Test drive Land Rover Freelander LR2 2006 - 2009 SUV

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The medium -sized premium class crosser sounds quite ordinary. It is much more interesting to turn to specific examples: Freilender 2 compares the new Land Rover with the modernized BMW-X3 Anatoly Fomin.
 
BMW X3
The car in production since 2003, in Russia since 2004. Restyling and new engines in the fall of 2006.
Engines: gasoline 2.0; 2.5; 3.0 l (150272 hp), diesel 2.0 and 3.0 l (150218 hp).
Gearboxes: 6-speed mechanical, 5- and 6-speed automatic. The drive is complete, the front wheels are automatically connected through the X-Drive electronic-controlled coupling.
Complete: Basic, Business, Luxury.
Price in Russia: є40 30082 000 ($ 54 40083 700).
Land Rover Freelander
The heir to the first -generation Freilender debuted in early 2007. The predecessor was released since 1997.
Engines: gasoline 3.2 l (233 hp), diesel 2.2 l (160 hp).
Gearboxes: 6-speed mechanical or
6-speed hydromechanical. The drive is full, connecting the rear wheels through the electronically controlled huldex clutch.
Complete: E, S, SE, HSE.
Price in Russia: $ 37 50055 500.
How can you? They have little in common! If we are talking about character and philosophy, one can only agree with this. But in fact, and on formal signs, the younger crossovers of BMW and Lend Rover are obvious opponents. Under the hoods of test machines, the real unity of opposites. The three-liter in-line six is \u200b\u200blocated along the BMW and across the Lend Rover. Will we argue or ride?
ALONG
The Bavarians are best obtained by engines: the story and name of the brand oblige. The engine with direct gasoline injection and a unique bimetallic cylinder block gives out indicators impressive for the atmosphere. He is always ready to cheer you up with a good impetus to the lower back, spins over 7000 rpm and pulls almost with idle.
Six -speed hydromechanical automata is an ideal motor partner. At first, it seems even too assertive. Clear, sharp switching, an excellent reaction to gas pedal. Despite a quick -tempered disposition, BMW is quite economical. During moderate driving outside the city, it is laid in 10.2 l/100 km, a more dynamic style raises the consumption to about 12.5 liters.
BMW-X3 does not claim the laurels of the obstacle to the off-road. But the mountain road for him is a warm -up. An accurate, fast steering wheel, excellent brakes, minimum rolls allow you to cope with steep turns at an inaccessible speed for most rivals. At the wheel of BMW-X3, associations with a good sports car arise, only a quarter meter higher. But any medal has a flip side.
On the roads of irregularities, they feel too strongly, and on the off -road, the suspensions clamped with powerful stabilizers are forced to lift X3 into the air one or the other wheel. True, on ordinary BMW primers a great companion. The energy intensity of pendants allows you to go quickly, without fear of breakdown, the steering wheel is well isolated from irregularities, but is quite informative for the exact passage of turns. The faster, the more comfortable! The stabilization system helps both on the ground and on the asphalt. In the first case, it is insured by the loss of controllability in sliding, in the second it successfully teaches the right, without sliding, turning.
The HDC device is insured by a typical wheel lock error for a highway for a highway on a steep slippery slope. And BMW will be able to climb up without a reduced gear, even with the transition to the second stage at 40%(!) Raise. In the crossed area, the X3 capabilities are limited by geometric cross -country ability: a long base, small angles of entry and congress, you can’t hide modest moves of the suspension.
In the driver's place, it is convenient for the driver almost any complexion. However, to sit down, without rubbing the trousers, the protruding threshold, which in Russian conditions will always be dirty, will only be able to very high and at the same time flexible. Using the threshold as a step is convenient only to children doorways are low. It is just right to recommend Galife and boots. But the developed thresholds perfectly protect the sidewalls from road mud. Leather upholstery of chairs and inserts in the doorway adds solidity, and a special protruding kant is sewn in intentionally rough longitudinal seams. Either for beauty, or scratch your back
ACROSS
