Land Rover 2008 LR2

Type:
Five-door,
all-wheel drive luxury small SUV

Retail price:
$34,700 to $40,350

Engine:
3.2-liter inline six-cylinder, 230-hp; 234-pound-feet torque

Transmission:
Six-speed automatic, with clutchless shifting

EPA mileage:
16 mpg city / 23 mpg highway

Notes:
Hits showrooms in April.


Exterior:
Excellent. A distinctive, boxy Land Rover.

Interior:
Good. Luxurious and comfortable, even in the back. Only the cluttered center console kept the rating from being excellent.

Safety:
Excellent. Stability control and roll over control standard. Full set of front, side, and side curtain airbags are standard.

Performance:
Excellent. Performs well on the highway and trails. Engine is powerful and handling is crisp when taking tight mountain turns or making sandy donuts.

Notes:
The LR2 is an excellent vehicle and the price is very competitive when comparing it to other high-end compact SUVs such as the Acura MDX and BMW X3.