Land Rover announced the arrival of its newest North American model at the South Florida International Auto Show today – the Freelander SE3. The sporty 3-door shares its 5-door stablemate’s mechanicals and 101-inch wheelbase, and with twin removable sunroof panels and a detachable rear hardback, the SE3 adds open-air motoring to the long list of impressive Freelander attributes. The SE3 will be available in Land Rover Retailers in December with a MSRP of $26,995 which includes
destination and delivery.
"The Freelander SE3 has a blend of characteristics that is unmatched by any other vehicle currently on the market," says Sally Eastwood, vice president of Marketing. "No other open-air vehicle offers permanent all-wheel drive, four-wheel electronic traction control, Hill Descent Control and four-channel anti-lock brakes. And, because it is a Land Rover, Freelander SE3 wraps capability and personality into a distinctive, upscale package that can take you to remote places and bring
you back in style."
While the 3-door SE3 shares the 5-door’s mechanical components, it has a completely different personality.
It's a personality that shows up in the black composite A-frame brush bar and in the silver underbody brush plate. You can see it in the edgy 17-inch Triple Sport Evolution alloy wheels and in the high-energy colors such as Borrego Yellow and Tangiers Orange. You can feel it in the black "Technical Fabric" seats and you’ll hear it in the 240-watt, 9-speaker harman/kardonâ sound system with single in-dash CD player. You can grab it in the leather-wrapped steering wheel which contains buttons for the cruise control and audio system.
On top, there are roof rails that run down the back of the vehicle that not only give the SE3 a distinctive appearance, but are ideal for hauling the kind of equipment Freelander SE3 owners are likely to take with them – like snow and surf boards, kayaks and mountain bikes.
Freelander SE3 comes standard with air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, power steering, heated front windscreen, side view mirrors and rear window. The interior provides room for five, with supportive front bucket seats, a 60/40 split rear bench and convenient storage space throughout the cabin. There is a 46.6 cubic feet of cargo with the rear seats folded.
Text and photos courtesy of Ford Motor Company
