Land Rover Freelander Hardback (97-03) - Review

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Freelander competes with the CR-V and RAV-4 in the 'lifestyle' 4x4 arena. It offers more than its rivals, with three body styles, good off-road ability and lots of optional kit. However, it also costs more than its direct competitors. It's good to drive for a 4x4 (especially the Td4 and V6 models) and both fashionable and prestigious thanks to its Land Rover heritage. The only real downside was patchy quality control on early models, resulting in variable build quality and so-so reliability.
3.5 out of 5

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2.5 out of 5

Comfort

Five-door estate models are the only choice if you're planning to carry three in the back regularly - the three-door just doesn't have enough legroom. Front seats could be better, they don't feel as though they have enough length or height.

2 out of 5

Practicality

Only the five-door model offer adequate luggage room; the three door barely has enough room for a couple of shopping bags.

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3 out of 5

Behind the wheel

Good driving position, which gives excellent forward visibility. Some of the switches are placed in odd places and you may have to hunt around for some of the buttons. Some of the switchgear is very poorly placed and of variable quality and the driving position feels compromised for taller drivers