Land Rover is really busy putting out these UK only special editions.  This time it’s the Freelander 2 that’s getting the treatment.  I actually don’t mind the Freelander or the LR2 as it’s called here in the States.  But after the big refresh for the other Land Rover & Range Rovers in 2010, the interior really needs an update – they’re still even using the old steering wheel.  But overall, it’s a comfortable vehicle that’s not bad to drive.

This Sport Limited Edition adds the usual interior & exterior tweaking where they play with the colors  on the exterior trim  (door handles, grills, vents, etc…) and add in interesting leather combos.  Wheels look good too, they’re 19” and called Shadow Chrome.  And I think I like the red interior trim strip on the dash as opposed to the faux wood trim – blacked out front grill also really gives the vehicle a stronger look, maybe it should become standard?  Enjoy.

RELEASE DATE: 00:01 2^ND DECEMBER 2010

Land Rover announces the new Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Limited Edition

• A unique addition to the Freelander 2 range with dynamic exterior and interior styling.
• Available in three distinct exterior colours – Fuji White, Santorini black and for the first time Firenze Red.
• Two interior design themes with striking contrast ebony and ivory or ebony and pimento colourways.
• Available with a high-performance and efficient 190PS diesel engine -with six speed automatic gearbox – delivering 0-60mph in 8.7 seconds and CO2 emissions of 185g/km
• On sale from early 2011 with prices starting at £33,945
• Only 500 vehicles will be available in the UK

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I had been waiting for some media for this and just forgot to get it posted.  Back on November 4th, Land Rover produced the one millionth Range Rover, it quickly went to a charity auction for Help for Heros, after being accepted by Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear on behalf of the charity. 

What I’m not clear on is what exactly made up that one million number.  I think they mean just Range Rovers, but they do mention that the Range Rover Sport has sold 300,000 units since 2005.  Does the 1M include that or is it just real Range Rovers?  I know they like us to think of them all as Range Rovers.

And finally, here’s Jeremy Clarkson talking about the Range Rover for 2010:

LAND ROVER DONATES THE ONE MILLIONTH RANGE ROVER TO HELP FOR HEROES

• The one millionth Range Rover has been built at the company’s Solihull Plant
• Land Rover employees, enthusiasts and owners celebrate landmark build
• One millionth model to be auctioned for Help for Heroes
• Jeremy Clarkson, Patron of Help for Heroes, receives car on behalf of the charity

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From January 2011, Land Rover will be offering two great limited edition trim packages for the Discovery 4 – includes some nice subtle changes – Ivory veneers looks good.

Land Rover announces launch of Discovery 4 ‘landmark’ Limited Editions

· Sophisticated style and design with contrasting black and white colour schemes

· Class-leading off-road capability and Terrain Response ^TM system

· On-road refinement to match most executive saloons

· Powerful and highly efficient 3.0 litre SDV6 twin turbo diesel engine

· On-sale in the UK from January 2011 priced at £46,945 OTR.

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I just actually saw this ad for the first time on TV, other then the close-up of the wheel caps, there’s no real Land Rover branding, which I think is a first?  I do like the commercial.

And it closes with:

and not:

Visit here: http://www.landrover.com/us/en/rr/range-rover/explore/hse/

Then choose the Xenon lights under Exterior Features

They just need to remove that “Sport” from the description.

Nice video, how did he get a 20 minute interview?   Anyone know of more long form interviews out there?

And Gerry does say, the new Range Rover is coming out in 2012 – does that mean, shown to the public or available for purchase?