Selected Land Rover dealers in the south of England are offering a sporty version of the UK's best-selling 4X4 - the Freelander.

Based on the Freelander V6 GS and available in three and five-door versions, the Freelander Sport limited edition has a package of accessories including 17-inch Triple Sport wheels, soft protection bar, double pod mounted driving lamps, mud flaps and lamp guards. Extra equipment includes a CD auto-changer and the interior is fitted with carpet mats. 'Sport' badges on the front wings define the model.

Priced at £24,945 on-the-road, Land Rover says the Freelander Sport offers customers a package with a considerable saving compared with fitting the accessories separately.

The Freelander Sport will be offered as a limited edition of 400 and is available from 43 dealers in the London area, south east and south west.

The Freelander Sport is fitted with a 2.5-litre, 177 horsepower, V6 petrol engine. Freelander V6 models are fitted with an electronically-controlled, five-speed automatic gearbox with Steptronic as standard. Also standard is anti-lock braking with electronic brake force distribution and four-wheel electronic traction control. All Freelanders feature Land Rover's Hill Descent Control system that automatically slows the vehicle on steep off-road descents.