And it benefits from excellent approach and departure angles, coupled with generous ground clearance to tackle the toughest of terrains. They work together to reduce speed and apply braking force to individual wheels, providing support when you most need it. With Freelander 2 you can tow up to 2,kg. Hitch up your trailer using the optional rear view camera, and stay safer on the road with Trailer Stability Assist, all with a sector-leading nose weight for towing of kg and flexible loadspace.
The Si4 2. Dark and bright glossy finishes to the grille, side vents and other details complement the inch gloss black alloy wheels with an elegant roof spoiler. The interior of the Freelander 2 has been created to provide a light and airy space that is both comfortable and understated, with simple flowing lines and intuitively placed controls.
A range of trim options and personal touches help emphasise individual tastes. In normal conditions, most of the power goes to the front wheels, but the moment the four-wheel-drive system sniffs trouble, the Haldex central coupling directs more of it to the rears. This adjusts torque, drive and traction control systems as determined by a range of driving modes. A year later, the facelift came knocking new grille, lights and bumpers.
The bhp 2. Also new was a more powerful 2. It produced bhp but the same torque as the other two motors and was auto only. It was a solid seller but outsold two to one by the TD4.
Around this time, the Freelander began to feel the heat from more modern, premium rivals so Land Rover sprang a further facelift revised styling, new centre console, more features, a more space-efficient electronic parking brake and Passive Start on an unsuspecting public in However, that facelift was notable for some of the run-out trims it brought, including Dynamic and, as the end beckoned, Metropolis.
As the finish line drew near, Autocar summed up the Freelander 2 as having class-leading off-road ability while judging it to be at least competitive in most other areas. As used ones get ever cheaper, you can add good value to that rosy report. Sue Maddock, co-director, freelanderspecialist.
The diesels are very good but the rare 3. The bhp engine comes with a six-speed automatic 'box and four-wheel drive. Here's our guide to help you choose the best combination of trim, engine and options for your requirements.
Which engine should you go for? We'd recommend the bhp 2. Front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual gearbox are standard on the bhp TD4 engine. However, we would recommend selecting the four-wheel-drive version, because it is more capable both on- and off-road.
The mph dash takes There is plenty of low-down pulling power thanks to the lb ft of torque. Manual cars come with a stop-start system as standard. The TD4 has average economy of All versions of the Freelander have a comfortable ride; it wafts along the motorway like a luxury car and its suspension is brilliant at flattening bumps.
However, the Freelander tends to lean in corners and bounce around a bit when tackling twisty B-roads. Refinement is pretty good up to 50mph, but any faster and the boxy shape and large door mirrors generate a lot of wind noise. The engine can sound rather agricultural at low revs, too.
Which trim should you go for?
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