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Updated Land Rover Freelander. The berry again
What do you usually look like off -road areas on the tests of all -wheel drive crossovers? A dirt road and a set of irregularities, which many cars will cope with. But not in the case of Land Rover! In front of me is a stream in the forest, where I would hardly slip even on the elevated Defender! But we evaluated the possibilities of the restyled freelander.
The Land Rover Freelander of the second generation debuted in the market in 2006 and has since dispersed 310 thousand copies around the world. The next modernization should bring this number to at least 400 thousand. To identify Freelander 2013 model year is very difficult to solve only in lighting technology and wheels, plus three new body colors added
Stop, what restyling? A fair issue of the sophisticated reader who knows that updating the younger model in the Land Rover line took place in 2010. Then the machine changed slightly externally, but acquired an unit with a volume of 2.2 liters upgraded by a modernized diesel engine in 150- and 190-horsepower. And here is another improvement. And let the Freelander of the 2013 modeling year still not be distinguished from ten meters from the first years of the first years of production, the main changes are hidden inside. This is an interior and a new gasoline engine.
In the optics of changes, at least new LED sections
However, at first you do not notice innovations in the cabin. The Land Rover Freelander remained true to himself here and a familiar commander’s high landing, and the same chairs with folding armrests, and a calm architecture of the front panel. After the riot of colors and the forms of some Asian crossovers, as if you are in the reception of the heads of British intelligence strictly, solid. Classic. A little later, the gaze grabs a new instrument shield with a 5-inch color display, on which the digital indicators of the coolant temperature and fuel level migrated. By the way, in addition to the indications of the route computer, you can display the TerRain Response system menu, which shows its operation mode and the angle of rotation of the front wheels (come in handy on off -road). Like adults Land Rover!
There was no good plastic, pleasant upholstery of the seats, and we did not find a pleasant upholstery of the seats, and we did not find a pleasant upholstery to the quality of the adjustment of the passenger compartment. And the ergonomics at the height of the feeling that I wrapped up more than a dozen thousand kilometers on Frilelander, you control with the whole household on an intuitive level
And Terrain Response itself now has button control before there was a rotary puck. Undoubtedly, the solution is more compact, but now you have to be distracted and look either at the central tunnel or at the screen to choose one of the four modes: the road (by default), grass/gravel/snow, dirt/track and sand. Recall that Terrain Response, depending on the algorithm involved, changes the algorithm for the operation of the all -wheel drive transmission, the response of the accelerator pedals and the settings of the stabilization system. A new steering wheel appeared, an electromechanical handbrake, underwent metamorphoses and the central console. Plus, a seven-inch touch screen, a voice control system and Meridian music in two versions (11 speakers with a total capacity of 380 W and 17 speakers in an 825-watt system), this equipment migrated here with Range Rover Evoque.
Following his luxury counterpart, Land Rover Freelander received a two -liter gasoline turbo engine with a capacity of 240 horses, which replaced an atmospheric six with a volume of 3.2 liters under the hood. A logical step is a beginner not only more powerful and more burden (340 N ∙ m at 1750 rpm against 317 N ∙ m at 3200 rpm), but also more economical. So, the declared fuel consumption in the city cycle is reduced from 15.5 to 13.5 l/100 km. All freelanders with gasoline engines are available only with a Six -band Aisin automatic machine.
The new four -cylinder turbo engine (240 hp/340 N ∙ m) with a direct injection of 40 kg is easier compared to the previous six is \u200b\u200banother significant advantage, in addition to more torque and better efficiency. The engine has an aluminum cylinder unit, as well as phase -spell on inlet and graduation camshafts. Plus two balancer shafts to reduce vibrations.
The DW12 diesel engine has been history since the beginning of the 2000s (it was developed by the PSA concern with the participation of Ford experts), but in the year before last, the well-deserved motor survived the next deep modernization. A 2.2 liter unit is available in two modifications TD4 (150 hp/420 Nm) and SD4 (190 hp/420 Nm). The most powerful option with an automaton allows you to disperse Land Rover Freelander to hundreds in 9.5 seconds. The declared consumption in the city cycle is 8.7 l/100 km
The machine switches smoothly, and in combination with a turbo engine tracted on the bottoms, it has to less often switch to reduced programs of acceleration remains adequate and within the framework of the current stage. But, as before, the control electronics of the box is configured to a calm automation style of automatic transmission not too quickly throws away several gears with sharp acceleration to the floor. However, the sports regime solves the problem with active driving the machine supports the engine at the required speed. However, the character of Freilender remained the same car does not at all sit at the dashed, despite the powerful motor. And if 240 horses suddenly attract someone, remember Freelander created not in order to break away from traffic lights and pass turns at maximum speeds. Active Land Rover drivers can hardly like it.
