2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport

While the original Discovery has been a luxury car that could go pretty much anywhere, the new 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport is actually going to be nothing like it. This model is likely to replace the Freelander in the small SUV segment, so it should deliver both on and off-road. Even though it is named after the Discovery it will use a completely new platform that is related to that of the Evoque.

Land Rover Sport price

Its pricing has just been announced and unlike what many people thought, it will cost 38.000 dollars for the base model which is even higher than the original Evoque. The release date of this new model has been set at the end of 2015 in order to coincide with the release of its bigger brother, the Discovery.

2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport engine

Engine wise, it will most likely make use of a completely new engine list. The base should be a new 2 liter turbocharged Ingenium engine that will replace the 2 liter EcoBoost in the 2015 model. This will provide around 250 horsepower and up to 230 lb-ft of torque and should be the base engine in the Discovery Sport. It should also come later down the road in a less powerful version that will only be available in front wheel drive mode.

There will also be the option of a 2 liter Ingenium diesel that is going to be one of the most fuel efficient engines in the World at its release. This 150 horsepower engine will provide 57 MPG on average when combined with the front wheel drive transmission.

The two engine will be available with either a 6 speed manual and front wheel drive or with a 9 speed automatic and front or all wheel drive. The latter is the same unit that is found in the Evoque. The all wheel drive system will use a Haldex coupling rather than the usual transfer case and limited slip differentials.

Interior

Its interior will be a mix of old and new. The front area will look most likely like that on the Evoque while the rear of the car will be different. There will be seven seats in the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport, two of which are found where the luggage space should be. There can be completely folded in the car’s floor or can be used for children because the leg room is really tight.

2016 Land Rover Sport exterior

Its exterior on the other hand looks quite modern and unique and takes inspiration from the Range Rover as well as from the original Evoque. This means it has an expressive front fascia as well as an interesting back which uses round LED tail lights on a design that uses mostly straight lines which gives a really nice contrast.

2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2015 Land Rover Freelander

Land Rover, one of the most renowned SUV lines has many offsprings and Freelander or LR2, as it is called in North America is only one of them. This is a compact 5-door SUV that was redesigned this year and will be carried over in 2015.

2015 Land Rover Freelander review

Freelander comes with three different equipment packages: base, HSE and HSE Lux and only one powertrain option in 2.0L Turbocharged I4 engine that is good enough for 240 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. 6-speed automatic transmission and 4WD are exclusive and LR2 can tow up to 3,500 pounds.

Exterior

Exterior will be unchanged in 2015 and it comes as no surprise since even a redesign didn’t change it much. That is available thanks to Land Rover’s iconic and timeless design. LR2 has standard boxy look with enough curves to make it look modern. Front-end has square quadrilateral grille with green and silver badge that speaks for itself. Rear-end has somewhat trapezoidal finish, while roof is flat and is finished with roofline spoiler.

Interior

Inside new Freelander, you’ll only find two rows of seats, but both have ample of space. These are furbished with fine cloth or leather which depends on chosen package, while cabin trim is shaped with soft-touch materials that include wood and metallic finishes with Lux package. Dashboard has simple design and has large instrument panel with 7-inch color touch-screen that comes with audio system and optional hard disc navigation. Center console offers twin armrests with couple of cupholders between them. Safety always seems to be the problem with Land Rovers. Even though Freelander comes with pretty much everything you would expect, it just doesn’t offer a choice in optional features. Most notable missing features are blind-spot warning and lane-departure system. Besides that, it comes with airbag system, stability control, rear parking sensors and optional rearview camera.

Fuel economy ratings are fine, but not as good as some competitors’. LR2 will take you as far as 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.

PRICE

Prices should stay where they are which means that base LR2 should cost you around $38,000, while HSE Lux model might go for even $43,000.

2015 Land Rover Freelander, or LR2 if you will, should continue the legacy of its predecessors. It might not be designed for off-road driving, but it also wouldn’t mind it. This is the cheapest vehicle in Rover’s lineup but that doesn’t mean it’s not a quality one. In fact, LR2 is solid compact SUV that offers all you could expect from it.

2015 Land Rover Freelander

2017 Land Rover Defender Redesign Price

One of the strongest, most reliable and most powerful models will hit the market very soon. The 2017 Land Rover Defender is almost ready to go on sale. The carmaker is still working on a production car and we are not able to take it for a test ride, but many sites reported that the 2017 Land Rover Defender will be a piece of perfection. Well, renderings show that it will have an outstanding and pretty extraordinary design compared to other vehicles in its class. Its exterior is pleasing to the eye, but it is not the only thing the Defender has to offer.

