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2009 Land Rover LR2 Safety Review

February 23, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

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fine outward visibility
Consumer Guide

[safety] feature complement is impressive
Cars.com

Little information exists on the 2009 Land Rover outside the manufacturer’s safety specifications.

The 2009 Land Rover LR2 sports a list of safety features longer than that of 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 "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. It also mentions that the Land Rover LR2's "[safety] feature complement is impressive."

Drivers enjoy "fine outward visibility, though the thin heating wires embedded in the optional heated windshield take some getting used to,” says Consumer Guide.

Conclusion

Additional off-road specialty features add to the 2009 Land Rover LR2’s impressive list of safety gear.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:fine outward visibilityConsumer Guide[safety] feature complement is impressiveCars.com Little information exists on the 2009 Land Rover outside the manufacturer’s safety specifications. The 2009 Land Rover LR2 sports a list of safety features longer than that of 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 "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. It also mentions that the Land Rover LR2's "[safety] feature complement is impressive." Drivers enjoy "fine outward visibility, though the thin heating wires embedded in the optional heated windshield take some getting used to,” says Consumer Guide. ConclusionAdditional off-road specialty features add to the 2009 Land Rover LR2’s impressive list of safety gear.  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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