This is the first follow up to my original Freelander 2 GS TD4 e review.

Took the Freelander on a run down to the West Country (St Ives, Cornwall to be precise). First long run since picking it up just under 4 weeks ago.

Fully loaded with 3 of us in the car, I averaged 33.8 mpg on the way down, a bit lower than I had hoped for, but most of the journey was spent an a high speed and on the cruise control (which always lowers the average fuel consumption anyway). It was just so easy and comfortable to drive, and due to the ride height I got to see parts of the countryside I’ve not seen before on the journey!

On the route back, only 2 of us but still fully loaded, I averaged 37.8 mpg – much more what I was expecting. Same driving style, same speeds and route and same amount of traffic – very strange! My conclusion is that coming back from Cornwall is obviously more down hill than the way there!

No niggles with the car, no rattles have developed – still very pleased!