Tata on charge: 7 seater Land Rover soon.

hanmust · 25th June 2008, 13:50

I feel that Tata have already started to gas up with their two new powerful brands. The report says that a seven seater Land Rover will be out by 2012. Click on the link to read more.

Link: New Seven-Seat Land Rover to Launch in 2012?

Rough Square · 25th June 2008, 14:02

The article talks about twin-clutch transmissions.

What does this mean?

hanmust · 25th June 2008, 14:16

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Originally Posted by Rough Square

The article talks about twin-clutch transmissions.

What does this mean?

I'm getting the exact article clicking the link. Anyway check it once more

New Seven-Seat Land Rover to Launch in 2012?

CrAzY dRiVeR · 25th June 2008, 14:46

As the Land Rover gets even bigger, wonder how they handle the 'environmentalists' who are after them like a pack of wolves?

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Originally Posted by Rough Square

The article talks about twin-clutch transmissions.What does this mean?

Twin-clutch gearbox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

MaserQ · 25th June 2008, 15:14

Here is the autocar report: Autocar - Exclusive: New Land Rover

And another about the upcoming 5-door LRX:
Autocar - Land Rover LRX five-door on the way

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

As the Land Rover gets even bigger, wonder how they handle the 'environmentalists' who are after them like a pack of wolves?

Which is why Tata are gung-ho about the future LR hybrid models.

aaggoswami · 25th June 2008, 16:17

If at all this vehicle comes up even in developed markets, they will surely have it with fair success associated for the car.

Its a nice move but I feel that its very far away i.e. in 2012.

aaggoswami · 25th June 2008, 16:37

More links:

7-Seat Land Rover LR2/Freelander on the way?

Land Rover developing new 7-seater - Autoblog

nitrous · 25th June 2008, 16:47

Not launching the defender ?

smsrini · 25th June 2008, 17:04

I like this rendering of the 7 seater LRX. Could also be the future Disco ?

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madan80 · 25th June 2008, 18:12

thats tata making LR go the Sumo way. What is the market for the Landy? is it really being modified and positioned as a People mover?

cooldude1988765 · 25th June 2008, 19:36

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Originally Posted by madan80

thats tata making LR go the Sumo way. What is the market for the Landy? is it really being modified and positioned as a People mover?

I dint think by making a land rover a 7 seater it will become a sumo. Are you saying that the landcruiser or the lexus lx470/570 or the volvo XC90 is a sumo contender ?

If I misunderstood your statement I am sorry.

I dint mention any of the other high end suvs as their 3rd row is hardly usable by adults.

Edit: The volvo xc90 can actually be excluded from the list as it is hardly an off roader.

Big Daddy · 25th June 2008, 19:46

i hope they spend on R & D generously enough!!

rranjith_kum · 25th June 2008, 20:31

The article clearly states this particular model is going to be a road specific car. So rather than comparing it with Sumo think of it being launched in India, this 7 seater definitely has market in our country so we can expect a global launch.

Bimster · 26th June 2008, 03:37

They are extending the LR2/freelander (on which LRX is based) with a 3rd row.This will be slotted below LR3.A much needed option esp in the US market since many other SUV/crossovers in this category already comes with a 3rd row option.Dont expect this to be a people mover or any thing but rather an RR sport(based on LR3) type of car with a 3rd row. LR3 may go away after this generation or go up a notch since Range Rover is going even more upmarket with next generation.

1Day · 27th June 2008, 01:10

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Originally Posted by smsrini

I like this rendering of the 7 seater LRX. Could also be the future Disco ?

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thats a nice rendering, i hope they can make it like that, but i think the LRX as is in the coupe format was perfect..that sloping roofline..wow!!

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aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	If at all this vehicle comes up even in developed markets, they will surely have it with fair success associated for the car. Its a nice move but I feel that its very far away i.e. in 2012.
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aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	More links: 7-Seat Land Rover LR2/Freelander on the way? Land Rover developing new 7-seater - Autoblog Last edited by aaggoswami : 25th June 2008 at 16:40.
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nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Not launching the defender ?
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smsrini Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,115 Thanked: 426 Times View My Garage	I like this rendering of the 7 seater LRX. Could also be the future Disco ?
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madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	thats tata making LR go the Sumo way. What is the market for the Landy? is it really being modified and positioned as a People mover?
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Big Daddy BANNED Join Date: May 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 18 Thanked: 0 Times	i hope they spend on R & D generously enough!!
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rranjith_kum BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coimbatore/ Aachen Posts: 693 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	The article clearly states this particular model is going to be a road specific car. So rather than comparing it with Sumo think of it being launched in India, this 7 seater definitely has market in our country so we can expect a global launch.
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Bimster BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 112 Thanked: 4 Times	They are extending the LR2/freelander (on which LRX is based) with a 3rd row.This will be slotted below LR3.A much needed option esp in the US market since many other SUV/crossovers in this category already comes with a 3rd row option.Dont expect this to be a people mover or any thing but rather an RR sport(based on LR3) type of car with a 3rd row. LR3 may go away after this generation or go up a notch since Range Rover is going even more upmarket with next generation.
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