Land Rover Freelander
2003–2006 model years · Generation introduced 2002
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- Available years
- 2003–2006
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $3,363–$26,830
The overview
New in the U.S. in 2002, the car-derived Freelander had fully independent suspension and no low-range gearing. Ride and handling weren't bad, but road noise was pronounced and its thirsty, underachieving 2.5-liter V6 and rough-shifting five-speed automatic failed to impress. The seats are comfortable but controls are awkward. Besides all-wheel drive it had four-wheel traction control and a hill-descent system that controls vehicle speed on steep slopes. It proved capable of tackling on- and off-road duties with equal aplomb. A convertible was added for 2003. 2005 was the Freelander's last year. Its LR2 replacement, introduced for 2008, uses a Volvo 3.2-liter, inline six-cylinder and six-speed automatic transmission.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 ↗ SE 4-door SUV 2.5-liter V6 (174 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $26,830 | Not rated | Not rated | 19 MPG |
| 2005 ↗ SE 2-door SUV 2.5-liter V6 (174 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $3,650 | Not rated | Not rated | 19 MPG |
| 2004 ↗ SE 2-door SUV 2.5-liter V6 (174 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $3,500 | Not rated | Not rated | 19 MPG |
| 2003 ↗ SE convertible 2.5-liter V6 (174 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $3,363 | Not rated | Not rated | 19 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2006 model
SE 4-door SUV 2.5-liter V6 (174 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2006 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 2-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury compact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2002
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $26,830 - $26,830
Ratings
- Road test score
- 43/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 17 MPG
- EPA highway
- 21 MPG
- EPA combined
- 19 MPG
- Tested city
- 13 MPG
- Tested highway
- 22 MPG
- Tested overall
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,790
- Cruising range
- 270 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 10.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 127 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 175 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 69 in
- Wheelbase
- 101 in
- Weight
- 3,640 lb
- Maximum load
- 905 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 2.5 in
- Front leg room
- 40.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Cargo volume
- 29 cu ft
Vehicle ID: 4796 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2005 model
SE 2-door SUV 2.5-liter V6 (174 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2005 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 2-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury compact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2002
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $3,650
- Retail value range
- $3,625 - $4,225
- Original MSRP range
- $26,830 - $26,830
- Trade-in range
- $995 - $1,270
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 17 MPG
- EPA highway
- 21 MPG
- EPA combined
- 19 MPG
Road tests
- Test status
- Not Tested
Dimensions
- Length
- 175 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 69 in
- Wheelbase
- 101 in
- Weight
- 3,575 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
Vehicle ID: 5184 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2004 model
SE 2-door SUV 2.5-liter V6 (174 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
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Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 2-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury compact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2002
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $3,500
- Retail value range
- $3,475 - $3,775
- Original MSRP range
- $25,330 - $28,330
- Trade-in range
- $870 - $1,100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 17 MPG
- EPA highway
- 21 MPG
- EPA combined
- 19 MPG
Road tests
- Test status
- Not Tested
Dimensions
- Length
- 175 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 69 in
- Wheelbase
- 101 in
- Weight
- 3,575 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
Vehicle ID: 8537 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2003 model
SE convertible 2.5-liter V6 (174 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2003 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- convertible
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury compact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2002
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $3,363
- Retail value range
- $3,250 - $3,500
- Original MSRP range
- $25,370 - $31,970
- Trade-in range
- $690 - $905
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 17 MPG
- EPA highway
- 21 MPG
- EPA combined
- 19 MPG
Road tests
- Test status
- Not Tested
Dimensions
- Length
- 175 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 69 in
- Wheelbase
- 101 in
- Weight
- 3,575 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
Vehicle ID: 10051 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
