Click above for high-res gallery of the Land Rover LRX from Geneva
We've big fans of the Land Rover LRX concept's styling, which looked as good in black (unveiled in
The production LRX would target the likes of the upcoming BMW X1 and Audi Q5 (and potentially the Porsche Roxster), while offering a range of eco-friendly engine options that help Land Rover reduce its overall environmental impact. Such powertrain possibilities could include a 2.2-liter diesel and 3.2-liter gasoline inline-six with the potential for start-stop technology and even a hybrid system. Although the Freelander Sport would be oriented towards on-road driving dynamics, we wouldn't expect it to compromise the brand's legendary off-road prowess as much as recent offerings from Jeep. Reports place the production LRX on the road as early as 2010, and we hope much of the show car's dramatic styling would remain in place as the Land Rover rides the rocky road from concept to production.
[Source: Auto Express]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
dreamtech @ Mar 19th 2008 9:44AM
This concept is just a Land Rover flavored Audi Steppenwolf from the year 2000!!!!!
http://www.audiworld.com/news/00/steppenwolf/s98.jpg
Its not really an original concept, but a very well executed Land Rover design that will surely be a hit! What do others think?
Red @ Mar 19th 2008 9:53AM
It's certainly not original, but it is one of the best three-door SUVs I've seen. The styling overall is simple, but as the saying goes, the devil is definitely in the details, which I think is what gives it the elegant appeal. I am not at all a fan of SUVs, but I would take one of these in black (or white, which I'm not a fan of either) if it had the diesel or hybrid engines. Preferably a combination of the two.
tuna @ Mar 19th 2008 3:29PM
Mass produced automobiles have been around since 1903 (Ford model A) and earlier. Nothing is original these days. Everything is a derivative of another or combination of others. It's moot to judge new cars based on "originality". Better to judge each car by how well it's design execution fits into the brand's image, line up and needs of the intended audience. Bugs the hell out of me whenever people say "it looks like a ___" or "OMG, they copied ____". Yes, it's got wheels, tires, doors and assortment of lights. Can we please move past that.
Nick @ Mar 19th 2008 9:55AM
Ford Edge?
Chris @ Mar 19th 2008 9:56AM
What makes it cool is the low roof line which is the most likely aspect to NOT survive going into production... high waist line forces any production version to raise its roof
meaning it will look like every other 2 door suv to hit the market once the safety people get into it...
Andy @ Mar 19th 2008 1:01PM
How many other 2-door SUVs are there?
AnthWax84 @ Mar 19th 2008 10:14AM
love how when the company is up for sale is when they make all the cool decisions lol
volvfan88 @ Mar 19th 2008 11:02AM
Volvo platfrom being used again and Volvo already gave out that they will be producing a XC version of the C30. So Land Rover once agian will set the stage for both vehicles by producing the Freeland Sport before the Volvo XC30 just like the LR2 came out before the Volvo XC60. Great products betwen Volvo and Land Rover. Its a shame that Ford sold LR. At least Volvo is being prepared to take on more luxury vehicles and expand vastly. I hope all Volvo engines will be produced in SKvode Sweden again e\instead of England.
why not the LS2LS7? @ Mar 19th 2008 11:09AM
There's nothing eco-friendly about this vehicle.
If this silly 2-door sells despite poor utility and high gas prices, it really just shows that the public cannot be counted on to make smart decision to solve our energy problems.
AC @ Mar 19th 2008 12:46PM
It's really not that bad, i don't think you realise how small this thing actually is...
SPG @ Mar 19th 2008 11:40AM
Very much looking forward to seeing this one in production.
LoneWolf @ Mar 19th 2008 11:48AM
Oh god, now they kill Land Rover...
Polly Prissy Pants @ Mar 19th 2008 1:39PM
Not Edge, 2 door Flex.
Rick @ Mar 19th 2008 2:00PM
I don't understand the excitment surrounding this model. I love the Range Rover but I can't get up past the mid-waste, on this concept, without noticing the hard slant upwards towards the rear and then notice the opposing sloping roofline. It's an incredibly anti-wedge shape design and just feels so wrong visually. Mix this with Range Rover poroportions and maybe it's more appealing.
Not to mention the hole Flex carry over.