42-681: The Land Rover Freelander is a series of four-wheel-drive vehicles that was manufactured and marketed by Land Rover from 1997 to 2015. Initially a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, the second generation model, sold from 2007 to 2015 in North America and the Middle East as the LR2 and in Europe as the Freelander 2 , transitioned to a car-based platform which placed it into
84-628: A defective product and that they failed to adhere to the vehicle's warranty coverage during repairs. Land Rover eventually settled with owners by compensating owners for repairs that the owner paid for out-of-pocket, or repurchasing vehicles under the Lemon law . Although 15,021 units were sold in 2002, making it the second-best selling Land Rover in the US after the Discovery II, sales plummeted to 6,618 sold in 2003, 5,430 in 2004, and 2,141 in 2005. Today,
126-562: A low-range gear selection, nor a locking differential, as found on larger Land Rover models. This meant that in comparison to other Land Rovers, off-road performance was not as good. In comparison to similar models produced by other manufacturers in the same period of time like the Honda CRV or the Toyota RAV4 , however, the first generation Freelander was far more competent off-road. It had more than sixteen patented features, including
168-583: A modified version of the Terrain Response off-road driving system as fitted to the Discovery 3 and the Range Rover . The 4WD system was developed in conjunction with Haldex and was called Third generation coupling. Vehicles from the 2009 model year are fitted with a modified design of the active on-demand coupling, known as Haldex's Fourth generation. The new Freelander was first marketed in
210-710: A starting price of under $ 25,000 in the US, it was more than $ 8,000 cheaper than the Discovery II, and was sold as a premium competitor to off-road SUVs such as the Toyota RAV4 , the Honda CR-V , the Jeep Liberty and the Nissan Xterra . Although it initially sold well, the NA-spec Freelander soon encountered several notable reliability issues. One problem was with the KV6 engine, which had issues with
252-452: A variety of models, based around five-door estate and three-door softback (semi- convertible ), hardback, and commercial ( van -like) versions. In 2004, Land Rover introduced an improved and upgraded version of the Mark I; changes included a new interior and major external revisions, including a new face and rear. The three-door model was available in E, S, ES, Sport and Sport Premium trim and
294-601: Is also equipped with subwoofers and Audyssey MultEQ audio tuning system. Also a 5-inch colour display screen is standard even at the newer entry-level models. An optional cold climate package includes heated front windscreen, heated front seats with two heating levels and heated windscreen washers. The optional lighting package includes bi-xenon headlights, adaptive front-lighting, memory for the driver seat, as well as exterior mirrors and approach and puddle lamps. The Freelander TD4_e features stop-start technology to improve fuel economy and reduce carbon emissions . The system cuts out
336-626: Is based on the Ford EUCD platform , which itself is based on the Ford C1 platform . The Ford EUCD platform will be used by more upcoming vehicles from Volvo . The engine range is all-new for Freelander, featuring transversely-mounted 3.2-litre straight-six engine of the Volvo SI6 series , which debuted in the new Volvo S80, as well as the 2.2-litre DW12 common rail turbodiesel engine from PSA Peugeot Citroën . Unlike previous Land Rovers,
378-665: Is oil contamination in the VIS motors that are mounted on the sides of the inlet manifold and control air intake. Damage to the butterfly valves or VIS motors is limited to causing a rattling noise in the manifold or minor loss of power at certain engine conditions. A Kia manufactured variant of the engine was also fitted to the Kia Carnival (people mover) with some problems on early model engines. A large percentage of first generation (1999–2005) Kia Carnivals sold in Australia required
420-402: Is tensioned by a spring-loaded tensioner pulley incorporating a hydraulic damping element, but the two link belts do not incorporate any tensioning device. Instead, belt tension is set at assembly by very careful control of belt length and each pulley pair is pre-tensioned. An unusual feature of this system is that it incorporates "floating" inlet cam drive pulleys that are not directly keyed to
462-467: Is that the required degree of timing accuracy could not otherwise be maintained. Early hand-finished units were affected by inconsistent production tolerances (1996-1998). This caused the height of the cylinder liners to vary, which risked over-compression or under-compression of the head gaskets. The engine was re-engineered and the production facility automated prior to launching the Rover 75 (1998-2005),
