Land Rover Freelander (06 on) - Review

Review by Simon McBride on
Last Updated: 28 Jan 2013
4
Land Rover has taken all its off-road knowledge and put it into an upmarket package to create the excellent Freelander 2. Refinement is a key strength and the Land Rover is as happy plugging through deep mud as it is cruising on the motorway or taking on the school run.

4 out of 5

Safety

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  • Adult Occupant Rating

    5 out of 5

  • Child Protection Rating

    4 out of 5

  • Pedestrian Test Rating

    1 out of 5

Fitted with a host of safety kit as standard, the Land Rover Freelander 2 safety record boasts a top five star Euro NCAP occupant rating. There are front, side and curtain airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, hill descent control, roll stability control and traction control. There are five three-point seat belts with the front two seat belts fitted with pretensioners and load limiters which are designed to keep the occupants safe in their seats in the event of an accident.

3.5 out of 5

Reliability

Traditionally Land Rover Freelander reliability hasn't exactly been great. However, it's built at the Halewood factory in the UK, which also builds the Range Rover Evoque and has won awards for quality production.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported, but check for off-road damage on used models.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported

Other

Two recalls in 2008. One where the sunroof may detach due to problems with the guide rails. Another for a problem with the booster heater on diesel models and the possibility that the car may catch fire.