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2009 Land Rover LR3 Safety Review

May 4, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

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safety features on the 2009 Land Rover LR3 include traction control, stability control with rollover mitigation technology [and] hill-descent control
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Experts at TheCarConnection.com note that the 2009 Land Rover LR3 has plenty of safety features—but no crash-test results to back it up.

At this time, the 2009 Land Rover LR3 has not been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Edmunds asserts, "Safety features on the 2009 Land Rover LR3 include traction control, stability control with rollover mitigation technology [and] hill-descent control"; in addition, "rear parking sensors are included on all [Land Rover] LR3s, while front bumper sensors are standard on the HSE and optional on the SE." Furthermore, "adaptive headlights, which 'look' around corners and adjust up and down to counter the effects of hard braking, are also available." Cars.com reports, "Antilock brakes and an electronic parking brake are installed" on the Land Rover LR3. In addition to front airbags, "side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags for the first and second rows are standard, and separate side curtains are included to protect third-row occupants."

Edmunds also notes that in the Land Rover LR3, "a commanding driving position and elevated 'stadium' seating give the driver a clear view of the road (or trail) ahead."

Conclusion

The 2009 Land Rover LR3 offers a good list of safety features—but crash-test ratings are needed to know for sure.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:No dataNHTSANo dataIIHSsafety features on the 2009 Land Rover LR3 include traction control, stability control with rollover mitigation technology [and] hill-descent controlEdmunds Experts at TheCarConnection.com note that the 2009 Land Rover LR3 has plenty of safety features—but no crash-test results to back it up. At this time, the 2009 Land Rover LR3 has not been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Edmunds asserts, "Safety features on the 2009 Land Rover LR3 include traction control, stability control with rollover mitigation technology [and] hill-descent control"; in addition, "rear parking sensors are included on all [Land Rover] LR3s, while front bumper sensors are standard on the HSE and optional on the SE." Furthermore, "adaptive headlights, which 'look' around corners and adjust up and down to counter the effects of hard braking, are also available." Cars.com reports, "Antilock brakes and an electronic parking brake are installed" on the Land Rover LR3. In addition to front airbags, "side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags for the first and second rows are standard, and separate side curtains are included to protect third-row occupants." Edmunds also notes that in the Land Rover LR3, "a commanding driving position and elevated 'stadium' seating give the driver a clear view of the road (or trail) ahead." ConclusionThe 2009 Land Rover LR3 offers a good list of safety features—but crash-test ratings are needed to know for sure. 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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