Is that a photoshop?!

This was definitely not Photoshop - spotted in Birmingham on the top deck of Selfridges multistorey car park a few weeks ago - never seen so many camera phones being used.

Pink - really???

People are just wrecking Evoques and Range Rovers. It just looks lame in my opinion.

I went to the LR download page for owner manuals etc and noticed there are already a couple of downloads for MY2014 Freelander. No owners manual though. (Coming) 2016 RR Evoque td4 180 HSE Dynamc
(Going) 2013 TD4 GS Auto - Santorini Black with black leather. Cold Climate, UK Lighting & Armrest Packs. Privacy Glass. LR Rubber Mats. Full size spare.
60 000 miles averaging 35mpg

(Gone) 2010 TD4 Manual GS - Stornoway Grey. Sold at 3yrs old & 64k miles. Final average consumption 39.2mpg.

I saw a new discovery in that same colour today 

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I think I'm going to be sick.....

On topic it is usual for manufacturers to load run-out models with 'free' options in the price or badge them as special editions (such as Audi when they do 'final edition' models). I can't see the FL2 being an exception to that policy and if you intend the car being a 'keeper' they can prove good value long term ownerships. So I would expect as we aproach late 2014 there to be more special editions or specced up offers coming through. The alternative is to be first to own the replacement and keep depreciation to a minimum by selling at 2 years old when used availability is still low and demand high. As for the auto/manual discussion I prefer the DSG type 'box and do miss that from my previous car although I don't miss the maintanance costs that go with it! I do personally not see the Freely as a luxo barge so happy with manual and having control. After all one of the many advantages of diesel is you don't need to row it along with the gears, its all about talking the torque.... eh tu?

Auto or manual? Who gives a sh&t, whatever floats your boat thats all that matters, surely? I prefer auto as does my wife so that's what's best for us. Either way its a great car to own and we are over the moon with our choice. Never will go off road but we enjoy the secure feeling that she is capable in most UK conditions.

So March 2015 the new freelander is out. How long before will the books open to order? I'm going for the dynamic in September 2014 but I just hope that it is still available in a colour that I will like. Anyone have a rough idea when we will get to see the new freelander? Just hope it does not look like an evoque! Hopefully they will beef it
out even more but judging by the full fat, sport, 2014 discovery! JLR are going backwards and following the crowd to round everything off bit of a shame really!!!

LR NUT wrote:

So March 2015 the new freelander is out.

Hi Badger

My local dealer has said this is when they expect it to be on sale from what Land Rover has told them. However this is all that they have been told. They themselves are not sure when the books will be open to order or what it will look like......

I have been told by the guys at Gaydon that it will be September 2015 ready for the 2016MY build.

All to do with the new engines coming on stream at the same time. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

That's interesting too know! Cheers Mav Any word if it will remain the manly shape? Or will it be rounded off like a toothfairy . Also when is the MY14 edition broucher out? I've received one in the post on sat but it was for MY13 I assumed September cars fall into MY14? Someone please correct me if wrong tho.........