2016 Freelander 2 Td4 Owners Manual
Cessna cj3 specs. The Land Rover Freelander was a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) which was produced by the British manufacturer Land Rover, in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive versions, from 1997 to 2014. The second generation, launched in 2007, was marketed as the LR2 in North America and as the Freelander 2.
Land Rover’s Freelander 2 scooped Best Compact SUV three times in a row at our New Car Awards from 2008 to 2010; in 2011 and 2012 it was runner up, which gives some idea of just how talented it is. At this point we sometimes add that as a used buy, Land Rovers can be a gamble due to patchy reliability, but a strong showing for dependability in this year’s Driver Power used car satisfaction survey shows that most Freelander 2s have been trouble-free. When you throw in a smart design, an excellent cabin, a good driving experience and strong refinement, it’s easy to see why the Freelander 2 is so sought after. You don’t need a big budget to upgrade your car to something more rugged in readiness for winter; there’s a wealth of great-value choices on the second-hand market. Has all-wheel drive running through its veins, and one of the most accessible and usable models in its range is the, which first hit showrooms over a decade ago.
The question is, does it still make a good buy? Models covered. Land Rover Freelander 2 (2006-2014) - Capable, flexible compact SUV looks a great second-hand buy. Land Rover Freelander 2.
Image 3 of 16 History The Freelander 2 arrived in September 2006, in five-door 4WD form only. There were 3.2-litre i6 petrol auto or 158bhp 2.2-litre TD4 diesel manual options only at launch, although by April 2007 a TD4 auto had joined the line-up. The top-spec HST went on sale in February 2008, then in April 2009 the i6 was discontinued and the TD4.e with stop/start was introduced to cut emissions from 194g/km to 179g/km. A revised Freelander 2 in September 2010 brought an overhauled interior, design tweaks and a two-wheel-drive eD4 model, plus the auto-only 188bhp SD4.
Manual gearbox TD4s also featured stop/start. Another facelift in September 2012 introduced further styling revisions, new trims (Dynamic and HSE Lux), voice control and a seven-inch infotainment system. Land Rover Freelander 2 reviews Which one should I buy? It’s hard to find a petrol Freelander 2, which is just as well, because fuel and road tax costs will be high. If having four-wheel drive is more important than ultimate economy, don’t buy a front-wheel-drive model (eD4) by mistake. Automatics are significantly thirstier (and more costly to tax) than manual cars, but the auto suits the Freelander’s easy-driving nature, so don’t dismiss it.
Image 2 of 16 The trim hierarchy runs S, GS, XS, Dynamic/SE, HSE, HSE Lux/HST. All models feature alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, ESP, climate control plus powered windows front and rear. GS adds reversing sensors, XS electrically adjustable front seats and cruise control, SE features navigation while HSE brings leather. Alternatives to the Land Rover Freelander 2 The and are the Freelander’s biggest rivals, with premium badges, posh interiors and excellent engines. You’ll pay plenty for these, but there is a cheaper option – the. Recently replaced with a new model, the XC60 is stylish and safe, and you’ll get more for your money than if you buy German. Alternatively you could buy Japanese, with the, and all offering frugal engines, generous equipment levels and reliability.
As with the Land Rover, all these cars are five-seaters, but if you’d prefer seven seats take a look at the or, which don’t have the same premium feel but do offer great value. What to look out for: Gauge faults Fuel gauges can be inaccurate, sometimes sticking at the quarter mark even though the car is running on fumes, leading to drivers being stranded. Image 8 of 16 Radio glitch The radio can stay on with the key removed, flattening the battery. A software update cures this. If a clock shows in the radio display, the work has been done. Electrics Other glitches centre on temperamental air-con systems and faulty LCD screens, so carefully check that these are all working properly.
Gearboxes Clutches and gearboxes can be weak. Listen for whining when cruising, check for clutch slip when accelerating and any jumping out of gear. Interior While there are plenty of premium materials inside, the functional design is disappointing. Oddments space is good, the seats are plush and the carrying capacity excellent. Even with the rear seats in place there’s room to stow 755 litres, which expands to 1,670 litres with the rear seats folded.
