But for the time being I'm going to bite my tongue when it comes to Freelander bashing, just suffice it to say that it isn't worth the high price being asked at Land
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| The Liberty is surprisingly nimble in the curves. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
Rover dealerships, especially when compared with the Liberty. If you want a more detailed comparison, take a gander back at the new vehicle review archives available in this website. Either look up the 2003 Jeep Liberty Road Test or 2003 Land Rover Freelander Road Test, both cars are mentioned and full comparisons are detailed for your perusal. Just one more thing about the Freelander before I drop the subject, it was updated for 2004 and features a much improved interior than the 2003 model I previously tested, albeit not any better than that in the Liberty. I'll write something on it in the near future. Of course, it should be mentioned that Jeep has recently updated the Liberty as well. While improvements on the
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| The Liberty's utilitarian profile makes for an accommodating interior. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
first-generation were made with each new model year, 2005 brings about the most changes since the SUV debuted in 2001 as a 2002 model, and in so doing replaced the much-loved Cherokee. The first thing Jeep enthusiasts will notice is a revised front grille, fascia and fender treatment, which incidentally differs substantially between regular and Renegade trim levels. In the former the grille surround is flatter, taller and wider than the previous version, while the Renegade sports an even taller 7-slat façade complete with a unique hood. The updated base model now sports circular fog lamps beside the grille, while both models' fenders integrate wrap-around turn signals at front and much meatier flares at each corner.
