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IanMetro

Member Since: 11 Sep 2017
Location: Somerset BS21
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2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Fuji White

FL2 Sturdy Rear Load Space

As my FL2 is 10 this year I am getting more serious in my quest for a replacement.

One thing that impresses me is the sturdiness of the (extended) load space when the rear seats are folded.

I noticed, when I had hire cars recently, that securing our mobility scooters safely in the boot was quite difficult, especially as the load-floor was structurally weak and moved. I am a believer in securing heavy items in car with ratchet straps as we don't want to get hit by loose items.

Does anyone know which cars have similar solid load decks to the FL2, or are they a thing of the past.

I have been getting interested in the Toyota RAV4 PHEV as it is about the right size and has what I think is the best power unit solution for PHEV. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 77k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

16th May 2024 6:42 pm

3landertwo

Member Since: 27 May 2020
Location: UK
Posts: 1127

Take a look at the New Defender, load space is about the same and has D rings.

17th May 2024 6:19 am

Lightwater

Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
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2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

If you are putting in a massive load with sharp edges which would stick into the floor. Like 150 roof tiles. Put something down to spread localised stress on the honeycomb floor.

The floor is tough, but only to a point. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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17th May 2024 6:47 am

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 2082

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

Re: FL2 Sturdy Rear Load Space

IanMetro wrote:
As my FL2 is 10 this year I am getting more serious in my quest for a replacement.

One thing that impresses me is the sturdiness of the (extended) load space when the rear seats are folded.

I noticed, when I had hire cars recently, that securing our mobility scooters safely in the boot was quite difficult, especially as the load-floor was structurally weak and moved. I am a believer in securing heavy items in car with ratchet straps as we don't want to get hit by loose items.

Does anyone know which cars have similar solid load decks to the FL2, or are they a thing of the past.

I have been getting interested in the Toyota RAV4 PHEV as it is about the right size and has what I think is the best power unit solution for PHEV.

The Freelander does have a pretty good floor, but newer LRs are also useful in that regard.

I'd think carefully before going for a PHEV though. A modern petrol or diesel will be cheaper to to run, without the complications and cost implications of a PHEV.
Generally a PHEV is the worst of both BEV and ICE. So electric range is low and inefficient, so expensive on electric, and fuel costs are higher due to increased weight of the battery and other electronics.
My brother in law has a company Audi A6 PHEV, and is far from impressed with the economy of the thing. He's going BEV for the next vehicle, as the range is now acceptable for a days use, and fuel costs are lower for personal mileage. He doesn't pay for servicing, but a BEV is generally 50% cheaper than an equivalent ICE based vehicle.
Just an option of course, based on loads of data acquired before deciding on getting a BEV. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
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17th May 2024 1:47 pm

Mowog

Member Since: 11 Apr 2018
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 503

3landertwo wrote:
Take a look at the New Defender, load space is about the same and has D rings.

Who’s got that sort of money to buy a defender

17th May 2024 3:26 pm

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