Land Rover Freelander second generation in the secondary market. Diesel engine TD4 Weaknesses freelander 2

➖ Small trunk
➖ Fuel consumption
➖ Weak waterproofing
➖ Tight back row

pros

➕ Dynamics
➕ Reliability
➕ Manageability
➕ Patency

Advantages and disadvantages of Land Rover Freelander 2 identified based on reviews real owners. More detailed pros and cons Land Rover Freelander 2.0, 3.2 and 2.2 gasoline and diesel with mechanics, automatic and 4WD all-wheel drive can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

Operation began with a trip to the Kuzbass immediately after purchase. Was pleasantly surprised by the car. Fuel consumption on the highway is from 8.2 to 9.5 liters, depending on how you press. The city in different ways, but more than 12.8 liters in winter did not rise. In the cold, the launch is confident, after -12 it warms up with a regular Webasta, although it started without any problems without warming up and at -28, did not try anymore - it's a pity.

For the first year, I wound 35 tons. Km. The car passed KK, Khakassia, Kuzbass, Baikal, Buryatia and even visited China. Compared to what I previously owned, the comfort, Shumka, chassis, engine and gearbox are at their best.

The chassis is set up comfortably, rolls are minimal. Damping is much better than Koreans and Japanese.

Engine 160 hp (400 Nm) - sufficient, although you can chip up to 190-200 hp. no problem. Aisin 6-speed automatic — adequate. The stabilization system is very well configured. Works when needed.

Off-road qualities are the best in the class and will give odds to almost all crossovers. Off-road analogue is only SGV, but it is only gasoline and still is a general purpose SUV.

Review of Land Rover Freelander 2.2D diesel (160 hp) with automatic 2008

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Impressions after two months of operation and 3,000 km:

- After sedans, I am glad that you can not think about puddles and pits - high ground clearance, energy-intensive suspension and small overhangs do their job;

- The people in the reviews can not decide whether the suspension is hard or soft. But in my opinion, it is rather tough (for example, uneven asphalt is transmitted to the steering wheel, and rolls on corners are minimal), but long-stroke (that is, you can comfortably drive on a dirt road, do not slow down on speed bumps, etc. - it does not break through) ;

— Established rubber mats have fastenings from below, as a result, they, finally, do not fidget and do not go astray underfoot. But the driver's mat does not cover the left foot rest, so you have to choose between putting it there only in good weather or dirtying the interior;

- When you open the hatch, some kind of vertical fly swatter rises, which makes a rather loud noise at speeds above 60 km / h, so I use it mainly in the city. Pleased with the opportunity to close both the hatch and the “panoramic” window with regular nets. It is surprising that it is impossible to close them completely with a ceiling panel, but it does not bother;

- All the positive that people write in reviews about the exterior / interior - thick doors, comfortable seats, ergonomics, high seating position, comfortable armrests - everything was basically confirmed, another thing is that after so many sedans, I personally do not need a high seating position. But since the steering wheel is well adjusted for reach, I also managed to pick up something like the usual “lying” landing;

- There is no connector for a flash drive in the radio, this is some kind of stone age. But it was the same on Siber, so I continue to habitually use the FM-MP3 transmitter from the cigarette lighter;

— Average consumption in the city at average speed 20 km / h - 13 liters per hundred.

Alexander, review of Land Rover Freelander 3.2 (232 hp) automatic transmission 2011

The exterior pleases with the view (for me anyway) from the front. On the side of the car, I absolutely do not like it, as if chopped off in the trunk area, a little better in the back. However, in my opinion, it looks much more courageous and brutal than classmates like X3, Q5 or RX.

I really liked the interior. At first, there was not enough space in the cabin after Tahoe, although it is quite enough (my height is 185 cm, weight is 92 kg). There is good space above the head, and in the shoulders too, but I would like a little more longitudinal seat adjustment.

There is not a lot of space in the back, especially if you move the front seat back, but I took this into account, because. bought a car for two. There are enough seat adjustments, there is lumbar support, the front seats are very comfortable, and the backs are short in the back. The heaters work great air conditioner- a solid five.

2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine produces 240 hp. The grip is just crazy. Freelander managed to impress me even after Tahoe. Acceleration is crazy. Overtaking on the track - a song!

Four-wheel drive implemented through the connection rear wheels coupling, the connection is absolutely imperceptible. I didn’t climb much off-road, the main traffic is the city and the highway. In winter, he climbed into forest snowdrifts, rides confidently, but you need to understand where pampering should end and off-road for an elevator, part time, mud tires, etc. should begin.

The Freelander handles chic and easy. Yes, that's exactly it. Highly good review, light steering wheel, intelligible pedals. No complaints. The track keeps like a glove in any weather, except for ice. On the ice babbles because of the short base.

Gasoline consumption (pour 95th) in the city of 13.5-14.5 liters on the computer and on the tank despite the fact that I like to grab from a traffic light. On the highway, an average of 120-130 km / h and a consumption of 10-11 liters. I think it's quite sane.

Now about the cons… Nose pecks during braking are quite noticeable. Noisy work rear suspension, on small irregularities, the racks knock dully, although they do not break through. The dealer assures that this is a common problem for Freelanders. The poor waterproofing of the side window seals is very annoying - after washing, the glass is wet for a very long time when lowering and raising. In winter, this resulted in a constant freezing of glass in the morning.

Review of Land Rover Freelander 2.0 (240 hp) with automatic 2013

Yes, the interior could be larger, but enough. Yes, the seats are not an ideal profile, but there was never any discomfort on a long journey. Yes, the trunk is not very big, but I solved the problem by boxing on the roof. Other than that, there are only pros:

- Armrests - it's super, how I used to do without them - I can't imagine;

— It rides monumentally (2 tons of living steel is something), you don’t care about ruts or bumps — it smooths them out;

- very strong windshield: so many contacts with different objects on the track and not a single chip and crack;

- Paintwork and body: dropped the luggage box during dismantling on the door - not a single trace. And after the accident, when I caught up with an old Japanese woman, whose bumper left with a detachment of fasteners, I only have a small chip of paint on the bumper;

- Accelerating dynamics: overtaking is no longer a problem with any number of passengers and luggage. Just press the pedal and that's it! I had to set a speed limiter at 150 km / h, because you don’t have time to notice how it is already dusting at 190 km / h;

- Commander's landing: although a lot has been written about it, it is really very convenient.

