Land Rover LR2: For the power-hungry people

By By: Saneesh Michael

Land Rover LR2
Land Rover LR2 is the replacement of the powerful Freelander. The car is focused on the power-hungry car lovers thus comes with a powerful engine and stylish design. Being the replacement of Freelander, the LR2 is called Freelander in other markets. The car is competent enough with high end compact SUVs' like the Acura RDX or BMW X3.

The car was first showcased in the Paris auto show in September 2007. The car is built of the Ford C1 platform. Longer wheelbase, increased interior space, upgraded engine, dust, mud, and water resistance, off road features... LR2 has got a good number of features to boast upon.

LR2 is powered by the new 3.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine which is upgraded for off-road use to resist dust, mud, and water. The six cylinder engine generates 230 horsepower and 234 pound-feet of torque. The twin-cam 24-valve engine has variable valve timing as well as a multistage intake system. The power is transmitted through a six speed automatic gear system. The car has the capability to reach to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds, bit higher than the Freelander.

Other noteworthy features are Power driver seat, Split folding rear seat, Radio data system, Weather band radio, Brake assist, Driver front impact airbag, Passenger front impact airbag, Driver side impact airbag, Passenger side impact airbag, Overhead airbag, Electronic stability etc... The independent sturt type suspension with large disc brakes give added comfort and stability, also better control over all road conditions. Compared with other SUVs LR2 is much more softer.

8.3 inch ground clearance and four wheel drive system make the car a perfect off road option. Improved traction control, the stability control, and the anti-lock brakes etc are fixed on this car. A more sophisticated lubrication system designed for the higher stress and temperatures caused by driving slowly over rough terrain helps the car remain calm and stiff.

Coming to the interior, for the better outward visibility, a roomy leather interior with raised theater seating is attached in the rear. If the seats are folded forward the vehicles gives 59 cubit feet of cargo room. Other amenities includes power front seats, rear proximity warnings, headlamp washers and an auxiliary input jack for playing an iPod or other device through the vehicle's audio system. For improved safety a drivers side knee-hight airbag is fixed in the car, which prevents leg injuries from the steering column.

If you are looking for a small but luxurious SUV with the least amount of cash possible, Land Rover is the best option for you. The price range differs between ,700 to ,000.

Article Published On: Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 15:29 [IST]
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