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2008 Land Rover LR3
Date Published: 4/30/08

2008 Land Rover LR3
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MSRP:
$48,525 - 54,025

Invoice:
$44,158 - 49,163

Class:
Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle
2008 Land Rover LR3
Expert Rating Summary
Category SE Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 6 6.1
Fuel Economy 1 3.3
Ride Quality 6 5.8
Steering/Handling/Braking 4 5.5
Quietness 7 6.7
Controls 6 6.3
Details 7 7
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 7.5
Room/Comfort (rear) 7 6.5
Cargo Room 9 8.6
Value within Class 5 6.1
Total Score: 65 69.4
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2008 Land Rover LR3 Review
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.
Competition
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Midsize SUVs are similar in size and construction to Midsize SUVs. Most, in fact, are gilded versions of Midsize SUVs; though a few are exclusive upscale designs.

Our Best Buys include the Acura MDX, Buick Enclave, and Lexus RX. Our Recommended pick is the Volvo XC90.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Buick Enclave.

News
LR3 is now four model years old--quite young by Land Rover standards--so no major changes are expected for a while.
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