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Industry: Email Alert RSS FeedLand Rover may build a small SUV; UK manufacturer aims to compete with the Mini Cooper.(Sport Utility Vehicle)(Brief Article)
Automotive News Europe, January, 2005 by Wernle, Bradford
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Byline: Bradford Wernle
Land Rover is considering an SUV smaller than the Freelander. Chief designer Geoff Upex said the SUV would be in the entry-premium segment with BMW's Mini Cooper.
"Premium becomes less and less about size," Upex said at the Detroit auto show. "The Mini showed that a premium car doesn't have to be big.
"Part of our job is to look at stuff that isn't in the plan."
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With the arrival of the Range Rover Sport this year, the Freelander is the next big vehicle on the horizon for the ...
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