Freelander 2 gets a makeover

After successfully starting local manufacturing from its Pune factory, Land Rover India recently launched its locally-built Freelander 2 model. With new exterior design and fresh interior equipment, the new Freelander 2 is all set to lure the SUV-loving aficionados in India. Ammar Alvi takes a closer look at the new and refreshing Freelander 2.

Land Rover recently launched its Freelander 2 model from its facility in Pune. The Freelander 2 has been built at this plant since May 2011 to meet the increasing demand from Indian customers. The new Freelander 2 gets a premium overhaul with focus on delivering better comfort, convenience and driving enjoyment. New colours, new exterior design features and upgraded

equipment levels all contribute to wards making this SUV even better.

Exterior design details have been revamped for an integrated and coordinated appearance, including more contemporary lights using the latest LED technology and a new signature graphic in the front running lights. All-new 17-inch alloy wheels are available on HSE models.

Said Rohit Suri, vice-president, Jaguar Land Rover India, “The Freelander 2 has proved to be extremely popular with Indian customers and this new model brings a more premium look and feel to the overall driving experience. This is another step forward for the Freelander 2, where outstanding standard equipment levels, superb design, safety and all-terrain capability continue to set the standards in this class.”

On the interior front, the Freelander 2 comes with a host of fresh features, including a brand new centre console, seven-inch colour touch screen with enhanced audio systems from Meridian, and a fully integrated navigation system. Passive start replaces key dock and there’s a new ‘intelligent’ electric parking brake which adjusts brake force according to the slope the vehicle is parked on. The rear view camera capability is also new to the Freelander 2 and is available as standard.

The new Freelander 2 is available in two versions—a 2.2-litre diesel TD4 SE (150 PS) priced at `38.67 lakh and a 2.2-litre diesel SD4 HSE (190 PS) priced at `43.92 lakh (prices are ex-showroom Mumbai pre-octroi).

The company is riding on success after registering yet another successful month of sales globally and also in India. The Tata Motors-owned UK automaker sold 26,855 vehicles during February, an increase of 3 per cent against the same period last year.