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2008 Land Rover LR2 Review
All-new entry-level Land Rover is the real deal.
2008 LR2 Review Summary & Specifications
The LR2 is a ground-up new model from Land Rover, and it's a technological tour-de-force. It's the smallest and least expensive Land Rover, offering the most bang for the buck. It has a sensational new inline six-cylinder engine built by Volvo, and a smooth six-speed automatic transmission with obedient manual mode. The ride is beyond reproach in all conditions, the cornering is superior for an SUV, the brakes are huge, and the off-road capability is typically Land Rover. The safety structure breaks new ground, with ultra-high-strength steel, crumple zones, seven airbags and electronic safeguards galore.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from Santa Barbara, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | Land Rover LR2 ($33,985) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.2-liter 24-valve I6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 230-hp 3.2-liter I6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS/EBA/EBD, Directional Stability Control (DSC), Active Roll Mitigation (ARM), Terrain Response, Hill Descent Control (HDC), Gradient Release Control (GRC), frontal airbags, side-impact bags in front, airbag curtains, driver's knees airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | bi-xenon adaptive headlamps |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Liverpool, England |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-FINE-4WD |
| Manufacturer URL | www.landroverusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 33985 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Land Rover LR2 ($33,985) |
| Standard Equipment | leather seats, air conditioning, power doors, power windows, remote entry, keyless starter button, panoramic dual panel sunroof, front and rear foglamps, power headlamp washers, rain-sensing wipers, rear park distance control, 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control with pollen filter and humidity sensor |
| Destination Charge | 715 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | 4-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 34700 |
| Horse Power | 230 @ 6300 |
| Torque | 234 @ 3200 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 |
| Length/Width/Height | 177.1/85.7/68.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.2/NA/41.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.4/NA/36.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 58.9 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 |
| Curb Weight | 4255 |
| Stock Tires | 235/60R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |
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