"The Duke was driving a Freelander 2 (the Discovery Sport’s predecessor) in what looks like Aintree Green Metallic. It’s an ‘old money’ sort of car, the Freelander 2. It’s understated, with not a hint of flash, and I’m told owners find it particularly reliable and dependable. It’s the right size for living in the sticks, too, making it more practical than a bigger car.

It’s also the sort of motor that says not too much about you...."

I think they are spot on, and it's why so many of us are stumped when trying to decide on a replacement. There just isn't a replacement!

"It’s also the sort of motor that says not too much about you...."

I didn't quote all of the article, it also went on to say ....

"An ‘everyman’s car’ might be stretching the point a little, but Prince Philip had one, and there are few people more honourable, but so did a dealer who sold me a Land Rover Defender and later ended up imprisoned for fraud. Swings, meet roundabouts".

Didn't prince Phillips fall over?
God bless the old chap and happy birthday as well  gone
P38 v8 auto no problems,great howle from exhausts when giving it welly
Td5 auto head gasket,no5 pot not uncommon but good car.
1st Tdv6s manual epb problem fixed under warranty(stealer said"never heard of this before,i suggested he looked at d3 forum.
2nd Tdv6 se auto epb
3rd Tdv6 xs auto 2008,swmbo,s favourite.

All fair comment. Not flash, eminently capable and just good. Still swapped mine for a Range Rover when I came into some extra cash though - wouldn’t have swapped it for anything else mind!