Land Rover Freelander I Hard Top 2.5 i V6 24V (177 Hp)


Overall Rating

5.5 / 10
Safety 3.0 / 5
Engine 2.5 / 5
Value 3.5 / 5
Performance 2.5 / 5
Comfort 3.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Land Rover Freelander:

The Land Rover Freelander is a series of four-wheel-drive vehicles that was manufactured and marketed by Land Rover from 1997 to 2015. The second generation was sold from 2007 to 2015 in North America and the Middle East as the LR2 and in Europe as the Freelander 2. The Freelander was sold in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive versions. The name 'Freelander' is derived from the combination of 'Freedom' and 'Lander'.
After having built exclusively body-on-frame 4WD vehicles for half a century, the first generation Freelander was the brand's first model to use monocoque structures, and was offered in three- and five-door body options, including a semi soft-top. The second generation dropped all two-door options, leaving only a five-door estate car-like body, and – after 62 years – became the brand's first ever to offer a two-wheel drive option....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I Hard Top Overview:

Land Rover Freelander (I Hard Top). With 240 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1550 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.1 s). The top speed reaches 182 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

2.5 i V6 24V (177 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

The most powerful option, providing smoother acceleration and better highway cruising, but still not a performance SUV.

Fuel Economy

As the most powerful engine, it also has the highest fuel consumption, leading to considerable running costs, especially in urban environments.

Best Use Case: Highway / Mixed

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Capable off-road for its class
  • • Compact and maneuverable for urban use
  • • Distinctive Land Rover styling
  • • Good visibility from the driver's seat
  • • Affordable used purchase price

Cons:

  • • Known reliability issues, especially with the 1.8 K-series engine's head gasket
  • • High fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • • Interior quality can be basic and dated
  • • Limited rear passenger space in 3-door models
  • • Dated safety features by modern standards

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Land Rover
Model:Freelander
Generation:I Hard Top
Modification (Engine):2.5 i V6 24V (177 Hp)
Start of production:1998
End of production:2006
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:SUV
Seats:5
Doors:3
Engine:
Power:177 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre:70.9 Hp/l
Torque:240 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:25K4F
Engine displacement:2497
Number of cylinders:6
Engine configuration:V-engine
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine oil capacity:5.2 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:80 mm mm
Piston Stroke:82.8 mm mm
Compression ratio:10.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:17.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:9.7 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:11.1 sec
Maximum speed:182 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:8.8 kg/Hp, 114.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:6.5 kg/Nm, 154.8 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:10.5 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1550
Max. weight:2060
Max load:510
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:1194 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:311 l
Fuel tank capacity:60 l
Size:
Length:4433 mm mm
Width:1809 mm mm
Height:1709 mm mm
Wheelbase:2557 mm mm
Front track:1534 mm
Rear (Back) track:1545 mm
Powertrain:
Drive wheelAll wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears4
Transmission typeAutomatic
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size215/65 R16
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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