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2008 Land Rover LRX concept

Further north at Midlands-based 4x4 specialist Land Rover, preparations are well advanced to unveil a new baby model in the company's range.

Land Rover LRX Concept Car

To be called the Evoque, the company promises that the styling of their all-new compact Range Rover will remain true to the striking LRX concept and claim it will offer buyers "a desirable, premium and coupe like SUV".

Jaguar Land Rover

Evidently having noticed the sales success of 'soft roaders' like the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage, most of which are sold in 2WD guise, this new baby Range Rover will also be the company's first ever model to offer customers the option of having a two wheel drive only powertrain.

Land Rover LRX Concept with

Quite a mould-breaking way to celebrate this year's 40th anniversary of the first appearance of the Range Rover brand!