2001 Land Rover Freelander GS review from UK and Ireland
"Brilliant"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not all options fitted on delivery.
Fuel tank sender failed.
General comments?
My Freelander has proved to be a very reliable and fun car. Having owned an automatic V8iES Disco for 5 fault free years then a not quite fault free automatic TD5 S 5 seater for another 3 years and knowing someone who has a 1.8 Freelander I wondered if I had made a big mistake. It has proved to be a FANTASTIC little car. It goes places that my Defender 90 will not go, it is smooth, quiet and comfortable. Downside is that for a diesel it is not that economical - in the last year I have averaged 37mpg with a best of 39 on a motorway haul from Southampton to Scotland at least the journey was completed in a single tank of fuel. My TD5 Disco was as economical as this, but was much heavier and less aerodynamic... I'll be at the head of the queue for a 2004 Mk 2...so long as Ford can fit a diesel engine as civilised as the BMW 2.0l 16v Turbo diesel. If not then I'll be back into a Disco.
My Freebie regularly regularly goes off roading, it's only drawback being a lack of ground clearance, it can hold it's own with all the big boys.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | TD4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 13100 miles |
| Previous car | Land Rover Discovery |
| Date of Entry | 3rd December, 2002 |