- Freelander 2 TD4_e introduces Land Rover's new, intelligent
Stop/Start system
- World's first SUV with an intelligent Stop/Start
system
- Combined 6.7 l/100kms (down from 8.5 l/100kms in automatic TD4)
- 21% reduction
- CO2 emissions 179g/km (down from 224g/km in automatic TD4) -
20% reduction
- New gearshift indicator light signals when a higher gear will
allow the vehicle to operate more fuel-efficiently
- First Land Rover model to achieve full End of Life vehicle
certification - up to 85% recyclable and 95% re-usable, two years
ahead of legislation
- Characteristic Land Rover durability and all-terrain
performance uncompromised by Stop/Start technology
- $45,590 recommend price before statutory and delivery
charges
The new entry level Freelander 2 TD4_e has been introduced into
the Australian market, addressing the growing need for more fuel
efficient vehicles. As such the TD4_e is the most fuel efficient
Land Rover ever and is the worlds first SUV with an intelligent
Stop/Start system.
A combined 6.7 l/100kms (down from 8.5 l/100kms in auto TD4) and
CO2 emissions improved from 224 to 179g/km makes it the greenest
Land Rover as well. In additional tests, Land Rover engineers have
measured fuel savings approaching 20% in heavy urban traffic.
This is the first application of Land Rover's e_TERRAIN
TECHNOLOGIES on a production vehicle and is just one element of
Land Rover's comprehensive green technology roadmap, which will
drive the company to increasingly lower emissions and more
sustainable technologies in the coming years.
Roger Jory, Land Rover's General Manager, said: "The Stop/Start
Freelander 2 is the first production vehicle to benefit from Jaguar
Land Rover massive investment in sustainable technologies. It also
represents a new entry level into the Land Rover brand, offering
improved fuel efficient and reduced emission without compromising
the vehicles outstanding on-road performance, and class-leading
off-road ability".
Stop/Start system
Land Rover's new Stop/Start system improves fuel efficiency in
urban and stop-start driving. The vehicle automatically shuts down
the engine in appropriate conditions, resulting in zero tail-pipe
emissions and saving fuel which otherwise is used idling the engine
when stationary. The engine instantly re-starts when the driver is
ready to move off.
There are also sophisticated controls in place to help ensure
the Stop/Start system does not compromise the needs of either the
driver or vehicle. For the engine to shut down, the vehicle must be
stationary, the gearbox in neutral and the clutch pedal raised. To
restart, the driver simply depresses the clutch and the enhanced
starter motor engages the engine, ready for when first gear is
selected. When the engine has been shut down by the Eco stop/start
system, the ECO icon on the centre consol will illuminate.
To ensure neither the needs of the driver or vehicle are
compromised the engine will not shut down in the following
circumstances:
- the external temperature is below approximately
4°C
- the external temperature is above approximately
35°C
- engine has not reached operating temperature
- driver's seat belt is not fastened a door is not fully
closed
- the clutch or accelerator pedal is pressed
- climate control system demand is high
- battery charge is low
- Hill Descent Control or a Terrain Response special program are
selected
Likewise the engine will automatically re-start if:
- battery charge is low
- climate control system demand increases
- the vehicle's speed increases
- Hill Descent Control or a Terrain Response special program are
selected
- brake vacuum has been reduced (eg tapping the brake pedal
repeatedly)
The Stop-Start system is automatically activated each time the
ignition is turned on, although there is a switch on the fascia to
disable the system, if the driver so desires.
Added Fuel Economy Benefits
Along with the intelligent Stop/Start system, the Freelander 2
TD4_e includes a series of additional enhancements which help to
deliver fuel economy and CO2 benefits.
There is a new gearshift indicator light in the instrument pack,
advising the driver to change gear when a higher gear will allow
the vehicle to operate more fuel-efficiently. This is calculated by
the Freelander 2 TD4_e's fully mapped engine.
Software developments to the driveline systems on the Freelander
2 TD4_e generate CO2 benefits without reducing Land Rover's
renowned capability.
