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jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5374

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

Lakelander wrote:

I wonder if the FL2 figure of 755l includes the spare wheel well as many originally came with a canister and pump rather than a spare wheel. Some sources quote space as 405l which sounds more like it to me.

I doubt it. Just did a quick measurement (an under-estimate- as ignored extra width outside the arches and space next to windows) and it came to 680L so I think 755L is probably correct. Jules

Last edited by jules on 9th Oct 2024 9:33 am. Edited 1 time in total

9th Oct 2024 9:31 am

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5374

RoverRider wrote:
Interesting thread, didn't realise the xc60 and fl2 were related.

The latest XC60 has nothing in common with the FL2 (a 20 year old design) Jules

9th Oct 2024 9:32 am

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5374

Just a driver wrote:
We do find that the boot space is a little on the smaller size at times, but then years ago we had a Volvo estate and that spoiled us.

Yes I find the FL2 boot space a bit small some times but I too was spoiled - Discovery 2 and Octavia estate; both a tardis on wheels Jules

9th Oct 2024 9:36 am

Just a driver

Member Since: 29 Nov 2021
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 483

2009 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Stornoway Grey

When the kids are little a big estate was needed for all their stuff. When they are older you would think that a large boot is not needed, but we are still needed for moving stuff. Just different stuff.

9th Oct 2024 10:40 am

3landertwo

Member Since: 27 May 2020
Location: UK
Posts: 1141

jules wrote:
Just a driver wrote:
We do find that the boot space is a little on the smaller size at times, but then years ago we had a Volvo estate and that spoiled us.

Yes I find the FL2 boot space a bit small some times but I too was spoiled - Discovery 2 and Octavia estate; both a tardis on wheels

don't buy a New Defender 110, thinking this is a BIG boot. NO it is smaller than my FL2 !!!

9th Oct 2024 1:22 pm

Bobupndown

Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
Location: Upside down behind the TV!
Posts: 2932

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

jules wrote:
Just a driver wrote:
We do find that the boot space is a little on the smaller size at times, but then years ago we had a Volvo estate and that spoiled us.

Yes I find the FL2 boot space a bit small some times but I too was spoiled - Discovery 2 and Octavia estate; both a tardis on wheels

Anything after a Discovery 2 seems to have a small boot! The amount of wine it could smuggle import into the UK was fantastic. The Freelander does seem small by comparison but it's perfectly adequate 99% of the time. Anything that won't go in, it has roof rails or I'll take the trailer. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

10th Oct 2024 8:30 am

IanMetro

Member Since: 11 Sep 2017
Location: Somerset BS21
Posts: 3351

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Fuji White

The Volvo XC60 range of power units and specs contains some interesting features and would be/ will be high on my list of FL2 replacements.

The 'Inscription Pro' trim is worth looking for as it has EVERYTHING including Air Suspension.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?ad...ar-to=2024

The 'T8 Twin Charge' really takes my eye, if you are lucky you can find an 18.8Kwh 'run-out' model which carries most of the latest version's tech (electric power and range).
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?ad...ar-to=2024

Description of 'Twin Charged' Engine -

PS - I find this 'Disabled Consumers' site very good for comparing dimensions.

VX60
https://www.ridc.org.uk/features-reviews/o...r-4x4-2014

Freelander 2
https://www.ridc.org.uk/features-reviews/o...22-5dr-4x4 FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 82k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

10th Oct 2024 10:14 am

IanMetro

Member Since: 11 Sep 2017
Location: Somerset BS21
Posts: 3351

XC70

New Kid on the Block ---XC70

A new car to join the what's next after the FL2 selection --
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/first-...&ei=26 FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 82k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

27th May 2025 8:00 pm

Jagracer

Member Since: 22 Feb 2019
Location: east anglia
Posts: 230

2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Santorini Black

I had an ex-police one with the basic trim and T6 chipped 305bhp engine, no rev limiter and autobox with winter lock-up gearbox. Quite fast, four wheel drive and plenty of space inside. One could get a full size door behind the front seat, and lots of room, very comfortable driving position, geared for 170mph. Still could not get a two-seater settee in one though, I could in a Disco 2 TD5, not in a FL2. Win some, lose some. Watch out Ian for Volvo Stealer prices, worst of the lot, many people claim.

29th May 2025 5:00 pm

IanMetro

Member Since: 11 Sep 2017
Location: Somerset BS21
Posts: 3351

Just a driver wrote:
When the kids are little a big estate was needed for all their stuff. When they are older you would think that a large boot is not needed, but we are still needed for moving stuff. Just different stuff.

Yes it's funny how your priorities change as the years go by.
We just about manage to get 2 Mobility Scooters and a Cool Box in and secured.

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FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 82k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

29th May 2025 7:55 pm

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