Land Rover Rolls Out New Freelander
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buyers may notice some significant changes when the 2004 Freelander hits
showrooms. The British automaker's smallest ute will undergo a number
of changes front and back, including new "pocket lamp" headlights,
and a cleaner, more stylish tail. The interior gets a bit more ergonomic
and refined. And the compact Freelander's suspension is being lowered
and firmed up, making it a better package for on as well as off-road,
according to Managing Director Matthew Taylor. "It's a true crossover
vehicle," he said during the Freelander's Frankfurt roll-out, "ideally
suited to the urban lifestyle." The automaker, meanwhile, quick and
subtle hint of new products to come starting next year when an all-new,
dedicated Land Rover platform goes into production on a new production
line. The simple line drawing hinted of an edgy body shape, more in line
with new crossovers, such as the Nissan Murano, than the conventional,
boxy Land Rover.
Source: http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=6373