Of the shortcomings, I will note only fuel consumption, but this is the flip side of power: if you want to go fast, pay. I couldn't get less than 14 liters per 100 km.

The owner drives a 2013 Land Rover Freelander 2.0 automatic

Now the mileage is 30 thousand. I have a diesel engine chipped up to 215 hp. I wanted to get rid of some thoughtfulness, which was obvious after the Tiguan. It became much more fun. The car still does not make you regret this choice, but this does not mean that there are no problems at all.

Periodically (about once a month), the car does not immediately “see” the key in the pocket. A couple of times in the winter, the trunk lock opened arbitrarily while driving. Stopped, closed. Well, the problem of the leakage of the rear brake light, known to all owners of Freelanders: when, after washing, there are drops of water in the trunk. But it is easily treated. Consumption in the city reaches 12 liters, outside the city 8 liters.

Of the obvious (for me) advantages of the machine:

1. Landing. She is radically different. Very like. The long road is easier.

2. Feeling of security. Being essentially the same crossover as the Tiguan, there is a much more pronounced sense of security in the car. The oncoming stream is no longer as scary as it used to be!

3. Winter options in the database. Webasto, heated windshield, heated steering wheel. What a joy it is in winter. The car is clearly adapted to Russian realities, taking into account the all-wheel drive and high ground clearance.

4. 480 Nm of torque. Just nice numbers. Especially when they are at your disposal.

Review about Freelander 2.2D diesel (215 hp) with automatic 2014

This article gives short description on the arrangement of the diesel engine FREELENDER 2.

This engine, in comparison with other diesel engines installed on Land Rover models, has proven itself to be quite reliable in operating conditions in the Russian market.

diesel engine 2.2 liter unit installed on the Land Rover FREELANDER 2, developed by the PSA concern, manufactured in Tremery, a suburb of Paris. The engine represents the fourth phase of engine development work at Ford.

The engine is installed in a transverse arrangement between the front deformable spars, which absorb impact energy during a traffic accident.

Main technical characteristics

The diesel engine on FREELENED 2 has a 16-valve gas distribution mechanism with an overhead camshaft, with roller tappets with hydraulic gap compensators. The cylinder block is made with double walls, cast iron.

The cylinder head is cast from aluminum alloy. The shape of the cylinder head ensures optimum swirling of the air supplied to the cylinder over the entire engine speed range. The crankshaft is steel, with a double flywheel - a damper of torsional vibrations. Under the crankshaft are two balancer shafts.

In the intake manifold there are flaps that change the swirl of the air supplied to the cylinders or restrict the air supply. Throttle electronic.

Turbocharger mounted on a diesel engine FRILENEDER 2 - manufactured by Garrett with variable blade geometry with electronic control, which provides variable turbocharging.

Fuel injectors are located in the center of the combustion chamber, the fuel injectors themselves are piezoelectric, have 7 holes for fuel injection. 3rd Generation Bosch Common Rail Fuel System.

The Freelander 2 engine is equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation system. Pierburg EGR valves, Visteon EGR coolers. Freelander2 diesel engine management system - advanced - Bosch Green Oak.

Diesel engine for Land Rover FREELENEDER 2 - meets the requirements of toxicity EURO stage 4 and US Federal Tier 2 Bin 8

Graphical characteristics of the diesel engine FREELANDER 2

Torque Nm; Rotation frequency crankshaft rpm; Power, kWt

The cylinder block of the FREELANDER 2 diesel engine is cast iron, double-walled, a special shape designed to reduce noise and increase rigidity. There are no liners in the diesel engine FRIELENDER 2, the cylinders are made directly in the block. Cylinder numbering from 1 to 4 starts at the transmission side.

The cylinder head on the FREELANDER 2 diesel engine is cast from aluminum alloy and the valve cover is machined together as a precision pair. According to the technology, the design of the cylinder head is new, it provides a swirl of the air entering the cylinders without the need for additional valves.

Repair of the cylinder head on a diesel engine FREELENDER 2 is not provided by the manufacturer. The balance shaft assembly itself on the FREELENDER 2 diesel engine is made with high precision and cannot be disassembled. The mating surfaces of the cylinder block can be machined. The cylinder head and valve cover on the FREELANDER 2 diesel engine are precision machined and should always be replaced together if necessary.

The cylinder head itself has a peculiarity, the intake valve seats are irregularly shaped, which causes the air flow to swirl.

Freelander 2 diesel engine head, valve cover and camshafts

The cylinder head and camshaft cover have mating surfaces. These parts are ground and precisely positioned using two centering sleeves. These two components are always installed together and are not replaced individually. The cylinder head and camshaft cover are tightly connected to each other. An oil seal located at the front of the cylinder head provides a sealed connection to the exhaust camshaft housing.

Freelander 2 diesel engine crankshaft

The camshafts on the FRILENEDER 2 diesel engine are cast iron. For fastening, 5 plain bearings are used, located in the cylinder head and valve cover. The exhaust camshaft is driven by a timing belt from a pulley on the crankshaft. The intake camshaft is driven from the exhaust camshaft by a chain drive. The vacuum pump is driven by the intake camshaft. The high pressure fuel pump on the FREELANDER 2 is driven by the exhaust camshaft. Gap compensators and hydraulic type rocker arms, respectively, the clearance in the valves is not adjustable.

Hydraulic clearance and rocker compensators (roller rockers) of the Freelander 2 diesel engine

16 valves are controlled by roller rockers (rockers) and hydraulic gap compensators, which are driven by camshaft cams. One end of the roller rocker rests on the end of the valve stem, the other is attached to the hydraulic clearance compensator. In the middle of the roller rocker there is a roller that is constantly in contact with the camshaft cam.

