I've been reading the supplement about the new Land Rover Freelander that came with this month's Car magazine. I must say, I don't really like 4x4's but I'm impressed. It looks like a shrunken Range Rover but funkier. Vast improvement on the old one.

Looks good!!! But i bet Reliability on these new Freelanders are still Shi*e!!!! :thumbdwn:

My dad's not had any problems with his Mk1 freeloader , though the interior is basic and the 1.8 engine underpowered.

The new one looks much better inside and the 2.2 diesel should be a nice drive

I think it was mainly down to the petrol ones, but there was alot of Electrical faults with them.....

The interior looks a lot better quality

will be made at Halewood , the old Ford Escort factory in Speke,Liverpool along side the X-Type Jag , until the Jag line is shut in 2 years , then all Freelander , i think the quality is a lot better now Ford own Landrover

i think the quality is a lot better now Ford own Landrover

After owning and driving some old Land Rovers I'd be surprised if it could get any worse - still, it all added to the "character" I suppose

Chris

I had a 2004 Freelander Serengeti TD4. I loved it but they was the BMW engine which made the car a real pleasure to drive and inspired confidence if i ever took it onto the rough. The 1.8 petrol K Series based version is gutless in comparison and they ate head gaskets for breakfast.

Not sure the 2.2 Ford engine is suited to the Freelander but time will tell.