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2009 Land Rover LR3 Quality Review

May 4, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

cargo space is to-die-for
MotherProof

LR3 offers a commanding driving position
ConsumerGuide

leather seating is firm but comfortable
Kelley Blue Book

vast cargo space
Edmunds

Experts at TheCarConnection.com love the overall space available in the 2009 Land Rover LR3—but a few points could be better designed for usability.

ConsumerGuide explains that the 2009 Land Rover LR3 "offers a commanding driving position with comfortable and upright seats." According to Cars.com, "Eight-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats...are standard." The reviewer also notes that the "seats are comfortable and supportive despite firm cushioning."

ConsumerGuide points out that the LR3 "is the only Land Rover with seven-passenger seating." Second- and third-row seats are "unusually comfortable, with ample headroom and legroom." The third row is a bit awkward to get into and out of, though "the suspension's access setting helps ease entry and exit." Kelley Blue Book warns that "although the third row offers decent room, the seating mechanisms aren't as slick and easy to operate as we've experienced in the competition."

Edmunds notes, "in terms of everyday usability, the LR3 shines, with fold-flat second- and third-row seats, and a vast cargo space with a maximum of 90 available cubic feet." ConsumerGuide has mixed reactions on storage and cargo issues: "some testers say it complicates loading and unloading, while others praise its versatility." MotherProof, however, declares that cargo space is "to-die-for," noting that they "shoved so much into the back of this car, and it swallowed everything and even seemed to want more." They also point out "two glove compartments and mucho cupholders."

The 2009 Land Rover LR3 distinguishes itself from the previous year's model by costing a lot less in its base version. Fortunately, however, nothing seems to have been ignored. ConsumerGuide notes that "interior materials are of high quality," but the Land Rover LR3's "gauges have small print that makes them difficult to read at a glance...The controls are a somewhat confusing jumble of switches, knobs, and buttons, [and] radio, navigation, and climate systems are hard to decipher." Edmunds admires the "comfortable and well-appointed interior...[but] testing experiences have shown that build quality isn't universally solid."

ConsumerGuide reports that as far as extraneous sound levels aboard the Land Rover LR3 are concerned, "some highway-speed wind noise is the only demerit of note."

Conclusion

The 2009 Land Rover LR3 is a mixed bag: lots of seats but no good way to get to them, and plenty of cool features that have confusing, frustrating controls.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:cargo space is to-die-forMotherProofLR3 offers a commanding driving positionConsumerGuideleather seating is firm but comfortableKelley Blue Bookvast cargo spaceEdmunds Experts at TheCarConnection.com love the overall space available in the 2009 Land Rover LR3—but a few points could be better designed for usability. ConsumerGuide explains that the 2009 Land Rover LR3 "offers a commanding driving position with comfortable and upright seats." According to Cars.com, "Eight-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats...are standard." The reviewer also notes that the "seats are comfortable and supportive despite firm cushioning." ConsumerGuide points out that the LR3 "is the only Land Rover with seven-passenger seating." Second- and third-row seats are "unusually comfortable, with ample headroom and legroom." The third row is a bit awkward to get into and out of, though "the suspension's access setting helps ease entry and exit." Kelley Blue Book warns that "although the third row offers decent room, the seating mechanisms aren't as slick and easy to operate as we've experienced in the competition." Edmunds notes, "in terms of everyday usability, the LR3 shines, with fold-flat second- and third-row seats, and a vast cargo space with a maximum of 90 available cubic feet." ConsumerGuide has mixed reactions on storage and cargo issues: "some testers say it complicates loading and unloading, while others praise its versatility." MotherProof, however, declares that cargo space is "to-die-for," noting that they "shoved so much into the back of this car, and it swallowed everything and even seemed to want more." They also point out "two glove compartments and mucho cupholders." The 2009 Land Rover LR3 distinguishes itself from the previous year's model by costing a lot less in its base version. Fortunately, however, nothing seems to have been ignored. ConsumerGuide notes that "interior materials are of high quality," but the Land Rover LR3's "gauges have small print that makes them difficult to read at a glance...The controls are a somewhat confusing jumble of switches, knobs, and buttons, [and] radio, navigation, and climate systems are hard to decipher." Edmunds admires the "comfortable and well-appointed interior...[but] testing experiences have shown that build quality isn't universally solid." ConsumerGuide reports that as far as extraneous sound levels aboard the Land Rover LR3 are concerned, "some highway-speed wind noise is the only demerit of note." ConclusionThe 2009 Land Rover LR3 is a mixed bag: lots of seats but no good way to get to them, and plenty of cool features that have confusing, frustrating controls. 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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