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2004 Land Rover Freelander
Date Published: 7/31/08

2004 Land Rover Freelander
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MSRP:
$25,330 - 28,330

Invoice:
$23,304 - 26,064

Class:
Compact Sport-utility Vehicle
2004 Land Rover Freelander
Expert Rating Summary
Category SE3 Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 3 4.2
Fuel Economy 4 4.7
Ride Quality 5 4.1
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 4.3
Quietness 5 3.8
Controls 4 5.3
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 5.5
Room/Comfort (rear) 4 4.3
Cargo Room 5 6.8
Value within Class 2 5.6
Total Score: 42 48.6
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2004 Land Rover Freelander Review
New front and rear styling and a revised interior highlight Land Rover's entry-level SUV for 2004. Freelander is offered as a 4-dr wagon or 2-dr semiconvertible called the SE3. SE3 shares dimensions with the 4 dr, but is distinguished by removable roof panels over the front seats and a removable hardtop over the rear-seat/cargo area. Both body styles have a swing-out cargo door with a feature unique among compact SUVs: a power up/down rear window. A 174-hp V6 and 5-speed automatic transmission is the sole powertrain. All-wheel drive is standard; it doesn't have low-range gearing but includes traction control, and hill descent control. ABS is standard. Side airbags are unavailable. The 4 dr comes in SE and HSE models. The base S model is dropped. The SE3 comes in a single trim level. SE has 16-inch wheels; others have 17s. Added as standard on all for 2004 are roof rails and tinted windows. Cabin revisions include new instruments, controls, door panels, and seats. Land Rover is owned by Ford.
News
Having just been refreshed, the littlest Land Rover should stand pat until spring 2006. A redesigned replacement then takes over on the same platform as Volvo's new V50 compact wagon. Underpinnings will be beefed-up for the off-road prowess expected of a "Landie," including a Volvo-sourced AWD system. Styling is likely to be butch "junior Range Rover." The V50's 2.4-liter inline 5-cyl engine is likely for the U.S., but may be optional to a Ford-sourced 4-cyl. Volvo's 2.5 turbo 5-cyl is a possibility, as is manual transmission in addition to automatic.
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