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Bengt Halvorson, Editor
In compiling this comprehensive review covering the 2008 Land Rover LR2, the car experts at TheCarConnection.com considered reviews from some of the Web’s top critics. Then TheCarConnection’s editors, who have driven the Land Rover LR2, brought their driving experience to the ...
By Bengt Halvorson, Editor
2008 LAND ROVER LR2 STYLING | [8 out of 10] AutoWeek: "looks good in an upscale-y sort of way" Cars.com: "the more traditional SUV look commonly found in larger models" Edmunds: "plenty of leather and wood to go around" ConsumerGuide: "cabin takes a cue from more expensive Range Rovers " TheCarConnection.com sees mostly positive comments about the 2008 Land Rover LR2's appearance inside and out. The 2008 Land Rover LR2 is an all-new compact SUV model, occupying the space in the Land Rover lineup formerly filled by the Freelander. The 2008 Land Rover LR2 SE was launched early in the model year, with the upmarket HSE version joining in later. The 2008 Land Rover LR2 has design cues--such as the front-fender vents--that echo those of its bigger brothers, the LR3 and Range Rover Sport , but it's a little bit more rakish, practical, and carlike. AutoWeek states ...
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Badges, brightwork and vents are automotive “jewelry.” Designers use them to break up large surface areas, to telegraph the brand or make of a vehicle to owners and admirers, and sometimes just... Read full review
OverviewIf the Land Rover LR2 doesn't knock the socks off of shoppers for an SUV of this size and price, nothing will. It offers more content than they have reason to expect, compared to... Read full review
What Edmunds.com says The 2008 Land Rover LR2 represents a meaningful advance over its predecessor, but alongside present-day competition in the compact luxury SUV class, it comes up short... Read full review
Recent findings show that fewer and fewer sport utility vehicles offer any sortof off-roading capability whatsoever. General classifications of off-road talent seem to regard a ute's... Read full review
""Purchased this vehicle in November 2007 and am thrilled with it so far. Great styling, handles great on the highway, city and in snow/ice. Superb fit and finish inside and out without... Read full review
It looks great, rides great and seats 4 or 5 more comfortably, with more elbow room and an overall more spacious feel than the BMW X3 or Acura RDX. Body is very rigid and conveys... Read full review
Excellent visibility, excellent ride, and very little wind noise. Standard luxury interior, standard features are simply remarkable for a vehicle within the $35,000 price range. For a small... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Land Rover LR2: AWD 4dr SE | $33,985 / $30,926 | City: 16 Hwy: 23 |
| 2008 Land Rover LR2: AWD 4dr HSE | $35,375 / $32,191 | City: 16 Hwy: 23 |
In compiling this comprehensive review covering the 2008 Land Rover LR2, the car experts at TheCarConnection.com considered reviews from some of the Web’s top ... Read full bottom line
2008 LAND ROVER LR2 STYLING | [8 out of 10] AutoWeek: "looks good in an upscale-y sort of way" Cars.com: "the more traditional SUV look commonly found in ... Read full review
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2009 | 2008
MSRP: $33,985 - $35,375
""Purchased this vehicle in November 2007 and am thrilled with it so far. Great styling, handles great on the highway, city and in snow/ice. Superb fit and... Read more
It looks great, rides great and seats 4 or 5 more comfortably, with more elbow room and an overall more spacious feel than the BMW X3 or Acura RDX. Body is... Read more
Excellent visibility, excellent ride, and very little wind noise. Standard luxury interior, standard features are simply remarkable for a vehicle within the... Read more
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