Off Roading Automatic

Hey guys first newbie question for ya and probably one your fed up of reading.....

How would a 2.0 td4 es automatic freelander handle off road or at pay & play sites etc?

140 k on clock in good condition. Thanks for any help

Firstly its a freelander so they are pretty low to the floor... unless its been moded from what ive heard they are actually pretty good off road.

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The problem (assuming it's stock) is going to be ground clearance & grip, not the auto..

Cheers guys. That's what I've read elsewhere, ground clearence is major issue with freelanders. Could I just buy bigger tyres to get round this problem?

Bugger tyres would only lift it slightly. If your going full on pay and play off roadinf you'll need to look at having a lift kit fitted...

Ok then. What would a standard freelander be able to cope with? I would opt for a disco or defender but also need a family car for shopping, commute to work, visiting in-laws blah blah blah

First off, Can somebody move this thread to freelander section please?

Secondly, what exactly would need modifying to a stock freelander 1 to make it more cabable on the rough stuff?

Thanks guys

Check out the vids on you tube
there's plenty of folk having a good day out off roading a freelander
Its like any off roading you need to know your limits and play safe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cgb8m1sObA

Thanks Iann seen a few videos on YouTube featuring Freelanders but don't know weather these have been modified in anyway.

Also the price guide in LRO magazine gives 2 out of 5 stars for off-road use! But like you say it's about knowing your own and your vehicles limits and sticking to them.

Will keep shopping around see what else I can find.

Just go out and try it. If its a pay and play site, there are always people around to help you if you get stuck.

Think that's what I'll do stevd. Either pay & play or find a forum member who wouldn't mind taking me round (easy) local lanes to begin with :rolly:

good thing with a freelander is lightweight

so, like a suzuki, youre technique will be hopping over obstacles rather than tackling them slowly like a heavy land rover

however, this usually requires more speed which in turn often leads to component damage

freelanders make much better high speed racers than they do heavy duty off roaders

the t&b of it is you can tackle it in a freelander if it is relatively smooth

and you will have a good time doing so

also as a hater of the manual freelander gearbox and clutch setup, i say auto is a much better option

I've been offroading in a totally standard VW beetle before so it's surprising how much ground clearance isn't an issue. Without a low range box you'll be relying a bit more on momentum to take you over obstacles. With an automatic though you do get lower gearing due to the torque converter increasing torque as it slips.

Thanks for the advice guys always appreciated and interesting to read.

I'll deffo be going for a 2.0 diesel freelander towards end of the year and tbh won't be driving anything more then what a stock freebie should be able to tackle, unless I start coming with you guys