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2008 Land Rover LR2 Features Review

July 28, 2008

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

The climate controls are low-set but easy enough to operate
ConsumerGuide

the list of LR2 factory extras is decidedly brief
Kelley Blue Book

power front seats, leather seating, and a sunroof are all standard
Car and Driver

TheCarConnection.com doesn't note a lot of extras available for the 2008 Land Rover LR2, but with all the standard goodies, it might not need them.

Car and Driver reports an embarrassment of riches for this Land Rover 2008 model: "in keeping with the truck's newfound luxury status, power front seats, leather seating, and a sunroof are all standard, as are seven airbags." Edmunds adds to this list by reporting that the Land Rover LR2's "standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, a nine-speaker Alpine stereo with a six-disc MP3/CD changer and auxiliary input jack, push-button ignition, automatic headlights and wipers, and rear parking sensors."

Car and Driver reports that "items such as swiveling high-intensity headlamps and a DVD-based touch-screen navigation system are included in options packages" for this year's Land Rover LR2. Kelley Blue Book notes that "the list of LR2 factory extras is decidedly brief," adding that the Land Rover 2008 "Technology Package includes a DVD-based touch-screen satellite navigation system, Bluetooth hands-free integrated cell phone, a 12-speaker Alpine/Dolby Pro Logic II 7.1 Surround Sound audio system, rear-seat audio controls and SIRIUS Satellite Radio." The Land Rover LR2's "Lighting Package brings corner-following bi-xenon HID Adaptive Front Lighting, memory driver's seat and mirrors and approach and puddle lamps." There is also a 2008 Land Rover LR2 Cold Climate Package, which "adds heating to the front seats, windshield and windshield washers. Custom Narvik Black paint is available from the factory, while dealers offer 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped with 235/55 tires."

Conclusion

The 2008 Land Rover LR2 has a long list of standard features and a relatively short options list that includes navigation, Bluetooth, and larger wheels and tires.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:The climate controls are low-set but easy enough to operateConsumerGuidethe list of LR2 factory extras is decidedly briefKelley Blue Bookpower front seats, leather seating, and a sunroof are all standardCar and Driver TheCarConnection.com doesn't note a lot of extras available for the 2008 Land Rover LR2, but with all the standard goodies, it might not need them. Car and Driver reports an embarrassment of riches for this Land Rover 2008 model: "in keeping with the truck's newfound luxury status, power front seats, leather seating, and a sunroof are all standard, as are seven airbags." Edmunds adds to this list by reporting that the Land Rover LR2's "standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, a nine-speaker Alpine stereo with a six-disc MP3/CD changer and auxiliary input jack, push-button ignition, automatic headlights and wipers, and rear parking sensors." Car and Driver reports that "items such as swiveling high-intensity headlamps and a DVD-based touch-screen navigation system are included in options packages" for this year's Land Rover LR2. Kelley Blue Book notes that "the list of LR2 factory extras is decidedly brief," adding that the Land Rover 2008 "Technology Package includes a DVD-based touch-screen satellite navigation system, Bluetooth hands-free integrated cell phone, a 12-speaker Alpine/Dolby Pro Logic II 7.1 Surround Sound audio system, rear-seat audio controls and SIRIUS Satellite Radio." The Land Rover LR2's "Lighting Package brings corner-following bi-xenon HID Adaptive Front Lighting, memory driver's seat and mirrors and approach and puddle lamps." There is also a 2008 Land Rover LR2 Cold Climate Package, which "adds heating to the front seats, windshield and windshield washers. Custom Narvik Black paint is available from the factory, while dealers offer 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped with 235/55 tires." ConclusionThe 2008 Land Rover LR2 has a long list of standard features and a relatively short options list that includes navigation, Bluetooth, and larger wheels and tires. 2008 LAND ROVER LR2 STYLING | [8 out of 10] AutoWeek: "looks good in an upscale-y sort of way" Cars.com: "the more traditional SUV look commonly found in larger models" Edmunds: "plenty of leather and wood to go around" ConsumerGuide: "cabin takes a cue from more expensive Range Rovers ...

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Other Choices:

For most shoppers who are considering the 2008 Land Rover LR2, off-road ability takes second stage to practicality for the daily commute. For that, the RDX, X3, and EX each have their merits. The new Infiniti EX35 is perhaps the least practical and the sportiest for on-road driving. It has attractive styling, but sacrifices interior roominess. The RDX has a roomier interior that rivals that of the LR2, yet it handles very well, and its turbo four-cylinder engine feels perkier than the LR2's; the RDX is more fuel-efficient as well. Priced a little higher is the BMW X3, a vehicle that isn't quite as fashionable inside as the EX, RDX, or LR2, but has very competitive performance. One downside to the X3 is that its ride comfort lags behind the others. Finally, if you want a vehicle that goes in the opposite direction, toward traditional off-road ability, you might want to consider the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, a roomy four-door SUV with most of the modern safety features of the LR2. However, the Wrangler doesn't offer the interior comforts, handling, or ride of the others.

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