2008 Land Rover LR3: Overview

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The 2008 Land Rover LR3 loses its V6 engine but gains a standard power front passenger seat and revised interior trim. This is the only Land Rover with seven-passenger seating. It comes in SE and HSE trims, both with a 300-hp 4.4-liter V8 and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 7716 lb. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. LR3s have all-wheel drive with low-range gearing and Land Rover's Terrain Response system. This system has a console switch that enables the driver to change suspension and powertrain calibrations to accommodate normal driving, slippery pavement, mud, sand, and low-speed off-roading. A locking center differential is standard, and a locking rear differential is available. LR3 has an air-spring suspension with four available ride heights and automatic load leveling. A navigation system and bi-xenon headlights are standard on HSE, available on SE. Heated front and rear seats are optional for all, and adaptive headlights are optional for HSE.

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