Land Rover Freelander 2.5l V6 Reviews

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Land Rover Freelander 2.5l V6
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Average Ratings for Land Rover Freelander 2.5l V6

  • Performance3.4 stars
  • Practicality3.3 stars
  • Reliability2.5 stars
  • Value for Money2.4 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3 stars
  • Overall Rating3.3 stars

13 Reviews For Land Rover Freelander 2.5l V6

  • biffobear Rank: Lance Corporal 26th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    I bought a 74000 mile 2.5 gs in green with sidesteps and 17" alloys in green, i saw it and thought it looked lovely so it was an impulse buy, it hasnt gone wrong but anyone looking to buy this particular model should be aware of a few issues,firstly the seats are quite small and one feels 'perched' on them the boot is really quite small and th side opening tailgate requires a lot of room to open fully, the auto box is very sluggish to change down ( giving all or nothing acceleration) but by far the worst aspect is the fuel consumption igot around 15 mpg urban and no more than 26 mpg on a motor way run ! Its not all bad it has good visibility tows well and is a very competent motorway cruiser if you can afford to run it,thr tiptronic mode is useful on the gear box and easy to use but you are forced to if towing or requiring part throttle down shifts they are not dear to buy, ( 3k for mine) but if trying to part exchange one the 'trade' do not value it at all because of the mpg igot rid of mine sharpish and lost £1200 in six weeks, but iwill get that back in six months driving of my other car ( passat est ) to sum up a lovely little car that guzzles fuel like no other i have owned, be warned !!!

  • jhydo Rank: Lance Corporal 28th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    Land Rover Freelander 2.5l V6 have been a car to marvel over but for it's reliability headache. I guess it's as a result of he ROVER parts bin that was utilized in product.

  • Guest 25th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    I bought a landrover freelander 2002 model(petrol) and its the worst and most expensive car i have ever bought.

  • Guest 19th Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    It's a very nice car, but as with all V6's if it goes wrong it gets expensive. A cylinder head gasket (you have two on a V engine!) won't leave much change from £1,800 and a window motor about £150. Still a good buy though as it is quick without being flashy. It has car saloon performance with off road capability.

  • Trev150 Rank: Staff Sergeant 19th Nov 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The Freelander is definitely a great car but avoid the petrol models because of a design flaw which makes the engines fail - go for a TD4 manual as the Auto box costs a bomb to repair.

    If I had bought a diesel I would still have it because it truly is a great car.

  • neomamills Rank: Lance Corporal 20th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I sold Land Rover for 2 years and have owned 2 of them. The first caught fire. I obviously love it if I bought a second one. Keep in mind that I got it cheap and have it serviced for less. But - if you're buying a small SUV this is the only one to get if you can afford it. The features, build, and ability are great, and I'd rather get into an accident in this than in any other small SUV.

  • Richard Christian 6th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I bought the Freelander V6 GS two years ago it is a nice drive, the height is good and it's smooth and quiet.

  • capgras 10th Dec 2003

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    Good reliabilty until head gasket blew, though this was a design fault Landrover would only pay for parts (less than £200) leaving me with a bill for £750 labour. I will never buy a Landrover again.

  • Anthony Willis 18th Nov 2003

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Sound car for long journeys, real gas wanting machine, going to break your bank account just for a service at about three hundred pounds a time. But it's a car that you have to fall in love with.

  • Freelander246 17th Sep 2003

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    I am in the process of selling a nearly three year old Landrover Freelander 2.5l V6 ES with 16500 on the clock and I will be lucky to get £11000px. So it has cost me approx £4500 per year to drive this vehicle.
    Also at about 15000 miles a new engine had to be fitted, due I have recently been informed to a head gasket problem. A Land Rover garage said that they had done 5 in the last month, so it appears to be a major problem. Never again

  • Bob Evans. 27th Jul 2002

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought a V6 ES Land Rover Freelander a year ago in 2001(my second freelander) and have had excellent service from it. No unplanned visits to the garage. Yes it can be thirsty if you put your foot down but i can get 25mpg on a motorway at about 55 - 60 mph and using cruise control. (Frankly anyone who complains about its thirst has, i suspect, bought outside their budget!).
    I have found my V6 engine to be reliable and provides power enough for the car, the air con. and the lights - including t ...

  • John. 23rd Aug 2001

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    You will need to change the suspension. It is too soft, and vehicle is dangerous on road.
    Even 170 bhp, the car is really lazy, it and consume goes till 14 l/100 Km as medium
    In less than a year (guarantee limit) it has been necessary to repair a lot of expensive parts
    Post-selling service not accurate because of lack of spare-parts
    IS it bad luck?

  • Roland. Rank: Lance Corporal 4th Apr 2001

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought mine new this week and am very happy with the V6 package. Plenty of power and the g'box is outstanding. Looks great and handles very well on road/trails. Expensive but am expecting good build quality and reliability.