Land Rover tests new LRX concept

LAND ROVER'S bold new LRX concept is inching closer to production, as this image from Automedia shows

LAND ROVER'S bold new LRX concept is inching closer to production, as this image from Automedia shows. A disguised LRX was caught undergoing testing at Germany's famous Nürburgring.

Wearing a Freelander 2 (LR2) body, the mule appears to have a shortened rear end and revised front fascia.

While details are limited, the LRX will likely be powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turboiesel engine (with 160bhp and 400Nm of torque) as well as a 3.2-litre petrol inline six (with 230bhp and 317Nm of torque).

As previewed by the concept, a hybrid 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine may also be offered.

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The LRX is set to receive the prestigous Range Rover Badge and is expected to be available in three-door and five-door variants. The production model will also be taller than the concept, to allow for added headroom.

The Range Rover LRX will be officially unveiled next year.