Land Rover engineers are also collaborating with tyre suppliers
to drive improvements to fuel economy through reduced rolling
losses. Tyre characteristics including rolling resistance are
optimised for the entire range of available tyre sizes on
Freelander 2 models
End of Life Vehicle Certification
The Freelander 2 is the first Land Rover to achieve compliance
with the "EU Directive 2005/64/EC on the type approval of motor
vehicles with regard to their reusability, recyclability and
recoverability" ahead of forthcoming legislation. This refers to 85
per cent of the vehicle being re-usable or recyclable, and 95 per
cent being re-usable or recoverable.
Freelander 2 TD4_e Australian Specification
Engine & Transmission:
- 2.2 Litre TD4 Diesel (118kW / 400Nm)
- Stop/Start System
- 6-speed Manual Transmission
Exterior Features:
- Exterior mirrors - Electric adjustment, heated and
power-folding
- Parking Distance Control (PDC) - Rear
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Halogen Headlamps - Automatic
- Front Fog Lamps
- Headlamp Powerwash
- 17 inch 6 - Spoke Alloy Wheel
- Spare wheel - Full size 17 inch alloy
- Tool kit
Interior Features:
- Climate control - Automatic with air filtration
- Interior rear view mirror - manual dipping
- Load Space cover
- Cloth Seats - Ebony
- Rear seat centre head restraint
- Steering Wheel - with controls for audio system
- Cruise Control
- Audio system - radio with CD player, auxiliary input (MP3
Player) and 6 speakers
Recommended price before statutory and delivery
charges:
Freelander 2 TD4_e $45,590\*
\* Manufacturer List Price is shown and excludes dealer charges,
stamp duty, statutory charges and on-road charges which are
additional and vary between dealers and States/Territories.
Customers are advised to contact their nearest Land Rover dealer
for all pricing inquiries.
Land Rover Stop/Start System - In Detail
Behind the Stop/Start system lies an intensive engineering
programme, which touches a surprisingly wide number of the
vehicle's systems and components
Refined Stop/Start Operation
Land Rover engineers have invested considerable effort into
safeguarding levels of engine refinement. To reduce any engine
shake associated with some diesel engines when stopping, Freelander
2 TD4_e features controlled throttle closing and ramps down fuel in
a smooth fashion, while the alternator is also turned off during
the shut down procedure, reducing load on the engine. A software
feature change and revised engine calibration further aid smooth
shutoff, while engine shake on start up is reduced by the
Freelander 2's optimised engine mounting strategy and inherent
tuning.
Uncompromised Durability
More stop-start cycles over the lifetime of the Freelander 2 TD4_e
will lead to increased use of vehicle's affected components, so
enhanced durability of these components was a priority for the
Freelander 2's engineering team. They developed a new heavy duty
starter motor, a new ring gear, a new dual mass flywheel friction
control plate and an absorption glass mat battery. These new
features ensure the Freelander 2 TD4_e delivers characteristic Land
Rover all-terrain performance and that the system's operation is
always rapid and reliable.
Enhanced Starter Motor
The more frequent stop and start activity means that demands on the
starter motor are forecast to increase up to three-fold during the
lifetime of the Freelander 2 TD4_e. So, to accommodate the
durability demands on the vehicle's 2kW starter motor, a number of
changes have been made.
The grease seals have been enhanced significantly and new
hard-wearing copper-tungsten contact material has been sourced and
specified across the TD4_e range to enhance wear resistance within
the starter solenoid.
New Ring Gear
An all-new ring gear is specified for all TD4_e models to cope with
the increased frequency of starts. The ring gear is attached to the
engine flywheel and comes into contact with the starter motor each
time the engine is started. The new ring gear is manufactured from
a harder grade of steel and contains over 25% more carbon to
improve durability.
Dual Mass Flywheel friction plate
Diesel powered Freelanders with manual gear boxes have always
featured a dual mass flywheel to ensure engine refinement at start,
stop and low speeds. A new Polyetheretherketone friction control
plate has been developed for the Freelander 2 TD4_e. This is able
to withstand seven times the pressure of the outgoing plate, to
ensure greater levels of refinement, under even greater start and
stop demands.
Absorption glass mat battery
New absorption glass mat technology has been developed, which
offers deeper discharge and recharge characteristics and reduces
battery deterioration under much heavier usage. Fine fibreglass
matting has been introduced to sit pressurised between the new
absorption glass mat battery plates. This aids the battery's
longevity in two ways - by allowing the electrolyte to function
normally under greater pressure and providing mechanical support
for the plates - reducing battery degradation.
