Tata Motors Global has launched the new 2011 Land Rover Freelander 2 in India without any hype or hoopla. The refreshed version of the SUV will be available in the country for the price of Rs. 34.94 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). Freelander 2 is the most cheapest Land Rover model that will be sold in India which comes with minor aesthetic upgrades, of which the new grille upfront is the most prominent one.
The new Freelander 2 comes with 2 new diesel engine options. The TD4 SE (base) variant gets a 150 PS diesel engine while the SD4, HSE (top-end) variant gets a 190 PS diesel engine. Both the engines produce a maximum torque of 420 Nm (20 Nm more than previous model) and offer a 6-speed automatic transmission with Command Shift technology.
The car is well appointed in the interiors with leather seats and plenty of gadgetry to keep you engaged, if you aren’t driving that is. The FreeLander 2 ticks all the boxes when it comes to safety kit, with cornering brake control being an extra feature thrown in along with knee airbags for the driver, which is a superb addition.
The Freelander 2 is equipped with cruise control, an Alpine audio system and hands free phone operations. The standard navigation system (provided by MapmyIndia) with a touch-screen and easy-to-use menu, helps the user drive to the desired destination effortlessly.
The Freelander 2 will directly compete with the BMW X3, Volvo XC90, Mitsubishi Montero and Audi Q5. If the Freelander 2 is assembled locally and prices are reduced (by Rs 8-9 lakh), the Freelander2 could attract buyers looking at the BMW X1, upcoming Audi Q3, Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Santa Fe.
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