The convenient unit of separate climate control remained the same, but the central console was noticeably easier, having lost his scattering buttons. Now many functions are in charge of
multimedia system with a 7-inch touch screen and voice control. Among the new chips, a programmable climatic installation (option), which allows you to warm up or cool the salon until the moment of landing in the car.
As the famous character said: calm, only calm! Of course, we can’t call a losen and the faint Freelander a solid character is in harmony with appearance and interior. The speed set is assertive, but smooth, effort on the steering wheel is small, it is deprived of the share of information content, and the reactions to its turns are softened. And the suspension does not have a roll of rolls of the rolls! So you fidget back and forth in the chairs that lack side support. Why are all these twists? On the freelander, you need to (and I want to!) Walking sedately, with dignity, enjoying the silence and smoothness of the course, which surprises, even with 19-inch wheels, does not like Land Rover only irregularities with sharp edges, and the rest swallows and does not crush. True, if you go quickly, a couple of questions arise for soundproofing, despite the declared decrease in the noise level by 2 dB, at high speeds, the whistle of the wind is clearly heard at the burdocks of lateral mirrors (but the review is magnificent!), And on the back sofa the rumble of tires is heard (it seems that it seems that The front arches are better protected).
The luggage of the trunk under the roof is 755 liters, but the beneficial space can be increased to 1670 liters, folding the rear sofa. By the way, in this case, an even floor is formed in the cargo compartment, which the platform can be delighted as a sleeping place. The underground is a full -sized spare wheel. Still less loading height ...
The ardor and solid fines on the updated freelander are cooled as part of the same trip to Canada, where all -wheel drive jaguars were tested not so long ago. Hand on the heart, this machine would have been enough to defure up to 200 forces of the turbo engine. The torque is hardly significantly reduced, but this promises more profitable transport tax rates. But it was impossible to replace the version with six cylinders with only a 200-horsepower unit. However, maybe she will appear a little later or in the next generation?
The dynamic characteristics of Freelander with a new engine are as follows: acceleration to hundreds of 8.8 s, the maximum speed is 200 km/h
From these thoughts I was distracted by the road that turned into the forest. And here all the pleasures: snow, ice, soil, blind turns, height changes. As if on the rally hit! And on the wheels, the unsolved Continental ConticrossContactwinter tires, which look more like all-season. But behind the wheel of Freilender, you quickly gain confidence thanks to the full drive and delicate operation of the stabilization system. In well -viewed areas, you can light the suspension enough energy intensity, the buildup of the body remains within reasonable limits. However, this was not at all an off -road segment
At one of the turns, the instructor stops us. Translate Terrarin Response into winter mode. But why? It was worth driving a dozen meters, we saw a huge puddle. What is under the wheels? And the dog knows him. It is impossible to force it to force it to eat a risk of getting a hydraulicum. I carefully go down and stop right before leaving. But on icy stones it is impossible to move even in the winter algorithm Terran Response lacks tire grip with the surface. Clushing the brakes, Frelander rotates with different wheels, but cannot move into the hill. Stuck in a harmless place?
Twisting the moment on the rear wheels transfers the 4th generation Haldex with a multi-disc clutch and the executive electrohyraculic mechanism. In ordinary traffic modes, up to 10% traction is transmitted, but in case of slipping, this value can increase to 50%. Good settings of all-wheel drive transmission in combination with TerRain Response and a declared clearance of 210 mm make Freelander one of the best in the classroom class, despite the solid mass (1775-1805 kg)
Nonsense! A couple of meters ago, the automatic transmission selector to position D, and Frelander shoots a bullet from a trap. It is not a hindrance to him and the diagonal hanging is not in vain Freelander is the famous Land Rover logo. And it is safe to state that it is more adapted to cross -country movement than most modern SUVs, despite the lack of lowering and blocking differentials. There is also a system for helping the mountains from the mountain.
