Land Rover has seen strong sales of its LR2, which was introduced last April, and hopes to keep its popularity going by adding a new model option, the LR2 HSE. In addition to the base LR2 SE’s equipment, the HSE package includes body color bumpers and side sills, a rear spoiler, titanium door handles and 19in alloy wheels. The HSE’s interior includes new electronically adjustable seats and a storage box with a sliding cover. Powertrains remain unchanged.
Pricing has not been released but the LR2 HSE will be available November 1, 2007 at Land Rover retailers nationwide.
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08/24, 2:10 PM
posted by:
Commodore
It is a VERY well dressed Ford Escape
08/24, 5:12 PM
posted by:
S-60-driver
i can see the Escape in it, but Freelander came out in 1997 and the Escape in 2000. So, really…. Escape was coping Freelander in 2000. Like a poor man’s Land Rover.
08/24, 5:59 PM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
quit being silly, they are completely different. the escape can only wish it could be a land rover, but on the other hand the freelander wishes it was as reliable as anything.;)
08/24, 6:11 PM
posted by:
jJayC08
Just for your guys information, the Land Rover LR2/Freelander has been alright in reliability. New plants, and other such institutions has helped it alot, not to mention it’s been redesigned. The last generation LR2/Freelander was an alright vehicle too, I’m not sure about reliability but I understand a friend of mine has had no problems with it up to 150k miles (and don’t argue it’s not alot of miles, it’s simply an example of an about average car at this point in it’s life)
Generally speaking, the only Escape I see in it is the height of the doorsills and hood… other than that it bares little relationship visually to the Escape.
The Escape isn’t trying to be a Land Rover either. It’s a great vehicle, albeit a more traditional SUV compared to Honda’s CRV. And guess what? It comes in a hybrid version too, which posts some of the best miles per gallon figures, and money return figures of any hybrid.
Did I mention for some reason I really like that grill?
08/24, 7:22 PM
posted by:
Deanster
what’s with all these manufacturers offering special editions that add up to no more than some trim parts and a new paint scheme? Stupid.
08/24, 7:47 PM
posted by:
A4
1st off the LR2 is based off the volvo S80 platform and has nothing to do with the escape
and secondly i have never even seen one of these on the road, just on the back of a truck, so i dunno where theyre a hot seller
08/24, 9:24 PM
posted by:
Deanster
S80 platform? No ****…could’ve fooled me, it looks exactly like the Escape.
08/24, 9:26 PM
posted by:
frankhoffy
Call me crazy, but why would I want big chrome wheels and painted bumpers (which can be scratched) on a vehicle designed for off-road use? I’m just asking.
08/25, 10:12 AM
posted by:
04focus
well you know, if they switched out the green oval and put a blue one there, it could be the 09 escape. haha.
08/25, 11:47 AM
posted by:
Veda
“Call me crazy, but why would I want big chrome wheels and painted bumpers (which can be scratched) on a vehicle designed for off-road use? I’m just asking.”
Obviously for the rapper in you. Haha…
08/25, 6:23 PM
posted by:
Madcapp
Land Rover = waste of cash
08/25, 8:20 PM
posted by:
A4
frankhoffy
for the same reason people buy porsche cayennes