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Land Rover

Freelander 1.8i, 1997

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Make
Land Rover
Manufacturer
Land Rover
Location Made
Halewood
Accession Number
1981-42-4
Collection
BMIHT Vehicle Collection
Type
Car
Status
Permanent collection
Engine
4 cyl, 1795 cc, 118 bhp
Fuel
Petrol
Top Speed
103 mph (165 Km/h)
Body Style
Utility
Price When New
£17,995
Materials
metal, glass, rubber, textiles
Dimensions
4445mm (l), 1806mm (w), 1707mm (h)
Location
Not on Display

When the Freelander was launched in 1997, it was first new Land Rover product for nearly ten years and marked a departure for the company. It was for a new market; estate and MPV drivers searching for a vehicle with more individual character.

The Mk 1 Freelander was a success and became the best-selling four-wheel-drive model in Europe for five consecutive years after its launch. During its production, which ended in 2006, over half a million had been sold. 

This compact SUV was available in two body styles, a three-door soft top model with the option of a hardback and a five-door estate. With independent suspension, four-wheel drive, anti-lock brakes and traction control, there was a choice of the 1.8 litre petrol or 2.0 litre diesel, and a V6 was also offered.

This car is a petrol 1.8i engine and came off the line in the first year of the Freelander’s production in Halewood.