Freelander 2 diesel engine pistons and connecting rods

The pistons on the FREELENDER 2 diesel engine are toroidal and made of aluminum alloy. They have 3 piston rings (upper and lower compression, oil scraper). The pistons have double grooves for oil cooling, which is supplied by spray nozzles, as well as a double-tapered piston pin and piston pin bushings. The piston pin itself is held by two rings.

Let us briefly explain their function (what they are for).

Consider the moment when the pistons of the 1st and 4th cylinders are at top dead center (TDC), while the pistons of the 3rd and 2nd cylinders are at the bottom dead center (BDC), in this case, the forces arising from lowering pistons 1 and 4 differ from the forces required to lift pistons 3 and 2, the difference in these forces causes uneven rotation of the engine. In the FREELANDER 2 TD 4 diesel engine, these forces are compensated by the creation of counter forces. For this, counterweights on the balance shafts are used. To compensate for the changing forces, the counterweights must be at BDC while the pistons are moving towards TDC. Since this situation occurs twice for each revolution of the crankshaft, the speed of the balance shafts on the diesel engine FREELANDER 2 is twice the speed of the crankshaft.

One balance shaft is driven directly from the crankshaft of the engine, and rotates in the opposite direction with respect to the direction of rotation of the crankshaft. The second balance shaft is driven from the first balance shaft and rotates in the same direction as the crankshaft.

The clearance between the crankshaft gear and the balancer shaft gears is adjusted using a special tool. To adjust the gap, it is necessary to use gaskets that are installed between the cylinder block and the body of the balancer shaft assembly.

Freelander 2 diesel engine sump - stamped, steel. The oil pump on the diesel engine FRIELENDER 2 is rotary type, driven by a single-row chain from an asterisk on the crankshaft. Max pressure oil 6.5 bar at 4500 rpm. The FREELANDER 2 diesel engine has 4 oil spray jets to cool the pistons. The relief valve opens at a pressure of 8 bar. Oil system on a diesel engine FREELANDER 2 provides a combined filter and oil cooler assembly with an oil pressure sensor, as well as a combined oil level and temperature sensor (vehicles with installed filter combustion products of diesel fuel DPF).

The manufacturer provides for the use of 5W / 30 Oil - fully synthetic that meets the Ford 913-B specification.

The volume of oil to be poured into the diesel engine FREELENDER 2:

• Dry engine (including filter) - 6.46 liters;
• Oil and filter change - 5.86 liters.

The oil change service interval is 12,000 km according to the regulations until 2013, and 13,000 km according to the regulations from 2013. In case of high sulfur content in diesel fuel, the manufacturer recommends changing the oil in Land Rover diesel engines every 6000 km.

Freelander 2 diesel engine cooling system

It consists of a water pump driven by a camshaft drive belt, a main cooling radiator, radiator thickness 7 mm, made of aluminum, expansion tank which is cast at high pressure. The cooling fan unit is equipped with only one modification of the cooling system fans, regardless of the climate in which the vehicle is operated. The fan is controlled by a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signal. For cold climate markets, the Land Rover FREELANDER 2 is equipped with an optional fuel-burning heater and an additional coolant pump.

The volume of the liquid of the cooling system on the diesel engine FREELANDER 2 is 7.6 liters, the volume of the liquid of the cooling system with an additional heater is 8.0 l, the antifreeze content is 50%, the specification of the coolant is Texaco XLX. The radiator has a plug for draining the coolant.

Freelander 2 diesel engine intake system

The air intake and purification system on the FREELENDER 2 diesel engine includes: a paper filter element, a Garratt turbocharger with an electronically controlled drive for changing the geometry of the turbine blades, an air cooler for cooling the charged air (intercooler), 4 resonator tubes in the intake tract, a combined assembly throttle valve and intake manifold, an improved design of the cylinder head for maximum swirling of the flow of incoming air, dampers that cover the air supply to the cylinder head.

3rd Generation Bosch Common Rail Fuel System. Has a mechanical fuel pump fuel tank, the maximum pressure created in the system is 1800 bar. Piezoelectric injectors have 7 holes and are capable of performing 5 separate fuel injections during one working cycle. The nozzles have a built-in check valve in the drain circuit.

Fuel is supplied from the fuel tank by a mechanical pump located at the rear of the high pressure fuel pump housing. The fuel itself passes through a cassette-type filter and enters the inlet to the high pressure fuel pump.

The fuel filter assembly has the following features: a shell to increase the strength of the filter in case of traffic accidents, a paper element located inside a sealed plastic container (maintenance-free); heating of fuel using a thermostatic valve to prevent thickening of the fuel, there is a pipeline for draining water; a fuel temperature sensor (in the circuit to the engine) is inserted in the upper part of the fuel filter housing to transmit data to the electronic engine control unit, which are used to calculate the required pressure in the fuel rail.

The replacement of the fuel filter on the FREELENDER 2 is regulated every 24,000 km.

The thermostatic valve is built into the fuel filter assembly and helps raise the fuel temperature and prevents the fuel from thickening.

If the temperature of the fuel supplied from the FREELANDER 2 tank is below 10°C, all the fuel drained from the high pressure circuit is supplied to the area around the fuel filter. fuel filter. The amount of fuel that will be drained into the tank past the fuel filter will depend on the temperature of the fuel and the position of the thermostatic valve.

The high pressure fuel pump is driven by the exhaust camshaft. The maximum fuel pressure in the rail is 1800 bar. Fuel pressure in the modes idle move- 300 bar. The non-return valve maintains the pressure in the injector drain line at 10 bar. Piezoelectric nozzles, 7 holes, are installed in the center of the combustion chamber.

High pressure fuel pump diesel engine 2.2L TD4 Freelander 2

The high pressure fuel pump of the 2.2L TD4 Freelander 2 diesel engine is attached to the rear right side of the cylinder head and is actuated by the exhaust camshaft. At the end of the pump housing there is a flange connection, and the pump drive shaft is installed in the cylindrical casing. The pump drive shaft housing extends into the cylinder head housing and is sealed with an O-ring.

