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For The Land Rover Freelander 2.2 eD4 150 GS provides muscular performance from low down in the rev range but it quickly runs out of power as the revs rise. GS trim gets the balance between price and equipment just about right.
Against The 2WD cars are reasonably economical and make more sense for business users. However, they feel underpowered and less composed on- and off-road than the 4WD models.
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The Land Rover Freelander 2.2 eD4 150 GS is an extremely civilised car, with a luxury saloon-like ride, a commanding driving position and a comprehensive equipment roster. If you’re looking to balance a decent level of equipment with reasonable running costs, then the 2WD GS should be just the ticket.
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Cheaper
- 4x4 2.2 eD4 150 S 2WD 5dr - £22,250
- 4x4 2.2 TD4 150 S 4WD 5dr - £23,000
- 4x4 2.2 eD4 150 GS 2WD 5dr - £25,200
- 4x4 2.2 TD4 150 GS 4WD 5dr - £25,950
- 4x4 2.2 SD4 190 GS 4WD 5dr - £28,460
- 4x4 2.2 eD4 150 XS 2WD 5dr - £28,900
- 4x4 2.2 TD4 150 XS 4WD 5dr - £29,650
- 4x4 2.2 SD4 190 XS 4WD 5dr - £32,160
- 4x4 2.2 eD4 150 HSE 2WD 5dr - £33,000
- 4x4 2.2 TD4 150 HSE 4WD 5dr - £33,750
- 4x4 2.2 SD4 190 HSE 4WD 5dr - £36,260
More expensive
- 4x4 2.2 eD4 150 S 2WD 5dr - £22,250
- 4x4 2.2 TD4 150 S 4WD 5dr - £23,000
- 4x4 2.2 eD4 150 GS 2WD 5dr - £25,200
- 4x4 2.2 TD4 150 GS 4WD 5dr - £25,950
- 4x4 2.2 SD4 190 GS 4WD 5dr - £28,460
- 4x4 2.2 eD4 150 XS 2WD 5dr - £28,900
- 4x4 2.2 TD4 150 XS 4WD 5dr - £29,650
- 4x4 2.2 SD4 190 XS 4WD 5dr - £32,160
- 4x4 2.2 eD4 150 HSE 2WD 5dr - £33,000
- 4x4 2.2 TD4 150 HSE 4WD 5dr - £33,750
- 4x4 2.2 SD4 190 HSE 4WD 5dr - £36,260
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The first choice is which of the two turbodiesel engines to go for. The 148bhp unit comes with a manual gearbox (an auto ’box is a cost option) and the option of two- or four-wheel drive, while the 188bhp model has an automatic as standard. The front-wheel drive 148bhp version is the most economical model in the range, although still not as clean as a BMW X3.
Even the entry-level S version is reasonably equipped, although the GS is the model we’d go for. It comes with climate control and Land Rover’s Terrain Response System to make the most of the Freelander’s off-road abilities. Top-spec HSE versions come with luxury-car levels of kit, but have price tags to match.
Land Rover's reliability record isn’t the best, but it is improving. As a brand, it finished 14th out of 27 in the 2010 JD Power customer satisfaction survey, and although the Freelander was seventh out of eight in the SUV class, owners were still pretty complimentary about its mechanical reliability.
Reader test team says:
Land Rover Freelander 4x4 2.2 TD4 Sport Auto 5dr
Bought nearly new exactly a year ago and the model is still advertised at the same price I paid last feb. Cracking motor with a really smart styling…
5
out of 5 stars
Land Rover Freelander 4x4 2.2 TD4 HSE Auto 5dr
I have owned this car for the last three years and have found it meets all my requirements both for off-roading,rough-roading and normal road work. It…
5
out of 5 stars
Land Rover Freelander 4x4 2.2 TD4 GS 5dr
I have owned this car for a year now and haven't had a single problem. Really enjoy the way it drives and the all round quality feel you get from it.…
5
out of 5 stars
Land Rover Freelander 4x4 2.2 SD4 190 XS 4WD 5dr
My second Freelander 2, I updated to the new model SD4 XS Automatic in March this year. I never expected to buy the same vehicle twice, but my…
5
out of 5 stars
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The Land Rover Freelander 2.2 SD4 190 GS might not be cheap, but it still looks pretty good value. If you want an automatic Freelander, it’s the one to go for.
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