Intelligent Technologies
Land Rover engineers focus on the introduction of intelligent,
appropriate technologies, and the Freelander 2 TD4_e is no
exception. In congested traffic, while the Stop/Start technology
will shut down the engine frequently, features and technologies
will not be compromised, so in car entertainment, climate control,
Bluetooth, driver information and other electronic systems will
continue to function.
Technologies such as the new voltage quality module, the battery
monitoring system, the brake vacuum sensor and the enhanced climate
control system have been developed to help ensure this
uninterrupted service in a stop situation.
Voltage Quality Module
The voltage quality module maintains critical vehicle systems,
safety and occupant comfort, and has been developed to supply a
constant voltage around the vehicle's electronic components during
a stop-start, ensuring key services continue uninterrupted with the
sudden outrush of amps from the battery.
This technology is effectively a direct current converter, which
can convert low voltages, such as that experienced during a 'stop',
to a stable higher level for short but crucial boosts, ranging from
one to five seconds in duration.
Battery Monitoring System
This system monitors the battery's 'state of health' for the
Stop/Start feature to function reliably. The technology is
constantly at work, measuring factors such as natural battery
degradation, ambient temperature, charge and discharge activity and
voltage, to make sure there is enough power available for a
stop-start to operate effectively.
If any of these factors show a low measurement, the Stop/Start
feature is overridden and the engine will continue running until
more battery power is available.
Brake Vacuum Sensor
The Freelander 2's brake system is specified with significant
vacuum reserves, but these reserves can become depleted for a
number of reasons, such as use of the brake pedal when the engine
is switched off. Ultimately this would lead to vacuum reserves
becoming exhausted, which would affect the brake servo's operation
and pedal loads, in some cases causing them to rise
substantially.
To mitigate this, the Brake Vacuum Sensor is specified on all
Freelander 2 TD4_e models, and if vacuum reserves fall to a level
that will affect brake pedal loads, the system will override the
Stop/Start function until the brake vacuum is replenished -
ensuring brake pedal loads are maintained.
Enhanced Climate Control System
A number of changes have been made to the vehicle's climate control
system to help ensure occupant comfort and reduce misting during
stop-start situations. One significant change is the introduction
of an auxiliary water pump. On conventional vehicles, the water
pump shuts down with the engine, but on Freelander 2 TD4_e models,
the introduction of the auxiliary water pump continues the flow of
coolant during engine shutdown, maintaining cabin temperature when
exterior conditions dictate.
The climate control system monitors cabin temperature and
maintains fan speed at a level appropriate to protect the battery's
state of charge when the engine is shut down. In extreme hot or
cold conditions, extended stops, or if an occupant selects a higher
fan speed during a 'stop', the engine will re-start if necessary to
preserve occupant comfort. Evaporator temperature, the factor that
gives rise to screen misting, is also monitored and the enhanced
climate control system will periodically cool the evaporator as
necessary to mitigate misting during a stop-start.
Land Rover e_TERRAIN TECHNOLOGIES
The Freelander 2 TD4_e is just one element of Land Rover's
comprehensive green technology roadmap, which will drive the
company to increasingly lower emissions and more sustainable
technologies in the coming years. This is a key part of the AUD$1.5
billion investment in sustainable technologies being made by Jaguar
and Land Rover.
Land Rover engineers are working on a series of advanced
propulsion technologies and lightweight structures aimed at
bringing CO2 emissions down to class-leading levels. This doesn't
mean sacrificing core Land Rover values: the renowned all-terrain
capabilities of its future vehicles could actually be improved by
some of the exciting new powertrain technologies, such as the
Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD) announced at the British
International Motor Show in London earlier this year.
The company's ambitious programme for continuing CO2 reduction
stretches well into the future. For example, Land Rover is
developing future hybrid and other green technologies in
conjunction with the UK Government's Technology Strategy Board
(TSB).
For further information please contact:
Guido Schenken
Public Affairs Department
Land Rover Australia
Phone: +61 2 9020 1517
Email: gschenk4@landrover.com
Website: www.landrover.com.au
Kevin Goult
Marketing and Public Affairs Manager
Land Rover Australia
Phone: +61 2 9020 1509
Email: kgoult1@landrover.com
Website: www.landrover.com.au