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torssell wrote:

Perhaps its named after Ace Ventura, a true Land Rover enthusiast!

Or THIS

heliosuk wrote:

You're not implying "trotter" are you Natwest? Heavens forbid!!!

I might as piggin' well. The name "Trotter" stands as much chance as any other name previously mention on this topic.

The usual magazines were using Ventura when Freelander 2 came out in 2006 and Highlander when FL1 came out in 1804 so neither of those stand any chance, hence I'll vote with my feet (or trotters) and announce the new Land Rover Trotter!




Oink-on

Natwest wrote:

I disagree with the whole "ventura" naming convention. "It's a new LR so must pretend it'll be called Ventura"... People have been trotting that name about for the last ten years (along with "Highlander")

Lowlander might be a better name for urban owners  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

AndyC wrote:

Natwest wrote:

I disagree with the whole "ventura" naming convention. "It's a new LR so must pretend it'll be called Ventura"... People have been trotting that name about for the last ten years (along with "Highlander")

Lowlander might be a better name for urban owners

More like Hyundai

Natwest wrote:

AndyC wrote:

Natwest wrote:

I disagree with the whole "ventura" naming convention. "It's a new LR so must pretend it'll be called Ventura"... People have been trotting that name about for the last ten years (along with "Highlander")

Lowlander might be a better name for urban owners

More like Hyundai

Isnt that Urbanlander  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

What makes everyone think it will have a name change anyway? i think it will still be called Freelander 2.

heliosuk wrote:

What makes everyone think it will have a name change anyway? i think it will still be called Freelander 2.

As most of the current range's (including the Evoque) development was paid for by Ford, while sharing a lot of components, engines and even platforms with Ford, I'm not sure how a stand alone manufacturer could justify the development costs for a replacement car. Especially when the production volumes on the current Freelander 2 have only been 250,000 in the first 4 years.

Unless there is significant cooperation with another major manufacturer, I would expect the Freelander 3 to be no more than a re-skin of the current car. Imagine the change from Disco 1 to Disco 2. Mind you, that would seem like a brilliant idea!...

Tigger wrote:

As most of the current range's (including the Evoque) development was paid for by Ford, while sharing a lot of components, engines and even platforms with Ford, I'm not sure how a stand alone manufacturer could justify the development costs for a replacement car. Especially when the production volumes on the current Freelander 2 have only been 250,000 in the first 4 years.

Unless there is significant cooperation with another major manufacturer, I would expect the Freelander 3 to be no more than a re-skin of the current car. Imagine the change from Disco 1 to Disco 2. Mind you, that would seem like a brilliant idea!...

Junior wrote:

The Evoque is more or less a reskin of the FL2

I hope more details come along sooner than later, bug I think the new defender will be the next big change Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

The Defender may not change at all, it may just get to the end of the road and thats it, their may not be a replacement.

By that time the new owners influence and the expanding presence in emerging markets will have kicked in..... I can see the marketing campaign.....Spice up your life with the new Tata Tikka