2011 Land Rover LR2 Review by Cars.com Staff

2011 Land Rover LR2

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2011 Land Rover LR2

Kelley Blue Book Retail $27,200  


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By Cars.com Staff

Cars.com National October 29, 2010

Vehicle Overview

The LR2 is a compact luxury SUV, like the Acura RDX and BMW X3. It provides a less expensive alternative to Land Rover's other pricier offerings.

The LR2 shares its 230-horsepower inline-six-cylinder engine with several Volvo models. Off-road ability gets a boost thanks to permanent four-wheel drive that can distribute nearly all engine power to the front or rear wheels.

New for 2011

For 2011, the interior is revised and given a new instrument cluster, while the exterior is also refreshed. Changes include a new front bumper and a two-bar grille. Eagle-eyed observers will notice that the Land Rover logo has changed from gold on green to silver on green.

Exterior

From the adjoined headlights to the squared-off rear, the LR2 looks like a shrunken Range Rover. With 8.3 inches of ground clearance and a 31-degree approach angle, the LR2 is more off-road-capable than the RDX and X3. Exterior features include:

  • Optional 19-inch wheels
  • Optional body-colored bumpers

Interior

The LR2 has a redesigned instrument cluster and a four-spoke steering wheel. Two rows of seats accommodate five occupants. Interior features include:

  • Standard dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Standard leather upholstery
  • Standard two-piece panoramic moonroof
  • Standard power front seats

Under the Hood

The 3.2-liter inline-six-cylinder generates 230 hp and 234 pounds-feet of torque. It drives all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. When properly equipped, the LR2 can tow up to 3,500 pounds.

Safety

Safety features include:

  • Standard four-wheel-disc antilock brakes
  • Standard dual front airbags, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags and driver's knee airbag
  • Standard electronic stability system with Roll Stability Control


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