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Are Freelander 2 any good?

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Mia Morrison

Updated on March 06, 2026

Are Freelander 2 any good?

The Freelander 2 ranked 19th in our Driver Power 2017 used car survey, and was in the top 10 for safety, comfort, practicality and handling. But while 22nd for reliability is also great, 83rd for running costs isn’t.

Are Freelander 2 good off road?

The compact Land Rover Freelander 2 has a comfortable drive, a strong diesel engine and excellent off-road ability. With the arrival of the excellent Range Rover Evoque, it’s easy to forget about the other compact Land Rover in the range – the Freelander 2.

Is Freelander good car?

The Freelander 2 is a very nice car to drive with its high seating position looking down on the road. My 2007 model is the 2.2 HSE TD4 which is quite a heavy car so its not great on fuel consumption. Expect 27mpg on short journeys & up to 37 on long runs.

Does a Freelander 2 have a timing belt or chain?

2.0 Td4: Never – the Td4 has a timing chain and not a belt.

Is the Freelander 2 permanent 4 wheel drive?

As you would expect from a Land Rover, the Freelander has permanent four-wheel drive, and it will show a clean pair of heels to most off-roaders over the rough stuff.

What is the horsepower of a 1998 Land Rover Freelander I?

The 1998 Land Rover Freelander I 2.0 di has 97 PS / 96 bhp / 71 kW. How much does a Land Rover Freelander I 2.0 di weighs? What is the top speed of a Land Rover Freelander I 2.0 di?

How much power does a diesel Freelander have?

The power output is 13% greater than its predecessor. Acceleration at 0-60 mph in 13 seconds is a 12% improvement. The 2.0 litre TD4 diesel engine fitted to the Freelander is exceptionally powerful, developing 112 PS at 4000 rpm.

Are there any diesel chip tuning boxes for Land Rover Freelander?

Land Rover Freelander Diesel Chip Tuning Boxes. Advanced diesel chip tuning boxes guaranteed to boost performance for the Land Rover Freelander range. When you opt for a CHIP Express™ digital tuning system, you are choosing an innovate and bespoke tuning solution that has been specifically programmed and setup for your particular engine.

What kind of braking system does a Land Rover Freelander have?

For stopping power, the Freelander I 2.0 di braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Drums at the rear. The Freelander I model is a car manufactured by Land Rover, sold new from year 1998 until 2000, and available after that as a used car.