Moreover, Land Rover Frelander can also be bought with a 2.2 -liter turbodiesel engine paired with a mechanical gearbox! In addition, such a modification (in a 150-horsepower version) is also the most affordable from 1,233,000 rubles. True, the diesel engine not only conveys vibration to the salon, but also noisy at idle, it is clearly audible how it is rubbing. And the suspension is a little tougher. Although there is an automatic checkpoint and an option for 190 horses to choose from. It is not surprising that it is the share of diesel engines that now accounts for more than 90% of the free dealer sales in Russia and Europe!
When will the completely new Freelander appear? There is no this information yet, but it seems that Land Rover has nowhere to hurry
But now the scales of the scales will surely swing in favor of a gasoline engine. And the point is not only the merits of the new unit. Price! Land Rover Freelander, when changing the six to a turbocharged four in the SE configuration, fell into 270 thousand and now starts from the mark of 1,657,000 rubles. Definitely, this will help to support the already growing demand for a model that, when switching to a compact engine, did not lose an adult nature, balanced characteristics and off -road abilities. Over the past year, the sales of the freelender around the world increased by 41%, and the plant in British Hailwood operates in three shifts around the clock seven days a week.
Vadim Gagarin
Photo by Land Rover
Competitors
In Russia, the updated Freelander is sold immediately with three engines: in addition to a 2.0 liter gasoline with a capacity of 240 hp. There are two 2.2 liters at once. In one case, this motor gives out 150 hp, and in the second already 190 hp. It is the latest units that are the most popular. Gearboxes are traditional mechanics or automatic (six steps there and there and there). But more importantly, another automatic transmission in demand by our customers is now installed not only on 190-horsepower machines, but also on versions with a motor with a capacity of 150 hp. As a result, Freelander with a diesel and automatic can be bought for 1,299,500 rubles. (with mechanics from 1,233,000 rubles). Version with a 190 hp diesel and automatic transmission costs from 1,657,000 rubles. There is also a version with a 240-horsepower gasoline engine. True, the equipment of such Frelander is noticeably richer than the basic machines already have a two -zone climate, music, heating of the seats, a multifunctional color display. Freelander with skin, electric seats and an audio system Hi-Fi is 1,777,000 rubles. Well, the most expensive Frril in the HSE configuration costs 1,967,000 rubles: xenon, leather, parking sensors, rear view chamber, heating the steering wheel and so on.
Against the background of competitors, the prices for Frelander look quite adequate. For example, diesel BMW X3 is cheaper than 1,795,000 rubles. Do not buy (gasoline machine from 1,730,000 rubles). True, under the hood of the BMW X3 XDRIVE20D, 184 hp is hidden, but the gearbox is mechanical, and you can’t call such a machine to the equipment of such a machine. So be prepared to spend several hundred thousand on additional options when buying x3 (for example, only a box of a machine gun costs more than 111 thousand). If you look at the gasoline X3 XDRIVE28I, which has 245 hp under a hood, then the price of such a machine starts from a mark of 1,870,000 rubles. (Automatic transmission already has).
Another German Mercedes-Benz GLK crossover with a 170 hp diesel engine. It costs at least 1,830,000 rubles. (This time the machine is already turned on). Moreover, this is the most affordable GLK option, because gasoline versions of the GLK 300 and GLK 350 are more expensive. For example, the price of a 250-horsepower GLK 300 is just starting from a mark of 1,990,000 rubles, which is 333 thousand rubles more expensive than a gasoline Freelander. Audi Q5 with a 177-horsepower diesel is estimated at at least 1,874,000 rubles. (But this is already with a machine gun and a leather salon). Q5 with a 225-horsepower gasoline engine and an automatic machine from 1,940,000 rubles.
Another competitor to their Freelander British themselves call Volvo XC60 the simplest XC60 costs 1,574,000 rubles. This is a version with a diesel engine, but with a capacity of only 136 hp, and with the front -wheel drive. And here is a car with an all -wheel drive transmission and a diesel engine with a capacity of 163 hp. It costs from 1,644,000 rubles. If you look for gasoline XC60 with all -wheel drive, then this is at least ... 2,316,000 rubles. (under the hood in this case, there will be 304 hp).
Source: Auto.mail.ru
