The die-hards need not worry as the front-drive Freelander is surprisingly able in the rough as it still has good ground clearance and plenty of traction. As for the other benefits of front drive, this Freelander offers Land Rover may have a premium image with many buyers, but it needs it to justify the premium prices it charges for most Freelander versions. So can this BMW and Audi competitor hope to retain its share of the market? At the end of , Land Rover added LED daytime running lights, new rear lights and brighter trim for the grille and foglights.
The interior gained a new centre console with a seven-inch multimedia touch screen and more cubby holes for storage. Read on for our full Land Rover Freelander review to find out.
Home Car reviews Land Rover Freelander. Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 5 4. Enlarge photos. Premium feel Practical family car Off-road ability Chunky styling Refined on the move. Premium prices compared to similar off roaders Narrow boot. Further up the range models have electric seats and sat-nav, while flagship models boast leather trim and a CD changer.
Compared to other Land Rover models, the Freelander 2 is looking a bit dated, with its chunky and upright shape. However, its simplicity helps it stand apart from newer rivals.
There are familiar Land Rover design cues, such as the floating roof and squared-off clamshell bonnet, while daytime running lights and revised grilles and bumpers have kept it looking fresh. Overall, the Freelander has a clean, simple-looking interior, although the sat-nav display does look old when compared to offerings from more recent rivals.
The Freelander is well suited to the rough and tumble of family life with a big boot that has litres of load space with the rear seats in place and a massive 1, litres with them down. That beats the BMW X3 by a long way — plus it features heavy duty, wipe clean materials on the boot floor and lots of cubby holes throughout the cabin. Front seat space is very good but knee room in the back could be better.
You sit up high and enjoy a commanding view of the road ahead, thanks to a wide windscreen and relatively narrow A-pillars. Large glass areas behind the driver make it easier than most SUVs to reverse park, too.
Off-road, the Freelander beats more on-road focused rivals like the Audi Q5 and BMW X3 hands down thanks to its excellent Terrain Response system, which features a number of modes to tackle different surfaces and limited grip levels. Although be aware that entry-level versions and the eD4 do miss out on this impressive electronic system. Reliability is a different matter — the original Freelander was one of the most troublesome cars on UK roads, with owners constantly visiting their dealer.
The Freelander has a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating, although it earned this back in before tougher testing conditions were brought in. Skip to Content Skip to Footer. In-depth reviews Home Land Rover. Overall Auto Express Rating. Engines, performance and drive. More reviews. Interior, design and technology.
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