"No other compact-wheel-drive vehicles can not be compared with him on the set of possibilities," - said Phil Pofem (Phil Popham), the Director-General of Land Rover. - "Freelander 2 sets new standards in the sector, combining the advantages of an expensive car - such as smooth motion, the impressive capacity, attractive cabin and ease of use - with the characteristic features of this SUV, including the high terrain, the strength, the high landing of passengers, the universality and capacity of the passenger compartment. We are confident that no other compact 4x4 vehicle does not come so close to the best combination of these qualities in their classes. "
The first representative of Freelander, submitted in 1997, was perceived by many as a representative of an entirely new class of compact premium 4x4 models. It is for five years headed the European list of sales vehicles and remained the most bought in the UK 4x4 model since its inception and until the end of 2005. Completely new Freelander 2 improved in all respects: improved performance, reduced fuel consumption, improved quality and significantly increase the size of the cabin. Raising its off-road and road quality, improved manageability, smoothness of the progress and level of comfort.
Freelander 2 is the fourth entirely new car company Land Rover over the past four years. He followed after the new model Range Rover (2002), Discovery 3 (2004) and Range Rover Sport (2005). Their very success has contributed to the emergence of increased sales of cars Land Rover in 2005 worldwide.
Design Land Rover Freelander 2
Exterior. Clear lines, smooth and simple surfaces and transitional elements were three key principles behind the design of Land Rover in the creation of an entirely new model Freelander 2. This fits well with almost perfect proportions car - especially the height, long wheel base and short front and rear overhangs - to create a deliberate posture of sports, which have sought and designers.
Yupeks and his subordinates, including Earl Beckles (Earl Beckles), a leading designer of the body, and Martin Bafferi (Martin Buffery), a leading interior designer, was also determined to create a vehicle with clear family characteristics such successful car brands Land Rover, as a new Discovery 3 and best-selling Range Rover Sport. According to Jeff Yupeksa, starting with the Discovery ", we have adopted as the basis of simple decision surfaces, concrete form, a vigorous and consistent graphics, and clear style of the rear pillar (stand D). From car Range Rover Sport, we borrowed a line of wheel arches, a large posture and a dynamic belt line. "
"But it is also apparent visual commonality with the first car Freelander. Its characteristic appearance of a well-recognized and popular, especially in Europe," - said Yupeks. - "Therefore, we have the best possible solutions, these features of the car ... and to develop them. This applies to the bonnet in the form of snail shells, and speed the roof.
However, these submissions were subject to a clear understanding of how a car should look like Freelander. Staying true Land Rover, it always should have - and retain - a strong attraction for customers, often using ordinary cars with a body "sedan".
Design Freelander 2 should reflect a balance of properties - as a wonderful road car, and excellent off-roader ", - said Jeff Yupeks. - "It was the absolute pinnacle of our views. It should not be a typical 4x4 vehicle in which to model Discovery. It should look strong, but at the same time, not too strong. He must persuade customers to abandon the acquisition of high-class cars. Therefore, such a balance - a robust SUV against a high class car - was crucial in making design decisions. "
According to Yupeksa, wheel-drive vehicles usually have more geometric shapes, a more aggressive and has a more sharp edges of body. Cars organic - and friendly - in its form. Therefore, the image of Freelander 2 is a combination of clear geometric shapes and a smooth soft car.
Large tilt the windscreen, high roof and reduce the rear pillar, as well as the smooth line of explanation reflects the dynamics of the car, the quality of sports travel. A significant influence on the way are also painted in body color front (A) and posterior (D) stands, while E stands black in the back of the body graphically reminded of the "floating roof" model Range Rover.
Sidewall body Freelander 2 has a clear focus and form. But on top of a smooth surface are seen, by precipitous and unidirectional. Clean and very attached to the surface of a vehicle brawny appearance.
Facing the radiator gives the car strong and confident appearance (for models with petrol and diesel engines cladding are different). Became more distinct and designed the rear of the body, which greatly contributed to the rejection of the external placement of the spare wheel and moving it under the floor of cargo compartment, and new rear lights, grouped in a single block.
"The whole design is simple, it is more streamlined than the previous model, a more solid and more attractive. We sought the minimum number of connecting elements in order to obtain a large and attractive whole", - said Jeff Yupeks. - Headlamps and rear lights, for example, resemble a wristwatch. Metal side ventilation openings facilitate the flow of air to the engine, and also confirmed a direct family relationship with the models of Discovery 3 and Range Rover Sport ".
As always for cars Land Rover, based on a design functionality. The narrow front (A) pillar provides excellent all-round review. The form of the bonnet helps the driver more accurately target the car on the road or track. Increased wheelbase and track contribute to a more lively manner of driving and excellent stability of the car. Short front and rear overhangs and high location of the bottom of the body are very important when driving on bad roads and off. Protecting the body from side impacts of gravel prevents damage thresholds.
"We are confident that the end result was the design, plastic and sophisticated, dynamic, but elegant, solid and strong," - said Jeff Yupeks.
Interior. Comfort and capacity in the new Freelander 2 high priority. For example, all the seats provide excellent lateral support, security and reliability, and the driver's seat as standard has six settings and additionally can be equipped with an electric drive with memorization of settings (for leather seats). You might wonder how much space is provided for the shoulders and legs of the driver and passengers, as many in the cabin of the space above your head. Seats installed amphitheater: rear passengers are at 50 mm above the front, which allows them to enjoy the unspoiled scenery opening. Due to the separation of the rear seat in a ratio of 60:40 is achieved increased versatility cargo compartment. But with raised back, you can place in the luggage compartment, even the most bulky items.
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