The replacement for the Freelander provides design cues which will underpin Land Rover styling for coming years, and also offers a 5+2 seating which wasn't available in the current car.
The launch was done in tandem with a 'Galactic Discovery' competition at the spaceport which offers a trip into space for four people with private space launch company Virgin Galactic.
The vehicle will be powered by turbocharged 2.0 petrol and 2.2 diesel engines.
With 9-speed automatic and 6-speed transmissions, the new compact Land Rover will also feature the option of 2WD or 4WD transmissions.
It will launch in Ireland in early 2015
