The first-generation Freelander, internally L314, was launched in 1997 as a premium compact 4x4 and was Land Rover's first monocoque design, with a strong subframe. It was offered as a three-door soft-back or hard-back and a five-door estate, with a 1.8-litre Rover K-series petrol engine, a 2.0-litre diesel, later a BMW-built Td4 diesel and a 2.5-litre Rover KV6 petrol. It had no low range or locking differential but included Hill Descent Control. It was Europe's best-selling four-wheel drive for five years and over 540,000 were sold in nine years.
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Land Rover as a company has existed since 1978.
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This followed the move by the manufacturer to build Freelanders for local distribution at the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa's Q1, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certified assembly plant in Silverton, Pretoria.
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The Freelander became Europe's best-selling 4WD vehicle for five consecutive years after launch in 1997
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that was manufactured and marketed by Land Rover from 1997 to 2015
First generation, monocoque
After having built exclusively body-on-frame 4WD vehicles for half a century, the first generation Freelander was the brand's first model to use monocoque (unibody) structures, and was offered in three- and five-door body options, including a semi soft-top.
First generation, popularity
The Mk1 Land Rover Freelander was an instant hit and went on to become the biggest-selling four-wheel-drive model in Europe, with over 540,000 units sold over its nine-year lifespan.
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2.5-litre V6 Rover KV6 Engine petrol
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The vehicle represented a compromise because it did not have a low-range gear selection, nor a locking differential, as found on larger Land Rover models.
Body style, suv: First generation, five-door estate
There were a variety of models, based around five-door estate and three-door softback (semi-convertible), hardback, and commercial (van-like) versions.
Body style, convertible: First generation, softback
There were a variety of models, based around five-door estate and three-door softback (semi-convertible), hardback, and commercial (van-like) versions.
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