[Klippenoehi]

Hi, I am new to a 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS, 96k miles. I note that the turbo only kicks in @ 1500 revs - below that the car is accelerating hardly at all.* Is this normal???
* In comparison my previous 2007 HONDA CRV 2.2 TD, 115k miles, would pull away happily from 1000 revs.

 

[saxavordian]

Have you got a diagnostic scan as it could be worn sensors or hole in pipes. Turbo could be worn. Most turbos kick in the 3 4 gear as the revs increase for fuel efficiency the air mixture on motorway. If you are struggling at lower gear to accelerate from the lights let's say it low on power. The Egr is at fault.

 

[Klippenoehi]

Have you got a diagnostic scan as it could be worn sensors or hole in pipes. Turbo could be worn. Most turbos kick in the 3 4 gear as the revs increase for fuel efficiency the air mixture on motorway. If you are struggling at lower gear to accelerate from the lights let's say it low on power. The Egr is at fault.

Thanks very much for your suggestions! I have no diagnostic, yet - but would at this stage and experience - exclude a worn turbo. The vehicle actually pulls away very nicely, indeed - but not below (exactly) 1500 rpm.

 

[Nodge68]

Thanks very much for your suggestions! I have no diagnostic, yet - but would at this stage and experience - exclude a worn turbo. The vehicle actually pulls away very nicely, indeed - but not below (exactly) 1500 rpm.

From memory, the turbo does come on full boost at around 1500 RPM, but below boost there is enough power to get the vehicle moving.
Check for splits in the boost hoses, especially the short one at the throttle body.

Don’t forgot that a Freelander 2 is a couple of hundred kilograms heavier than a gen 3 CRV, has only a dozen more horses, and has a slower 0 - 60 as a result, so the Freelander will feel sluggish by comparison.

 

[Klippenoehi]

It is as you say! I shall investigate.