4X4 Specialist, Land Rover has given in to customer demand and will introduce a a commercial version of the Freelander 2 to its product line-up.
The Freelander 2 Commercial goes on sale in the UK this month and will be priced from £20,775 on the road. As a commercial vehicle, it will benefit from being VAT and Company Car Tax exempt, adding to the appeal for business customers.
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It’s due to be showcased for the first time at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Birmingham from April 15-17.
The Freelander 2 Commercial will be available in ‘S’ and ‘XS’ versions.  The specification will be as a standard Freelander 2 at the respective trim levels, without rear seats and side airbags but with the addition of a full-height solid bulkhead with mesh panel, floor support frame, floor panel with lashing points, fixed rear side glass, rubber load-space mat, tail door and side window guards and rear cargo lighting.
The ‘XS’ derivative benefits from Land Rover’s acclaimed Terrain Response system, 17″ alloys, power-fold mirrors, a full size spare wheel, front park distance control, part leather trim, automatic climate control and branded ICE.
John Edwards, managing director for Land Rover UK said: “Since the launch of the Freelander 2 in November 2006, there has been high demand for a commercial derivative from our customers and dealers. . “The Commercial offers supreme load-space capability together with levels of ride, handling, comfort and equipment which will further re-define the compact 4×4 commercial segment.”
Simon McBride