1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
MSRP:$23,000 – $28,000
The 1998–2001 Land Rover Freelander 2.0 Di Station Wagon is part of the first-generation Freelander (L314), using a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel and a conventional five-door Station Wagon body. The engine produces 96 hp and 155 lb-ft of torque, paired with a five-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive. This configuration gives the early Freelander a useful combination of diesel economy, low-speed torque, and four-wheel-drive traction without the complexity or performance focus of larger Land Rover models.
The Station Wagon version was designed around practicality rather than outright speed. Its five-door layout provides easier access to the five-seat cabin, while the compact SUV dimensions and on-demand AWD make it suitable for everyday driving as well as light off-road use. A 96-mph top speed and 14.7-second 0–60 mph time reflect the modest performance of the early diesel, but the strong torque at low engine speed suits the vehicle's utilitarian character.
Compact SUVGasolineGL
$20,000 – $22,000
120
hp
5
seats
25.6
mpg
Light Off-road SUVDiesel4 TD
$18,000 – $22,000
89
hp
5
seats
20.5
mpg
Medium SUVDiesel3.0 TD
$28,000 – $31,000
123
hp
5
seats
20.5
mpg
Small SUVGasoline1.5 4WD
$22,000 – $24,000
104
hp
5
seats
29.4
mpg
Light Off-road SUVGasoline(VAZ-21214)
$16,000 – $17,000
81
hp
5
seats
20.5
mpg
Compact SUVGasoline-S
$30,000 – $50,000
192
hp
2
seats
19.2
mpg
Light Off-road SUVGasoline3.2
$18,000 – $25,000
215
hp
4
seats
18.3
mpg
Large SUVDieselallroad quattro 2.5 TDI
$38,000 – $43,000
178
hp
5
seats
26.1
mpg