i saw the Martinique Blue at my dealer the other day

I first though it really nice, sort of a blue version of the tambora flame, but looking at it whilst waiting I started to think it wouldn't be the colour for me,

It was just too bright a blue, that would look really bad if slightly dirty  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

I think it looks vibrant and interesting
Dont fl2's look odd with no front number plates? Are there any countries that don't use front plates? At work
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Guys & Moderator, I hope i'm not busting and forum rules by pasting this info from a L/R buletin that I was sent, the original includes pictures that I have excluded to save space. nb the date but I am not sure if this was the drafting date or sent date. I know the dealer that let me see it got it about 21 Apr

Land Rover UK Bulletin
Product
Bulletin no
C4340
Circulation
Sales
Effective date
16 April 2008
Freelander 2 – 2009 Model Year
Key Points
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Details of the 2009 Model Year Freelander 2 programme
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Key differences summarised
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Pricing and order guide attached
I am pleased to announce details of the forthcoming 2009 Model Year Freelander 2 which starts production in June. A number of changes will be introduced which are summarised as follows:
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At 09MY the Premium Pack option becomes standard equipment on all HSE derivatives to help raise the perceived premium of the derivative
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09MY also includes the introduction of a Style Pack Option for the XS specification priced at £1,600 which includes
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Seats featuring Alcantara centre panels / leather bolsters
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Grey contrast stitched interior theme on seats, steering wheel, door casing
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New unique technical foil
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Unique 19” road wheels
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Rear roof spoiler
Availability of the XS Style Pack Option will be limited to ordering from build during quarter 3 and quarter 1 only - it will not be available to order from build in quarters 4 and 2.
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Design Refresh Actions
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Clear lamp lenses (side and rear)
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New interior colour way (Almond / Nutmeg)
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New wood and metallic effect IP finishers
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New headliner material and colour (ivory)
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New front interior map lights (SE, HSE and HST)
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Quality improvements
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Deletion of "kangaroo" pockets on HSE
Key Timings
Order Call Opens
First 09MY Order Call will commence on 21 April 2008
Job#1
09MY Start of Production will commence on 2 June 2008
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www.landrover.com
Registered Office: Banbury Road, Gaydon, WarwickV35 0RR
CRegistered in England and Wales: Number 4019301 01
Overview
Freelander 09MY aims to make subtle improvements to the Freelander 2 specifications, in particular to XS and HSE derivatives and the formal inclusion of HST as part of the main range line-up. 09MY also introduces a range of changes across the range which freshen the vehicle and address a number of initial customer concerns:
Details of Changes
Product content for 2009 Model Year as follows:
Standardisation of the Premium Pack for HSE Specifications
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The HSE will now feature the premium pack as standard which includes the following additional features:
Exterior
• Body-coloured, restyled bumper aprons front and rear
• Body coloured sill panels
• Additional upper tailgate spoiler
• 'Tungsten' coloured door handles
Interior
• Unique leather seat facings with revised seat stitching and perforations
• Enhanced functionality of electric seats
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Driver 8 way (seat cushion tilt adjust )
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Front passenger 6 way (height adjust)
• Sliding cover over centre console tray
To maintain a reasonable price walk between SE and the HSE, the 19" 10-spoke shadowchrome alloy wheels will not be featured as standard equipment. These will be made available as an option for the HSE priced at £650.
The introduction of a Style Pack Option for the XS specification
The XS Style Pack option will provide a more overtly styled XS model which can be positioned as an alternative to the SE derivative similar to the position held by HST relative to the HSE. Priced at £1,600, the XS Style option pack will include
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Alcantara centre panels / leather bolsters
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New, unique technical foil Matrix Metallic
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Unique, new 19” road wheels in sparkle finish
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Rear roof spoiler
Please note that availability of the XS Style Pack option will be limited to quarters 3 and 1 to provide a unique feature for these two key sales periods. The XS Style Pack option will be available at the launch of 09MY until the end of quarter 3 sales. The option will then be withdrawn until its reintroduction for sales in quarter 1 2009.
Design Refresh Actions
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Clear side repeater lens
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New interior colour way Almond / Nutmeg
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New Dark Laurel wood effect IP finisher replaces Dark and Blond Eucalyptus wood finishers
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New Satin Silver metallic effect IP finisher replaces pixel metallic (XS, SE)
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New headliner material in "Ivory" improves cabin ambient light
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New front interior map lights (SE, HSE and HST)
Introduction of 2 New Exterior Colours
Additional Colour Additional colour LAGO GREY METALLIC
Samples of the new colours were sent to your dealership in February – please see Bulletin C4128 for further information.
Changes by Specification
A summary of the 2009 Model Year changes by specification are as follows:
TD4 Commercial S
Clear side repeater lens, New headliner material in "Ivory" improves cabin ambient light.
TD4 Commercial XS
Clear side repeater lens, new headliner material in "Ivory" improves cabin ambient light, new Satin Silver metallic effect IP finisher replaces pixel metallic.
TD4 S
Clear side repeater lens, New headliner material in "Ivory" improves cabin ambient light.
TD4 GS
Clear side repeater lens, New headliner material in "Ivory" improves cabin ambient light.
TD4 XS
Clear side repeater lens, new headliner material in "Ivory" improves cabin ambient light, new Satin Silver metallic effect IP finisher replaces pixel metallic.
TD4 SE
Clear side repeater lens, new headliner material in "Ivory" improves cabin ambient light, new Satin Silver metallic effect IP finisher replaces pixel metallic, new front interior map light.
TD4 HSE
Clear side repeater lens, new headliner material in "Ivory" improves cabin ambient light, new Dark Laurel wood effect IP finisher replaces Dark and Blonde Eucalyptus, new front interior map light, premium pack now standard equipment except for 19" wheels available as cost option for £650.
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TD4 HST
Clear side repeater lens, new headliner material in "Ivory" improves cabin ambient light, new Satin Silver metallic effect IP finisher replaces pixel metallic, new front interior map light.
i6 HSE
Clear side repeater lens, new headliner material in "Ivory" improves cabin ambient light, new Dark Laurel wood effect IP finisher replaces Dark Eucalyptus, new front interior map light, premium pack now standard equipment except for 19" wheels available as cost option for £650.
i6 HST
Specification deleted
Range Price Changes
The OTR prices for Freelander 09MY are as follows:
OTR Prices
New Price Old Price Change
TD4 Commercial S £20,895 £20,775 £120
TD4 Commercial XS £25,745 £25,595 £150
TD4 S £21,325 £21,205 £120
TD4 GS £23,825 £23,705 £120
TD4 XS £25,995 £25,805 £190
TD4 SE £28,995 £28,805 £190
TD4 HSE £32,345 £31,305 £1,040
TD4 HST £32,895 £32,325 £570
i6 HSE £35,395 £34,500 £895
i6 HST - £35,520 Deleted
We are giving advanced notice of these pricing changes - please note that no price protection will be available.

