Land Rover "Freelander 2" - compact SUV

For the first time the name "Freelander" was introduced in 1997 by the company Land Rover to designate compact SUVs that were manufactured under its brand.
The project of such a crossover starts inthe second half of the 1980s. The company Rover Group, whose subsidiary was Land Rover, conducted a survey of sales markets. It gave the green light of the future model, code-named "Freelander". However, at that time, the Rover Group had no money to implement the innovation. Then the British decided to look for an assistant partner. The necessary funds were found only in late 1994, when the German concern BMW decided to buy the bankrupt company Rover Group by that time.

This money went to the preparation of the conveyor of the plant in Solihulli, and the development of the car, which lasted more than three years, was engaged by the engineers of Great Britain.
The debut for the model was 1997.In 2006, a new generation was introduced - Land Rover Freelander 2, which can be equipped with two engines. Firstly, this six-cylinder power of 233 hp, and secondly, it is a turbodiesel with four cylinders designed capacity of 170 hp. The engine makes it possible to accelerate to 100 km / h in 8.8 seconds and reach a maximum speed of about 200 km / h, while spending 11.3 liters of gasoline per 100 km. It is complemented by a new six-speed transmission - automatic, which can be switched to manual and sports mode. Its lateral installation had a favorable effect on the safety of the car and its internal volume. Turbodiesel in its turn can develop a torque of about 400 Nm. The fuel consumption is 7.7 liters per 100 kilometers.

Land Rover Freelander 2 is 50 mm longer than the modelfirst generation, but despite this, in his cabin a lot more space for shoulders, heads and legs of passengers and driver. A large area of ​​glazing creates a sense of space, and the row of seats behind is located above the front one, which gives its passengers the opportunity to fully enjoy the surrounding landscape. The appearance of the model Land Rover Freelander 2 is described by owners as very modern.
Его пятидверный кузов характеризуется очень high degree of rigidity. This is a full drive. It has a fully independent suspension and uses the latest control systems. There is a rain sensor, starter button, parking sensors, bi-xenon headlights, air conditioning. This is not the most complete list of equipment of the standard Land Rover Freelander 2 model.

2011 brought some more extrachanges in the external and internal content of the car. So, the impressive complex of the newest technologies used in the model has been updated. For example, the Start / Stop system helps reduce harmful emissions and improve fuel efficiency. In the list of additional options, you can now add tinted windows of doors to the rear, rear and front parking sensors, climate control system (automatic), light alloy alloy wheels, electric exterior mirrors.

With all additions to Land Rover accessoriesFreelander 2 becomes a perfect car in all respects. The smoothness and luxury of the cabin are underlined by soft seats with leather trim and electric adjustment. They are perfectly combined with the legendary potential of this Land Rover. Surprisingly controlled and incredibly comfortable under any conditions, it gives a genuine pleasure to drive both on asphalt and on dirt roads.