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Boost it!

We give the USA a sneek peek to the Land Rover Freelander 2 before it hits in L.A.

Agent001 submitted on 11/20/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:45:36 PM

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The new Freelander 2 is a big step forward compared to the last version. Here are some real-life shots from our Beijing gallery.









More photos of this and other cars in our galleries...

2006 Beijing Auto China Show Photo Gallery

And be sure to stay tuned for our coverage of the upcoming LA Auto Show starting on November 29th.

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EL34

Awesome and it doesn't have goofy looks like that Acura.

I love the grill work!

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Posted on 11/20/2006 8:52:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

blueice4589

EXCUSE ME?!?! GOOFY LOOKS?! Your GOOFY.

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Posted on 11/24/2006 6:12:15 PM | | Votes: 1   

kart1

That is exactly what I thought of when I first saw that picture in C&D.

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Posted on 11/20/2006 9:32:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Rupert

its a volvo underneath.

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Posted on 11/21/2006 6:11:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

rocker

No it's a mercury mariner, no a mazda tribute.

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Posted on 11/20/2006 9:54:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

delan

It sure is pretty though. I think it is the best looking of all of the tiny utes.

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Posted on 11/20/2006 10:26:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

JUGNU

The interior is very old school.I agree suits on Big Land Rovers,but on this sporty baby Land Rover it doesn't match with the exterior.

BTW Looks like a baby RR Sport.Nice.

JUGNU

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Posted on 11/21/2006 4:11:46 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Mark

I don't think it shares anything with the Ford Escape, but I am going to do some looking and come back to make sure.

I sure would buy one until my check comes in for the Range Rover Sport.

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Posted on 11/21/2006 6:54:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Rupert

it shares nada with the ford escape.
same platform as the new ford mondeo/galaxy/s-max/unreleased volvo XC60

this is obviously now the best SUV in the world, bar all other land rovers.

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Posted on 11/21/2006 6:13:21 PM | | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofoxone

Oh, c'mon now, saying the LR2/FL 2 is the best SUV in the world is SO biased. I can see it getting okay reviews, at best.

The Range Rover is probably the best SUV in the world, but this isn't even close. This wouldn't even be in my top 20.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/23/2006 1:19:51 AM | | Votes: 1   

Rupert

hence the "bar all other land rovers"
i know the RR is the best in the world, and i thought i'd have a go at being a Land Rover fanboy, since nobody else is.

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Posted on 11/23/2006 11:16:42 AM | | Votes: 1   

audirevolution

Looks like a Ford...
But interior isn't bad.
Looks like a smaller Range Rover or a LR3.

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Posted on 11/21/2006 4:22:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Y2006

I see that tey added a push start button

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Posted on 11/21/2006 9:29:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

laurent

To me, it looks like, umh, the old freelander. What an upgrade. I'm sure it is better, but why did they build a new car that looks the same? The other land rovers are masterpieces, this makes me feel sorry not to be rich enough to buy the lr3.

I rather buy a cr-v, it doesn't have the look either, but it has de reliability...

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Posted on 11/21/2006 9:48:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofoxone

I actually think the new CR-V is quite stylish in person. It carries a low-budget style all its own. RAV4 is nice, but not as fresh.

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Posted on 11/23/2006 1:20:45 AM | | Votes: 1   

Homer008

This thing is like a fly being always attracted to the flypaper or a repair shop whichever...

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Posted on 11/22/2006 3:25:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

quizz

Why would anyone pay $35,000 for a car that will cost $2000 a year in repairs and be in the shop more than any other manufacturer's products? As much as we complain about MB, the reliability of the Rover is absolutely the worst bar none. Of course, rich people who shell out $75,000 for the top of the line don't really care, but for the hard working stiff who's saving up to pay $35,000? It will be a nightmare.

Yes it's a pretty little gem... but this car has the very worst repair record and makes BMW/MB look like a bunch of Honda Accords... no, seriously.

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Posted on 11/22/2006 8:23:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofoxone

I think the RR Sport is the worst of the worst. I've heard numerous accounts of the rear suspensions spontaneously falling through on the highway, leaving drivers stranded with a car that's ten inches lower in the back.

In fact, I was driving behind a silver RR Sport tonight, and heard a suspicious metallic noise coming from the back of the car that I wouldn't hear normally. This was with the windows closed. It could've been...

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Posted on 11/23/2006 1:23:01 AM | | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofoxone

^And yet, the RR Sport is so damn good-looking... it's a love/hate relationship.

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Posted on 11/23/2006 1:23:27 AM | | Votes: 1   

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