Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
In 1997 Land Rover was part of the BMW Group and introduced the Freelander as its first unibody SUV on the market. In 2003, it received a major facelift.
The Freelander was also known as the "Baby Land Rover" since it was the youngest and smallest car in its stable. Despite being an SUV without low-range gear, it was able to cope well in rough terrain with ease. Its BMW diesel engines and the Land Rover all-wheel-drive system worked well together, and the compact SUV was one of the best-sold 4x4 vehicles in Europe.
Like most of the facelifts, the Freelander received a new front fascia. That included new headlights, new bumpers, and new taillights. The redesigned bumper received a different pair of lights in the rear, less exposed to bumps and scratches. Land Rover didn't bother to paint the door handles and the moldings on the wheel arches in the same body color.
Inside, the Freelander received a new dashboard and instrument cluster. The designers installed a pair of cup-holders above the center stack. There was a new layout for the dials as well, with the fuel gauge and the coolant temperature placed between the speedometer and tachometer. Like its non-facelifted version, the Freelander featured a split-folding rear bench.
Under the hood, Land Rover installed a choice of gasoline and diesel engines. While Rover provided the gasoline units, the diesel version was powered by an especially tuned 2.0-liter turbodiesel built by BMW.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT AWD (117 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 86 KW @ 5550 RPM 117 HP @ 5550 RPM 115 BHP @ 5550 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 160 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/80R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174 in (4420 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3130.6 lbs (1420 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4497.4 lbs (2040 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 248 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i V6 5AT AWD (177 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2497 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 6250 RPM 177 HP @ 6250 RPM 174 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 240 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.1 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/80R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174 in (4420 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3395.1 lbs (1540 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4541.5 lbs (2060 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.7 mpg US (17.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 298 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Td4 5MT AWD (112 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1951 cm3 |
Power: | 82 KW @ 4000 RPM 112 HP @ 4000 RPM 110 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 260 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharge Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.9 mph (164 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/80R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174 in (4420 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3512 lbs (1593 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4585.6 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 205 g/km |