Namely, there will be some improvements inside of the cabin and under the bonnet too. Of course, we expect the carmaker to offer more technological features and driving aids this time. Official details about the vehicle are pretty scarce, but read our speculation review and find out what the 2017 Land Rover Defender might bring to the table.

2017 Land Rover Defender Exterior

The upcoming generation of the Defender will mostly rely on the DC100 concept. Well, it won’t be a clone of the concept but it will borrow most of its features, at least when we talk about the exterior design of the vehicle. This concept was unveiled in 2011, when the carmaker wanted to demonstrate the way the next generations of the Defender would look like. When you set your eyes on the concept and take a closer look, you will see how futuristic, modern, and powerful it looks. The new Defender will be based on the so called PLA platform. Those with little-understood of this aspect will know that it is quite efficient and good platform, especially for this kind of vehicle. The vehicle will have boxy shape but with several details, lines, and curves that make it more appealing than its other boxy cousins in this segment. It will be powerful, square-like and muscular SUV that will draw the attention of future buyers as soon as they see it. Its body will be made out of lightweight materials including aluminum and carbon fiber. Thanks to the lightweight materials, it will lose a considerable amount of weight but at the same time it will be stiffer, durable, and stronger.

Interior

Land Rover is a famous carmaker which is highly respected for its luxurious, modern, and comfortable cabins. All surfaces inside of the cabin will be covered in high-end, luxurious materials. Of course, we expect technological advancement of the cabin. Among many other features, you will find an improved version of the audio system, Bluetooth connectivity, hands-free phone compatibility etc. Nowadays, carmakers try to make their vehicles as safe as possible, and Land Rover will do the same thing with the venerable Defender. Unfortunately, the final list of safety features and driving assists is not available yet, but we will be delighted to share it with you as soon as we get it.

2017 Land Rover Defender Engine

The vehicle has an eye-catching exterior design and luxurious cabin, so the only thing it needs to be perfect is a powerful and fuel efficient engine under its hood that ensures smooth ride. The new Defender has it. The base engine for the 2017 Land Rover Defender will be powered by a 2L inline four Ingenium engine. Details about output and performance are not available yet. The second engine option is a 3L V6 engine. Power is sent to all four wheels of the car through an eight-speed transmission. There aren’t any formal announcement about hybrid engine, but we won’t be surprised if a combo becomes a member of the lineup.

2017 Land Rover Defender Redesign Price

2016 Land Rover Defender USA

2016 Land Rover Defender is designed with an off-road capability and it is developed from the predecessor which is Land Rover Series. The car was started its carrier in 1948 and it is under the production for almost seven decades. It was presented for American market but in 1998, the regulations from governments related to the fitting all-passenger requirement through dual front airbags and side impact protection improvements made this car stopped for being produced. The good news is the car will come soon with all new models for American market.

2016 Land Rover Defender Exterior and Interior

New Land Rover Defender 2016 goes with significant changes and it will be a bit different from the current design because the influence of DC100 Concept that was presented for Frankfurt Auto Show. The company will not offer traditional off-road design but 2016 Land Rover Defender goes with modern touches and impressive style because the more rounded shape and the more aerodynamic lines are presented. For the front end, there is a big expectation that the car gets the same look as the DC100 Concept with new rear end. For the cabin, it will be completely redesigned with modern look along with modern features to make a more luxury style for 2016 Land Rover Defender.

2016 Land Rover Defender Spec

When it comes to the engines, it is reported that the car should go with a new engine because there is no expectation to keep the current 2.2 liter diesel engine. For American market, this new car goes with petrol variants and it is still unknown for its exact units. In addition, 2016 Land Rover Defender is possible to go with some V6 unit 3.0 liter and 4-cylinder engine 2.0 liter that is used by Evoque. Unfortunately, there is no information available about the output that those engines are able to produce.

2016 Land Rover Defender Release and Price

Hopefully, this new model could come sometime in the next year as the 2016 model and again, it is coming for American market. There is a possibility to see the entry-level model that under the all-new Evoque Pure. Even though it is a bit hard to estimate the price tag for this new generation, there is a strong suggestion the price tag will not too far from $42,000. It should be less than it for this new version of 2016 Land Rover Defender.

2016 Land Rover Defender USA