Rumors about a 7-seated model from Land Rover started to circulate last. Built on sale Freelander’s platform, the future model will be called Ventura and will be launched in 2012.

With design cues taken from both Freelander and the LRX Concept, the 2012 Ventura will be an unique model, with its own bodywork, styling and interior. It will compete with models like Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, Saab 9-4X and the Mercedes GLK.

Internally known as the "Project L486", the Ventura will share engines with the Freelander. There will be a 2.0-litre and 2.2-litre diesel engine mated by either a manual, automatic or twin-clutch transmissions.

Until we’ll see it on the market, Land Rover will launch the production version of the LRX Concept.

Land Rover Ventura originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 30 June 2008 14:20 EST.

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Two days ago we told you that Land Rover will launch a new seven-seat model based on the Freelander platform. Today we bring you the name of this future model: "Ventura" and will be launched in 2012.

Built on the Freelander’s platform the Ventura will have its own unique design. The car is Land Rover’s response to makers like Audi, Volvo, Saab and Mercedes, respectively with Q5, XC60, 9-4X and the GLK.

Until the Ventura will be launched we will see the production version of the LRX Concept coming in 2010.

Land Rover's future 7-seater will be called Ventura originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 26 June 2008 15:13 EST.

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