How good is a Freelander off road?

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Back to the original posting though - it really doesn't look like "challenging terrain" does it? I've seen rougher camp sites ;)

Umm it was kind of for fun. Sure I could have drive around all the obsticles in a friggin MG, but that wasn't the point. The point was to try and take the more challenging routes. Extreme no, but I've driven other 4x4's that'd have failed where the Freelander actually surpassed my expectation.
 
Umm it was kind of for fun. Sure I could have drive around all the obsticles in a friggin MG, but that wasn't the point. The point was to try and take the more challenging routes. Extreme no, but I've driven other 4x4's that'd have failed where the Freelander actually surpassed my expectation.

Don't get all upset.... but it does look like driving over any old field. My Toyota Tercel Estate would have done that - so would my Ford Escort estate to be fair though :D


(and "yes" I have a FL too :eek:)

It IS all down to driver skill - or it should be- as mentioned a few times before in this thread. Have you seen the "brave little freelander" thread? Avoid the worst, drive well and a vehicle has a chance of getting where it's supposed to be going. Last year in the snow I watched in dis - belief all the Chelsea Tractor brigade who thought they were unstoppable........ Need I say more :)
 
I park my Renault Megane on a grass verge rougher than that, it copes admirably too.

IMO The Freelander (1 & 2) are very good soft off roaders. Off road in the sense that coming off a rough camp site, or tackling an icy incline, which is all they're really needed and designed for.
 
I park my Renault Megane on a grass verge rougher than that, it copes admirably too.

IMO The Freelander (1 & 2) are very good soft off roaders. Off road in the sense that coming off a rough camp site, or tackling an icy incline, which is all they're really needed and designed for.

To be honest, this is all that most 4x4 owners want (and need) from their vehicles. That said, the freelander will do a whole lot more and in relative comfort.
 
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