Land Rover Freelander Softback (97-03) - Review

Review by Parkers on
Last Updated: 25 April 2007
Freelander competes with the CR-V and RAV-4. Softback is the one with a detachable fold-down hood and removable targa style roof panels; it is the macho, fun choice. 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 out of 5

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Running costs

1.8 petrol and the refined BMW-sourced Td4 diesel are the economy choices. Freelander continues to hold its value quite well.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£2,273 - £2,790 *

Diesel

£1,732 - £2,003 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

6,000 miles (minor), 12,000 miles (full)

Warranty

3 years (1 year prior to 1998)

Road tax (12 months)

£220.00 - £270.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

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