The Freelander 2 sits just above the Evoque in terms of space, but it is the cheapest SUV in the Land Rover lineup. It is also considered a small SUV when compared to the other models in the LR lineup. The Freelander is classified as a compact SUV and in the Indian market it competes directly with the Audi Audi Q3, BMW X3 and Volvo XC90.
Design & Styling
The Freelander has a simple, yet practical design. It is probably the least appealing car in terms of looks when compared to the rest of its competitors, but it does have an old-world charm too it. Its dimensions are small as it is the same wheelbase as the Evoque at 2660mm. The front section also features a smaller grille than the other models and the wheel arches are less prominent making it more linear than muscular. Overall it still is a decent looking luxury compact SUV.
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Interiors
The interiors of the Freelander are quite nice. There is plenty of room, much more than you will find in the Evoque and than most of its competitors. However, the overall sense of luxury does not fare as good as its competitors. The dashboard is very simple and has a nice setup with good ergonomics but you can see the quality is not as good as other SUVs in its range. But overall it’s a good interior layout and it is very comfortable, with plenty of storage as well.
Engine & Transmission
The Freelander comes with a 2179cc diesel engine that has two different variants with different engine outputs. We drove the higher spec model that features the 2 HSE petrol engine with 187bhp and 420N of torque. This makes the Freelander also the least powerful car in the LR fleet. But the engine is still very good and it is mated to a brilliant 6-speed auto transmission.
Performance and Handling
The car is very light and that helps it in its performance. The engine gives a decent output, and together with the lightweight the car can really pick up speed very well. In the city the car is very well controlled and the handling is really good and the suspension setup is very nice. In the cabin you can feel the smoothness of the ride quality and you will appreciate it a lot. The engine does give you good torque and you can find it easy to pick up speed when and where you want. The off-raod capabilities are also not the very best in the LR range, but it is still good enough to beat the rest of its competition, which means it actually is very good off-road and very capable.
Fuel Efficiency
We managed to get a fuel economy of 11kmpl on average.
Features
The car features power steering, full automatic climate control, power windows, leather seats, interior mood lighting, steering wheel mounted controls, a nice audio system with 11 speakers and a subwoofer, and push button start stop.
Safety
Safety features include plenty of airbags, ABS, hill start assist, hill decent control, electronic bark brake, traction control and roll stability assist.
Quality & Reliability
The quality is top notch in this car and in all other Land Rover Vehicles. The engineering is also brilliant and thee cars are meant to take you where no other can, and at the same time still be extremely reliable and built to last extreme conditions.
Value for Money
The car is decent value for the money you spend, but you could get a lot more for the same price if you look around.
Verdict
This is a very capable machine with good looks and decent space. However for on-road performance you have more choices, and for better looks as well. Have a look around before you decide to buy this car. This car is meant for the no nonsense driver who occasionally goes on rough roads and who knows how to drive well.
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