Just had an, Evoque, loan car whilst my, Freelander was having an, Automatic software update.
I have to report it was like sitting in a, "black hole", compared to the, Freelander. My wife hated it as soon as she got in it and said it was like sitting in a, Ford Focus. It was black with black interior. I was surprised how low down you sit in it and the windows are so small. Can safely cross this one off the list.

When we have had Evoque loan cars, we are always disappointed with the seats, driving position, and view out.

My wife also complains about the feeling of the lack of space around her. We are both glad to get back in our Freelander, and I find it easier to place on the road in heavy city traffic.

On the other hand, I love the driving the Range Rover Sport, when I get the chance. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 79k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

JLR had a excellent platform to progress from but they made the Evoque (which has been a super hit for them) it’s just not been very popular amongst 95% of FL2 owners.

On the other hand the DS well I don’t know what to say about that. It feels like your in an Audi All Road!

Initially JLR were going to make a 7 seater FL 2 the car would have grown massively it’s the traditionally box shape however plans were scrapped as JLR said it would cannabolise sales of the D4. It would have been not much off size wise but hell of a lot cheaper.

Such a shame really  MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

I had the same experiance with the discovery sport today.
(The Freel was for service at the dealer). All black interior incl. The headling.
Did feel cloustrofobic, and the view arround was not great. 'per aspera ad astra'

Now that is something I would have liked to see Mr Nut. If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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Freelander 2 HSE auto 2014 ( Florrie ) ..... Try again.
Freelander 2 GS 2012...... Gone.

LRNUT "Initially JLR were going to make a 7 seater FL 2 the car would have grown massively it’s the traditionally box shape however plans were scrapped as JLR said it would cannibalise sales of the D4 and it would not have much for off size wise but hell of a lot cheaper. "


Yes I remember talk of the FL2 seven seater (L486), never saw it though

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https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-car...ander-hold

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The Evoque is it’s own car, it’s not a replacement for anything. It’s sole purpose was to attract buyers, which it did in abundance and put LR back in the black.

Would much rather have the Evoque over the abomination that is the DS absolutely hate that car, the ride is rock hard, the interior is made from the plastic inserts from a box of milk tray, hated my one the day I picked it up. It lasted 6 months and it had to go.

I had one last year as a loan car, top spec HSE Dynamic priced about £55k but didn’t come with the adaptive dampers and dynamic program, kind of defeats the purpose of having a dynamic. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

FL2 Dynamic had normal shockers and springs which were the same across all models also. MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

OLOSTEVE wrote:

I was surprised how low down you sit in it and the windows are so small. Can safely cross this one off the list.

Never quite got those dark roof interiors as they feel claustrophobic imo.



 If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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Freelander 2 HSE auto 2014 ( Florrie ) ..... Try again.
Freelander 2 GS 2012...... Gone.

j77 wrote:

The Evoque is it’s own car, it’s not a replacement for anything. It’s sole purpose was to attract buyers, which it did in abundance and put LR back in the black.

I am surprised that there are that many hair dressers around  3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

JulesK wrote:

Never quite got those dark roof interiors as they feel claustrophobic imo.

JulesK wrote:

Never quite got those dark roof interiors as they feel claustrophobic imo.

I would have loved to have an ebony headlining in the FL2 but it was never an option from new. It would be ideal for those who carry large volumes of kit in the car as it would save the headlining and the interior C and D pillars getting easily marked.

I did look at doing a custom ebony suede headlining in mine still got time  MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

I’m glad I read all these posts as I’ve been thinking of switching to an evoque but talked myself in and out of it for the very reasons talked about here so it’s helped me convince myself it’s not a good move and think the freelander will be staying for now ..

LR NUT wrote:

JulesK wrote:

Never quite got those dark roof interiors as they feel claustrophobic imo.

I would have loved to have an ebony headlining in the FL2 but it was never an option from new. It would be ideal for those who carry large volumes of kit in the car as it would save the headlining and the interior C and D pillars getting easily marked.

I did look at doing a custom ebony suede headlining in mine still got time

That’s one bonus to the ebony headliner.

Not the best photo, taken by my salesman on his dealership iPad thing when my car first arrived at the dealership.


 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200