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guess i am not one of the guys anymore

If you can copy the picture to the gallery you be able to post them in here  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

npinks wrote:

guess i am not one of the guys anymore

The flip side of power, you can never again be just one of the lads Your now a bit like spiderman

Interesting reading Nickwill, So it seems those wheels are for the XS specials 'Unique, new 19” road wheels in sparkle finish' but only for 6mths of the year!

Clear indicators for all I bet the ebay sellers will be cross about that  At work
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TD4 HSE
Clear side repeater lens, new headliner material in "Ivory" improves cabin ambient light, new Dark Laurel wood effect IP finisher replaces Dark and Blonde Eucalyptus, new front interior map light, premium pack now standard equipment except for 19" wheels available as cost option for £650.

TD4 HSE £32,345 £31,305 £1,040

Quiet a price jump for not much more  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Excellent info guys...thanks!!

So I guess it won't be long until a new brochure and detailed info/pics are made available for us potential consumers...

I guess it's back to the drawing board for me.... since I wanted an XS with the sports styling pack...
Now it seems I might have to go with the XS + XS style pack but this will leave me without the front grille and side aprons... Hmmmm..interesting dilemma.

npinks wrote:

Quiet a price jump for not much more

the prices are list price for the standard car, from how i read it, so it looks like the 2009 are more expensive.

The style pack are a optional extra on top of the price i quoted Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Yes standard list price but the current 2008 HSE does not have the premium pack as standard, it costs £1850 extra. The 2009 HSE comes with premium pack (without wheels) but only increased in price by £1040. That's how I read it...either way, grrr...should have waited a bit longer  Phil

doesn't make a difference to me I'll be more interested in the 2010/11 MY changes  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

ya can stick your yr09 FL2 up ya - I LOVE MY KANGAROO POCKETS!!!!! Now - 2017 BMW X3 M Sport Carbon Black
Gone - 2014 BMW X3 M Sport Space Grey, faultless!
Gone - 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Bali Blue with xenons
Gone - 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Rimini Red with bodykit

what's a kangaroo pocket? Phil

phil_wkl wrote:

what's a kangaroo pocket?

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