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pab



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Lago Grey

I know that - that's why I said "as usual". But there's also the comparison with FL2 pricing to take into account.

Post #245589 19th Dec 2014 5:55 pm
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Adamlloyd



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My build is a 5 seat with full size spare, there are some benefits to non-UK living, seven seat and a doughnut doesn't work for me. The extra seats aren't a no no (our sales rep mentioned that RRS's over here with the extra seats command a $3-4k resale bump, so advised we get them in the DS) but loosing boot space to a second spare would kill it for me, and throwing a full size spare up on the roof rack every time we headed out (other than to the office) would get tiresome pretty quickly. If it wasn't a lift gate (rather than a side mounted rear door) then a rear spare mount might have been an option, but then the bike rack would have been an issue... First world problems! An expat that never went home.

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taztastic



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Post #245615 19th Dec 2014 8:11 pm
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

ccsnet wrote:
Just a little some thing to consider ( and I have not seen mentioned to date on this thread ).... T ( Also a Dad )

When I was a kid we were back ended while stationary at a red light. A decade ago a friend was back ended. Our neighbour was back ended recently. All cars written off. Luckily there were no third rows. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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RichP



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Very nice!

Post #245618 19th Dec 2014 8:29 pm
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Tradewind 35



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I would have been more impressed with that video clip, Taz, if the variable ratio active driveline do dahs had enabled the driver to keep the vehicle on one side of the carriageway or the other. All over the road! Shocked
Perhaps the driver was blootered, returning from a Christmas office party after a good skinfull?

Post #245619 19th Dec 2014 9:06 pm
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taztastic



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Land Rovers test track, he was using it to its full advantage Whistle

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RichP



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Yes and it looked like the cambers were favourable for quicker cornering.

Post #245621 19th Dec 2014 9:31 pm
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j77



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Active driveline Laughing another feature not offered in th UK at the moment mine has efficient driveline which is a fancy name for the current system Laughing.

It does handle well though, and the steering, to me anyway, has a good feel to it. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

Post #245632 19th Dec 2014 11:44 pm
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Adamlloyd



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I opted for the Active Driveline and Adaptive Dynamics, at $1000 each, I trust it's not old technology... Or is this similar to the other options that LR doesn't offer to its home market? An expat that never went home.

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Nick Jan



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Quick look only

My local dealer eventually offered an extra day of "VIP Ride & Drive" bookings for the DS. Unfortunately it was too late to take full advantage and get to drive it myself at last, but I did manage a quick look around it and try out seating etc.

Overall, I quite liked the design especially with the top-end light leather coloured leather upholstery. Luggage storage seemed good unless 7 seats deployed, and the sliding second row is a good addition. As others have commented, the third row may be ok for very short trips with young children, but they will require agility to climb into. Quite how adults would cope with the intricacies often involved with strapping a child into a child seat in that row remains to be seen; I think it will be difficult.

Seems I'll get a longer test drive, incl. off-road, in January, with a production model DS, so that should be interesting! Life is not a dress rehearsal!

Post #245637 20th Dec 2014 12:50 am
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Badger1970



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dilwyn wrote:
I did bring this up on P8 of thread .......
"I am not a fan of 7 seats anyway, particularly in a vehicle as short as the Sport, as there is little space between the 6th & 7th seats and the back door to absorb a really serious rear end shunt. "

I also seem to remember CG commentating on it.

Does the EURO ENCAP tests include rear end shunts?


This may answer your question....

In all variants, including 5+2 seat models, all seating positions are assessed to ensure a high standard of occupant protection for people of all ages, including young children. Even in the third row, retractor pretensioners are fitted as standard for enhanced protection.
Murray Dietsch, Director of Land Rover Programmes, said: "The vehicle safety team worked tirelessly to ensure that the Discovery Sport delivered levels of safety never before seen in the small SUV segment. We have introduced some cutting edge safety technologies such as the all-new pedestrian airbag and an innovative Autonomous Emergency Braking system, in addition to our tried-and-tested Land Rover safety systems.
"All of our products are tested to stringent in-house safety standards that go significantly beyond the legal and consumer testing standards. As a family vehicle, safety was really a key motivator when designing this car. We are proud to have made no compromises on this." Foraging near Gaydon....
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Post #245644 20th Dec 2014 7:32 am
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chicken george



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Adamlloyd wrote:
seven seat and a doughnut doesn't work for me.



eat the donuts and become to large to fit inside? At work
At home

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piattj



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Test drive

So... just had my test drive...

Likes:
> Very refined build
> Engine much quieter than in Freely
> Flappy paddles for command of gear, rather than shoving gearstick to left etc
> very quickly adjusted to electronic handbrake & stop/start technology
> Handling was good onroad, didn't get chance to go offroad

Unsure of:
> Losing the high driving position
> Very reduced visibility thru rear window
> errr.. that's about it

Observations:
> Was told that the 2.0L engine due late 2015 likely to be MANUAL only, probably only for eD4 (ie 2WD) car
> My test drive car had the 2 rear row seats removed so they DO come out easily
> The dealership has a good order book, expect deliveries for March
> JLR rep onsite, asking for direct feedback, which was good
> err... that's it.

All in all, an enjoyable drive.

... Thumbs Up ...

Be true to yourself. That way happiness lies...

Post #245681 20th Dec 2014 12:19 pm
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WarriorBez



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Sumatra Black

Was it noticeably lower seating position to the freelancer then? I've had a 4x4 for many years and I don't want to lose this feature Black FL2
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