Each injector has a 10 digit alphanumeric code. The numeric code allows the ECM to optimize fuel injector control based on the calibrations of each individual injector. Calibrations display the actual amount of fuel that is injected into the cylinder at a certain fuel pressure in relation to the nominal amount of fuel at the same pressure. If injectors are removed from the engine, it is important to remember their position and install each injector in the same place from which it was removed. In case of replacement of injectors, it is necessary to enter a 10-digit alphanumeric code into the memory of the electronic engine control unit using the IDS diagnostic system.

Solid particles (soot):

If insufficient air is supplied to the cylinder, the content of particulate matter (soot), carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC) increases, as in this case, incomplete combustion of the fuel occurs.

Nitrogen oxides NOx:

If the mixture becomes leaner (for the same amount of diesel fuel), then the content of nitrogen oxides NOx increases. The exhaust gas supply to the cylinder is used to maintain the balance. The oxygen sensor affects the formation of particulate matter in the exhaust gases and therefore the ability to comply with the limits on the content of pollutants in the exhaust gases at a range of 100,000 km. The oxygen sensor measures the ratio of oxygen and fuel according to the composition of the exhaust gases, which allows you to recalculate the actual amount of fuel that must be supplied to the cylinder. Therefore, if deviations occur in the operation of the injectors and / or the mass air flow sensor, these deviations can be compensated for by the oxygen sensor. According to the readings of the oxygen sensor, the information contained in the data arrays in the memory of the electronic control unit is corrected, which makes it possible to calculate the required amount of fuel and fresh air supplied to the cylinder. Also, according to the readings of the oxygen sensor, the optimal operation of the exhaust gas recirculation system is determined.

The saddle type fuel tank is made of six-layer laminated plastic and contains the following components:

• Fuel delivery module with an integrated transfer module that uses a Venturi tube;
• 2 magnetic fuel level sensors transmit information about the fuel level to the central switching unit CJB. The CJB calculates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and sends the calculated value to the instrument panel.

Strategy to prevent running out of fuel from the fuel tank on the FREELANDER 2

1. The FREELANDER 2 low fuel warning is generated when there are 10.3 liters of fuel left in the tank.
2. Fuel tank capacity = 4.5 liters (Torque limit, cruise control canceled / not activated. DTCs are not logged, the driver of the FREELANDER 2 may only notice the lack of torque under heavy acceleration).
3. Freelander 2 fuel tank capacity = 3.5 liters (symptoms as stage 1 + skipped flashes) No DTCs set.
4. Fuel volume in tank = 2.5 liters (symptoms as in stage 1 + 2 + Engine stop. DTC P 115B 68 “Low Fuel Level Forced Engine Shutdown” is logged – low fuel level caused the engine to stop.
5. To be able to use the FREELANDER 2 again, more than 5.5 liters of fuel must be filled. To be sure that the readings of the fuel gauges have been updated, you should add fuel with the ignition off, as with normal refueling.
6. If you try to start the engine without refueling, the engine will start and stop after 500ms.

Land Rover Freelander 2 has been in production since 2006. This crossover was already significantly different from the first generation, they had nothing in common except for the name. The quality is enough good SUV. Front and rear are equipped with two rigid subframes. Reliable in operation and easy to repair independent suspension. Four-wheel drive and a reliable diesel engine proven over the years.

However, whatever the car, the engine resource is not eternal, the suspension also fails. The duration of this depends on the operating conditions and regular maintenance. We will tell you what problems and weaknesses the Land Rover Freelander 2 can have, what you should pay attention to and what the purchase of a second Freelander with mileage is fraught with.

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Pros and cons Freelander 2 with mileage

Engine

Crossovers came off the assembly line with both gasoline and diesel engines.

Car on petrol Russian roads quite difficult to meet. Released a few of them. One of the problems with variety gasoline unit lies in high fuel consumption - 15-17 liters per 100 km. Otherwise, the gasoline power unit has no problems. The main requirement is refueling with high-quality fuel and regular maintenance.

The gas pump, like all gasoline cars, cools naturally, and in order not to have to buy a new one, you need to constantly keep half a tank of fuel, especially in summer.

The diesel version turned out to be more popular, which showed its best side and won the hearts of many owners of this SUV.

Diesel engine advantages:

1. High reliability;
2. The lowest fuel consumption among classmates;
3. Quiet enough.

Yes, and it's true - the motor of the second generation Freelander goes in conjunction with the turbine, and it works unusually quietly. It is almost inaudible in the cabin.

Most main disadvantage diesel engine is shown in winter. It consists in poor starting in winter, especially when refueling with low-quality fuel. On cars of the first years of production, the exhaust camshaft constantly fails.

There is another major drawback fuel system- condensation accumulates in the pipes and freezes. As a result dashboard may give errors. Also, freezing of the fuel system occurs in severe frost.

Therefore, intending to purchase such a used car, it is worth asking the owner if the camshaft has been replaced, otherwise there is a great chance of encountering expensive repairs. Refueling a car with low-quality diesel fuel leads to rapid wear fuel injectors, which are quite expensive. One of the problems is poor quality and unprofessional service. For replacement oil filter a special key is required, due to the lack of which the service station specialists simply do not perform the replacement.

Transmission

The Land Rover Freelander has no particular problems with the transmission, except that the clutch is not fully reliable. In the first versions of the crossover, the clutch had to be changed almost every 60 thousand km, but over time, the manufacturer eliminated this shortcoming, increasing the service life by 2 times.

Most SUVs are equipped with a 6-speed manual. There are no problems with it, but with the machine, things are completely different. This box was not famous for its particular reliability, especially in the first batches of cars. After some time of operation, various slips and jerks appeared. After 150 thousand km, the machine requires expensive repairs.

The main problems with the box arise mainly due to harsh operating conditions and frequent off-road driving.