The Landroversky engine in only 196 cm3 exceeds the BMW motor and even has a slightly large torque. This is an excellent unit, but against the background of a masterpiece of the in -line six, BMW looks pale. However, the freelander is not for traffic lights. Good craving on the bottom, even acceleration, everything is moderately quickly and comfortable. Switching transfers, even at a full throttle, can only be tracked by the tachometer. In real life, Frilelander will lose x3 in acceleration to 100 km/h complete 2 s, but it is harder and the main pairs are more authentic, and the advantage of BMW is 40 hp. From the accounts cannot be discarded. But the small Land Rover rides like a large, solid car, and in terms of economy is inferior to BMW very little 10.5 l/100 km in a calm and 13.1 l/100 km in active cycles.
According to the broken asphalt, Frilelander moves equally calm. Somewhere below, pendants and tires do their job, without reminding themselves of shock or noise. On a primer with pits, the energy intensity of pendants is enough for a quick ride, and shock absorbers confidently cope with the buildup of the body. The suspension compromise is also good on the winding asphalt highway, although the rolls are too big and lacks the speed of reactions. Another reckoning for comfort for the passage of bedsids. At increased speed, a knock on the hift shock absorbers is weak.
Although Frilender does not shine with the reactions of a sports car, he copes with twisting with turns. The intervention of the stabilization system is quite early, but delicate. To a greater extent than suspensions, the car is limited by the adhesive qualities of tires. Fans of fast asphalt driving for a surcharge will be put 18- or 19-inch wheels with sports tires 60 and 55% of the profile. A test car, in a medium-sized 235/65R17 medium-sized Michelen-Light, is sharpened for comfort.
The dimensions of the Lend Rover salon are noticeably larger than that of BMW, which, combined with high doorways, contributes to a convenient landing. The vertical landing of the driver and passengers will make the length of the cabin as efficiently as possible. Although the freemland is only 91 mm higher than BMW, the difference in planting and visibility is very noticeable. The raised edges of the hood help with maneuvers in a constrained space.
Nevertheless, the freelander manifests itself in a crossed area. Of course, the regulars of Trophy will not cause such obstacles to the slightest interest, but a gloomy primer in a career for a modern SUV is a serious obstacle. On the freelander, road clearance and quite large angles of entry and congress allow you to cross the ruts at any angle. The lack of adhesion to the ground tires is replenished by Terran Response. She offers four all -wheel drive modes: for good roads, for slippery coatings, for dirt and ruts, for sand. The latter allows the dosed slip for the drivers for the sake of the greatest traction, but prevents self -repaying the car. For a driver who first decided to leave for the sand, good help.
Class prejudices?
Plain and cross -country ability were never the main qualities that determine the success of crossovers. The totality of all properties is much more important. The incendiary nature of BMW in combination with outstanding abilities in corners makes it unique in its class. But excellent dynamics is not enough the sum of comfort, controllability and off -road abilities are removed by Frilelander forward. Compared to the previous model, he became a class above, not so much increasing in size. Now the Briton is competing on equal terms with one of the most technologically advanced and expensive competitors. In the clearing of medium -sized crossovers of the premium class, it has become closer ...
Anatoly Fomin: The Lend Rover meets more fully by the requirements of the majority, but BMW-X3, especially in the top version, is focused on atypical individualists.
BMW X3 3.0 Si is not a luxurious car for city trips, but a sports shell for an extreme vacation fan. If you coincide with character, you will like it.
General assessment 8.2
+ Great dynamics, powerful and economical engine, sports control, effective brakes.
- A hard suspension, limited cross -country ability, there is no full -sized spare wheel, an uncomfortable footboard.
Land Rover Freelander 3.2 HSE The most successful modern land rover. The exact balance of comfort, convenience, style, off -road qualities. Great choice for rational nature.
General assessment 8.7
+ A spacious interior, comfortable suspension, powerful traction engine, good off -road abilities.
- A small trunk with a high floor level, not enough suspension hung up enough.
 
 
 
 
 

 

A source: The magazine "Driving"