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The Land Rover Freelander has been given an eco makeover, with a new look, more efficient engines and the first two-wheel drive version.

Christened the Freelander eD4, the two-wheel drive model will be the most efficienct Land Rover ever produced when it goes on sale in January 2011.

It will be powered by a new 148bhp 2.2-litre diesel engine and will offer fuel consumption of 47.2mpg and CO2 emissions of 158g/km. It will only be offered with a six-speed manual gearbox and will be fitted with start and stop as standard.

Until then, an updated four-wheel drive Freelander goes on sale this September. The outgoing model's 158bhp 2.2-litre engine has been replaced with a new economical 2.2-litre diesel engine, which will be offered in two power derivates: 148bhp and 187bhp.

The entry-level 148bhp version - which will also power the eD4 - is capable of returning 45.6mpg and emitting 165g/km of CO2 - a nine per cent improvement in fuel economy and an eight percent drop in emissions. Despite the drop in horsepower, pulling power has been increased by 15lb/ft. A six-speed manual gearbox and start and stop system are fitted as standard.

The flagship 187bhp version emits 185g/km of CO2 and delivers fuel economy of 40.4mpg. It can accelerate from 0-60mph in 8.7 seconds, has a top speed of 118mph and is fitted with a six-speed automatic gearbox as standard.

The new Freelander gets a new front bumper, lights and grille, redesigned tail lights and a revised interior, which includes new instrument dials.

The 2011 Freelander goes on sale in the UK in September with the two-wheel drive version to follow in January. Prices range between £21,695 and £35,510

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