Redefining the class standards, Freelander 2 delivers
outstanding breadth of capability on and off-road. Priced from
$49,990 the all-new Freelander 2 is the most complete vehicle in
its class, and matches the refinement usually associated with
premium saloon cars.
"No other compact 4x4 has anything like its total breadth of
capability," says Phil Popham, Land Rover's managing director. "The
Freelander 2 sets new standards in the sector, combining the
advantages of a premium car - such as polished ride, accomplished
performance, attractive cabin and ease-of-use - with the attributes
of a robust 4x4, including go-anywhere ability, toughness,
panoramic seating, cabin versatility and spaciousness. We believe
that no other compact 4x4 gets closer to blending these
best-of-both-worlds abilities."
In Australia the all-new Freelander 2 will be available in two
specification levels, with a choice of 3.2 litre petrol or 2.2
litre turbo diesel engines:
Model Pricing:
Freelander 2 |
Si6 SE
|
Td4 SE
|
Si6 HSE
|
Td4 HSE
|
RRP
|
$49,990
|
$51,990
|
$55,990
|
$57,990
|
The Freelander 2 features two new engines that deliver strong
combinations of performance, refinement and fuel economy:
- 3.2-litre i6 petrol (171 kW) - 30 per cent more powerful than
the outgoing V6 with 10 per cent improvement in fuel economy
- 2.2-litre TD4 diesel (118 kW) - better fuel economy than its
predecessor (8.5 l/100 km) and 43 per cent more power
The new engines are matched to a new six-speed automatic
transmission, with Land Rover's CommandShiftô offering manual
sequential gear changes when required. There is also a
driver-selectable sport mode, for more responsive performance.
Standard Features on the SE models
Includes:
- 6-speed auto, with CommandShiftô for manual sequential
gear changes
- Leather interior
- Electric seat adjustment
- 7 Airbags
- Rear park distance control (PDC)
- 6-disc in dash CD player
- Auxiliary MP3 audio socket (for iPods and MP3 Players)
- 17 inch alloy wheels
- Dual automatic climate control
- Terrain Responseô - maximises traction in all driving
situations
- Rain sensing windscreen wipers
- Full size spare wheel
- Trip Computer
- Cruise Control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Full time intelligent four-wheel drive
- Heated, electronically adjustable door mirrors
- Leather steering wheel and gear knob
- Power Fold Side Mirrors
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Electronic Traction Control (ETC)
- Corner Brake Control (CBC)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Roll Stability Control (RSC)
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)
The HSE models add the following features:
- 18" Alloy wheels
- Driver seat memory pack
- Alpine branded 8 speaker HI ICE system with subwoofer
- Rear headphone sockets
- Bi-Xenon headlamps
- Front park distance control (PDC)
- Choice of 3 interior trim finishes
The all new Freelander 2 has just been awarded a top five star
rating, for occupant protection, in the Australian European New Car
Assessment Programme (ANCAP). Previously, the Freelander 2 had been
awarded five stars for adult protection, and four stars for child
protection, in Euro NCAP tests.
The Freelander 2's impressive list of safety features starts
with the strong monocoque body and its inner 'safety cell'. Front
and rear crumple zones are designed to help absorb as much energy
as possible during an impact. Side-impact protection is further
assisted by the ultra-high-strength steel door beams, the strong
and deep door sills (bigger on a 4x4 than on a conventional car)
and the raised seat position. Other key features include strong
facia cross-rails, which help minimise the risk of the A-pillars
spreading during an impact, front seat belts pre-tensioners, and
seven airbags all as standard.
The interior package of Freelander 2 is a major improvement over
the outgoing vehicle. Although only 50 mm longer, the Freelander 2
has more generous head, shoulder and legroom, in both the front and
rear. Large glass areas emphasise the spacious feel and complement
the elevated 'command driving' position - a Land Rover hallmark -
and 'stadium seating', where rear passengers sit slightly higher
than front occupants, for a clearer view of the world outside. Boot
space is also among the best in class and 38 per cent larger than
that of the outgoing Freelander.
The exterior and interior design of Freelander 2 is completely
fresh, integrating the company's unique design language with a form
that is instantly recognisable as the latest Land Rover.
"We purposely kept strong cues from the original Freelander,
such as the clamshell bonnet, stepped roof and the basic form,"
says Land Rover design director Geoff Upex. "But the overall look
is new and much more contemporary. The design is chiselled,
geometric and simple - it looks like it's hewn from the solid. We
have kept a close design relationship with the new Discovery 3 and
Range Rover Sport, but interpreted the design language to suit the
requirements of customers for a more compact 4x4."
The body is a five-door monocoque structure, with a high level
of torsional rigidity which benefits refinement, comfort and
handling on-road as well as ensuring the vehicle is fit for serious
off-roading. The suspension is fully independent and uses the most
modern stability control systems, including Roll Stability Control
(RSC).
Freelander 2 is packed with new technologies to improve both
on-road and off-road performance, many new to the class. Land
Rover's unique Terrain Responseô is standard on all models,
to make off-roading easier. Other interesting technologies include
a new full-time intelligent 4x4 system for superior traction and
better on-road fuel economy, and the patented Gradient Release
Control, which improves driver confidence and control when
releasing the brakes on steep and slippery slopes.
Designed and engineered by Land Rover at Gaydon, near Warwick,
Freelander 2 is built at the Halewood plant in Liverpool, where
outstanding build quality has been acknowledged with a JD Power
European Plant Quality Gold Award in 2005.
The Freelander 2 has already scooped numerous awards
overseas including:
- BBC Top Gear 'SUV of the Year'
- Best Compact 4x4 at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards,
- Best Small 4x4 at the annual BusinessCar awards - voted for by
readers of British BusinessCar magazine.