Image 6 of 16 Running costs Diesel Freelander 2s need to be serviced every 16,000 miles or 12 months; petrol models every 10,000 miles. Check-ups alternate between minor and major, at £295 and £530 for diesels but a hefty £518-£639 for petrols. While the petrol is chain-driven, the diesel unit’s cambelt needs replacing every 144,000 miles or nine years. Fresh brake fluid is required every three years (£42), while the coolant, gearbox and differential oil and auxiliary drive belt need replacing every 10 years or 150,000 miles.
This service costs £900 (£1,190 for the petrol), so be wary of a Freelander 2 that’s coming up to 10 years old or 150,000 miles and needs a service. Recalls The Freelander 2 has been recalled five times, the first in April 2008 because the sunroof guide could fail on cars built from November 2006 to January 2008. Image 5 of 16 February 2007 to May 2008 models were recalled in October 2008 as they could have a short circuit; then again two months later and once again in October 2015, with the most recent aimed at May and June 2008 models. An August 2013 campaign for cars made between January 2012 and September 2013 was due to fuel leaks.
Driver Power owner satisfaction The Freelander 2 ranked 19th in our 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.
Facelift Land Rover Freelander 2 Dynamic SD4 (United Kingdom) Overview Manufacturer Production 1997–2014 Assembly, Body and chassis or Chronology Successor The Land Rover Freelander was a (SUV) which was produced by the British manufacturer, in both and versions, from 1997 to 2014. The second generation, launched in 2007, was marketed as the LR2 in North America and as the Freelander 2 in Europe.
It uses a (unibody) structure, in common with almost all other in its class, but unlike traditional SUVs built with designs. The Freelander was replaced by the in 2015. Facelift Freelander Sport 3-door Overview Production October 1997–Late 2006 Assembly, United Kingdom, Thailand (1992) Body and chassis 5-door 3-door Powertrain 1.8 L 2.5 L 2.0 L I4 2.0 L I4 5-speed 5-speed Dimensions 101.0 in (2,565 mm) Length 2001–2003 5-door: 175.0 in (4,445 mm) 2004–2006 5-door: 174.1 in (4,422 mm) 3-door: 175.1 in (4,448 mm) Width 2001–2003: 71.1 in (1,806 mm) 2004–2006: 71.2 in (1,808 mm) Height 2001–2003 5-door: 68.9 in (1,750 mm) 2004–2006 5-door: 69.0 in (1,753 mm) 3-door: 67.2 in (1,707 mm). Facelift Land Rover Freelander (Australia) Market research by the in the late 1980s suggested that Land Rover could enter the market segment. In the early 1990s, the Rover Group had a restricted product development budget and looked for a partner to develop the project, which was codenamed CB40 (after Canley Building 40, where the concept was initially developed). Rover's then-partner declined and chose to develop its own model that was launched in 1995.
Rover decided to go it alone with the CB40, using existing parts and components, as it had done with the MGF roadster. The floorpan was based on that of the, and minor components such as interior door handles were Maestro items. When took over Rover Group in 1994, the CB40 project received the capital it needed to proceed. In December 2007, reported that early development designs and sketches of the Freelander featured badging, suggesting that a tie up between both manufacturers was being proposed. The design of the Freelander was by, who went on become the head of design at Land Rover in 2007. Land Rover initially intended to subcontract the manufacture of the Freelander to in, however BMW terminated this agreement upon acquiring the Rover Group, and instead funded production facilities at, finally making use of the old assembly hall which had been mothballed in the early 1980s, when Rover car production was moved to. The Freelander was launched in October 1997.
It became Europe's best-selling model until 2002. The last Freelanders in were sold as 2005 models. Model variations. Pre–facelift Land Rover Freelander 2-door (US) There were a variety of models, based around five-door and three-door softback (semi-), hardback, and commercial (-like) versions. In 2004, Land Rover introduced an improved and upgraded version of the Mark I; changes included a new interior and major external revisions, including a new face and rear. The three-door model was available in E, S, ES, Sport and Sport Premium trim and the five-door model in available in E, S, ES, HSE, Sport and Sport Premium trim.
Engines Engine choices include:. 1.8-litre petrol (1997–2006), badged as '1.8i', 'Xi' or 'XEi' (Not sold in North America). 2.0-litre diesel (1997–2000), badged as 'Di', 'XDi' or 'XEDi'. 2.0-litre diesel (2001–2006), badged as 'Td4'. 2.5-litre petrol (2001–2006), badged as 'V6' dominated the early models, but -style gearboxes (Jatco JF506E) became increasingly popular and were standard on the V6. The Automatic Tiptronic gearbox was also available as an option on the Td4. Marketing The first generation Freelander was used in the 1998 and participated in Land Rover's.
