LAND ROVER FREELANDER 4X4 REVIEW
What does it cost?
For The Freelander has a smooth ride and a great driving position, and it's highly competent off-road. Land Rover’s desirable image keeps resale values strong.
Against Prices are a little steep, many rivals provide more rear legroom and boot space, and the dashboard is cluttered.
Against Prices are a little steep, many rivals provide more rear legroom and boot space, and the dashboard is cluttered.
What Car? says
A classy and desirable 4x4 that’s very capable off-road. It’s just a shame it’s not more spacious.
Reader review rating
4.0625
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There are 11 Land Rover Freelander versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The first choice is which of the two turbodiesel engines to go for. The 148bhp unit comes with a manual gearbox (an auto ’box is a cost option) and the option of two- or four-wheel drive, while the 188bhp model has an automatic as standard. The front-wheel drive 148bhp model is the most economical model in the range, although still not as clean as a BMW X3.Even the entry-level S version is reasonably equipped, although the GS is the model we’d go for. It comes with climate control and Land Rover’s Terrain Response system to make the most of the Freelander’s off-road abilities. Top-spec HSE versions come with luxury-car levels of kit, but have price tags to match.
Land Rover's reliability record isn’t the best, but it is improving. As a brand, it finished 14th out of 27 in the 2010 JD Power customer satisfaction survey, and although the Freelander was seventh out of eight in the SUV class, owners were still pretty complimentary about its mechanical reliability.
Reader test team says:
Land Rover Freelander 4x4 2.2 TD4e GS 5dr
I took delivery of this car in May 2010 and at…4 out of 5 stars
Land Rover Freelander 4x4 3.2 i6 GS 5dr
I have had this car from new and have covered…3 out of 5 stars
Land Rover Freelander 4x4 2.2 TD4e GS 5dr
Great car. More reliable than the old car and with…5 out of 5 stars
Land Rover Freelander 4x4 2.2 TD4 HSE Auto 5dr
Wow! This is up there with the best cars I have…5 out of 5 stars
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