30 August 2012

Freelander's petrol engine changed

It's not an issue for Ireland, where all sales of the Land Rover Freelander are diesel, but the company has dropped the fine 3.2 straight six petrol engine from the model's powertrain options, writes Brian Byrne.

Instead, buyers in markets where petrol engines sell can have the turbocharged 2.0 four, which has a higher output at 237hp and an 11 percent better fuel consumption.

The Freelander has this week been given a significant upgrade in finish and fittings, debuted at the Moscow Motor Show. These include an all-new fascia, an electronic handbrake, and a covered storage space where the old handbrake used to be.

The rotating knob previously used to operate the Terrain Response system has been dropped in favour of switches. Externally, the most visible changes are new LED lights front and rear.