What is SD4?

What is it? The 2.2 SD4 190 Dynamic 4WD 5dr is another of the niches in Range Rover’s Evoque range this being the high-powered diesel with a manual gearbox. The Sd4 is available in all three Evoque trims Pure, Prestige and Dynamic and in both three-door and five-door bodystyles.

What is a sD4 engine?

So, that sD4 engine… This is Jaguar Land Rover’s twin-turbo 2.0-ltire 4-cyl Ingenium diesel unit, which produces 237bhp and 369lb ft of torque. It’s seen use elsewhere in JLR’s range, including the Jaguar XF and Range Rover Sport. There’s a slightly gravelly engine note which diminishes the ambience a bit, too.

How powerful is the New Land Rover Freelander SD4 190?

See the test pics of the Land Rover Freelander SD4 190. The new motor is available in two states of tune: TD4, which has 148bhp and comes with a manual gearbox (an auto is a £1515 option), or the SD4, tested here, which has 187bhp and is available with the six-speed automatic transmission only.

Is the Land Rover Freelander a good ride?

Provided you’ve got good tyres on your Land Rover, it should go farther than most from the beaten path. When you venture back on to sealed roads, you’ll find there’s a lot of body lean in bends. However, the Freelander grips well and has a very comfortable ride.

What kind of engine does a Ford Freelander have?

The best of these is the 2.2-litre TD4 diesel engine, which produces 157bhp and gives the Freelander pretty good performance. There was also a 231bhp 3.2-litre six-cylinder petrol (available before the 2012 facelift) that was relatively swift, but you’ll pay dearly for the privilege at the pumps.

Is the Skoda Freelander a good motorway cruiser?

Once you’re up to speed, though, the Freelander’s engine fades into the background; it’s a decent motorway cruiser. The chassis set-up feels little changed – which is to say that it’s comfortable and composed, albeit with steering that’s quite aggressive around the straight ahead.