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2008 Land Rover LR3 Features Review

July 28, 2008

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Permanent four-wheel drive is standard
Cars.com

navigation system...standard on HSE
ConsumerGuide

options include bi-xenon adaptive headlamps
Kelley Blue Book

TheCarConnection.com finds so much standard equipment offered on the 2008 Land Rover LR3 that the options list doesn't seem too short.

Cars.com reports that "two [Land Rover LR3] trim levels are available: SE and step-up HSE." Some of what is optional on the former is standard on the latter.

For example, Cars.com states that a "navigation system and bi-xenon headlights are standard on [Land Rover LR3] HSE," while these are options for the SE. Kelley Blue Book details the following standard equipment for the base SE trim: "advanced four-wheel-disc braking system, power sunroof, leather seating, electronic stability control, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, Harman/Kardon stereo with CD, power driver's and passenger's seats, 18-inch alloy wheels and front, front side-impact and three-row side-curtain airbags."

Cars.com reports that "a DVD-based navigation system with offroad capability is available" in the Land Rover LR3, while ConsumerGuide notes that "heated front and rear seats are optional for all," and that "adaptive headlights are optional for HSE."

Kelley Blue Book indicates that a 2008 Land Rover LR3 "Cold Climate Package adds heated first and second-row seating, heated windshield washer jets and a heated windshield," and a "Technology Package includes DVD navigation, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and Bluetooth."

Conclusion

The 2008 Land Rover LR3 offers a great deal in terms of standard equipment and in available options.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Permanent four-wheel drive is standardCars.comnavigation system...standard on HSEConsumerGuideoptions include bi-xenon adaptive headlampsKelley Blue Book TheCarConnection.com finds so much standard equipment offered on the 2008 Land Rover LR3 that the options list doesn't seem too short. Cars.com reports that "two [Land Rover LR3] trim levels are available: SE and step-up HSE." Some of what is optional on the former is standard on the latter. For example, Cars.com states that a "navigation system and bi-xenon headlights are standard on [Land Rover LR3] HSE," while these are options for the SE. Kelley Blue Book details the following standard equipment for the base SE trim: "advanced four-wheel-disc braking system, power sunroof, leather seating, electronic stability control, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, Harman/Kardon stereo with CD, power driver's and passenger's seats, 18-inch alloy wheels and front, front side-impact and three-row side-curtain airbags." Cars.com reports that "a DVD-based navigation system with offroad capability is available" in the Land Rover LR3, while ConsumerGuide notes that "heated front and rear seats are optional for all," and that "adaptive headlights are optional for HSE." Kelley Blue Book indicates that a 2008 Land Rover LR3 "Cold Climate Package adds heated first and second-row seating, heated windshield washer jets and a heated windshield," and a "Technology Package includes DVD navigation, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and Bluetooth." ConclusionThe 2008 Land Rover LR3 offers a great deal in terms of standard equipment and in available options. 2008 LAND ROVER LR3 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "upright, angular" Edmunds: "offers an unparalleled rugged image" Kelley Blue Book: "extreme geometric styling all the way down" ConsumerGuide: "leans to upscale outdoorsy rather than uptown opulent" Most who are looking for an ...

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Other Choices:

Buyers looking to the 2008 Land Rover LR3 as a fashion statement should consider the Jeep Commander, which also has tall, boxy styling and serious off-road ability. However, the Jeep doesn't have the LR3's breadth of luxury equipment or its well-laid-out, space-efficient interior design. Then there are several large European SUVs in a similar, if not slightly pricier range. The Audi Q7 has some measure of off-road ability, though it's configured more for good on-road performance. However, it's very heavy, and its fuel economy is almost as low as the LR3's. The Porsche Cayenne is a bit lighter and more road-oriented, matching a sporty exterior to a more basic interior design that parallels those in Porsche sportscars, but it's not nearly as roomy inside. The Mercedes M-Class offers an especially intriguing alternative for those who are conscious about gas-guzzling: the diesel ML320 CDI, which gets 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Harbmaster #1, Posted: 9/3/2008

    The landrover lr3

    First of all this review is kinda full of crap. Lets face it. The Landrover LR3 is very capable, can easily manuever around tight corners, how I know that is becauase i own a 2007 Landrover LR3 and im 18 y/o, I got the car when i was 16, almost 17. Kids my age love to speed, we take sharp turnes, and the vehicle has proven more than capable at handling a good ride, especially since the height adjustable air-ride suspension surely helpes the car make the road seem much smoother. The sounds system of the vehicle is phenominal and is comparable to systems that teens make on their cars, you know the ones with 13" subwoofers. Every seat of every car will always be uncomortable, not because the seat is uncomfortable, but the position in which the person is in is very uncomfortable, yet the seats of the car is completly comfortable, no one that has sat in my car has yet to disagree with me on that. Third row seating? Are you kiding me, it cannot be any easier to climb back their, all you need is one half and barely any strenth to pull a string, and fold, pull a tab and fold, it cant be any easier, unless you want the car to pick you up and sit you in the third row seat, but you go ahead and tell me who offers that option? you want a little more throttle in a car? The lr3 is a very heavy car, so what kind of throttle response do you expect from the lr3? 0-60 in 8 seconds? 6 if you put it in sports more maybe less in transcommand, ya i would know cuz i constantly speed in my car, im always speeding in fact, i have raced many cars, and suvs, i have not lost a sinle time. so what are you talking about the throttle response for? and why are you comparing an suv to a crossover? suv and crossover are two different things, otherwise it would be called the landrover lr3 crossover...so watch what you say and quit looking for things to pick on the car about, you have nothing to say, all your cons about the lr3 dont make any sense and pretty much are inelgible in any debate over the rating of a car.

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