Official: Haldex announces AWD system for new Land Rover model. Possibly the LRX. Officially scheduled for 2011 production!

Today Haldex, the AWD systems specialists who also provide systems for the Freelander 2 (LR2), announced that they will supply the AWD system for a new Land Rover model scheduled for production in 2011. We can only speculate that this system is intended for the production LRX. The LRX Concept debuted at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show powered by a US federalized 4-cylinder turbo-diesel hybrid electric powertrain, which delivers up to 50mpg.

Production models might be powered by the same engines as the Freelander 2 (LR2), but we expect a few new transmission options such as dual-clutch unit with the possible addition of paddle-shifters. 2-door and 4-door models are expected and a hybrid electric diesel option should be available at a later date. You can read the official Haldex press release below.