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Land Rover Freelander I Soft Top 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 Soft Top Overview:
Land Rover Freelander (I Soft Top). With 240 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1600 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 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.5 V6 24V (177 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful option, delivering smooth acceleration and confident highway cruising, though it adds weight.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a V6 in this class, fuel consumption is high (12.4 l/100 km), especially in urban driving, impacting running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unique soft-top option for open-air driving.
- • Capable off-road for its class with permanent 4x4.
- • Compact size makes it maneuverable in urban environments.
- • Distinctive Land Rover styling.
- • Practical interior space for its footprint.
Cons:
- • Known reliability issues, especially with the 1.8 K-Series engine (head gasket).
- • High fuel consumption for petrol variants.
- • Dated interior and technology compared to newer SUVs.
- • Limited rear passenger space in the 3-door soft-top.
- • Euro NCAP rating is average by modern standards.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Soft Top: 1998 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Land Rover |
| Model: | Freelander |
| Generation: | I Soft Top |
| 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: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 177 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 70.9 Hp/l [53mm more] |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 25K4F 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 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.8 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 kg/Hp, 110.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.7 kg/Nm, 150 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1600 |
| Max. weight: | 2060 |
| Max load: | 460 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1194 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 311 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4433 mm [53mm more] |
| Width: | 1809 mm [4mm more] |
| Height: | 1708 mm [52mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2557 mm [1mm more] |
| Front track: | 1534 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1545 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| 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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