1997-2006 Freelander OverviewLand Rover Freelander Overview (1997 - 2006)
1997 - 2006
Tech Specs Summary
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- 96 - 113 mph
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- 11.1 - 15.2 seconds
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- 96 - 175 hp
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- 18.8 - 31 mpg
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- 3,042 - 3,627 lbs
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- 11 - 46.6 ft3
This generation of the Land Rover Freelander was produced by the British manufacturer Land Rover between 1997 - 2006. It's a front engined all-wheel drive SUV. There are five power levels available, ranging from a 96 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine to a 175 hp 2.5 L V6 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Freelander is the Land Rover Freelander 1.8i Softback which scores 2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 118 hp and a power/weight ratio of 25.77 lb/hp it has a top speed of 103 mph and gets to 62 mph in 11.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Land Rover Freelander 2.0 di Softback is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 469 miles and can store 13.1-46.4 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 4,409 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
