Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  FREELANDER SE3 WORKS FOR ME - 2004 Land Rover Freelander
  By BRADE1063 - October 19 - 10:00 am

  FREELANDER IS MY FIRST SUV. AND WHILE NOT A LARGE SUV, I NO LONGER FEEL INTIMIDATED WHEN A TRUCK OR OTHER SUV COMES UP BEHIND ME. MY SE3 IS COMFORTABLE, SPORTY, SOLID AND GETS LOTS OF LOOKS FROM OTHERS ON THE ROAD.

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  Warning to all... - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By Sarah - October 6 - 1:26 am

  I bought my car in 2005 and it was under warranty until 2008. While under warranty, they had to replace 2 window motors, the sunroof motor, a fuel valve and eventually they put a rebuilt engine in this money pit! Fortunately, I did not have to pay for any of that-I just spend endless hours/days at the dealer. I should have been forwarned. In the past month (mind you I am 8 months pregnant)its left me stranded on the highway twice. Battery was the first cause (ok, batteries need to be replaced) but 1 week later, here I am stranded without a car again (it died while driving and Im waiting on the problem this time.) I am furious and WILL NEVER BUY any sort of Land Rover product again!!

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  My new SE3 - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By phocuschad - October 5 - 10:00 am

  When looking at a five door SUV, I think there are a few other places to look. The Freelander is excellent offroad, but if you arent going to take it there, it isnt really worth it. But since this is the only choice for someone who wants storage, wants offroading, wants comfort, and wants open air. The SE3 combines everything, and is worth every penny.

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  Disappointing Purchase - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By alias2 - September 20 - 2:00 am

  If you are considering this purhase stop...and test drive several Landrovers. I have been stranded by my 2002 Freelander with only 2200 miles at the time. It still does not ride well. A true disappointment and bad choice for this year.

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  Awesome Drive - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By New Owner - September 20 - 2:00 am

  I just purchased the Land Rover Freelander after looking at all the SUVs in its class (and test driving them). Not only did I find the Freelander the best in its class, but I also found the dealership to be quite impressive. Very up-front. No cheesie sales people here! The nice sales people and no stress atmosphere is what out me over the edge in getting the Freelander. No hassles. I know another satisfied customer as well who has had one longer. I review again after I have driven it a while. But right, now, I am very impressed.

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  Great little Landie - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By bryanmsi - September 14 - 10:00 am

  After reviewing nearly every small SUV, I thought the new Land Rover Freelander was the easy choice. Only a few thousand more than comparably-equipped Escape or Liberty but with features neither of them had, like traction control, steptronic transmission, and hill descent control. On road handling is simply awesome - this thing feels like a European sports car. Off road, it still feels like a mountain goat. I also love the quirky interior layout. It is refreshingly different from other vehicles on the road and really reminds you that you have a Land Rover.

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  Perfect size for Mom, Baby and Outdoors - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By cjm - September 14 - 10:00 am

  After my husbands safari-equipped Discovery and driving many traditional SUVs... the Freelander meets all of our needs WITHOUT the worry of fitting in a parking garage. Dollar for dollar the Freelander makes the most financial sense... It drives like a passenger car, has the off-road capability of its brothers and can handle a family of four with all the gear accordingly.... additionally, aside from the service you can expect to find associated with the Land Rover name it is always nice to know your vehicle is not another cookie-cut product found in every garage in America.

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  My biggest headache - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By 2003 Freelander - September 3 - 2:40 am

  I purchased this vehicle certified December of 2006 and Ive had nothing but problems. First, I had to have the ball bearing replaced (under warranty $3,000). Then the engine ran hot 3xs, each time the coolant had run out and had to be replaced. The 4th time I had to take it in due to the coolant again, it turned out that I needed a new engine! Thank God for warranties ($7,000). Now its in the shop again because the gasket needs replacing. I spoke with a Land Rover mechanic that told me to get rid of it. He also said that there have been several problems with the Freelander in general. Further, he said that I will continue to have problems that are expensive if I keep it.

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  To many problems - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By jsat - August 17 - 10:00 am

  I had the vehicle for a year and 1/2 and it’s been at the shop for than 45 days. The vehicle has had transmission problems from the first month. It’s been a horrible experience

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  The drivers choice - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By ducati - August 8 - 2:00 am

  We compared the LR to the Jeep Liberty, Mazda Tribute, Honda CRV, Ford Escape, and Audi A4 Avant quattro. Out of those choices, only the Land Rover had excellent on-road manners (approaching that of a sport sedan) and off-road capability. It is truly an excellent blend for the real world user. I do think the dash is a bit ugly, but the quality of the leather (HSE) is 10 steps above the crap offered in the Liberty. For only a few more $$ than Liberty, and with 4.9% financing (3.9% for cloth S), this is the vehicle to own for those who like to drive. Interestingly enough, as we got down to our last drives, the Audi A4 Avant quattro was really the only competitor..