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#1732779664116504-606: The Range Rover Evoque in 2011, this model competed with the Freelander 2, especially with the eD4, as the Evoque was both cheaper to purchase, more efficient, more premium, and combined this with standard four-wheel drive. For the 2013 model year, the Freelander got a revised look with a different grille, and new interior trim. Front-engine, all-wheel-drive Too Many Requests If you report this error to
546-599: The Rover 75 and its sister car, the MG ZT , as well as the Rover 45 and the MG ZS . The engine was designed and developed by Rover at Longbridge to replace the Honda 2.7l V6 engine which was about to become non-compliant with tightening emissions legislation. The original unit was designed for low volume production but was later redesigned to fit into the smaller Rover 75 's bonnet, although performance remained similar. In 2004
588-518: The compact crossover SUV class, and was developed alongside the Volvo XC60 , the Volvo S80 and the third generation Ford Mondeo . The name 'Freelander' is derived from the combination of 'Freedom' and 'Lander'. After having built exclusively body-on-frame 4WD vehicles for half a century, the first generation Freelander was the brand's first model to use monocoque (unibody) structures, and
630-543: The 2006 British International Motor Show and was marketed as the Freelander 2, retaining the Freelander name in Europe and marketed as the LR2 in North America and the Middle East – mirroring the marketing of the new third generation Land Rover Discovery as LR3. A presentation at the Kensington Roof Gardens was held for journalists featuring celebrity tennis player Maria Sharapova . Production ended on 7 October 2014. The second generation Freelander
672-545: The Defender 110 CSW and the Defender 130 double cab models will make up the majority of the Defender sales figures." The Mk1 Land Rover Freelander was an instant hit and went on to become the biggest-selling four-wheel-drive model in Europe, with over 540,000 units sold over its nine-year lifespan. The Freelander became Europe's best-selling 4WD vehicle for five consecutive years after launch in 1997; and in 2016 Land Rover embraced it as its 8th 'Heritage vehicle'. There were
714-553: The Freelander is a rare sight on US roads. After MG Rover Group went into administration and the Powertrain Ltd division could no longer produce KV6 engines, Land Rover discontinued the Freelander in the US after the 2005 model year. Land Rover left the compact SUV segment in the US until the Freelander 2, sold in the US as the LR2, was introduced for the 2008 model year. Engine choices included: Manual gearboxes dominated
756-658: The IRD or Intermediate Reduction Drive, which acted as a front differential and fixed ratio transfer; the VCU or viscous-coupling, which reacts to the differing rotational speed of the prop shafts, allowing varying torque across itself; and the Hill Descent Control system , which was then implemented in the rest of the Land Rover range and even in the first generation BMW X5 (BMW was the parent company of Rover Group at
798-513: The TD4 comes with 160 hp (120 kW), and the SD4 comes with 190 hp (140 kW). Interior appointments include an Alpine 440-watt 14-speaker surround sound audio and a 7-inch touch navigation screen options, while the newer models can be equipped with an Meridian audio system, which comes with a surround sound 17-speaker system with Trifield technology, producing 825 watts. The Meridian system
840-613: The U.S. in 2007 as the LR2. The 2008 version is called the LR2 HSE. The limited run HST had added side trim, front valance, and 19-inch wheels. A Volvo 3.2-litre inline six-cylinder engine producing 230 hp (170 kW) is standard, with a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. In the United Kingdom, the standard engine is the PSA 2.2-litre turbo diesel. The eD4 version of the engine produces 150 hp (110 kW),
882-516: The Wikimedia System Administrators, please include the details below. Request from 172.68.168.226 via cp1108 cp1108, Varnish XID 213733595 Upstream caches: cp1108 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:41:04 GMT Rover KV6 engine The KV6 automotive petrol engine has a 24-valve quad-cam V6 configuration, and a pressurising variable-length intake manifold to add hot spots throughout
