Land Rover Freelander 2

Land Rover Freelander 2 New(Launch soon)

Land Rover Freelander 2 HSE car launch Mar 2013 and the price 43.92 lakhs.
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Review:
Overview:
When the Freelander 2 was being built, the key features which were considered were that the car must have the looks similar to the Discovery 3 and Range Rover Sport. The damshell hood and the step roof were the exterior features/looks carried forward from the older version of the Freelander 2. The metallic side vents on the car are very sporty which enhance the side profile of this able soft roader. The raised roof and tapering rear pillar add to the sporty character of the Freelander 2.
The wheel arches also add ample muscle to the looks of the Freelander 2 making it look very strong and ready for action. The blacked out rear pillar reminds of the design from the range rover. The high ground clearance at the front and back tells you that this car can go off roads without hesitation. The Land Rover Freelander 2 is not just sporty and appealing to the eye but is also a very safe car to drive in. It has scored the best in class during the EuroNCAP crash tests. The car is so well engineered that it safeguards the occupants in the maximum possible way during head-on impact. There is a first in class airbag to protect the driver’s thighs as well which proves that such a situation would be less fatal. The Land Rover Freelander 2 in total gets 7 airbags standard on all variants. Freelander 2 is a very successfully scaled downed version of the full size range rover from the front with its distinctive design. The deep cut crystal like headlamps upfront give maximum road visibility at night and look magnificent in the day as well. And not to forget, the grill gets the typical Land Rover badging which defines what the quality of the car is. The Freelander 2 has a 4WD system that is more biased towards off-road driving than on-road abilities.
The Freelander 2’s system tries and avoids wheel spin from a stop on all surfaces and this system can work as soon as a 15 degree wheel slip is encountered. The Freelander 2 also gets the very effective terrain response like the Range Rover which has the four preset settings like; General, Grass-Gravel & Snow, Mus & Ruts and Sand. This terrain response makes driving easier on the road as well as off road. It also controls the throttle as well as the gearbox during unfavourable conditions. The new Freelander 2 has a more purposeful stance which is more sensible for the Indian conditions. It looks much sportier and sophisticated than the previous models. Also the Freelander 2 has new wheel styles unlike the older version. The Freelander 2 is one of the most fuel efficient cars of the Land Rover group.
Not only refinement but the Land Rover Freelander 2 also provides with good performance and economy. Al in all, it’s a state-of-the-art LAND ROVER product which is unmatched by other car manufacturers. The transversely mounted engine on the Freelander 2 has various benefits like excellent crash protection, flexibility in front end styling etc. The Freelander 2 in India comes with two variants; the TD4-SE and SD4-HSE. The Freelander 2 is as refined as a saloon car on road. There is no sluggishness despite of being a diesel and such a huge car. It drives reluctantly as soon as the pedal is pressed and does not disappoint no matter what the drivers preference is.
Mileage:
The fuel efficiency of the Land Rover Freelander 2 is not very impressive. The car manages to give an overall mileage of just 8.9 kmpl which is a huge difference to the pockets with the ever increasing fuel prices in India. Both the TD4 and SD4 variants have automatic as standard. The car is an effortless cruiser and very reliable for long journeys.
Acceleration:
The common rail turbocharged engine in the Land Rover Freelander 2 is fairly responsive and there is very little turbo lag which can be neglected. The Freelander 2 does a 0-100 kmph in just 11.2 seconds. The car accelerates from 30-50 kmph in almost 3 seconds which is very impressive for an SUV.
Engine and Performance:
If it is Land Rover believe it that there will be powerful machine under the hood. Land Rover Freelander 2 comes in two engine options viz. TD4-SE and SD4-HSE. Where TD4-SE is a 2179cc in-line 4cylinder diesel engine that can produce a maximum power of 150PS @ 4000rpm and a maximum torque of 420NM @ 1750 rpm, the SD4-HSE though is also 2179cc in-line 4 cylinder diesel engine but this version produces 190 PS @ 3500rpm and a torque of 420NM @ 1750rpm. The Land Rover Freelander 2 has a 6 speed automatic gearbox that is made more powerful with command shift technology.
Braking and Handling:
Land Rover Freelander 2 is one of the best driving SUVs available in the Indian market. It has a stiff chassis which gives amazing ride quality. The Freelander 2 absorbs almost every terrain and keeps the occupants very comfortable in every situation. Drive over everything and its pliant tall springs keep the car stable at every moment. The Freelander 2 has McPherson struts suspension at the front and multi-link struts at the rear. The ride of the Freelander is very composed and doesn’t wobble much. The light steering wheel makes it very effective to drive in city conditions. The TERRAIN RESPONSE on the Freelander 2 can be adjusted by just selecting the desired driving condition. The Freelander 2 also gets hill descent control and hold-clutch features as well. The brakes are very effective and do not pinch the confidence while driving. The car also gets the roll stability control. There are driver and passenger airbags. Full length side curtain airbags. Driver and passenger side airbags are also available. Also the innovative driver’s knee airbag is available in both the variants. There is ABS braking as standard along with EBD. The car also gets emergency brake assist too. Safety features like cornering brake control, electronic traction control and dynamic stability control also make it to the Indian models.