Ford’s Land Rover division is planning an affordable “off-road coupe” as part of a plan to reach out to young buyers, according to a report by the U.K.’s Autocar.
Like the forthcoming BMW X6, the new Land Rover will have a highly sloped roofline and relatively little cargo space. Unlike the X6, however, the new LR will have just two doors, instead of four.
A concept version of the crossover could arrive in as few as 18 months. So far, the only automaker to preview a vehicle from this emerging segment is Volkswagen, with its Concept A (pictured).
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12/28, 1:05 PM
posted by:
maverick
I love these types of cars
the VW and the bimmer look awesome
I hope the LandRover can atleast come close.
12/28, 1:40 PM
posted by:
6ix
Didn’t AMC make something like this way back in the day?
12/28, 2:13 PM
posted by:
Syrax
i’m liking very much the way thar LR is going…if only reliability could match the hype…
12/28, 2:27 PM
posted by:
Asher
Personally, I will never think of BMW the same if they go ahead and make the X6 - to me, its actually uglier than the Aztek, which I previously didnt think was possible…
12/28, 3:36 PM
posted by:
truong
crossover refers to any kind of vechile, usually SUV though, that is not a sedan or minivan or truck using a unibody structure
12/28, 7:19 PM
posted by:
C-Hole
I am extremely sure that the X6 will have two doors.
12/28, 10:32 PM
posted by:
British_Rover
Ehh not really new news… This is the Landy, Not Land_e that is a alternative fuel/hybrid concept, concept that has been floating around for a while. The idea is kind of a retro dune buggy like vehicle that would be sort of the Four wheel drive version of the MINI Cooper.
12/29, 6:30 AM
posted by:
Syrax
Land_e was only to test new technologies for future cars in LR…like terrain response (now in Disco and Range)
12/29, 9:45 AM
posted by:
British_Rover
^^^
Incorrect the Land_e concept was released after terrain response was already in the Disco3/LR3/Range Rover Sport. The terrain response in the Land_e concept added an “e”-Mode for improved gas mileage. The Land_e concept also had bio-diesel capablity and mild hybrid capablity with an integragted electric rear axle.
Look here if you don’t belive me…
http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/Company/Innovation/Land_e.htm
12/29, 11:18 AM
posted by:
MM
Seems like Land Rover is doing the same thing as Jeep did with the Compass. They’re trying to enter new segments at the expense of hurting their image and losing customers.
12/29, 2:08 PM
posted by:
Zhenya_Gatech
vehicross anyone?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicross