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2009 Land Rover LR2 Features Review

February 23, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

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

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

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

Equipped with all the standard goodies, the 2009 Land Rover LR2 doesn't have much to add.

Edmunds notes 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 an embarrassment of riches for this Land Rover 2009 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."

Kelley Blue Book notes that "the list of LR2 factory extras is decidedly brief," adding that the Land Rover 2009 "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 2009 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." 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.”

Conclusion

The list of standard features on the 2009 Land Rover LR2 is twice as long as the one for available options.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:power front seats, leather seating, and a sunroof are all standardCar and Driverthe list of LR2 factory extras is decidedly briefKelley Blue BookThe climate controls are low-set but easy enough to operateConsumer Guide Equipped with all the standard goodies, the 2009 Land Rover LR2 doesn't have much to add. Edmunds notes 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 an embarrassment of riches for this Land Rover 2009 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." Kelley Blue Book notes that "the list of LR2 factory extras is decidedly brief," adding that the Land Rover 2009 "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 2009 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." 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.” ConclusionThe list of standard features on the 2009 Land Rover LR2 is twice as long as the one for available options.  2009 LAND ROVER LR2 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "more distinctive and handsome than most SUVs " Forbes Autos: "it's not as squared off as the LR3 and not as restrained as the posh Range Rover " Consumer Guide: "cabin takes a cue from more expensive Range Rovers " Edmunds: ...

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Other Choices:

If you want a vehicle that goes more in the direction of traditional off-road ability, you might 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 other's interior comforts, handling, or ride. If off-road ability takes second place to practicality for the daily commute, then the RDX, X3, and EX each have their merits. The 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 more spacious 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 choppier ride lags behind the others (except the Wrangler). Finally, check out the new 2010 Volvo XC60, which offers the same engine as the LR2 but with a more family-oriented Volvo flavor and is configured for a sportier feel on the road.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Bill #1, Posted: 9/1/2009

    Seriously, if you are going to write a review on a truck, at least post the right picture. You have a Range Rover picture up.

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