The Land Rover Freelander 2 Black & white Editions are already on sale in Land Rover dealers. Production is being restricted to only 600 units and will be based on entry level S variant.
It is available with the 2.2-liter diesel engine, which is good for 148 hp. Both front- and all-wheel drive versions are available - the former starts at £22,495, while the latter is £2,000 more expensive, at £24,995.
The both engines come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, but you can opt for a six-speed automatic on the TD4 engine. The front-wheel-drive model squeezes out a respectable 47.1 miles per gallon and emits 158g/km of CO2. The four-wheel-drive model returns 45.6 miles per gallon and 165g/km of CO2.
On the outside the front grille, side vents and door handles have a distinctive gloss black finish − shared with the Dynamic model − plus split-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, the Black & White model adds Bluetooth and a loadspace cover to the revised cabin and dash layout introduced for 2013, making this a stylish and practical complement to a modern, active lifestyle.
Press Release
LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 BLACK & WHITE LIMITED EDITION
13/12/12 from Land Rover
2013 Freelander 2 range extended with new high value Black & White limited edition models
Limited to 600 vehicles
Specification includes 17-inch split-spoke alloys, signature LED running lights, Bluetooth, privacy glass, rear load cover and gloss black exterior features
Available in Santorini Black metallic or solid Fuji White, with choice of 150 PS 2.2 eD4 (two-wheel drive) or TD4 (all-wheel drive) engines. TD4 available with manual or automatic transmission
On sale now, priced from £22,495 for the eD4 version, making the Freelander range more accessible to a wider audience
Whitley, Warwickshire, 13 December 2012. Land Rover has extended its sporty and stylish 2013 Freelander 2 range with a new Black & White limited edition model that combines extra equipment with increased personalisation. Taking on board the sharper looks of the 2013 Freelander introduced in the summer, the Black & White limited edition provides customers with extra feature content, and a tailored feel to the already popular SUV.
The Black & White LE takes the specification of the existing S model and adds further features to raise the levels of comfort, convenience and contemporary good looks. On the outside the front grille, side vents and door handles have a distinctive gloss black finish ? shared with the Dynamic model ? plus split-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels. True to its name, the exterior paint choices are Santorini Black metallic or solid Fuji White, with a metallic shade offered at no additional cost. Privacy glass is also fitted as standard and the headlamp units include daytime running lights with a signature arrangement of LEDs.
The cabin displays the new console that debuted in the 2013 model, and is finished with a smart Ebony black cloth upholstery. Bluetooth connectivity and a cover for the rear loadspace are also part of the Black & White LE package.
Features carried forward from the S model include push button start, electric windows front and rear, air conditioning, 60:40 folding rear seats, front rear auxiliary power sockets, eight-speaker audio system with DAB digital radio, heated electrically adjustable door mirrors and a full complement of seven airbags.
There is a choice of two powertrains for the new Black & White LE: Land Rover's 150PS 2.2-litre turbodiesel unit in eD4 form with two-wheel drive, or the TD4 with all-wheel drive. The eD4 has established its fine credentials for economy and low CO2 emissions, with stop and start technology helping it post official figures of 47.1mpg and 158g/km (combined cycle). The eD4 comes with six-speed manual transmission, while the TD4 unit can be specified additionally with a six-speed automatic gearbox.
Prices for the new Black & White LE start at £22,495 for the eD4 model. Prices for the Black & White TD4 are £23,495 for the manual and £24,995 for the automatic. Built at Land Rover's Halewood factory, the new models are on sale now.
