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2009 Land Rover LR3 Review

May 4, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

viewed from the front, you'd be forgiven for mistaking the 2009 [Land Rover] LR3 for its big brother, the Range Rover
Kelley Blue Book

upright, angular
Cars.com

offers an unparalleled rugged image
Edmunds

leans to upscale outdoorsy rather than uptown opulent
ConsumerGuide

The 2009 Land Rover LR3 stands out from the SUV pack because it looks at home on city streets. It's a handsome vehicle, to be sure.

Experts at TheCarConnection.com note that most reviews praise its more sophisticated and refined cosmetic attributes. "The upright, angular LR3 has rectangular rear quarter windows and uses a monocoque structure. Short overhangs and a large greenhouse are familiar touches, along with a face and a split tailgate in back that echo the company's flagship Range Rover," reports Cars.com. The 2009 Land Rover LR3 borrows key styling cues from its larger showroom companion, the Range Rover. Kelley Blue Book notes that "viewed from the front, you'd be forgiven for mistaking the 2009 [Land Rover] LR3 for its big brother, the Range Rover," and it "carries the extreme geometric styling all the way down the sides and around the back, [with] a few details from the former Discovery model it replaced." Edmunds says the Land Rover LR3 "offers an unparalleled rugged image."

The 2009 LR3's interior styling ranks among the most distinctive in any SUV. ConsumerGuide remarks that "the lack of wood and other fancy trim leans to upscale outdoorsy rather than uptown opulent." Kelley Blue Book says that the interior "faithfully conveys the [Land Rover] LR3's overall balance of luxury and capability." Edmunds opines that the 2009 Land Rover LR3 "has a style all its own and it's on display inside the LR3," but adds "there's a general rough-and-tumble ambience that's been passed down through decades of adventure-seeking Land Rovers."

Conclusion

The 2009 Land Rover LR3 has all the right rugged good looks.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:viewed from the front, you'd be forgiven for mistaking the 2009 [Land Rover] LR3 for its big brother, the Range RoverKelley Blue Bookupright, angularCars.comoffers an unparalleled rugged imageEdmundsleans to upscale outdoorsy rather than uptown opulentConsumerGuide The 2009 Land Rover LR3 stands out from the SUV pack because it looks at home on city streets. It's a handsome vehicle, to be sure. Experts at TheCarConnection.com note that most reviews praise its more sophisticated and refined cosmetic attributes. "The upright, angular LR3 has rectangular rear quarter windows and uses a monocoque structure. Short overhangs and a large greenhouse are familiar touches, along with a face and a split tailgate in back that echo the company's flagship Range Rover," reports Cars.com. The 2009 Land Rover LR3 borrows key styling cues from its larger showroom companion, the Range Rover. Kelley Blue Book notes that "viewed from the front, you'd be forgiven for mistaking the 2009 [Land Rover] LR3 for its big brother, the Range Rover," and it "carries the extreme geometric styling all the way down the sides and around the back, [with] a few details from the former Discovery model it replaced." Edmunds says the Land Rover LR3 "offers an unparalleled rugged image." The 2009 LR3's interior styling ranks among the most distinctive in any SUV. ConsumerGuide remarks that "the lack of wood and other fancy trim leans to upscale outdoorsy rather than uptown opulent." Kelley Blue Book says that the interior "faithfully conveys the [Land Rover] LR3's overall balance of luxury and capability." Edmunds opines that the 2009 Land Rover LR3 "has a style all its own and it's on display inside the LR3," but adds "there's a general rough-and-tumble ambience that's been passed down through decades of adventure-seeking Land Rovers." ConclusionThe 2009 Land Rover LR3 has all the right rugged good looks. 2009 LAND ROVER LR3 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "viewed from the front, you'd be forgiven for mistaking the 2009 [Land Rover] LR3 for its big brother, the Range Rover " Cars.com: "upright, angular" Edmunds: "offers an unparalleled rugged image" ConsumerGuide: "leans to ...

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Other Choices:

The Porsche Cayenne is a bit lighter and more road-oriented, matching a sporty exterior to a basic interior design that parallels those in Porsche sportscars, but it's not nearly as roomy inside as these other SUVs. 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. Buyers looking to the 2009 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 can't claim the LR3's breadth of luxury equipment or its well-laid-out, space-efficient interior design. The Audi Q7 has some measure of off-road ability, though it's configured more for good on-road performance. It also has a new clean-diesel option and an especially attractive interior.

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