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EyeSix



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Why was the Freelander 2 Si4 not available in the UK?

I didn't know the Si4 existed until a few months ago, but I'm starting to get obsessed about it.

I suppose back in 2013 everybody in the UK was still in love with diesel. Heck, I even had a Rangie P38 dHSE back then. (A car whose acceleration was best described as glacial - until I chipped it, then it was just slow.)

It seems it the Si4 was available in America, South Africa, Australia and the Far East and a few were registered in Europe in 2017.

The EcoBoost 240bhp 2 litre Ford unit was mostly seen in the UK in Mondeo back then, as well as the Volvo XC60 and S60, Jaguar XF and Caterham.

The South African site below makes a lot of the Si4's thirst quoting 14l/100k (20 mpg) when LR were quoting 9l/100k (30mpg)

That doesn't look much different to the mpg on my i6.

Also, I can't see any performance figures for the Si4.

Interestingly I did see a link to a UK For Sale ad from 2015 which talked about brand new RHD Si4 'for export only'.

But I can't find it now

More mystery.

Anybody out there seen one?


https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/cars/land-r...ty-1527543


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For the Si4 Taylor quotes:

0-100 km/h (62 mph) - 8.8 secs

Max - 200 km/h (124 mph)

Fuel consumption - 9.9 ltr/100km (28.6 mph)

240 PS at 5500 rpm

340 Nm (250 lbft) at 1750 rpm

Tim

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EyeSix



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Taylor book

Tim,

What is this Taylor book and where can I get one?

How's your Stornoway Grey doing?

cheers

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2008 Freelander 2 i6
1997 Range Rover p38 4.6 V8
2003 Range Rover L322 4.4V8
1989 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
2003 Land Rover 90 Td5
2000 Range Rover p38 2.5dHSE
1975 Land Rover 90 SIII 2.25 petrol
1996 Range Rover p38 4.0 V8
1990 Discovery 3.5i V8 (3 door)
1973 Range Rover Classic 3.5 V8 (2 door, ex-Police)

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trw999



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Freelander - The Complete Story by James Taylor

“Land Rover Freelander - The Complete Story recounts the history of the Land Rover Freelander, and its popular successor, the Freelander 2. This new book covers the original Freelander, from its design and development to its launch and reception in 1997. In 2006 , the innovative Freelander 2 was launched, with its pioneering technology in fuel efficiency. Also covered are the Freelander variants from across the world, and its use in UK law enforcement. This is an indispensable guide to the history of both generations of Freelander and is aimed at enthusiasts of Land Rover throughout the world. Lavishly illustrated with 284 colour photographs.
About the Author
James Taylor is a well-known writer on classic motoring subjects and a specialist on the Rover and Land Rover marques. He has been writing professionally about cars since the late 1970s, and has written more than 120 books. Among them have been several definitive one-make or one-model titles, including a number for Crowood. He continues to write for specialist magazines in several countries, has translated books from foreign languages, and delivers effective writing training in both the public and private sectors.”

Tim

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jules



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It got for my birthday last year

ISBN 978-1-78500-326-4 Jules

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Bobupndown



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A good read, got it last Christmas. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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trw999 wrote:
For the Si4 Taylor quotes:

0-100 km/h (62 mph) - 8.8 secs

Max - 200 km/h (124 mph)

Fuel consumption - 9.9 ltr/100km (28.6 mph)

240 PS at 5500 rpm

340 Nm (250 lbft) at 1750 rpm

Tim


So its slower to 62mph than the SD4 and with much poorer fuel consumption. Why would you want a Si4 ? Jules

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EyeSix



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trw999 wrote:
Freelander - The Complete Story by James Taylor

“Land Rover Freelander - The Complete Story recounts the history of the Land Rover Freelander, and its popular successor, the Freelander 2. This new book covers the original Freelander, from its design and development to its launch and reception in 1997. In 2006 , the innovative Freelander 2 was launched, with its pioneering technology in fuel efficiency.

Tim


That's my Christmas sorted out then. Previous

2008 Freelander 2 i6
1997 Range Rover p38 4.6 V8
2003 Range Rover L322 4.4V8
1989 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
2003 Land Rover 90 Td5
2000 Range Rover p38 2.5dHSE
1975 Land Rover 90 SIII 2.25 petrol
1996 Range Rover p38 4.0 V8
1990 Discovery 3.5i V8 (3 door)
1973 Range Rover Classic 3.5 V8 (2 door, ex-Police)

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jules wrote:
trw999 wrote:
For the Si4 Taylor quotes:

0-100 km/h (62 mph) - 8.8 secs

Max - 200 km/h (124 mph)

Fuel consumption - 9.9 ltr/100km (28.6 mph)

240 PS at 5500 rpm

340 Nm (250 lbft) at 1750 rpm

Tim


So its slower to 62mph than the SD4 and with much poorer fuel consumption. Why would you want a Si4 ?


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I think that the Diesel Automatic, as in the SD4, suits the genuine LR Premium Feel of the FL2

Also

jules wrote:
It got for my birthday last year

ISBN 978-1-78500-326-4


I agree - It is a very interesting and informative book.

A must for all FL2 enthusiasts, ---- Excellent Christmas Present --- (tell someone who loves you)


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Was given this one as well.

Land Rover Design by Nick Hull



ISBN 978-1-845849-87-0

More for the Xmas stocking Jules

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trw999



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jules wrote:
So its slower to 62mph than the SD4 and with much poorer fuel consumption. Why would you want a Si4 ?


To be fair, it is only 0.01 sec slower!

However, I think the key is that it is a petrol engine. For some of us, myself included, that is what we are used to and what we wish to drive. Some of us just don't want to drive diesel engined cars. And its nice to have the choice, too.

Each to their own, of course.

Tim

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I've often wondered this too - ironically, nowadays the si4 engine would make a lot more sense for the FL2 as presumably it would be both Euro 6 and ULEZ emissions zone compliant?

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Maybe but with 20 mpg.
CO2 output is going up from people swapping from diesel back to petrol. Jules


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[quote="trw999"]

jules wrote:

Each to their own, of course.

Tim


Indeed. Except when there isn't a choice in a few years time. Jules

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