Land Rover has been singing a ‘greener’ tune as of late, but it is still facing massive regulatory and consumer pressures to turn out more environmentally sensitive vehicles.
To that end, the Ford-owned property is working to clean up its carbon dioxide emissions, as well as looking at lightweight materials. But part of the changeover is likely to include a smaller vehicle than what is in the company’s current lineup.
According to a Financial Times interview with Land Rover/Jaguar head Geoff Polites, “a smaller vehicle is a possibility.” To that end, Polites is quoted as saying “‘Part of the process will include downsizing and smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles.’” Recently, an Autocar article pointed out that Land Rover is working toward a full hybrid lineup.
Of course, Land Rover’s future plans will likely be subject to another owner, as the Ford Motor Company is shopping the fabled British marque as part of its Way Forward bid for profitability.
What do you think about the idea of a sub-LR2 –sized Land Rover? How small is too small? Have your say in ‘Comments.’
I thought Ford was set to sell the Land Rover division. Land Rover came out with the LR2. I know it’s not a sipper with its EPA 19.5 mpg. This is one area where I would support a diesel option over a petrol-electric one.
the picture is brilliant..
oh eah, and i think a “back to basics” type model meant to compete with something like a jeep rubicon would be a good idea, and would sell great. people would see it almost like the H3,just it would actually be functional and practical and stuff.
As a Land Rover owner I would like to see them tackle making a reliable product before they worry about public perception of going green.
Mine has been in for unexpected service 11 times in the year and half.
This time it’s been at the dealer for one month because the piston pins broke and the car needs a new engine at 55K miles.
[…] the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show, this image purports to be the first official image of Land Rover’s upcoming small SUV. Sent by a reader to CarScoop, the word on the street is that the concept is going to be called the […]
[…] the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show, this image purports to be the first official image of Land Rover’s upcoming small SUV. Sent by a reader to CarScoop, the word on the street is that the concept is going to be called the […]
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