New 2008 Land Rover LR2 - Price, Photos, Reviews & Features

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Displacing the outgoing Freelander model, the 2008 Land Rover LR2 is a capable, rugged, and well-appointed small luxury SUV, competing with the Acura RDX and BMW X3. The LR2 is a huge step forward over the Freelander in terms of luxury features, styling, and driving dynamics, and is significantly larger as well, at nearly two inches longer and 600 pounds heavier.

The LR2 looks very upscale, incorporating multiple styling elements from other Land Rover products, like the LR3-style rear pillar and the Range Rover Sport–like front-fenders. Inside, head and legroom are very generous and storage capacity is 27 cubic feet with the rear seats up and 59 cubic feet with them folded. In keeping with its newfound luxury status, power front seats, supple leather upholstery, and a power sunroof are all standard items. Swiveling high-intensity headlamps and a DVD-based touch-screen navigation system are included in the option packages.

The gutsy 3.2-liter DOHC 24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine generates 230 horsepower and 234 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with manumatic shifting, incorporating Normal, Sport, and CommandShift® modes. The permanent, intelligent all-wheel drive is highly responsive and adaptable to a variety of road conditions, working through a Haldex clutch pack. Although there is no dedicated low range setting, the LR2 is equipped with hill-descent control and Terrain Response, which has four selectable modes that vary throttle sensitivity, the levels of traction, stability, hill-descent control, and Haldex preload.

Safety is emphasized throughout the Land Rover lineup, and the LR2 is certainly well-equipped. A total of seven airbags – dual front, side curtain, side thorax, and a driver’s knee airbag – sets a high standard for small luxury SUVs. In addition, the LR2 has a host of active safety technologies such as enhanced braking systems with four-wheel ABS and Roll Stability Control (RSC), which continuously monitors vehicle movement to immediately detect and counteract an impending rollover.

With a rugged exterior, excellent off-road capability, and a wide variety of safety features, the 2008 Land Rover LR2 is the perfect companion on the street or the trail.