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#1732779664116924-460: The agreement, and instead funded production facilities at Solihull , making use of the Rover SD1 assembly hall which had been inactive in the early 1980s, when Rover car production was moved to Cowley . In 2002, Land Rover SA was awarded export contracts to supply 1,000 left-hand drive Defenders to Angola and more than 3,000 right-hand drive Freelanders and Defenders to Australia. This followed
966-408: The cast-iron cylinder liners slipping out of place in the engine block, which would damage the engine to the point where it was irreparable. The engine thermostat and coolant expansion tank also failed under warranty, which would cause the engine to overheat, damage the head gaskets, and warp the engine block and cylinder heads. The transmission also had several problems, most often solenoid failure on
1008-584: The early models, but automatic Tiptronic -style gearboxes (Jatco JF506E) became increasingly popular and were standard on the V6. The Automatic Tiptronic gearbox was also available as an option on the Td4. The first generation Freelander was marketed as a premium compact 4x4, and used in the 1998 Camel Trophy and participated in Land Rover's G4 Challenge . The vehicle represented a compromise because it did not have
1050-586: The engine having to fit under the sloping Rover 75 bonnet. Those changes resolved head gasket issues and the KV6 has a positive reputation for reliability. Most of the reliability issues relate to "value engineered" bolt on ancillaries, but the base engine is capable of large mileages before rebuild is required. The 1998 redesign of the KV6 by Rover Group under BMW included replacing the original metal inlet-manifolds and butterfly valves, with plastic units manufactured in Germany. The redesign also involved replacing
1092-408: The engine is its quietly growling engine note. Cam Drive The engine is fitted with four overhead camshafts driven by synchronous tooth belts. The system was a joint development between Dayco (the belt supplier) and Rover. A long serpentine belt at the front drives the coolant pump and both inlet cams. At the rear, each inlet cam drives its exhaust cam by a short link belt. The single front belt
1134-650: The engine was licensed to Kia Motors who invested in a new plant at the Asan Bay complex to build the engine. This engine was used in several Kia vehicles. Its introduction in Korea shortly followed its use by Rover in the Sterling. The NV6 variant is deployed in Roewe 750 and MG 7 cars (China). At introduction, the engine enjoyed considerable technological advancement compared with its competition, most notably being
1176-478: The engine when the vehicle is stationary, neutral is selected and the clutch engaged; the engine restarts when the clutch pedal is depressed. The system includes a heavy-duty starter motor that also acts as a generator to recover energy through regenerative braking that is then stored in capacitors to restart the engine reducing stress on the vehicle's battery and electrical system. The stop-start system became available in spring 2009 on Freelander 2 TD4 models. For
1218-439: The first time in Land Rover's history, from the 2011 model year, a purely two-wheel drive version, badged eD4, was available. This model also dropped the Terrain Response and Hill Descent Control systems. Omitting four-wheel drive saved 75 kg (165 lb) of weight, and the eD4 achieved a combined economy figure of 47 mpg ‑imp (6 L/100 km), along with emissions of 158 g/km CO 2 . After introduction of
1260-598: The five-door generation 2 was replaced by the Discovery Sport in 2015, the nameplate spanning two generations and less than eighteen years. In 2024 Jaguar Land Rover and Chery announced they would build Freelander-branded Electric Vehicles in China. In 1988, British Aerospace acquired the Rover Group for £150 million, which allowed resources across Rover brands and Land Rover to be pooled differently, and
1302-409: The five-door model in available in E, S, ES, HSE, Sport and Sport Premium trim. The Freelander was launched in the US and Canadian markets in 2001 for the 2002 model year, and it was only available with the 2.5L Rover KV6 engine and the 5-speed Jatco JF506E automatic transmission. The five-door model was initially available in S, SE, and HSE trims, and the three-door SE3 was introduced in 2003. With
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1344-536: The idea of developing a smaller Land Rover became more attainable than previously. When the board approved the Pathfinder project, it was codenamed CB40 (after Canley Building 40, where the concept was initially developed). Remarkably, the new, compact Land Rover had become almost as long as the original Range Rover, that had been phased out just the year before, and even sported an inch (2.5 cm) longer wheelbase. When BMW acquired Rover Group , they terminated
