First drive review: 2013 Land Rover Freelander

Land Rover

Land Rover has given its perennial premium compact SUV a nip and tuck for 2013 – but is it enough to keep buyers interested in the off-roader? AOL Cars takes it for a spin in the icy wilds of snow-blown Canada.

What is it?

Land Rover's perennial compact SUV given a little wipe over with the flannel to freshen it up. The changes aren't huge inside or out, but they're enough to give it a new lease of life. Some smart new headlights, new rear tail-lights that look like dumpy red snowmen, and a more striking grille are the talking points outside. Inside it's had more attention with an Evoque-ess makeover.