Hi Everyone

Had my GS FOR 2 weeks now so thought would provide some feedback

I had FL1 (or was it a 2' was on 04 plate I think) which was a 3 door in grey and then a FL2 silver SE TD4 on a 56 plate so have been out of a Landrover for a few years

The new car feels really comfortable and the interior is really nice. Then engine is great and coming from a scirrocco I was worried out the exceleration...but no problems there, for something which is over 2 tons it shifts

So almost done 500 miles and on a mixture of BP & Tesco diesel the computer is saying 35.7 mpg - not driven hard (almost all below 3'000 revs ) and may 30% motorway - hoping it increases as the engine frees up.

The new small screen in the centre is nice and the TFT between the rev and speedo gives some nice graphics - maybe in the future there will be a way to upgrade to the 7" touch screen. The mode button on the GS only seems to change the radio station, the dealer is going to look at it when it goes in for its new reg plate.

Electronic park brake - now this is really good, auto disengages when you start off, goes on automatically when you turn off the engine, however when on a step hill still not got the hang of putting it on and then releasing it when I want to move off, any ideas/advice.

LEDs- think these are great addition, the rears look great, I only have the std lights but the DLRs are LED anyway and look cool

Stereo - not got this right yet as is sounding a little echoey - I am sure a play with the settings will sort that

Maybe wishing I had the armrest pack but no real biggy, I am missing auto headlights though, strange on such an expensive car you don't get those (and auto wipers)

Think I need mud flaps as its sooo dirty (it is white !!) and maybe the rear spoiler might be a Xmas present from the Mrs

Got what i think was fair price from the dealer (about 10 % discount overall and a decent trade in) and looking forward to 1/2day off roading

One happy Landrover owner

Had my XS MY13 for 6 weeks now and very pleased with it. Just had rear spoiler fitted and mud flaps which look good. It's nice to be so high up. When I drive the wife's car now it feels like I am driving lying down!

Electronic park brake is good but agree that steep hill starts are a bit tricky till you have done a few. First time I engaged the EPB and then kept revs up before releasing it but of course as soon as you let the clutch out it releases automatically anyway!
This was coming out of the dealers which had a steep exit onto busy road! As long as you keep the revs up before you let the clutch out I have found it to be fine however.

Done about 1500 miles now with mixture of A roads and motorway and getting 32.4 mpg. Just filled up with BP Ultimate for first time so will try it on that for a while to see if it improves.

Agree that LEDs are good also have just halogens with no running lights. Seem ok at night but never had xenons so nothing to compare.

I was looking at GS originally but went for XS in end and also added a few extras like armrest pack, front park sunroof and electric seats. Adding it all up now I probably should have just gone for the HSE as will probably be better for resale but maybe next time!

All in all I can't fault it so far. Not been off road yet although it coped with recents floods really well. Might wait until I have done the half day off roading before trying any more adventurous.  Disco 4 HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey
Gone FL2 MY13 XS TD4 Manual Orkney Grey

hi pix dont be to easy on the engine you will need to maintain the dpf(diesel particulate filter) these engines should at least be given a good run out at higher revs to keep the filter from blocking  rainy-city
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Mine comes soon! Hope get low 40s mpg after run in as I do 85% motorways..... * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* GONE.2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Rocket ship. 33mpg.
* Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Do they really need a good run to maintain the DPF, mine has 25k on it now, it normally will not see a Motorway for months and Dual Carrigeway for almost as long and never had a DPF problem (touch wood) I wouldn't even know its there for the trouble it's been, not even a glimmer of a warning.

Same here ad.

Same for me. No problems with the DPF in 18 months and 17,000 miles despite far too many short runs.

Thanks everyone - seems the mpg keeps creeping up as after today's run to the future mother in laws (football was on so not all bad:) ) it's now 36.1mpg, how long/miles until an engine has been 'run in'. Thanks

MPG in any Land Rover is never going to challenge the Eco cars and if it is your primary concern then you have probably bought the wrong car. The Freelander 2 is about enjoying what it brings to motoring and for me it is the most fun car I have owned, and that includes fast as well as luxury cars. Furthermore, and particularly at this time of year, I know that my family is in one of the best and safest vehicles they can be in during the winter.

But to try and answer your question on fuel economy; note what you are getting today then stop looking at your consumption and just enjoy driving. In a year, or 15,000miles, look again and you will be pleased. But don't nurse it, drive it.

I agree. I never managed to get more than 32MPG so far (150Hp man, 80% highway). But its more like a competition for myself thanreally saving fuel. But whenever possible I take the smaller road (with more ups and downs, curves and at the moment more snow).

Only mention the MPG as really happy it's matching my previous scirocco

And really want some snow to play in