1386-465: The lightest and shortest V6 in its class. It has fully automatically tensioned drive belts and adaptive Siemens EMS2000 engine management. The fuelling and ignition timing are constantly varied to match the load on the engine to improve refinement. The engine uses Variable Geometry Induction, whereby air induction pipe lengths vary to optimise engine torque in response to different engine and road speeds, aiding refinement and efficiency. Although it bears
1428-424: The metal thermostat housing with a plastic unit. A costly but uncommon side-effect to using plastic components are breakages in the VIS ( Variable Inlet System ) butterfly valves that are mounted inside the non-serviceable inlet manifold. The second common fault is failure of the thermostat housing (often failing along the mould line), that will lead to gradual but rarely complete loss of coolant. A third common fault
1470-584: The move by the manufacturer to build Freelanders for local distribution at the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa's Q1, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certified assembly plant in Silverton, Pretoria. Paul Melhuish, then Land Rover SA’s sales and marketing director, said: " “From November this year we will commence shipment of approximately 3,000 Freelanders and 216 Defenders to Australia. The Freelander shipments will comprise both TD4 and KV6 models, while
1512-430: The name of K Series, the engine has almost no components in common with the 4-cylinder version. In its Rover setup, the unit delivers peak engine power of 175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp) at 6,500 rpm, and maximum torque of 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm. The automatic gearbox in V6 800s is able to communicate with the engine, briefly easing torque to allow smoother changes. A noticeable feature of
1554-611: The rev range. Variants exist in 2.0 to 2.5 litres (1,997 to 2,497 cc) capacities . These were built initially by Rover Group , then by Powertrain Ltd (a sister company to MG Rover ). KIA manufactured KV6 in Korea under licence . Production moved from the UK to China in 2005, re-designated NV6. First introduced into the Rover 800 series with the 1996 facelift, including the flagship Sterling saloon and coupe models, it has since also powered
1596-620: The second generation Freelander is manufactured in the Halewood Body & Assembly facility, near Liverpool , and was until 2009 manufactured alongside the Jaguar X-Type , with which it shared a modified version of Ford's front wheel drive platform. The new Freelander features higher ground clearance and off-road capabilities that are closer to other Land Rover models. The second generation has improved quality interior with more safety features as standard. The Freelander 2 features
1638-431: The shafts. This means that special setting tools are required to establish the cam timing before the pulley fixings are tightened. This requirement is the result of the complexity of the cam drive train. In addition to the length and thickness tolerance of the belts, the accuracy of the cam timing is also affected by the positional and diameter tolerance of each pulley and the thickness of each major engine casting. The result
1680-556: The time of introduction of this model). This first generation also used a Traction Control system and a special version of ABS produced by Wabco , modified to assist driving in off-road situations. Lack of the MG Rover K18 and KV6 engines after the end of the MG Rover production led Land Rover to discontinue the model on 31 August 2005 in the U.S. and Canada. The second generation was internally designated L359; debuted at
1722-399: The transmission valve body. Although replacing the solenoids on the transmission is a relatively inexpensive job, most Land Rover dealers simply replaced the entire transmission. As a result, solenoid failure would happen again, and mechanics would often misdiagnose the problem as a failed transmission. Freelander owners launched a class-action lawsuit, alleging that Land Rover knowingly sold
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1764-426: Was offered in three- and five-door body options, including a semi soft-top. The second generation (2007–2015) dropped all two-door options, leaving only a five-door estate car -like body, and – after 62 years – became the brand's first ever to offer a two-wheel drive option (as of 2010). After a five-year hiatus, the two-door Freelanders were succeeded by the three-door versions of the Range Rover Evoque in 2011, and
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