Rover Introduces Commercial Version of Freelander 2

In an attempt to broaden Land Rover’s audience in rural India, Tata has introduced a commercial version of the new Freelander 2 –ok, we’re just kidding… The real deal is that since the launch of the Freelander 2 in November 2006, there has been high demand for a commercial derivative from Land Rover’s customers and dealers. So, the British firm decided to please them by introducing the Freelander 2 Commercial which will make its first public appearance at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Birmingham from April 15-17.

Compared to the standard version, the Freelander 2 Commercial looses its rear seats and side airbags but it obtains a full-height solid bulkhead with mesh panel, floor support frame, floor panel with lashing points, fixed rear side glass, rubber loadspace mat, tail door and side window guards and rear cargo lighting. –Continued after the jump

There are two available versions, the “S” and “XS”. The latter benefits from Land Rover's Terrain Response system, 17" alloys, powerfold mirrors, a full size spare wheel, front park distance control, part leather trim, automatic climate control and branded ICE. The Freelander 2 Commercial goes on sale in the UK this month and will be priced from £20,775 on the road. As a commercial vehicle, it will benefit from being VAT and Company Car Tax exempt.

Land Rover Introduces Commercial Version of Freelander 2

In an attempt to broaden Land Rover’s audience in rural India, Tata has introduced a commercial version of the new Freelander 2 –ok, we’re just kidding… The real deal is that since the launch of the Freelander 2 in November 2006, there has been high demand for a commercial derivative from Land Rover’s customers and dealers. So, the British firm decided to please them by introducing the Freelander 2 Commercial which will make its first public appearance at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Birmingham from April 15-17.

Compared to the standard version, the Freelander 2 Commercial looses its rear seats and side airbags but it obtains a full-height solid bulkhead with mesh panel, floor support frame, floor panel with lashing points, fixed rear side glass, rubber loadspace mat, tail door and side window guards and rear cargo lighting. –Continued after the jump

There are two available versions, the “S” and “XS”. The latter benefits from Land Rover's Terrain Response system, 17" alloys, powerfold mirrors, a full size spare wheel, front park distance control, part leather trim, automatic climate control and branded ICE. The Freelander 2 Commercial goes on sale in the UK this month and will be priced from £20,775 on the road. As a commercial vehicle, it will benefit from being VAT and Company Car Tax exempt.

Land Rover Freelander 2 & Range Rover Sport HST Sport Editions

Land Rover is enhancing its UK line-up with the addition of a new 'HST' derivative for the Freelander 2 and Range Rover Sport models. Both HST models feature an aggressive bodykit and sportier trim for the interior.

In particular, the Freelander 2 HST that will be available from £31,990 on the road, features a Sports Styling Pack with front and rear bumper aprons, side sill mouldings and a rear roof spoiler. Other enhancements include 19 inch alloy 10-spoke wheels with shadowchrome finish, leather seat facings, privacy glass and metallic paint. –Continued

The Range Rover Sport HST comes equipped with 20 inch 'Stormer' wheels, rear spoiler, body coloured lower body and tailgate mouldings, electric sunroof, privacy glass and deep sculptured front and rear bumpers with integrated rectangular exhaust tailpipes. The 2008 HST is also equipped with Premium Leather seats as standard. Sports Leather and Leather Alcantara seats are available as a no cost option.

The Range Rover Sport HST is available with either the TDV8 diesel or Supercharged petrol engines from £59,895 on the road.

Land Rover Freelander 2 & Range Rover Sport HST Sport Editions

Land Rover is enhancing its UK line-up with the addition of a new 'HST' derivative for the Freelander 2 and Range Rover Sport models. Both HST models feature an aggressive bodykit and sportier trim for the interior.

In particular, the Freelander 2 HST that will be available from £31,990 on the road, features a Sports Styling Pack with front and rear bumper aprons, side sill mouldings and a rear roof spoiler. Other enhancements include 19 inch alloy 10-spoke wheels with shadowchrome finish, leather seat facings, privacy glass and metallic paint. –Continued

The Range Rover Sport HST comes equipped with 20 inch 'Stormer' wheels, rear spoiler, body coloured lower body and tailgate mouldings, electric sunroof, privacy glass and deep sculptured front and rear bumpers with integrated rectangular exhaust tailpipes. The 2008 HST is also equipped with Premium Leather seats as standard. Sports Leather and Leather Alcantara seats are available as a no cost option.

The Range Rover Sport HST is available with either the TDV8 diesel or Supercharged petrol engines from £59,895 on the road.

Land Rover Freelander 2 & Range Rover Sport HST Sport Editions

Land Rover is enhancing its UK line-up with the addition of a new 'HST' derivative for the Freelander 2 and Range Rover Sport models. Both HST models feature an aggressive bodykit and sportier trim for the interior.

In particular, the Freelander 2 HST that will be available from £31,990 on the road, features a Sports Styling Pack with front and rear bumper aprons, side sill mouldings and a rear roof spoiler. Other enhancements include 19 inch alloy 10-spoke wheels with shadowchrome finish, leather seat facings, privacy glass and metallic paint. –Continued

The Range Rover Sport HST comes equipped with 20 inch 'Stormer' wheels, rear spoiler, body coloured lower body and tailgate mouldings, electric sunroof, privacy glass and deep sculptured front and rear bumpers with integrated rectangular exhaust tailpipes. The 2008 HST is also equipped with Premium Leather seats as standard. Sports Leather and Leather Alcantara seats are available as a no cost option.

The Range Rover Sport HST is available with either the TDV8 diesel or Supercharged petrol engines from £59,895 on the road.

Land Rover Freelander 2 & Range Rover Sport HST Sport Editions

Land Rover is enhancing its UK line-up with the addition of a new 'HST' derivative for the Freelander 2 and Range Rover Sport models. Both HST models feature an aggressive bodykit and sportier trim for the interior.

In particular, the Freelander 2 HST that will be available from £31,990 on the road, features a Sports Styling Pack with front and rear bumper aprons, side sill mouldings and a rear roof spoiler. Other enhancements include 19 inch alloy 10-spoke wheels with shadowchrome finish, leather seat facings, privacy glass and metallic paint. –Continued

The Range Rover Sport HST comes equipped with 20 inch 'Stormer' wheels, rear spoiler, body coloured lower body and tailgate mouldings, electric sunroof, privacy glass and deep sculptured front and rear bumpers with integrated rectangular exhaust tailpipes. The 2008 HST is also equipped with Premium Leather seats as standard. Sports Leather and Leather Alcantara seats are available as a no cost option.

The Range Rover Sport HST is available with either the TDV8 diesel or Supercharged petrol engines from £59,895 on the road.