System all-wheel drive reliable enough. The main drawback is the unfortunate location of the ECU by the clutch. They placed it under the bottom, so exposure to water and road chemicals leads to rapid wear and replacement. And its price is quite high. The service life is about 70 thousand km.

Chassis

Some owners of this SUV complain about the short service life of the wheel bearings. They go about 100 thousand km, and they are relatively inexpensive. Most often, the suspension repair of the second Freelander is required after 150 thousand km. By this time, it is necessary to replace the CV joint, silent blocks, ball bearings. steering rack it is quite reliable, there are no complaints, but if a backlash or tapping occurs, it is better to replace it immediately. Stabilizer struts serve approximately 50 thousand km.

In general, the Freelander 2 has no problems with the suspension, it is very strong and the service life is acceptable for an SUV.

Finally

The first models had many weaknesses, and as a result, they required a lot of expenses. Over time, they were finalized and a restyled model was released, which differed greatly in reliability. However, it should be borne in mind that after 150 thousand km you will have to spend a lot on repairs and troubleshooting. The first thing that may require repair is the box and gearbox.

In general, this is a fairly strong and comfortable crossover with high cross-country ability and compactness, but, of course, not without flaws.

Flaws:

1. Small resource of work of an automatic box;
2. Quite expensive service;
3. The rubber bands of silent blocks wear out quickly.

Advantages:

1. High cross-country ability, excellent off-road qualities;
2. Low consumption of diesel fuel;
3. High-quality interior trim;
4. Comfortable and high seating position.

It should be noted that for trouble-free operation, professionalism and timeliness of service are important. fuel quality, engine oil and other fluids, spare parts and repairs performed. By following the maintenance regulations and conducting regular diagnostics, you will not only extend the life of the crossover, but also get reliable car. The Immotors car service will help you with this. We are a specialized Land Rover auto repair center in Moscow. We will eliminate all existing Freelander problems quickly and efficiently.

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There are many stories in the used car world where a successor was undervalued because the predecessor was not reliable enough. All this was fully felt by the Land Rover Freelander.

The first Freelander was created by the British in the era of chaotic BMW management. Ford took over the second generation. The car was assembled in a new factory with a high degree of automation. The ultimate goal - to do away with the past - has largely been achieved.

Against the background of classmates Land Rover Freelander 2 has an outstanding off-road potential. However, it can hardly be considered an SUV. Rather, it is a representative family crossover. In accordance with the SUV status, the Briton has a self-supporting body, high weight and is able to pull a 2-ton trailer.

Engines

According to mechanics, the Land Rover Freelander is one of the brand's least problematic models. Much credit for this is a good 2.2-liter turbodiesel with a return from 140 (TD4) to 190 hp. (SD4). By the way, the engine is the result of the joint work of Ford and Peugeot. Interestingly, despite the different power, up to 190 hp can be extracted from any of them. by changing the software. The cost of chip tuning is from 10 to 20 thousand rubles.

The main drawback of the PSA diesel is premature wear of the camshaft. The disease is typical for models collected before February 2008, but is sometimes observed in younger specimens.

Wear on the camshaft of the 2.2-liter turbodiesel on the drive side of the high pressure fuel pump. The cost of restoration repairs will be about 30-35 thousand rubles.

AT diesel engines assembled before 2011, there was a risk of the swirl flaps in the intake manifold breaking. An unpleasant surprise could happen after 100-150 thousand km. Cases are known when the remains of the dampers damaged the valves and the piston bottom. After the intake manifold was upgraded.

In addition, there are leaks from under the intake manifold and problems with the particulate filter. Oil leaks indicate clogging of the crankcase ventilation system. To make matters worse, the oil enters the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system and particulate filter, and disables them.

After 150-200 thousand km, the turbocharger and injectors are surrendered, and bulkheads may require a starter and generator. However, there are those who have overcome more than 250,000 km without serious problems.

3.2-liter gasoline aspirated R6 with a return of 233 hp less widespread than the turbodiesel. It is curious that he was "shoved" across. Owners leave rave reviews for the power reserve and smooth ride of Volvo's inline-six SUV. Among the advantages of the unit is a chain-type timing drive, with an almost eternal chain. All other engines received toothed belt Timing. Reliability comes at the cost of relatively high fuel consumption.

Since 2012, instead of 3.2 R6, a Ford gasoline 2-liter turbo engine with 240 hp has been installed. (Si4). Similar modifications to secondary market a little, and the cars themselves are still young to judge the reliability of new engines. In any case, there are no reports of serious shortcomings yet. Unless, the owners complain about the exorbitant fuel appetite - up to 18-20 liters in the city.

Transmission

All power units combined with a 6-speed Japanese "automatic" Aisin. The box received mediocre reviews from other brands, but Land Rover services did not encounter any problems. The only thing mechanics pay attention to is the need for regular oil updates. True, the recommended replacement interval of 240,000 thousand km should be reduced to 60,000 km. To replace, you need 7 liters transmission fluid with a total cost of about 6-9 thousand rubles. If the procedure is neglected, then over time, wear products clog the oil channels of the mechatronics. Along the way, the torque converter can also catch on. A complete overhaul of the automatic transmission will cost 100-150 thousand rubles. Agree, it is cheaper and easier to change the oil in the box every 60,000 km than to repair it.

Interesting fact. In the assortment of the model there are even options with a drive only to the front axle, but they are rare on the market. These are basic front-wheel drive diesel versions 150 hp They were equipped with a 6-speed mechanical box Getrag gear - M66 from Volvo. M66 is distinguished by endurance and durability.

In the main Mass Land Rover Freelander 2 all-wheel drive. The third-generation Swedish Haldex coupling is responsible for the direct distribution of traction along the axes. Since July 2008, they began to install the clutch fourth generation. Both systems are reliable, but require maintenance every 60,000 km (an oil and filter change is required - about 3,000 rubles).

Frequent off-road driving can damage the rear differential bearing. Comprehensive repairs will pull 30,000 rubles.

The all-wheel drive transmission is controlled by the proprietary Terrain Response system. The round switch allows you to select a preset driving mode, which for each specific situation provides the most optimal settings for the operation of the accelerator, automatic transmission and center differential.

