Land Rover Awarded Double Honours

Land Rover picks up two awards from Auto Express; Freelander wins Best Compact SUV, Discovery wins Best Premium SUV

The Freelander 2 was up against the VW Tiguan, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Kuga in the highly regarded, and probably most important for sales, Best Compact SUV class. The Discovery 3 trounced the BMW X5, Audi Q7 and Mercedes M-Class for Best Premium SUV.

Auto Express road test editor, Chris Thorp, said: “Here is the proof that when it comes to building compact sports utility vehicles, Land Rover cannot be matched. Not only is the Freelander 2 as capable on the road as it is off it, the upmarket 4×4 is as refined as some of the best limousines. Generously equipped and tastefully appointed, the car offers an unrivalled blend of versatility and drivability.”

Thorp continued: “The Discovery 3 is the most distinctively styled and best loved premium off-roader money can buy. The seven seat interior is not just huge, but hugely adjustable. Its air suspension and terrain response allow drivers to reach all but the most inaccessible locations. As at home on the M25, as it is in the Serengeti Desert, no other car offers such wide ranging ability.”

This article was taken from: Land Rover Owner International

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