ANCAP :: Vehicle Crash Report

Land Rover Freelander 2

Overall: 34.84 out of 37

Variant: 5 Dr Wagon TD4

Kerb Weight: 1820 kg

Year: 2007

Engine: 2.2 litre diesel

Category: Medium 4WD

Airbags: Front + side + curtain airbags

Vehicles tested after 1 January 2008 will require Electronic Stability Control in order achieve a 5 star rating. This vehicle was tested prior to this date and may or may not meet this new requirement.

The diesel left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

The tested model of Land Rover Freelander 2 was introduced in Australia during 2007. Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

5 stars. The Land Rover Freelander 2 scored 14.92 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver. The vehicle scored 15.92 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and 2 points in the optional pole test.

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4pts, chest 2.92pts, upper legs 4pts, lower legs 4pts. The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 28mm and upwards 8mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 56mm, downwards 16mm and sideways 2mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 4mm rearward. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash high manual effort was required to open the driver's door. The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no knee hazards. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4pts, chest 3.92pts, abdomen 4pts, pelvis 4pts. The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.


	Offset Crash Test at 64km/h		Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h
	Driver	Pass.	Driver

HIC	306	259	19
Acceleration	41.5	37.4	16.5

Shear	0.25	0.35	None
Tension	1.01	0.77	None
Extension	7.6	10.8	None

Acceleration	None	None	None
Compression	28.19	29.59	20.18
Viscous Criterion	0.1	0.1	0.09

Force	None	None	0.1

Force	None	None	0.95

Force Left	1.81	1.48
Force Right	0.48	0.26
Knee Displ. Left	3	3.8
Knee Displ. Right	0	1.4

Force Left	1.6	1.22
Force Right	1.45	1.12
Index Left (Up/Low)	0.14/0.12	0.18/0.19
Index Right (Up/Low)	0.31/0.1	0.27/0.11