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2011 Land Rover LR2 Review

Land Rover LR2 today revealed the all new that enters the compact premium SUV market with outstanding breadth of goods and technology from Land Rover signature.

The fourth new model for Land Rover in four years, LR2 with an impressive line-up of Range Rover (2002), Land Rover LR3 (2004) and Range Rover Sport (2005), which together have seen record sales development around the world.

As the latest addition to the world's leading manufacturer of sport utility vehicles line-up, LR2 sets new standards in its segment. New from the ground up, LR2 offers exceptional on-road performance and first-class off-road ability of a Land Rover. A dynamic design, the position resolved, the elegant and spacious interior and a host of advanced technologies complete the LR2 all.



"LR2 combines the advantages of a premium sedan - such as polished ride, for performance, attractive cabin and ease of use - with the characteristics of a robust SUV, including go-anywhere ability, toughness, stadium seating, versatility and spaciousness of the cabin, "says Phil Popham, managing director of Land Rover. "We believe that no other compact SUV comes close to blending these best-of-two-worlds abilities."

Technical features of the LR2 include a new 3.2-liter six with advanced technologies to offer an excellent combination of performance and economy.

The 230-horsepower * i6 engine provides 0-60 mph acceleration in 8.4 seconds (0-100 km / h in 8.9 seconds) *. The engine is mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission, with Land Rover CommandShift � offering manual sequential gear changes when required. There is also a sport mode to choose the driver to a live performance.



Six cylinder in-line configurations are ideal for smooth and compact the new LR2 is small enough to mount transversely. The benefits of the transversely mounted include improved interior packaging and safety.

The group inside the LR2 has generous head, shoulder and legroom, both front and rear. Large windows emphasize the feeling of space and complement the elevated 'command driving position - a Land Rover brand and -. "tiers", where rear passengers sit slightly higher than the front passengers, a more clear the cargo outside world is also among the best in class:. 59 cu ft (1670 liters) * with the rear seats folded and 26.5 cubic feet (755 liters) * with the rear seats in place ..

The exterior and interior design of LR2 is completely new, incorporating the language of design firm with a unique shape that is instantly recognizable as the latest Land Rover.



"We purposely kept strong Land Rover indices, such as clamshell hood, stepped roof and the basic form," says Land Rover design director Geoff Upex. "The overall look is new and modern design is chiseled, geometric and simple. - It seems that it is etched in the ground, we kept a close relationship to the design of the LR3 and Range Rover Sport, but interpreted the design language to meet clients. need for a more compact SUV. "

The body is a five-door monocoque structure with a high degree of torsional rigidity which benefits refinement, comfort and handling on road and ensure that the vehicle is suitable for off-road driving. The suspension is fully independent and uses the most advanced stability control, including Roll Stability Control (RSC �), a technology that helps reduce the risk of reversal, even in extreme conditions.



LR2 is packed with new technologies to improve both on and off road. Land Rover's unique Terrain Response � is standard, so the terrain easier. Other interesting technologies include a new permanent intelligent all-wheel drive guarantees excellent road grip and better fuel economy, and the patented Gradient Release Control, which improves driver confidence and control when releasing the brakes on steep and slippery.

Other features and options include: keyless starter button, bi-xenon headlights, adaptive headlights, rain-sensing wipers, windshield and rear Park Distance Control. Standard two-piece panoramic sunroof increases the airy cabin, the air conditioning is standard, color touch-screen DVD satellite navigation system is optional. Selection of high-end audio systems with 12 speakers, Dolby � Pro Logic II 7.1 Surround Sound, fiber optic connections. Auxiliary audio jack (for MP3 players) is standard.



Designed and manufactured by Land Rover at Gaydon, near Warwick, England, LR2 is built at Halewood plant in Liverpool, where outstanding build quality has been acknowledged with a JD Power European Plant Quality Gold Award in 2005.