Land Rover Freelander Softback (97-03) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 January 1997 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 Other Land Rover reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3 out of 5 Equipment All models have full-time front-biased four-wheel drive, intermediate reduction drive and independent suspension. XE models add alloy wheels, ABS with Hill Descent Control (optional on other models) and uprated audio; XE Station Wagons have a load area cover. Xi and XDi Station Wagons have metallic paintwork, 15" alloy wheels, air conditioning and load space cover. Second generation range launched Sept 2000. 1.8i engine continues, plus a choice of BMW 2.0 Td4 turbo-diesel and 2.5 V6 petrol engines. S models have ABS, power steering, remote central locking, volumetric and perimetric alarms, electric front windows, six-speaker radio/cassette player and heated door mirrors. GS models add twin airbags, 60/40 split folding rear seat 15" alloy wheels, a six-speaker stereo with remote steering wheel controls and air conditioning. ES has 16" alloy wheels, a CD autochanger, heated front seats and an electric sunroof. Minor revisions in September 2001: black bumpers and black exterior detailing; black interior trim available; new audio systems and optional factory-fitted satellite navigation. See 2 used Land Rover Freelander Softbacks for sale, starting at £2,495 Get a Land Rover Freelander Softback valuation Compare Equipment Trim Equipment Key: Standard item Optional item 3x3 point rear seat belts ABS Air conditioning Alarm Alloy wheels Audio remote CD CD Multichanger Cloth seat trim Driver`s airbag Electric mirrors Folding rear seats Front electric windows Full size spare wheel Heated mirrors Heated seats Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Partial leather seat trim PAS Passenger`s airbag Remote locking Roof rails Steel wheels Steering wheel rake adjustment Traction control Standard Trim Anniversary 50 Maasai S Xdi Xi Maasai Mara XE Di XEi Serengeti GS KALAHARI ES Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes No No Yes No No Yes No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes No Yes No No No No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes No No Optional No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Land Rover Freelander cars for sale We have 2 models like this for sale. Find Land Rover Freelander cars for sale Previous: Facts & Figures Next: Driving & Performance