Before buying, you should check the condition of the rear supports. cardan shaft. This element is non-separable. The cost of a new cardan assembly with supports is about 60,000 rubles.

Chassis

The front levers are quite hardy. But when the turn of replacement comes, you will have to pay at least 15,000 rubles for the original. Fortunately, analogues are cheaper - from 6,000 rubles. Wheel bearings can hum after 150-200 thousand km.

Body and interior

Despite its decent size, adults do not have enough legroom in the back. But few models will allow you to install three child seats here at once.

In the second generation, the British abandoned the 3-door version of the body, leaving only the 5-door. The crossover was offered in several trim levels: from the simplest version of the "E" with air conditioning and fabric upholstery, to the top-end "HSE" with leather, wood inserts and bi-xenon light.

Finishing materials of average quality. This is how the steering wheel looks after real 140 thousand km. And after a few years, the glazing of the headlights becomes cloudy.

A very large key has the same problems as finishing materials: it loses its presentation extremely quickly.

One of the disadvantages of the Land Rover Freelander is the lack of corrosion protection on inside thresholds.

Wheel arch seals are made of plastic and aluminium. Over time, they become severely deformed. The cost of a new seal is about 1000 rubles, plus replacement work.

Among the flaws, one can note leaks through an additional brake light at the top of the rear door.

Electrician

The only thing that Freelander could not surpass itself in is the reliability of electrics and electronics. Owners have to deal with premature discharge battery. Those who rarely travel are especially affected. A noticeable drop in capacity occurs already on the sixth day of downtime in the summer, and on the third - in the winter. Apparently, electricity is "sucked out" by complex electronics.

Sometimes the navigation system stops working. Often the reason is trivial. You just need to clean the antenna connector.

Sometimes the door locks fail - they do not unlock or lock. The castle will cost 12,000 rubles, and it will take about an hour to work.

Conclusion

Many people say that they will never buy a Land Rover because the British brand is the source of problems. But did the second Freelander 2 remain a purebred Englishman? During a detailed inspection, more than a dozen "FoMoCo" (Ford Motor Company) symbols can be found, both on the engine and on the suspension. Diesel engine from France, and petrol R6 from Sweden. The clutch is the same from Sweden, and the machine is from Japan. Platform - the same that got Ford Kuga and Volvo XC60. It looks like Land Rover has done a good job of getting the Freelander 2 rid of the nasty aftertaste left by its predecessor. Even if with someone else's help. In any case, mechanics specializing in British SUVs are sure that in terms of reliability, this is one of best models brand. However, repair and maintenance costs are still high.

Specifications Land Rover Freelander 2

Version
Engine - type / cyl. / valves	turbobenz/R4/16		turbodis/R4/16
Engine displacement (cm3)
Max power (hp/rpm)
Max. torque (Nm /rpm)
Transmission
Dimensions (L / W / H, mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)
Max. speed (km/h)
Fuel consumption (city / highway / average, l / 100 km)	13,5 / 7,5 / 9,6	15,8 / 8,6 / 11,2

The popularity of crossovers was torn up like an interceptor raised on alarm, and cooperation with the Ford concern bore fruit: the use of the proven EUCD platform (aka C1 plus) and the experience of Ford managers made it possible to solve the old problem of brand car reliability. Indeed, in addition to Freelander 2, many best-selling cars from both the Ford brands (for example, Mondeo, Escape, Kuga, Galaxy and S-Max) and Volvo (S80, XC70, XC60 and V70) were built on this platform.

It is also worth noting that the British designers managed to create a surprisingly balanced car, which fully corresponds to the definition of " compact crossover class "premium", and at the same time not to sacrifice the brand's off-road image. And the price turned out to be not sky-high at all (although, of course, it could not be attributed to budget models either).

All this allowed the company to proudly declare that it has a truly mass model.

Indeed, in just 4 years, the production volume has exceeded a quarter of a million, and by the end of 2014, more than 300,000 Freelander 2s were already running on the roads of the planet. The crossover has also gained considerable popularity in Russia. But if you dig around the web and see what the owners say about the model, it may seem that you are reading a collection of contradictions. For example, the reliability and quality of this car are among the most frequently mentioned advantages, as well as among the main disadvantages! So why do they love and scold Land Rover Freelander 2?

Hate #5: small trunk

Any crossover is bought as a universal car, and for a universal car it is important to be able to transport a substantial amount of cargo. It would seem that such a solid and massive car (body length - 4.5 meters, width - 2.2 meters, wheelbase- 2660 mm) and the trunk should be hoo. But the first thing he discovers new owner, is that in fact the luggage compartment is not that big. Let's be honest: the Freelander 2 has a small trunk.

The cunning British write on the tablets that its volume is 755 liters and, in general, they don’t lie. But this is the whole volume, under the ceiling. And if you measure it the way we are used to, that is, to the glazing line, then exactly 322 cubes of 1 liter fit into the luggage compartment. Plus, the trunk floor is at a height “you will be waist-deep”, so stuffing heavy things into the trunk (such as outboard motor) is still a pleasure.

The next disappointment befell the owner of "Freelik" when he first tries to get into the car for the night. Well, yes, the rear sofa folds, it only folds in this way: first, the rear sofa cushion leans forward, then the backrest “drops” (more precisely, the pillows and backrests, because the seats fold in a ratio of 60:40). It turns out a platform with a flat floor, and that's good. The bad thing is that the pillow thrown forward "eats" at least 30-40 centimeters, and the length of the resulting area is less than one and a half meters. In general, the married couple of Thumb and Thumbelina will settle down to spend the night comfortably, and with a height of 182 cm I can’t fit there even diagonally.

Love #5: Appearance

In at least half of the reviews, external attractiveness is named as a significant plus of the model. Indeed, the appearance of the Freelik can be attributed to the unconditional success of the design team led by Paul Hunstock: from any angle, the car is unequivocally recognizable as a representative of the glorious Land Rover tribe, while, despite the simplicity of the lines, it does not look like a gloomy “suitcase”. It seems to be a typical middle peasant: not small and not large, not high and not low, moderately brutal, moderately aggressive, but not devoid of aristocratic elegance.

