# Land Rover Freelander reviews
The Land Rover Freelander was launched by the Land Rover group in 1997 after a lot of research to meet the market demand for four wheeled drives (4X4) . The vehicle design was further revamped in 2004 and today is one of the largest selling leisure vehicle which offers a comfortable and safe ride on a variety of terrains. Both 3 and 5 door models are available in E, S, SE, Sport and Sport Premium trim with either petrol or diesel engines. The prices vary according to the features, with cheapest 3 door model costing around.
The 5-door Land Rover Freelander TD4 (Diesel) SE – five speed manual is suitable for driving off road travel with Electronic Traction control ensuring control on all surface and Hill Descent Control to maintain the speed even on steep descent. This is also an easy to vehicle and the diesel engine is both powerful and economical. However, manual gear changing can be cumbersome on city roads with a lot of traffic.
The Land Rover Freelander 2 TD 4 HSE is one of the latest models of the Freelander with improved interior styling. The command driving position allows the driver to have a raised view of the road and the built in navigation system makes it suitable for long distance travel.