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By: James Taylor .
The Freelander was developed to take Land Rover into the compact Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) market in response to the success of 'lifestyle' 4x4s produced by rivals such as Suzuki, Toyota and Honda. An instant success, within little over a year of its launch the 'baby' Land Rover had become the best-selling 4x4 in Europe. The Freelander was a completely new departure for Land Rover, using new technology to attract a new type of Land Rover customer. Although it took longer to impress Land Rover traditionalists, the junior Land Rover has gradually won friends in the British market as well, and has begun to leave its mark on the demanding off-road market.
Leading Land Rover historian James Taylor looks at how the Freelander came about, how it has evolved over the years, and at how to get the most out of Freelander ownership. Along with technical specifications and ideas for personalising your Freelander, there are hints and tips on off-road driving, as well as buying, maintaining and modifying. An essential guide to Freelander ownership, regardless of how you use it.
