| As Ford continues to secure its survival in | | | | its tough go-anywhere ability, stadium |
| the automotive industry, it is also planning | | | | seating, cabin versatility and spaciousness, |
| moves for its precious brands. For its Land | | | | we believe that no other compact SUV gets |
| Rover brand, Ford is working on a off-road | | | | closer to blending these best-of-both-worlds |
| coupe. Yes, an off-road coupe. | | | | abilities." |
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| The new off-road coupe will be introduced | | | | New from the bottom up, LR2 delivers superb |
| early next decade at around 2013 to replace | | | | on-rood and off-road performance. The car |
| the 2-door Freelander. A concept version of | | | | made use of upgraded parts Land Rover |
| the car is expected to be introduced as soon | | | | Freelander however; the automaker equipped it |
| as 2008. It is designed to cater to the | | | | with exciting new features and function to |
| demands of young drivers with complex driving | | | | make it tempting and satisfying for the |
| demands. | | | | enthusiasts. |
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| In connection with the latest from Land | | | | The highlights of the new car include the |
| Rover, its North America Division proudly | | | | brand-new 3.2-liter inline-six engine that |
| pulled the curtain off its new premium | | | | generates 230bh and provides 0-60 mph |
| compact SUV at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto | | | | acceleration in 8.4 seconds. Said engine is |
| Show. LR2, the new SUV from the automaker, | | | | mated to a new six-speed automatic |
| joins the remarkable lineup of the automaker | | | | transmission, with Land Rover's CommandShift. |
| that includes Range Rover, Range Rover Sport | | | | These features contribute significantly in |
| and LR3. With said powerful lineup around, | | | | making the performance of the car livelier. |
| the automaker expects a bigger slice in the | | | | The unique Terrain Response is made standard |
| auto market share. | | | | to the model. Said feature makes off-road |
| | | | driving easy and comfortable. |
| "LR2 combines the advantages of a premium | | | | |
| sedan -- such as polished ride, accomplished | | | | LR2's body uses a 5-door monocoque structure |
| performance and an attractive cabin -- with | | | | with a touch of fresh design language. |
| the attributes of a robust SUV," said Richard | | | | However, its form bears the Land Rover's |
| Beattie, executive vice president, marketing | | | | charm. A fully equipped LR2 will be priced |
| and sales, Land Rover North America. "With | | | | from $34,700. |