The Land Rover Freelander 2 arrived in 2006 as the replacement for the original Freelander. Built on a new platform, it was larger, more refined and came with improved on-road handling. In some overseas markets it was sold as the LR2, but in Australia it kept the Freelander name. The model sat below the Discovery in the brand’s SUV line-up and offered a mix of diesel and petrol engines.
Through its life the Land Rover Freelander 2 gained several updates. A 2011 refresh brought revised styling, upgraded interiors and new powertrains, including the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel. Safety and technology were steadily improved, with features like Terrain Response filtering down from larger Land Rover models. These changes helped the Freelander 2 stay competitive in the premium mid-size SUV class.
Production ended in 2014 when the Land Rover Freelander 2 was replaced by the Discovery Sport. While no longer on sale, it remains popular on the used market thanks to its balance of comfort and off-road capability. For buyers, it also represents the link between the early Freelander and the current Land Rover SUV range.
The line-up currently starts at $14,080 for the Freelander 2 Td4 (4X4) and ranges through to $29,920 for the range-topping Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Luxury (4x4).
We don’t have lemon laws like they do in the United States, but the new consumer laws that came into effect in January this year give the consumer more power to resolve issues with the products they buy, and that includes cars. Take you case to the ACCC at , or the consumer affairs department in your state.
Under the Australian Consumer Law introduced in January 2011, a consumer can request a refund or a replacement for persistent problems if the car doesn’t do the job it’s supposed to do.
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