Whilst my LR was in for service had use of an XS SD auto
did about 100 miles but amazed at how different the ride was
other than auto & SD the 'only' difference was 19 inch wheels instead of 18's and instead Pirelli Scorpions loan car had Continentals -Cross Contacts

Both Freelanders XS MY2011

The ride was far smoother far less 'pitch & roll'

Would 19 inch wheels make such a difference? 2011 XS,Sumatra Black, GONE MARCH 2014- RR Evoque Prestige 5 door ,MY 2014,Loire Blue, Silver Roof, Panoramic roof.
MY 2016 Disco Sport HSE Auto Scotia Grey,REJECTED
Mercedes E220D AMG line with air suspension(Gone)
DS 200 SE Dynamic my 21 (Gone)
DS 200 SE Dynamic my 22 (Gone)
Audi Q5 40TDI S line (gone)
Discovery Sport D200 S 2024 MY

Yes, if I put the 17" winters on its like driving a boat for a while, much prefer the firmer, less body roll of the 19".

Can't answer your question regarding the SD4, but I had mine 'TD4e HSE MY10' in for a couple of days last week with the loan of a 61 plate TD4 GS auto.
I always said I would not buy an auto Fl2 for economy reasons and after my experience with the auto box on an off road day over 2 years ago.
The newer 150 engine is far smoother than mine, the gearbox was bang on changing up and down, as well as being quite a bit faster off the mark, economy was on par with my TD4 e and the sound proofing seemed to be better on the newer model.
The GS I had as a loaner was fitted with 235-65-17 Wrangler HP tyres and even with 17" rims the ride around bends was firmer and the suspension over bumps appeared stiffer "quieter" than my current model, although there was more road noise at motorway speeds from the Wranglers compared to my Scorpions.
If I like the face-lift "happy with the exterior, it's the dash I don't like" when it's announced, I'll be giving the SD4 serious consideration.

Wing wrote:

Can't answer your question regarding the SD4, but I had mine 'TD4e HSE MY10' in for a couple of days last week with the loan of a 61 plate TD4 GS auto.
I always said I would not buy an auto Fl2 for economy reasons and after my experience with the auto box on an off road day over 2 years ago.
The newer 150 engine is far smoother than mine, the gearbox was bang on changing up and down, as well as being quite a bit faster off the mark, economy was on par with my TD4 e and the sound proofing seemed to be better on the newer model.
The GS I had as a loaner was fitted with 235-65-17 Wrangler HP tyres and even with 17" rims the ride around bends was firmer and the suspension over bumps appeared stiffer "quieter" than my current model, although there was more road noise at motorway speeds from the Wranglers compared to my Scorpions.
If I like the face-lift "happy with the exterior, it's the dash I don't like" when it's announced, I'll be giving the SD4 serious consideration.

I can't wait to collect my 60 plate SD4 that I bought last Saturday Just waiting for the mandatory health checks, valet and reg transfer.

I love the interior on the XS. The facelift interior has much better instrument dials and the part leather heated seats are great and I have the armrest pack as well.

Didn't have chance on the test drive to give the SD4 the beans but I will (legally) have a play with the extra power once I have it.  60 plate SD4 XS, Stornoway Grey, Arm rest pack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly--gT1RJdk

In answer to the original question, the FL2 drives sooooooo much better on 19's. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Mav71 wrote:

In answer to the original question, the FL2 drives sooooooo much better on 19's.

Mav71 wrote:

In answer to the original question, the FL2 drives sooooooo much better on 19's.

Depends what 'so much better' means to you. If you're the boy racer type it does go round corners a bit better. OTOH if, like me, you live in an area of rough roads you'll be thankful for 17"s  Brian

MY11 FL2 SD4 GS
Extras to same spec as XS apart from the Satnav, plus Xenons.
Ipenema Sand, Ebony.

I recently swapped from 17s to 16s and there's so much more body roll now. Swapping back once I've changed off the winter set on 17s. 2008 FL2 TD4 XS Zermatt Silver, Manual
2010 Jaguar XF