That's why I'm going to look at a new RRS at the weekend, looking forward to having a drive!

SWMBO is requesting a new car though! I might buy her a cheaper car than she has got and save a few £££ for something else.

I like a gadget, so if the 14MY comes with something stupidly techie then I'm going to need everyones help and support.

It just dawned on me that I got an LRE voucher through the door after I bought mine, I haven't booked it yet, may wait and do it in the new RRS, reading the back of the voucher it says I have 12 months to use it. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

I didn't get one with mine. Maybe I will order a new car just for the voucher?

Sounds good to me

The salesmen used to give them out, now they come direct from LR. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

I wish!

SWMBO has almost banned me from buying new cars as she says that "I would lose so much money come resale time".

Normally I don't listen anyway and may have a good look around the dealers stock. Probably wont change until next year though, but I still love my car.

I won't be making my next move until I see the next Freely. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

rchrdleigh wrote:

Not what I was told by someone in the know and also what the guys at Gaydon were saying last week.

taztastic wrote:

Mav, you may be right about the engines delaying the car, it makes no sense to launch it with the current offering.
I fear it may loose sales though, the FL2 needs a new model desperately, it's no longer a 'desired' car as it's getting too old and with easy upgrades to make an 'older' car look new is putting off potential buyers in my opinion.

Mav,
We could both be right, replacement for current Freelander due out in 2014 and an all new model to fit into the LR lineup out in 2016 to match the 3 models in the RR range? Would fit with the reported increase in the number of models across JLR.

Freelander outsold Evoque in the early part of this year and as far as I'm aware demand is still strong for it.

The LR engine plant is die to start production in 2014, not sure exactly when but was led to believe it was around Spring time.

Have to say, I did consider getting the Evoque - but did not like the restricted view out of the rear. Glad I went for the FL2 as it has more space for loading in the boot and I can get large items in due to the high roof line.

The deal breaker for me was the FL2 has a better towing capacity

Happy motoring

Pablo 'There is thunder' then 'There is the warble of a V8'

SD4 HSE Fuji White (my car): sidesteps, door protection
Golf 2.0 tdi White (wife's car)
Triumph Stag (my 1975 V8 toy - 37,600 miles... Just started its 2nd restoration... had it since 1986)

Tiguan Summit (gone, but nice car)
Porsche Boxster (gone, it was too fast)
SLK (gone, did not like it - lost loads £s)
Discovery Cairngorm (gone,very tractor like)
+ loads of other cars

Sorry got lost in my train of thought in previous post - what was I thinking about Oh yeah, does this mean that if the new FL2 is based on the same platform as the Evoque the people who tow might have to start driving around in RRS or D4s?

Pablo 'There is thunder' then 'There is the warble of a V8'

SD4 HSE Fuji White (my car): sidesteps, door protection
Golf 2.0 tdi White (wife's car)
Triumph Stag (my 1975 V8 toy - 37,600 miles... Just started its 2nd restoration... had it since 1986)

Tiguan Summit (gone, but nice car)
Porsche Boxster (gone, it was too fast)
SLK (gone, did not like it - lost loads £s)
Discovery Cairngorm (gone,very tractor like)
+ loads of other cars

rchrdleigh wrote:

Mav,
We could both be right, replacement for current Freelander due out in 2014 and an all new model to fit into the LR lineup out in 2016 to match the 3 models in the RR range? Would fit with the reported increase in the number of models across JLR.

Freelander outsold Evoque in the early part of this year and as far as I'm aware demand is still strong for it.

The LR engine plant is die to start production in 2014, not sure exactly when but was led to believe it was around Spring time.

I'm sort of a newby on here...
My local Stealer told me the Freelander is to be discontinued...2014 !
the replacement is a smaller version of the Disco replacement...one of the five initial models it will have (included a pick-up & a van)...

I dont believe this & see the Freelander / Evoque models staying to use & justify that platform....why would LR/J drop this if it makes money & has the volumes that justify production...which for the company is what its all about
The Disco will (or should !) share a common platform with the Defender...to justify development & production numbers with that aspect of the range

Please dont yell at me for saying this...I'm just the messenger !

Surely the eventual models will have the engines common to F type (yippee) & the soon to be announced small saloon / estate Jag... Have:
Freelander 2 SE...just brilliant
Discovery 3 HSE....the workhorse
Jaguar S Type....now eclipsed by the XF

Dealers tend to be the last to know what is going on, but they are right in this case that the freelander will discontinue after the current model finished production in early/ mid 2015.

All the new cars will be built on a new platform and the Freelanders replacement is likely to be part of an extended Discovery family. Aot of changes are going to happen to differentiate the Land Rover and Range Rover products.

The next Defender and Discovery family will share the same platform which will be adaptable for all the models. Just like VW groups MQB platform. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Will the "FL3" have a 7 seat version?
(that's what I've been told)