Geneva 2008: Land Rover LRX

Overheat · March 7th, 2008, 01:41 AM

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Land Rover has given its LRX concept - first seen at the Detroit Motor Show - a black and silver paint job. The new example is being displayed in Geneva alongside the original white prototype.

The 'baby' three-door Land Rover concept, considerably smaller than the Freelander , could potentially use different types of powertrain, though Land Rover is suggesting a 2.0-litre diesel-hybrid delivering 60mpg and 120g/km of carbon dioxide. Biofuel-compatible units are also possible.

New features for the black and silver LRX concept include integral anchor points in the removable carbon-composite roof panel, useful for carrying snowboards or other sports equipment, black roof bars and a step above the rear bumper. There are new lightweight wheels and unique-design tyres, carbon-composite protective underbody plates front and rear, and bumper and sill mouldings.

'With its metallic black paintwork, silver roof and precisely detailed exterior features, the second version of the LRX concept is designed to show how well the vehicle can deliver a contemporary example of personalisation,' says design director Gerry McGovern.

'The LRX concept already has an abundance of character, but you can tune the appearance to reflect a customer's own personality and lifestyle. Clever use of colour and subtle additional details enable the vehicle to be tailored to suit an individual's style, without compromising the clean design of the LRX'.

Land Rover says that there are no plans as yet to put the LRX into production and that the concept is 'designed to help us develop our thinking as well as gauge customer reaction.' Take it as read that this new small model is under development already - the LRX is probably just about fine-tuning the appearance and styling details.

essentialatom · March 7th, 2008, 01:53 AM

Release it now! Now I say!

static · March 7th, 2008, 02:03 PM

It looks good, perhaps a bit too futuristic but still I like it.

Night_Hawk · March 7th, 2008, 02:06 PM

useless crossover number 7,520,456

seriously, if land rover makes something that can't go offroad. they are no better than BMW

ruuman · March 7th, 2008, 04:40 PM

don't like it, but at last someones going to make diesel hybrid

niccce · March 7th, 2008, 05:06 PM

GT-R on a burger diet images/smilies/lol.gif

Geneva 08 commenting spree

KaJuN · March 7th, 2008, 05:16 PM

I want to hate it but the longer I look at it the more I like it. I wouldn't be at all surprised if Land Rover give it great off road capability. Even the little Freelander/LR2 can hold their own on the rough stuff so they've proven they can scale-down and still keep the capabilities there.

Blind_Io · March 7th, 2008, 05:22 PM

I got so excited when I saw "Land Rover" and a model with an X in it.

Then I saw that it's just another damn crossover.

Bah!

anti-net · March 7th, 2008, 07:58 PM

LRX: Ferrying around Middle-class kids to a private school near you soon!

KaJuN · March 7th, 2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anti-net

LRX: Broken down while ferrying around Middle-class kids to a private school near you soon!

That's more like it. images/smilies/lol.gif

March 7th, 2008, 01:41 AM	#1
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	Geneva 2008: Land Rover LRX Land Rover has given its LRX concept - first seen at the Detroit Motor Show - a black and silver paint job. The new example is being displayed in Geneva alongside the original white prototype. The 'baby' three-door Land Rover concept, considerably smaller than the Freelander , could potentially use different types of powertrain, though Land Rover is suggesting a 2.0-litre diesel-hybrid delivering 60mpg and 120g/km of carbon dioxide. Biofuel-compatible units are also possible. New features for the black and silver LRX concept include integral anchor points in the removable carbon-composite roof panel, useful for carrying snowboards or other sports equipment, black roof bars and a step above the rear bumper. There are new lightweight wheels and unique-design tyres, carbon-composite protective underbody plates front and rear, and bumper and sill mouldings. 'With its metallic black paintwork, silver roof and precisely detailed exterior features, the second version of the LRX concept is designed to show how well the vehicle can deliver a contemporary example of personalisation,' says design director Gerry McGovern. 'The LRX concept already has an abundance of character, but you can tune the appearance to reflect a customer's own personality and lifestyle. Clever use of colour and subtle additional details enable the vehicle to be tailored to suit an individual's style, without compromising the clean design of the LRX'. Land Rover says that there are no plans as yet to put the LRX into production and that the concept is 'designed to help us develop our thinking as well as gauge customer reaction.' Take it as read that this new small model is under development already - the LRX is probably just about fine-tuning the appearance and styling details. __________________

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essentialatom Joined: Jun 29th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Solihull / Warwick University Age: 20 Posts: 538 Car: None any more, my brother pranged it a bit... Rep Power: 18	Release it now! Now I say! __________________ Your Opinion Is Worthless - check it out! And to a lesser extent - A Payne in the Glass

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Night_Hawk Joined: Oct 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Somewhere small and far away Age: 18 Posts: 504 Car: 94 Buick Century - 86 Pontiac Grand Prix Rep Power: 12	useless crossover number 7,520,456 seriously, if land rover makes something that can't go offroad. they are no better than BMW __________________

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KaJuN Joined: Jul 31st, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2008 Location: USAF Basic Training Age: 23 Posts: 4,628 Car: Land Rover Discovery, 1980 Yamaha XJ650 Rep Power: 91	I want to hate it but the longer I look at it the more I like it. I wouldn't be at all surprised if Land Rover give it great off road capability. Even the little Freelander/LR2 can hold their own on the rough stuff so they've proven they can scale-down and still keep the capabilities there. __________________ D-Fence: Kajun is just outside caressing his Discovery....touching it gently, you know......it is such a dirty bitch.....but he seems to love dirty girls in high heels who are taller then him and have "quite a few pounds" on their hips ^^ Yes we can! Join my fan club. You know you want a piece of this action!

March 7th, 2008, 02:03 PM	#3
static Joined: Jan 12th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Southern Finland Age: 22 Posts: 712 Rep Power: 18	It looks good, perhaps a bit too futuristic but still I like it.

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Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 28 Posts: 9,076 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 121	I got so excited when I saw "Land Rover" and a model with an X in it. Then I saw that it's just another damn crossover. Bah! __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

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anti-net Joined: Mar 17th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Cornwall, UK and Birmingham, UK for uni Age: 19 Posts: 1,252 Rep Power: 19	LRX: Ferrying around Middle-class kids to a private school near you soon! __________________ My Twitter You'd be surprised how close it is. I've actually got 57 cubic feet of cheese in there, and if you covert cheese into dogs, that's 4.3 great Danes - J.Clarkson

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