With a new look front and rear. And new wheel styles and colours. Freelander 2 is ready and prepared to tackle whatever life throws at it.
Its distinctive exterior is revised, with its sleek lines giving it a more immediate sense of purpose.
There’s an updated interior with an even greater choice of options and materials, adding even more excitement to Land Rover’s most fuel-efficient vehicle.
Freelander 2’s style and engineering delivers refinement, performance and economy.
It’s smart and strong, compact and spacious. Unparalleled comfort both of and on-road. Pure, state-of-the-art Land Rover.
Freelander 2 is designed to put the driver in control. Land Rover’s renowned Command driving position is an intrinsic part of the vehicle’s design.
It improves the view of the road ahead and gives better visibility of the vehicle’s front corners, which helps with manoeuvring and parking in urban environments.
The driver’s seat is also optimised for comfort and support with six-way adjustment as standard (electric operation with three memory settings is available) and the steering wheel can be adjusted for rake and reach ensuring that you can set the position that is right for you.
Added power, performance and torque. Improved economy. Reduced emissions. Freelander 2 is now available with two new, highly efficient diesel power units. Both engines feature a new turbocharger, which delivers improved response, offer a useful extra 20Nm of torque and are 2dB quieter that the outgoing engine.
The new 2.2 Litre 150PS Diesel engine, fitted to eD4 and TD4 models, deliver both improved CO2 emissions and better economy compared to the previous model.
And now, for those customers who want the advantages of Freelander 2’s command driving position, class-leading ground clearance, 2,000kg braked towing capacity and great interior flexibility, but don’t require the ultimate in 4x4 capability, Freelander 2 will also be available as a two wheel drive vehicle – badged eD4 – from early 2011.
An improved, intelligent Stoop/Start system is fitted to all eD4 and TD4 diesel manual models. This enhances fuel efficiency and reduces tailpipe emissions to zero, by shutting down the engine, in appropriate conditions, when the vehicle comes to a stop. The system can now operate at temperatures as low as zero oC and has a 30 percent quicker re-start time.
The enhancements made to the powertrain mean that fuel economy and CO2 emissions are improved on all diesel models. For example, eD4 models deliver fuel economy of 47.2mpg* on the combined cycle with 158g/km of CO2 – improvements of 10.4 per cent and 11.7 percent respectively.
The new 2.2 litre SD4 Diesel produces 190PS and 420m of torque – and is fitted as standard with an updated six-speed automatic transmission with CommandShift®.
The improvements to the powertrain deliver a 0-60mph time of 8.7 seconds – almost two seconds quicker than the unit it replaces. But the gain in performance is not at the expense of economy and CO2 emissions. Delivering 40.4mpg on the combined cycle with 185/km of CO2 the SD4 is better by 11.4 percent and 13.6 percent respectively than the outgoing engine.
Freelander 2 is packed with innovative technology that helps save fuel.
* Manufacturer's estimate.
The refinement you expect from a premium saloon. The perfect balance between ride and handling, but in a premium compact 4X4. It makes driving Freelander 2 a pleasure, whether it’s on or off-road.
Independent suspension with long wheel travel, coupled with and exceptionally stiff body structure, delivers sure-footed composure and agility as well as outstanding ride comfort.
For driver and passenger alike, Freelander 2 is as at home on the sweeping curves of the highway as it is over all-terrain and all –weather conditions. And with no less than 24 (and counting) motoring awards worldwide since launch, Freelander 2 continues to set the standard.
Freelander 2 is ready to go where you want, when you want. That’s because it’s ready to take on tough terrains and conditions with long-established Land Rover qualities such as excellent entry/departure angles and outstanding ground clearance as well as taking full advantage of the most modern off-road driving aids.
On steep or slippery descents, the latest generation Hill Descent Control* technology improves control by engaging smoothly and easily as soon the foot brake is released. Land Rover’s Gradient Release Control* ensures smooth hill starts whether ascending or descending.
*Not available on eD4
Effortless control on-road and off-road. Using any one of four different settings, Land Rover’s unique Terrain Response® system* maximises traction across a wide variety of surfaces and different weather through the vehicle’s electronic management systems and traction aids.
This exclusive capability optimises driveability and comfort. It’s like having a Land Rover expert sitting alongside you. Choose your setting-general driving, grass/gravel//snow, mud and ruts, or sand – which can be selected on the move via a convenient rotary control located in front of the gear selector.
*Not available on eD4
General Driving – tuned to give good vehicle
dynamics in normal on-road driving and across
a wide range of light off-road conditions.
Grass/Gravel/Snow – maximises traction and control
on firm, but slippery, surfaces. Wet leaves and grass,
gravel or hard-packed snow and ice call for this setting.
Mud and Ruts – appropriate on unsurfaced tracks with
ruts or for soft, wet ground where progressive torque
delivery and reduced steering sensitivity help to maintain
traction and control.
Sand – provides momentum in dry, soft sand,
with the powertrain and traction control systems
adapting constantly to the terrain.
