The text of their blurb reads...

"The wraps have finally come off Land Rover's (sic) much-awaited new lifestyle vehicle, with Land Rover (sic) UK this week revealing the model's first photographs as well as the name of its new offroader.

Until recently codenamed project CB40, the modern, full-time 4-wheel-drive vehicle has been dubbed the Freelander.

To be made available in both 3- and 5-door versions, it is targeted at a completely new range of customers for Land Rover (sic), and will compete for sales with the likes of Toyota's Rav-4 and the Suzuki Vitara. Land Rover (sic) UK says the Freelander will appeal to young-at-heart individuals and couples who lead active lives.

It is known that petrol and diesel models will be available, but full details of the model range will only be made available when the Freelander is launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Sales should start in early 1998, and there's a good chance the vehicles will also make their way to South Africa."

Land-Rover SA article

Extracted from "The Star" Thursday 6 March 1997