From mid-May all the upgraded Land Rover Freelander TD4 models with manual transmission as standard with the stop-start system. A fee is not payable.
His title of "most economical car of Land Rover" owes the new Freelander TD4_e the newly developed start-stop system of the British manufacturer. "From mid-May 2009, the stop / start function for all Freelander TD4 models with manual transmission at list prices unchanged for standard features include," said Phil Popham, Managing Director at Land Rover. The "saving champion" model not only consumes 0.8 liters less fuel than a conventional Freelander TD4 with 6-speed manual transmission. Also, CO2 emissions fell from 194 g / 179 g / mi. If you drive only in stop-and-go city driving, the Land Rover engineers have measured even a savings of 20 percent.
Helpful gearshift indicator
The new Stop / Start system, the Land Rover from its advantages, especially when driving in urban and congested traffic. The vehicle turns off the engine in appropriate conditions automatically. Activates the stop / start system when the ignition is automatic.
Adds environmentally friendly technology will Freelander by a gearshift indicator light in the instrument cluster. This indicates to the driver when to shift into a higher gear to drive more economically. In addition, the manufacturer has improved the software for the powertrain systems of Freelander TD4_e to reduce CO2 emissions without compromising performance. Together with tire suppliers to Land Rover engineers have also been working to reduce fuel consumption through reduced rolling losses.
Prices Reduced
More recently, the British SUV specialist had reduced the prices of different models and responding to the weakening demand in the SUV segment. Says the Freelander TD4_e is now available from € 29,900. The Complies a discount of 1,000 euros.
Even the basic version of the Freelander TD4_e offers a comprehensive standard equipment. They include air conditioning, a CD player with six speakers, alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, an alarm system, an MP3 player connection and a split rear seat. There are also countless technology package that includes among others, a smart-wheel drive, traction, stability and Roll Stability Control, a Descent Control and Brake Assist.
While the e-based version can only be combined with a 112 kW/152 hp 2.2-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel with particulate filter, with the other models, there is a choice between turbo diesel and a 3.2-liter inline six-cylinder gasoline engine with 171 kW/233 hp. The petrol engine allows the new Freelander a top speed of 200 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.9 seconds. When transmission alternatives include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission with "Command Shift" function. While the diesel version is coupled with 6-speed manual, the variant is fitted as standard with a gasoline engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. For the diesel version of the latter is available as an option.
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