Land Rover "Freelander 2" - compact SUV

For the first time the name "Freelander" was introduced in 1997 by the company Land Rover to designate compact SUVs that were manufactured under its brand.
The project of such a crossover begins in the second half of the 1980s. The company Rover Group, whose subsidiary was Land Rover, conducted a study of sales markets. It gave the green light of the future model, code-named "Freelander". However, at that time, Rover Group had no money to implement the innovation. Then the British decided to look for an assistant partner. The necessary funds were found only in late 1994, when the German concern BMW decided to buy the bankrupt company Rover Group by that time.

This money went to the preparation of the conveyor of the plant in Solihulli, and the development of the car, which lasted more than three years, engaged in the engineers of Britain.
The debut for the model was 1997. In 2006, a new generation was introduced - the Land Rover Freelander 2, which can be equipped with two engines. Firstly, this six-cylinder power of 233 hp, and secondly, it is a turbodiesel with four cylinders designed capacity of 170 hp. The engine makes it possible to accelerate to 100 km / h in 8.8 seconds and reach a maximum speed of about 200 km / h, while spending 11.3 liters of gasoline per 100 km. It is complemented by a new six-speed transmission - automatic, which can be switched to manual and sport mode. Its transverse installation had a favorable effect on the safety of the car and its internal volume. Turbodiesel, in turn, can develop a torque of about 400 Nm. The fuel consumption is 7.7 liters per 100 km.

Land Rover Freelander 2 is 50 mm longer than the first generation model, but despite this, it has much more room for the shoulders, head and legs of passengers and the driver. A significant area of the glazing creates a sense of space, and a row of seats at the rear are located above the front, which gives its passengers the opportunity to enjoy the full extent of the surrounding landscape. Appearance model Land Rover Freelander 2 reviews of the owners describe how very modern.
Its five-door body is characterized by a very high degree of rigidity. This is a four-wheel drive. It has a completely independent suspension and uses the latest control systems. There is a rain sensor, starter button, parktronic, bi-xenon headlights, air conditioning. That's far from the most complete list of equipment standard model Land Rover Freelander 2.

2011 brought a few additional changes to the external and internal content of the car. So, the impressive complex of the newest technologies used in the model has been updated. For example, the Start / Stop system helps to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. In the list of additional options, you can now add tinted glass doors at the rear, rear and front parking sensors, climate control system (automatic), sports disks of light alloy, exterior mirrors with electric drive.

With all the additions to the Land Rover complete sets Freelander 2 becomes impeccable in all respects a car. The smooth running and luxury of the interior are emphasized by soft seats with leather trim and electric adjustment. They are perfectly combined with the legendary potential of this Land Rover. Surprisingly manageable and incredibly comfortable under all conditions, it gives a genuine pleasure of driving on both asphalt and dirt roads.