When did the first Land Rover Freelander come out?
The first generation Freelander was marketed as a premium compact 4×4, and used in the 1998 Camel Trophy and participated in Land Rover’s G4 Challenge. 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.
What kind of driving system does the Freelander 2 have?
The Freelander 2 features a modified version of the Terrain Response off-road driving system as fitted to the Discovery 3 and the Range Rover. The 4WD system was developed in conjunction with Haldex and was called Third generation coupling.
Where is the second generation Land Rover made?
Unlike previous Land Rovers, the second generation Freelander is manufactured in the Halewood Body & Assembly facility, near Liverpool, and was until 2009 manufactured alongside the Jaguar X-Type – as Jaguar X-Type and Landrover Freelander both used modified version of Ford’s front wheel drive platform.
When did Land Rover start offering two wheel drive?
For the 2011 model year, the option of two wheel drive (badged as eD4) was available. 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.
What was the advantage of the Land Rover Freelander 2?
The Freelander 2 was exactly that kind of vehicle. Its main advantage was the Terrain Response system, It was the second attempt made by Land Rover to build an SUV, and the result was a capable off-road vehicle that could put a shame on other 4×4 vehicles.
When did the second generation Land Rover come out?
While the first generation of the Freelander was built in cooperation with BMW, the second generation was developed together with Ford and improved in 2009. When Land Rover started to built SUVs, the result was a more capable off-road vehicle than many off-road vehicles with low-range gear.
What kind of warranty does a Land Rover have?
Every Certified Pre-Owned Land Rover vehicle is subjected to a rigorous 165-point inspection and is protected by up to a 7-year or 100,000-mile limited warranty and complimentary roadside assistance. What’s more, the Range Rover Evoque won the 2019 ALG Pre-Owned Value Award for retaining its value better than other vehicles in its class.†.