At the same time - a typical "unisex". Behind the wheel of the Freelander 2, an unshaven adventurer in camouflage, a manager in a business suit, a representative of the creative class in a youth outfit, and a fashionista in a dress from an expensive boutique look equally organic. And some similarities in the general outlines and pattern of the radiator lining with range rover and Range Rover Sport enough for many drivers of more modest cars, barely seeing the Friel in the rear-view mirrors, in a hurry to give way.

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Hate #4: steering wheel and signal

And if they still don’t give way to you, then you need to beep! Okay, maybe that doesn't fit into the rules of good manners too much. But how many situations happen on the road when you need to warn of your presence with a sound signal: either a careless pedestrian crosses the road in an unspecified place, covering his head with a hood and not looking around, or the Gazelle driver tries to play the Selfless watchdog and the Yorktown cruiser - that is, it is rebuilt by the “slow bulk method”. And now you habitually pound on the steering wheel hub - and in response there is silence, because the horn is turned on by two keys in the form of stripes located on the sides of this very hub. The only thing worse could be a “beep” at the end of the stalk ...

The quality of the steering wheel upholstery also causes a lot of criticism, moreover, like leather on top version HSE, and plastic trim levels are simpler.

But in assessing the steering wheel itself, the opinions of the owners differ diametrically. It seems to some that the steering wheel is too large, and the section is even, without the “ergonomic influxes” so dear to the heart of the riders, but for someone (including me), all this is just to their liking.

Love #4: interior and ergonomics

But the rest of the interior arrangement of Freelander 2, as a rule, causes only positive emotions. The materials are very high quality - leather, fabric, and soft plastic. Perhaps, by today's standards, the instrument panel looks rustic, but the digitization of both the speedometer and the tachometer is perfectly readable both day and night. Everything is convenient, everything is at hand. Particularly good seats with adjustable lumbar support and electric drives.

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The engine starts with a button. Now you will not surprise anyone with this, and in 2006 such a decision was typical for much more expensive and representative cars. You need to get used to the fact that to start the engine you need to insert the key fob into a special slot to the left of the steering wheel, but this solution has a quite clear plus: when the engine is running, the key fob battery is charged, and you should not be afraid that in some moment you will not be able to open the car due to the fact that your battery is dead. Well, in case you left the car in the parking lot with the headlights on, landed the main battery, and the locks locked in the “closed” position, the sting of the mechanical key is hidden in the body of the key fob. This will allow you to open the doors, pull the hood lock lever and “light up” some compassionate Samaritan from the battery.

Very good and review. First of all, because of the branded “commander” (more precisely, “semi-commander”, after all, this is not a Defender) landing. Many consider the interior mirror too small, but this drawback is completely compensated by large mirrors, like a real SUV, and ultrasonic sensors and a rear-view camera (which, however, are only in top trim levels) help when maneuvering in the parking lot. And absolutely everyone likes the exceptionally high-quality sound of the Meridian speaker system.

Hate #3: Poor soundproofing

But here is an ambush: the Freelander is still noisy. And it’s not the rumbling of a 2.2-liter diesel engine that annoys at all - although it does not work silently, it does not rumble like a tractor either. No wonder the vast majority of sales came from diesel versions. Moreover, in Russia they accounted for more than 95% of all Freelanders sold! But aerodynamic noise and road noise from the wheel arches, both rear and front, are quite annoying. You can, of course, take care of additional sound insulation, but this means serious investments, and most likely it will not solve the problem radically. So most owners simply prefer to turn up the sound of that wonderful Meridian media system on a bad road.

Love # 3: good handling and flotation

As it should good crossover, in terms of perception pavement"Freelik" is absolutely omnivorous. Its suspension readily copes with a gentle wave, and with small bumps, and with serious bumps and pits, without requiring steering. In fact, the handling of the car deserves to be discussed in more detail.

On the one hand, there are crossovers that steer much better, especially on good pavement - for example, the same BMW or Audi. But you also get much more tired in them, especially on long routes in the Russian outback, where good asphalt is more of a rarity than a rule. On the other hand, the fact that there are cars with more polished and sharper handling does not mean at all that everything is very sad in the case of the Freelander. Yes, the car rolls in corners more than comparable sedans and hatchbacks, but these rolls are not beyond the permissible limits.

The situation with accelerating and braking dynamics also looks very good. The six-speed automatic provides exceptionally correct traction control, so the desire to switch to manual gear shifting is very rare. Freelander accelerates very confidently, and you can get away from the traffic light even when there are much more powerful cars nearby. Then, of course, they will catch up with you, but it will be later ... In general, the accelerating Frilik resembles not so much a cannonball fired from a cannon as an electric train that has started off the platform. It seems like nothing happened, and you were not pressed into the back of the chair, but there are already a hundred on the speedometer.

In this, by the way, there is a certain ambush. In terms of subjective perception of speed, Freelander has two positions: “I stand still” and “food”. Both 20 and 120 km / h are perceived almost the same, and the difference between 75 and 85 km / h (which determines whether you will receive a “letter of happiness” or not) is not felt at all. In short, for a long time the Freelander's only rival in terms of ride comfort in the compact premium crossover segment was the Mercedes GLK.

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Hate #2: Expensive service

Just like cars with a three-pointed star, Freelander is quite expensive to maintain, especially if you use the services official dealers. Superimposed on all this is the fact that for cars manufactured before and after 2012, there are different maintenance regulations, and, of course, in each case, separate for gasoline and diesel versions.

So, for pre-styling cars, changing the oil in the razdatka, manual transmission and the rear axle gearbox are supposed to be carried out with a mileage of 240,000 km, but since 2012 these operations have been supposed to be carried out with a mileage of 130,000 km (except for servicing a manual transmission, the oil in which must be changed every 10 years, regardless of mileage). Conversely, the replacement of spark plugs until 2012 was carried out at a mileage of 48,000 km, and after 2012 - at a mileage of 78,000 km.

