Land Rover Freelander 2, a Sports Utility Vehicle from Land Rover’s reputed international stable, has been launched today in India.
The Land Rover Freelander is positioned as an upmarket yet compact ‘lifestyle’ SUV, ideal for an urban setting while also being decently capable off-road. Land Rover Freelander will be available in three trims: S, HS and HSE. There are two engines on offer: a petrol V6 or a turbocharged four-pot diesel. The V6 displaces 3200cc, putting out 230 bhp while the torquey diesel is a 2.2 litre powerplant, with 40.8 kgm of torque.
Land Rover Freelander acceleration figures are reported to be 10.9 seconds for a 0-100 kph run in the diesel, which has better fuel economy over the petrol. The petrol will do 0-100 kph in 8.4 seconds.
Land Rover Freelander Terrain Response System is also part of the package, which will help you when you’re out in the muck along with the 4WD system. Though we don’t think the average Land Rover Freelander owner will quite enjoy spending all day in a mud bath with his machine. And that’s exactly why more focus has been on nice and predictable road manners.
Land Rover Freelander Prices stand at Rs.33.8 lakh for the S version, Rs.39 lakh for the Land Rover Freelander HS version and Rs.45 lakh for the Land Rover Freelander HSE version. (All Land Rover Freelander prices ex-showroom, Mumbai)
It is truly a macho car and surely a great addition to the premium SUV segment in the country. Why is it that the SUV not available in a petrol version, hope it has the option in other countries.