Search Car Reviews



See all makes



Land Rover LRX

Hybrid power for Land Rover LRX

The public gets its first glimpse of the Land Rover LRX in Detroit as bosses announce a new hybrid powerplant.

Land Rover LRX

By Dan Strong

13th January 2008

An advanced hybrid diesel engine, capable of returning 60mpg will power the planned production version of Land Rover’s stunning LRX, it has been announced.

Tipped to go on sale in 2009, the three door cross-coupe was the star of this year’s 2008 Detroit Motor Show, and dramatically takes Land Rover into an uncharted sector of the new car market.

“The LRX concept delivers the powerful message that we are as serious about sustainability as we are confident about the relevance and desirability of our vehicles” said Phil Popham, Land Rovers managing director. “LRX is in every respect a Land Rover, but it is a very different Land Rover,” he added.

Though exact details of the engine are still top secret, the firm has announced that the 2.0-litre diesel electric hybrid unit will be capable of running on bio fuel, and is the first to feature the firm’s newly developed Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD).

This will allow the car to drive in a fully electric mode at low speeds, while retaining unbeatable off road ability and impressive on road performance.

With a CO2 output of 120g/km, the car meets tough new emissions legislation, due to be introduced in 2012.

Tell us about your car in our Driver Power survey.

For an alternative review of the latest Land Rover Defender visit our sister site carbuyer.co.uk

What Next

For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. We'll give you 6 issues for £1 and a free gift!

< Previous   Next >

Sponsored Results

0 Comment

Be the first to comment on this article

You need to register to post comments. Existing members can log in below to comment, otherwise click here to join.



Sponsored Results

More LAND ROVER LRX articles


Related Index Pages

- Advertisement -

Pictures

Land Rover LRX
Land Rover LRX
Land Rover LRX

Sponsored Results

- Advertisement -