Speaking during the conference was the carmaker’s managing director Phil Popham who revealed the new model is “a statement of intent about a new direction that Land Rover wants to go in, about sportiness and low C02." Land Rover also announced yesterday that it was planning to introduce new engine stop-start features in the Freelander from 2009 onwards.
The presented renderings revealed a car with a low profile, a tight cabin and sporty body, but officials assure it will remain a premium vehicle. Automotive News is reporting the car will be unveiled in concept form at next year’s Detroit Auto Show but until then you can get a see a previous rendering of a baby Land Rover by clicking here.