Buying Guides
Land Rover
For every time you hear off-roading, SUV or four-wheel-drive, the name Land Rover immediately springs
to mind. The frontrunners in terrain-tackling vehicles, their range have taken on a new role in providing comfort driving
around town with the added element of extra safety.
Country Off-Road & City Driving
The sheer thrill of driving is what makes the Land Rover famous, with its ability to take on practically any surface
imaginable. However, there are key differences in each model's appeal. With its bodywork harking back to the mean machines
of before, the Defender is packed with torque and is made strictly for life off road. Discovery, with its extra
suspension, is the great all-rounder. Freelander has been designed with the modern 4x4 driver in mind, with a perfectly
refined engine for urban running.
Crash Safety & Fuel Economy
One of the reasons that Land Rovers have become so popular in city use is their heightened sense of safety and
protection, not least for families with young children. After a modest early showing a few years ago, the most recent
Euro NCAP test gave full marks for the Freelander in adult tests and high scores for child safety.
As many know, though, the running costs for 4x4s can be costly, and Land Rover is no exception. Many struggle to
average 30mpg in town, so make sure your budget not only matches the list price, but also covers the costs over the time
you own it.
Extra Torque Engines
Under the bonnet, you'll be hard pushed to find a Land Rover fitted with less than 2.0 litres in the engine.
Freelanders are quite restricted in their range, topping out at 2.5l, whereas Discovery covers a broad range of specs.
Range Rovers are notoriously powerful, covering the 4 litre mark. Inside, expect plenty of luxury onboard extras in the
more upmarket designs and the basic rugged interior in the terrain models.