And in any case, all this is not cheap. For example, for cars manufactured in the period 2010-2011, the cost of maintenance with an oil change in automatic box with a run of 48,000 km, it can reach 50,000 rubles. It is clear that the vast majority of Freelander owners are people, although they are not in poverty, but they also do not belong to the “masters of life”.

A natural process was the migration to the so-called "club" services, specializing in the maintenance and repair of Land Rover, but not included in the official dealer network. There they will clearly tell you that the engine oil needs to be changed at least every 12,000 km or once a year, and the oil in the machine - at least 1 time in 65,000 km. But the oil in a manual gearbox, in a transfer case and in axle gearboxes (with the exception of the rear one) can really be changed less often than once every 130,000 or 240,000 km, as prescribed in the official regulations. Fuel filter needs to be changed at every maintenance, air filter- through time, having managed to check his condition.

Love #2: even to Siberia!

If you treat the car with attention and love, then it will reciprocate. In particular, this applies to operation in the winter, the most difficult period for all motorists.

Surprisingly, but the car, designed on the British Isles washed by the warm Gulf Stream, and even equipped with a diesel engine, can be safely called one of the most "winter-hardy" models on our market. Firstly, all Freelanders were equipped with regular starting preheaters Webasto with remote start. They have their own sores: until 2013, rather fragile Webasto Thermo Top V were installed on the car, but after that new (and almost eternal) boilers with a Webasto Thermo Top VEVO evaporative type burner went on. One way or another, with a working heater and relatively fresh preheated candles, the diesel Freelander 2 starts confidently even when the thermometer drops below 30.

But even after starting the engine, the Freelander owner will continue to enjoy life: he does not have to, cursing everything in the world, furiously rub the windshield that has been frosted to complete opacity. Just press the Prog button located on the center console, and the car will go into the mode quick warm-up. The electric heating of the windshield and rear windows, washer nozzles and side mirrors will turn on, the engine will increase speed, and the air conditioning system will work at maximum power. Naturally, for the comfort of the lower back (and what is below), you can turn on the heated seats. A couple of minutes - and the "wipers" will brush off the melted ice from the windshield, melted windows will appear on the side windows, and the temperature in the cabin will rise to acceptable values. You can start off ... And this despite the fact that warming up many diesel SUVs, even premium ones, requires at least 10-15 minutes.

Hate #1: And yet it breaks...

Still, the main stumbling block in assessing the Freelander 2 is its reliability. Literally everyone agrees that this model is the most hassle-free in the Land Rover range. Maybe the fact is that the car, although equipped with a fairly large number of automatic systems, after all, is not completely "electronic".

But here's what's interesting: as I already noted, at least half of the owners consider the reliability of the Freelander 2 to be one of its main advantages, but the second half consider reliability to be the biggest problem. Indeed, the car has several generic sores, the fight against which almost no one can avoid.

At the turn of a run of 60-80 thousand km (sometimes earlier, sometimes a little later), you will begin to annoy the hum that emits rear axle. It's usually caused by the front bearing. rear gear. At the “officials”, you will most likely be offered to change the gearbox assembly, and this is 32 thousand for the gearbox itself, plus work and fluids ... In general, it runs pretty well. Fortunately, specialized unofficial services have acquired the right tool and adapted to sort out the gearbox, while changing only the bearing itself and “disposable” parts. Such an operation costs 10-12 thousand.

Another generic sore is the death of the intercooler pipes, which are rubbed against neighboring metal parts, or even simply burst.

As a result, the engine instantly loses traction and begins to smoke, and either "POWER LIMIT" or CHECK ENGINE lights up on the display. This disease can be cured on its own, and a set of nozzles can cost very differently: from 14-15 thousand for the original set to 1,500 rubles for Chinese counterparts from Aliexpress. There are even originals that install pipes from KAMAZ, and surprisingly, everything works!

But otherwise, the problems and the price of their solution are not too different from other models. In general, all these real-life shortcomings cannot cast a shadow on the main advantage of the model.

Love # 1: like a real "rogue"!

The main advantage (for those who understand) is the best cross-country ability in the class at the level of "real SUVs", having transfer case and downshift. In any case, in terms of cross-country ability, Freelander 2 (of course, on the appropriate tires) is quite comparable with the standard Niva or Chevrolet Niva(And this despite the fact that you should not even stutter about their comparison in terms of comfort).

Here it is worth mentioning a serious ground clearance(220 mm - these are not bugs for you), and excellent security of all units under the bottom of the car, and durable bumpers, and a diesel engine that provides serious traction at low revs.

The Freelander 2's main weapon against off-road is, of course, the proprietary Terrain Response system with the Snow, Mud/Ruts and Sand modes, which until 2012 were switched on by a characteristic "washer", and after that - by buttons arranged in a row , as well as a hill descent assist system. I will not go into the intricacies of controlling the system and how it works, I will only note that it (in the case of a correctly selected mode) ensures that the ESP will not “strangle” the engine when you need to move with slipping, will not allow the wheels to turn when it is really harmful, and will help to cope with diagonal hanging.

Naturally, "Freelik" has its own limit. For example, he really does not like deep ruts, and if you lay the car on the inter-rut bump so that it hangs all four paws, then you have nothing left to do but run after the tractor. In general, off-road it is recommended to include not only Terrain Response, but also the head.

“Urban cross-country ability” can not even be discussed: neither curbs, nor yards covered with uncleaned snow and parking areas are an obstacle for this car.

Summing up, we can say that the new owner of the Freelander 2 should be prepared for certain financial costs (especially since since 2015 the only source for buying this model can only be the secondary market). Based on this, "Freelik" should not be bought with the last money, otherwise the owner may suffer severe disappointment. But in any case, there are still more reasons to love this car than reasons to hate, and financial investments in it pay off with the amazing confidence that you experience in any road conditions, and driving comfort.

Do you rather love or hate Freelander 2?