The more I see the DS is reminds me of a rounded FL1 with the grey bumper insets! Over a decade ago the facelifted FL1 got heavily slated for not having fully coded bumpers. I'm wondering why JLR has opted down this route again? (Yes I know the evoque is the same)

Maybe 10 years down the line the classic LR slap shape will come back in with more efficient engines and lighter vehicles with more plastic structures to make it pedestrian friendly it may well be on the cards.... Or maybe it's just wishful thinking!




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In the snow shots, what is the thing on the roof to the N/S by the spoiler ?. Not the shark fin, the other bit.

Car keys?

FFS

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RichP wrote:

Car keys?

The shots are press cars in Iceland, I'm assuming it's GPS tracking device.

Taz no one looks good side on, I look ok from the front but side on you can see my pot belly

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It looks like gps or phone antennae that you used to get for car kits. If it is a press shot or similar then maybe the drivers are running extra kit inside

Aero_383 wrote:

RichP wrote:

Car keys?

Don't think so, its in the same position after car has been moved.

Could have put them in the same position

GPS makes sense, just spotted something stuck to windscreen on passenger side.

I went to my dealer today to see one in the flesh, but they aren't expecting one until the 16th January.
Not looking to change cars again, but this is likely to be my next LR in a couple of years. Would be better looking if it had bigger wing mirrors though.

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This is the first time I've seen it in the colour I've ordered, Loire blue.

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Hi all, first post in a long time....... I read through this thread back to Mav's strong defence of the DS where he countered some of the thoughts I have had about the Freelander 2 replacement. I can accept the new shape, though have concerns about how the lower roofline will impact on practical carrying capacity. Ditto the lower driving position, is it still 'a Command?' But the big increase in price against my current HSE is hard to justify. Have build costs at Halewood increased that much, does updated technology cost significantly more?? I think LR are taking the proverbial P in moving the Freelander replacement to a different price point and will lose a large chunk of their market, those that would pay £22 to £25K for a fairly basic, but very effective 4 X 4. Why do UK buyers have to wait for a 5 seat version, or a full size spare with a tow pack?? Why are there not lower spec, lower price models on offer yet?? In time, once the new engines are in place and one year old five door examples, preferably with a petrol option are in place I will look at a DS. In the meantime I will hang onto my 4.5 yr old FR2 and if need be move to an aging Disco 4, even though it will be a bit big for London...... Happy New Year everyone.... JT Upgraded to an ex demo, 7 mth old, Rimini Red/Ebony Napoli Auto HSE on 28th Jan 2011, added roof rails, mudflaps and side strips.
Gone - A great 57 Plate, Auto SE, Bought Feb 2009, Roof Rails and Mudflaps added on purchase. Blue colour, anything but drug dealer black.....

The price is a bit steep, but the Fl2 went from £22k to about £27k over night.

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L/R are doing what they do best now, making money. (For India). The price hike is being greedy, but if people want to spend that sort of money on a car which is obviously over priced then good luck to them.
Practicality, I'm sure won't worry the school brigade, which is where I now see the DS doing well. The seven seats perfect for that market.