The vehicle represented a compromise because it did not have a low-range gear selection, nor a locking differential, as found on larger Land Rover models. This meant that in comparison to other Land Rovers, off-road performance was not as good. In comparison to similar models produced by other manufacturers in the same period of time like the or the, however, the first generation Freelander was far more competent off-road.
It had more than sixteen patented features, including the IRD or Intermediate Reduction Drive, which acted as a front differential and fixed ratio transfer; the VCU or viscous-coupling, which reacts to the differing rotational speed of the prop shafts, allowing varying torque across itself; and the, which was then implemented in the rest of the range and even in the first generation. (BMW was the parent company of at the time of the introduction of this model). This first generation also used a Traction Control system and a special version of produced by and modified to assist driving in off-road situations. Lack of the MG Rover K18 and KV6 engines after the end of the MG Rover production led Land Rover to discontinue the model on 31 August 2005 in the U.S. Freelander 2 (L359; 2006–2014) Freelander 2 (L359). Interior The second generation Freelander is based on the, which itself is based on the.
The Ford EUCD platform will be used by more upcoming vehicles from. The engine range is all-new for Freelander, featuring 3.2-litre of the, which debuted in the new Volvo S80, as well as the 2.2-litre engine, co-developed by and. Unlike previous Land Rovers, the second generation Freelander is manufactured in the facility, near, and was until 2009 manufactured alongside the — as Jaguar X-Type and Landrover Freelander both used modified version of Ford's front wheel drive platform. The new Freelander features higher ground clearance and off-road capabilities that are closer to other Land Rover models. The second generation has improved quality interior with more safety features as standard. The Freelander 2 features a modified version of the Terrain Response off-road driving system as fitted to the Discovery 3 and the.
The 4WD system was developed in conjunction with and was called Third generation coupling. Vehicles from the 2009 model year are fitted with a modified design of the active on-demand coupling, known as Haldex's Fourth generation.
The new Freelander was first marketed in the U.S. In 2007 as the LR2. The 2008 version is called the LR2 HSE. The limited run HST had added side trim, front valance, and 19-inch wheels. A Ford 3.2-litre inline six-cylinder engine producing 230 hp (170 kW) is standard, with a six-speed and all-wheel drive. In the United Kingdom, the standard engine is the Ford 2.2-litre diesel.
The TD4 version of the engine produces 150 hp (110 kW) and 160 hp (120 kW), while the SD4 comes with 190 hp (140 kW). Interior appointments include an Alpine 440-watt 14-speaker surround sound audio and a 7-inch touch navigation screen options, while the newer models can be equipped with an Meridian audio system, which comes with a surround sound 17-speaker system with Trifield technology, producing 825 Watts. The Meridian system is also equipped with subwoofers and Audyssey MultEQ audio tuning system.
Also a 5-inch colour display screen is standard even at the newer entry-level models. An optional cold climate package includes heated front windscreen, heated front seats with two heating levels and heated windscreen washers. The optional lighting package includes bi-xenon headlights, adaptive front-lighting, memory for the driver seat, as well as exterior mirrors and approach and puddle lamps. Freelander 2 TD4e The Freelander TD4e features stop-start technology to improve fuel economy and reduce. The system cuts out the engine when the vehicle is stationary, neutral is selected and the clutch engaged; the engine restarts when the clutch pedal is depressed. The system includes a heavy-duty starter motor that also acts as a generator to recover energy through that is then stored in capacitors to restart the engine reducing stress on the vehicle's battery and electrical system.
The stop-start system became available in spring 2009 on Freelander 2 TD4 models. Freelander 2 eD4 For the 2011 model year, the option of two wheel drive (badged as eD4) was available.
2004 Freelander Td4 Injectors
This version also lost Terrain Response and Hill Descent Control. For the 2014 model year, the Freelander gets a revised look with a grill and new interior piece. Worldwide sales Total sales are from 2009 only. Year Sales 2009 37,909 2010 54,833 2011 51,954 2012 48,332 2013 57,691 2014 56,622 2015 3,278 Total 310,619 References.
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