Comparison with the new Nissan X-Trail - the verdict...

'It’s a measure of how much the compact SUV segment has changed that these models are now virtually in different sectors. While the entry-level Freelander S is cheap enough to undercut the X-Trail, our range-topping HSE is nearly £10,000 more.

No doubt about it, the Land Rover is now a premium model, and has the refinement and quality to match its big brother, the Discovery. So, in this respect it stands apart from the Nissan.

However, the Freelander’s high load lip, small-capacity boot and limited practicality mean that for many family buyers, the X-Trail will be the better bet. While it doesn’t offer the badge appeal of the Land Rover, it improves on the old model’s key selling points: it is well built, car-like to drive, large inside and temptingly priced.

So picking a winner in this test comes down to what you want from your compact SUV: the Freelander is the more desirable, comfortable and refined; the X-Trail is the better family hauler.

Ultimately, the Land Rover does just enough to take victory – it moved the game on at its launch, and remains an impressively well rounded performer.'

So - confirming what we all know, eh ?

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2011 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8
2012 FL2 SD4 Auto HSE
2013 Kawasaki Versys 650

I second, third , fourth and fifth that!!!!!

Oh, Oh, Oh !!

You forget... Freelander 2 is an off roader too... the Nissan will fall apart after the 2nd or 3rd pot hole