For example, LR2 offers a single powertrain comprising a 230-hp 3.2-liter inline-6-cyl engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift gate. Rated towing capacity is 3500 lb with trailer brakes, 1650 without. Unlike other Land Rovers, LR2 comes with all-wheel drive, not true 4-wheel drive. But it does boast Land Rover's Terrain Response system with driver-selected settings that calibrate powertrain controls for "general driving," grass/gravel/snow, mud/ruts, and sand.

Also standard is Land Rover's Gradient Release Control, which holds the vehicle on slippery slopes without applying the brakes. Antiskid/traction control is standard and includes rollover sensors. A navigation system is among several options.

2008 Land Rover LR2