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Land Rover LRX leaked

Land Rover intended to show these first pictures of its LRX concept later this week as a teaser for the Detroit show in January, but they’ve come to light earlier than expected. The LRX is a new concept car and shows off Land Rover’s commitment to a green future.

The LRX is made from lightweight materials, many of which can be recycled and are environmentally sustainable. Even the interior is made from biodegradable materials and has leather seats that are coloured with vegetable dyes.

Land Rover has made the LRX slightly shorter and considerably lower than a Freelander, strongly indicating the firm’s plan to introduce a sportier crossover model to sit beneath the Freelander in size and price. The looks of the LRX underline this, though Land Rover says the concept also gives a good idea of the general direction its styling will take in the future.

However, the LRX remains a Land Rover and has permanent four-wheel drive and the company’s Terrain Response system that tailors its all-wheel drive to the conditions. The production version of the LRX will come with a range of engines, notably a turbodiesel engine fitted with Stop-Start technology to make it as environmentally friendly as possible.

Land Rover won’t be drawn on when a production version of the LRX will make it into showrooms or a likely price, but expect the new model to be on sale by 2010.

Alisdair Suttie