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Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4_e (2009-) Review

Category: Small 4x4s 4 out of 5

Summary of the Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4_e (2009-)

Price Range: £21,295 to £34,652

Assets

Off-road ability, roomy interior, economical powertrain, good looks.

Drawbacks

Expensive, interior feeling dated, not the sportiest on-road drive.

Verdict

This Freelander offers useful fuel savings if driven correctly; it's an SUV that still makes sense.

Land Rover Freelander 2 Review

Comfort and Equipment4 out of 5

The Land Rover Freelander 2 offers plenty of headroom and loads of space for back-seat passengers. It's wide and long, and with the rear seats folded there's a big, flat load-bay: you could downsize from a Discovery and not feel too hard done-by.

The Freelander rides well over poorly-surfaced roads and rough tracks - despite the TD4_e's low rolling-resistance tyres - though of course, the larger wheel/tyre options (up to 19") will give a firmer experience.

There are a series of equipment levels to choose from; entry S versions do without the Terrain Response system and automatic air conditioning, but do have all the basics. XS spec is popular, with front and rear parking sensors and electrically-adjustable front seats, and SE models have sat nav with colour touch-screen controls, glass roof panels, heated front seats and a six-CD autochanger. HSE models have part-leather upholstery and 14-speaker Dolby ProLogic sound system.

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Latest Readers' Drives About the Land Rover Freelander 2

Mitearle
wrote on 14 07 2008

Only had it in March but so far high marks for quality of drive and comfort. Took one off road on La...

MarkPhelan
wrote on 07 07 2008

Compared to the old Land Rover Freelander, this is a totally different beast. Handling is pretty goo...

CSB2007
wrote on 03 08 2007

Excellent car in all respects except depreciation. Do not buy this car new. In six months it has los...

beethoven
wrote on 29 07 2007

Read all the hype but I am a little disappointed. With only 400 miles on the clock the rear tailgate...

Greedygordon
wrote on 09 04 2007

The new Freelander 2 is completely different to the old Freelander. It's bigger, the steering is li...

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Land Rover Freelander 2 Comfort and Equipment Statistics

Radio
N/A
Power Steering
Std
Leather Seats
Some versions as Std, £1,762 as an option
Sat Nav
Some versions as Std, £1,500 as an option
Climate Control
Some versions as Std
Cruise Control
Some versions as Std
Metallic Paint
Some versions as Std, £529 as an option
Rear Parking Sensor
Some versions as Std, £259 as an option
 

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