Land Rover Freelander 1 2.5 V6i Petrol
Overview
| Produced: |
1997-2003 |
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Early 1.8s getting cheap now, and quite rightly so, but we'd go straight for much-admired Td4. And look - even they are creeping under £5k.
Dimensions H1717mm; W2071mm; L4437mm
Max Load Capacity 1194-litre Insurance Group 10-13
Dimensions H1717mm; W2071mm; L4437mm
Max Load Capacity 1194-litre Insurance Group 10-13
Source: Motorbase
The Freelander, wholly designed by the Rover Group after early talks of a co-operation with BMW resulted in disinterest from the German side. Despite this, BMW secretly proceeded with their BMW X3, inspired by the Freelander prototype. It came off the production line in late 1997. It rapidly became the best selling compact 4x4 in Europe, outselling the BMW X3, as well as many other small "off-roaders".
There are a variety of models, based around 5-door station wagon and 3-door softback, hardback, and commercial versions.
There are a variety of models, based around 5-door station wagon and 3-door softback, hardback, and commercial versions.
Source: Wikipedia
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
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| 113 mph | 17 mpg | 175 bhp 6250 |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
I gotta crush on you |
60 |
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| Publication | Land Rover Owner International Spring 2011 | |||
| I gotta crush on you - Peter Skilton has the hots for some rare Freelanders that, far from being crushed (as was rumoured), have been restored to their former, fire-spitting selves. | ||||
| Article |
Flatlander |
54 |
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| Publication | Land Rover Owner International November 2010 | |||
| Flatlander - What's the perfect Land Rover for everyday driving and some fenland greenlaning? Patrick Horn reckons he's found the answer. | ||||
| Article |
The Disco Has landed |
14 |
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| Publication | Land Rover Monthly February 2010 | |||
| The Disco Has landed - If you've ever wondered what a Discovery chassis might look like with a Freelander body plonked on the top of it, the following 'Discolander' article is for you. | ||||
| Article |
Great Brits |
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| Publication | Land Rover Owner International January 2010 | |||
| Great Brits - How do you test the latest Land Rovers? Drive them to Wales and take them round an off-road site, A and B roads, greenlanes and through the sea. Neil Watterson reports. Discovery 4, Freelander 2, Range Rover, Range Rover Sports. | ||||
| Article |
Sounds of silence |
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| Publication | Land Rover Monthly February 2009 | |||
| Sounds of silence- Unnerving at first. The Freelander's stop-start technology soon becomes second nature in London's busy traffic lanes. | ||||
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