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Land Rover Freelander I (LN) 2.5 V6 24V (177 Hp)
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Land Rover Freelander:
The Land Rover Freelander is a series of four-wheel-drive vehicles that was manufactured and marketed by Land Rover from 1997 to 2015. The second generation was sold from 2007 to 2015 in North America and the Middle East as the LR2 and in Europe as the Freelander 2. The Freelander was sold in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive versions. 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 structures, and was offered in three- and five-door body options, including a semi soft-top. The second generation 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....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (LN) Overview:
Land Rover Freelander (I (LN)). With 240 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1620 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.1 s). The top speed reaches 182 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.5 V6 24V (177 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers the best on-road performance and refinement in the lineup, with smooth power delivery and a more premium feel.
Fuel Economy
Very high fuel consumption, making it an expensive option to run, especially in urban areas or with spirited driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Good off-road capability for a compact SUV
- • Distinctive Land Rover styling and brand image
- • Practical interior with decent cargo space
- • Comfortable ride quality on varied surfaces
- • Available with economical diesel engines
Cons:
- • Known reliability issues, especially with the 1.8 K-Series petrol engine (head gasket failure)
- • High fuel consumption for petrol variants, particularly the V6
- • Interior quality can feel dated compared to rivals
- • Limited space compared to larger SUVs
- • Some engines are underpowered for the vehicle's weight
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Hard Top: 1998 - 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Land Rover |
| Model: | Freelander |
| Generation: | I (LN) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 V6 24V (177 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2001 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 177 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 25K4F [Same engine] More details about the engine 25K4F |
| Engine displacement: | 2497 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 7.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 17.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 182 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.2 kg/Hp, 109.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.8 kg/Nm, 148.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 |
| Max. weight: | 2060 |
| Max load: | 440 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1319 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 354 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4445 mm mm [12mm more] |
| Width: | 1809 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1708 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2557 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1534 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1545 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/80 R15 S |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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