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2008 Land Rover LR2 Safety Review

July 28, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

No data
NHTSA

No data
IIHS

The driver gets fine outward visibility
Consumer Guide

[safety] feature complement is impressive
Cars.com

TheCarConnection.com's team of experts saw precious little outside information on the 2008 Land Rover LR2's safety specs.

Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has published crash-test results for the Land Rover 2008 LR2. The LR2 does sport a list of safety features longer than most SUVs'; it includes front side-thorax airbags, side curtain bags, and a driver's knee airbag, along with electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, and a host of other off-road-focused electronic aids that may help.

Cars.com reports that the Land Rover LR2's "[safety] feature complement is impressive." They also mention the "Ford's Roll Stability Control, which can detect impending rollovers and attempt to prevent them by applying individual brakes," as standard on the Land Rover LR2.

ConsumerGuide reports that 2008 Land Rover LR2 drivers enjoy "fine outward visibility, though the thin heating wires embedded in the optional heated windshield take some getting used to."

Conclusion

The 2008 Land Rover LR2 has the requisite safety gear and adds off-road specialty features, but it hasn’t been crash-tested.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:No dataNHTSANo dataIIHSThe driver gets fine outward visibilityConsumer Guide[safety] feature complement is impressiveCars.com TheCarConnection.com's team of experts saw precious little outside information on the 2008 Land Rover LR2's safety specs. Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has published crash-test results for the Land Rover 2008 LR2. The LR2 does sport a list of safety features longer than most SUVs'; it includes front side-thorax airbags, side curtain bags, and a driver's knee airbag, along with electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, and a host of other off-road-focused electronic aids that may help. Cars.com reports that the Land Rover LR2's "[safety] feature complement is impressive." They also mention the "Ford's Roll Stability Control, which can detect impending rollovers and attempt to prevent them by applying individual brakes," as standard on the Land Rover LR2. ConsumerGuide reports that 2008 Land Rover LR2 drivers enjoy "fine outward visibility, though the thin heating wires embedded in the optional heated windshield take some getting used to." ConclusionThe 2008 Land Rover LR2 has the requisite safety gear and adds off-road specialty features, but it hasn’t been crash-tested. 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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