the car has been designed from the ground up, although it says freelander based its actually very different. I'm a fan and beside the name etc i would be buying a 4wd one if i were in the position
regarding 2wd you have to remember the saving by removing the transmission, rear diff, etc etc so saves fuel, CO2, cost etc etc. i agree stew but its on the same principle as bringing out a diesel as the next zed