Terrain response® is as useful on-road as it is off-road. It actually adds to the on-road capabilities of Freelander 2, allowing you to maximise your vehicle’s potential to go further and see more – all with outstanding control.
Freelander 2 everything is within easy reach. Interior aesthetics are now more integrated, with a choice of our new trim finishers on the facia, including an optional Lacquered Piano Black finisher, which comes with matching steering wheel finishers.
There is an updated instrument pack with clearer, more contemporary graphics. Steering Wheel mounted controls are at your fingertips for ultimate ease of use. Depending on the model, the intuitive technologies available cover cruise, the audio system and hands-free telephone operation.
As well as the standard air-conditioning system, optional dual-zone climate control, with pollen filter, humidity sensor and air quality control system can be specified, keeping you and your passengers comfortable whatever the weather.
The optional DVD satellite navigation system, with a large high definition Touch –screen, easy-to-use menu and the extensive point of interest database, makes finding your destination as simple as possible. And, adding further to the feeling of lightness and airiness within the cabin, an optional panoramic sunroof is available incorporating an electrically operated front section. The glass is specifically formulated to filter infrared rays, proving light without unpleasant heat.
Your choice of technology can be as individual as your choice in music. Take you pick from five outstanding in-car entertainment systems including a premium Alpine TM Dolby Prologic 117.1 surround system with 14 speakers.
Plus every Freelander 2 comes with an MP3 audio socket as standard.
Personal telephone integration of compatible mobile phone is available via the Bluetooth® hands-free telephone system. Sophisticated technology that adapts to you.
Alpine is a registered trademark of Alpine Electronics inc. iPod note included. iPod is a trademark of Apple inc., registered in the US and other countries. The Bluetooth® work mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG inc. and any use of such marks by Land Rover is under licence.
New Windsor leather adds even more prestige to Freelander 2. Now even more luxurious, the interior has the quality and tactile ambience of a premium executive saloon. The range of trim options means that the cabin can be tailored to suit the most sophisticated personal tastes as well as practical requirements.
Seat facings are now available with softer, more supple Windsor leather as part of the new optional Premium Pack, which also includes premium carpet mats with contrast binding. Napoli leather, Alcantara® and leather and hardwearing cloth are also available. Tow new colourways – Ivory and Tan (both available with Windsor leather) join Almond, Ebony and Storm to make a range of five colourways.
It underscores the distinguished feel of the interior and introduces significant visual enhancements to the vehicle. Light, airy and more contemporary that ever, Freelander 2 takes luxury to a new height.
Alcantara® is a registered trademark of Alcantara S.p.A.
Urban or country. Week or weekend.
First class accommodation for everyone. And every thing.
Inside Freelander 2, no-one travels second class.
Driver and passengers alike enjoy generous leg, head and shoulder room. And with stadium seating putting rear passengers 50mm higher than those in front, everyone can enjoy the view.
Versatility is maximised too.
There is a 60:40 split rear seat plus a reversible load floor cover – carpet on one side, a water-resistant, wipe-clean surface on the other.
A 12v power socket located within the loadspace provides added convenience.
A whole host of technology and sophisticated primary safety systems are packed into Freelander 2
There are large disc brakes all round, which, on the front are reverse vented to improve thermal stability under severe braking. This means cool air is drawn into the centre of the disc, then vented out over the rim, and helps to provide stopping power equivalent to a compact sports saloon. For superior traction and better on-road fuel economy, the electronic centre coupling at the heart of Freelander 2’s intelligent four-wheel drive* system adapts continuously and instantaneously to the conditions. Pre-engaging at rest to reduce wheel spin from standing starts, it also engages instantly whenever traction loss is detected on the move.
*Not available on eD4.
Getting tough with safety. The immensely strong monocoque body and inner safety cell, protected by meticulously engineered front and rear crumple zones, absorb energy on impact. While ultra-high-strength steel is used in the construction of the body, dual-phase steel, which requires special pressing because its resilience, is found in key components such as the front windscreen pillars and lower side sills.
The result is a first class, weight-efficient safety cell.
Seven airbags, fitted as standard on all vehicles, play a key role in helping to protect all occupants.
Driver and front passenger airbags for head and chest protection.
Driver and front passenger side airbags for side impact protection.
Full-length curtain airbags provide head impact and rollover ejection protection for all occupants.
Driver’s inflatable knee airbag for additional lower body protection.
(When tested in 2007 Freelander 2 was the first vehicle in its class to be awarded a five star rating for Adult Occupant Protection in the rigorous Euro NCAP tests.)
Freelander 2 is packed with a number of advanced stability control systems, all fitted as standard.
EBA - Emergency Brake Assist. Increases hydraulic pressure during emergency braking and can improve stopping
distances by up to 15 percent.
ETC - Electronic Traction Control. Senses when wheel slip is occurring and uses the braking system to minimise wheel spin.
CBC - Cornering Brake Control. Enhances rear-end stability when braking in corners.
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control. Designed to correct over- or under-steer, it interacts with the engine and brakes to help maintain stability.
RSC - Roll Stability Control. Detects critical levels of roll and applies braking to increase the turn radius to help reduce the likelihood of a rollover.
