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2005 Land Rover LR3 Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
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Safety and Security
Airbags are everywhere in the LR3. There are side curtain airbags for first and second row outboard passengers, and side curtains for 3rd row passengers. That is an exclusive feature within this segment.
Rear parking distance control is standard, and a very handy feature to have. The standard keyless entry system has a perimetric sensing security system. This provides additional protection in parking lots and buildings and helps keep thieves from being attracted to the vehicle.
The construction is solid, free from the squeeks and rattles common in most of the competing products. Integrated body-frame, boxed-steel ladder frame, and welded steel monosides make LR3 extra sturdy. Both the front and rear doors have side impact beams for protection. This construction is particularly important in off-road products that might tip over in an extreme maneuver. Add to that Land Rover's unique Terrain Response system. It provides the automatic load leveling component of the air suspension.
In Conclusion
The LR3 competes well with the Volkswagen Touareg on and off road, and both are favorites. The LR3 and Touareg are similarly priced, though the VW has closer-to-Range Rover -performance and luxury.
LR3 is far more capable off road than the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz M Class, or the Infiniti FX. It will best a Hummer on rough terrain as it is both lighter and a more useful size -- it can fit between more things. It has much better on-road ride than the Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Explorer or any GM SUV, including the Cadillac Escalade. It is also far more hip and chic.
A base V6 version starting at $38,950 will broaden the truck's appeal, and compete with the VW Touraeg, Porsche Cayenne and the BMW X5 six-cylinder versions.
Pros: Great off road capability, good on road manners, fantastic technology, interesting design.
Cons: Boxy styling will get dated quickly, pricey, expensive to repair, we miss the abundance of map pockets .
Ratings (1-10)
- Style: 8
- Performance: 8
- Price: 7
- Handling: 8
- Ride: 8
- Comfort: 8
- Quality: 9
- Overall: 8
More Data
Where Built: England
Major Options: Rear seat package, navigation system, automatic rear climate control, lighting package, cold climate package.
Seating: 5, 7 with optional rear seat.
Number of Rows: 2. 3 with optional rear seat
Length in Inches: 190.9
Warrantees: 4 years/50,000 miles bumper to bumper, 6 years/unlimited miles corrosion protection, 4 years/50,000 miles Roadside assistance.
Weight in Pounds: 5,426 lb. â€' 5,796 lb
Cargo Capacity in Pounds: Not available.
Gross Maximum Vehicle Weight in Pounds: 7,121 lb.
Towing Capacity in Pounds: 7,716 lb.
Gas Tank Capacity in Gallons: 22.8
Destination Charge: $665
