Just a thought but it's not over filled with oil is it? on some turbo cars the oil vapour can blow-by and cause this exact symptom as the turbo spins up and kicks in. I should add that diesel is a mystery to me, but I think this would be the same as petrol car that I'm more familiar with

EV - For info, I don't get the hesitation problem with my FL2 manual (not that I notice anyway).

Never checked the oil to be honest but I get the impression that there is an issue with the vehicle & that it isn't me imagining it. I hate driving it if I were being honest. (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

Reading these last few posts reminds me of the old adage (paraphrased)

"You can say what you like about my wife but don't you dare criticise my Freelander" MY 09 GS manual in Lago Grey, Wood Co arm rest and side bumper strips - now sold.

MY 15 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey with colour coded Bumper Door Mouldings

Exec Valeter..That dosent sound very good at all and even more so if the dealer dosent seem to be genuinely trying to check it and get it working right...You shouldnt have that with a new car!

(....phew! probs with fuel ecoononmy and low power when needed!!...Alan Im glad I didnt buy yours now!...) Sept 1 2010 Now the PROUD owner of Galway Green Auto Diesel HSE

Spoke to LR customer relations this morning & they said they can't do anything unless the dealer faults it lol.

It is something you get used to but I know it does it & it annoys me though another driver may not notice it as much or in the dealers case at all! (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

i would certainly challenge the LR cust services responce......

Dont give up and let them off the hook....keep at them to get it sorted out...we are buying what is suposed to be a permier up markent product.....NOT a Lada!!! Sept 1 2010 Now the PROUD owner of Galway Green Auto Diesel HSE

Executive Valeter wrote:

When you are driving on a road that allows more speed like a dual carrigeway etc & you are changing up the gears (manual) once you have dipped the clutch & engaged the next gear (say 2nd to 3rd) just as you take your foot off the clutch & step on the accelerator there is a hesitation as though the fuel flow is cut for a brief second & the vehicle pulls back. Not only is this very annoying but I think dangerous as you think you can get a quick move on & the damn thing hesitates.
It has been to two branches of the same dealer twice & they said nothing wrong & there was a post on this site the other day & someone said there is a sensor on the clutch to ensure smooth gear changes by reducing throttle responce/fuel flow for a split second when changing gears though I'm not sure if this is 100% correct.

The only time the fuel consumption has gone over 30 MPG is when it was at the dealer last time & they reset the trip & it is back down to 29.8 though better than the 26.8 before they reset it 3 weeks ago. From these two points it makes me hate driving the thing & want shot of it asap.

Sounds like a good idea. I often tend to make more of an issue about something when trying to get good customer service.
I did make the sugestion that I could bring it to the factory & set fire to it & post it on Youtube!! I have a tendancy I'm afraid to get annoyed with niggly things that probably wouldn't bother most people - still there is a warranty so that in its-self is good enough cos at least I havn't got to pay out other than losing work/valeting time. (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

EV - have you tried taking it to a different dealer? When I had the annoying knocking noise after having mine the first dealer had 3 attempts and gave up so i contacted the Service Manager at another asking for help - he couldnt wait to get his hands on it to put the competition in their place, granted it took 2 x 5 days visits to sort but it was done in the end!

I went down the LR Customer Support route - waste of a phone call.

I was also considering vehicle suicide, although not torching it, just accidently leaving the window down with the key in but in the end it got sorted (albeit took 9 months!) and can finally enjoy the driving experience.

Hi All

Thought i'd report back on where i've got to in relation to the purchase of a Freelander (which has become hard work to say the least!). i'm not convinced the stealers understand the whole concept of customer service and the basic notion of getting back to people!

i've finally tracked down and purchased a FL2 XS in black (no other extras), managed to squeeze a discount and hold a good price for the p/x too. I know cars are in short supply right now, but i feel like i've run a two week long marathon to spend my cash on LR product. Just trying to confirm a deliver date before April1 now. I'm pleased to get an XS, as they seem very few and far between in the dealer network - with people quoting all sorts of next delivery dates in late May.

Looking at some of these posts, i'm hoping to avoid a Friday afternoon car situation, otherwise my blood pressure won't hold out - the buying experience was wearing enough. My partner only does 10,000mls per annum, so the car ain't gonna work hard for a living, but we do want to keep it 3yrs.

I'll post some pics when we're in possession of said vehicle.

Cheers
(still deciding if we should have a) privacy film applied b) rosen dvd conversion on passenger headrest - for the little 1) 2010 LR Freelander2 XS TD4_e Manual - Santorini Black (family car for the misses)
2009 OVLOV XC70 D5 - Company motor

Glad you have finished been Eddie Izzard and running round, all been well everything will pan out OK

I have the rosen DVD head rest, best thing ever to keep the kids (and occassional adults) entertained on trips

Speak with site sponsor 10forcash (by email) to get a price for them fitting as i believe he does this too

Privacy film or glass, I like on the FL2 especially if you have kids as it keeps the rear a little cooler, and would also keep out prying eyes from looking whats on the back seat, or rear head rest if you get the rosen's installed  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Executive Valeter wrote:

When you are driving on a road that allows more speed like a dual carrigeway etc & you are changing up the gears (manual) once you have dipped the clutch & engaged the next gear (say 2nd to 3rd) just as you take your foot off the clutch & step on the accelerator there is a hesitation as though the fuel flow is cut for a brief second & the vehicle pulls back. Not only is this very annoying but I think dangerous as you think you can get a quick move on & the damn thing hesitates.
It has been to two branches of the same dealer twice & they said nothing wrong & there was a post on this site the other day & someone said there is a sensor on the clutch to ensure smooth gear changes by reducing throttle responce/fuel flow for a split second when changing gears though I'm not sure if this is 100% correct.

I read the post and went out for a spin and sadly i notice it now too. Very subtle and not an issue for me but can totally understand why it would annoy some. I only test drove the auto so never experienced it previous- my fault. However I still think it is a great smooth drive and when you do apply the power there is plenty there to tear past them Sunday drivers!

Agreed to collect the FL2 XS next Wednesday - not gonna take the dealer of £450 for privacy film to be applied (where do they make these prices up from?), our fleet manager at work has got one of our supplier to do the work when the company are next on-site £100all in - result!

I've been thinking of getting a Tracker fitted to the car, Tracker Horizon is ava for £195 fitted these days - which is cheaper than when we had our SLK done.

Before we got about by the stealer, i brought a new spare GS / tyre off ebay - reckon i'll chuck it in the spare wheel space, i know its the wrong wheel but at least the same size - better than a blow-up kit i guess!.

Anyways, will make sure we pile some miles on the px this weekend and run it right down on fuel too - lol!

I'll let you know if the stealer experience improves here on in., and of course introduce the new member to the family next week.

Definately gonna go for the Rosen DVD install

Cheers 2010 LR Freelander2 XS TD4_e Manual - Santorini Black (family car for the misses)
2009 OVLOV XC70 D5 - Company motor