We love our Freelander2.

HSE Spec, auto box. Tows the caravan great, poor MPG according to the computer, never worked out the real world MPG, but I’d buy another.

Guy on the Landrover experience day at Skipton reckons that other than the defender, the Freelander2 is the best of the lot in the snow, and the one he would take home everytime when it did snow. Nowhere near as capable as the other landrovers on the really tough off road stuff, but then again, I’m never going to drive it anywhere like that anyhow.

I’d only replace it with another at present.

Nowhere near as capable as the other landrovers on the really tough off road stuff,

You’d be surprised just how capable it is though. Steep rocky ascents are about it’s only real weakness as no low range so you do have to approach them faster than ideal. Steep downs no issue thanks to the ‘toys’. In sand it frankly pisses over many ‘proper’ heavy 4x4s.

Had a Freelander 2 for 5 years. In summary I would not have another one due to the cost of repairing known faults. I use a specialist so goodness knows how much it would be with main dealer.

Con’s
– boot is small, (but ok for 2 terriers)
– had the rear diff problem 2 weeks after warranty ended and LR were not interested. After a lot of hassle they paid 40%, but it was still nearly a 4 figure bill
– door locks go one by one and need replacement
– steering rack is buggered due to weld mesh fault in steering fluid filter (known issue). I am putting this one off as it is a biggy.

Pro’s
– excellent in snow and off-road (live on farm)
– very comfortable and relaxing to drive on road

lets be honest jumble

bar the rear diff – my golf had all your cons and none of your pros 😉