2010 Land Rover LR2 Review

You're going to be blown away by the long list of standard safety features included on the 2010 Land Rover LR2. Land Rover vehicles have always been about loads of creature comforts combined with unparalleled off road abilities. The new LR2 delivers excellently on that reputation - and now throws in an overkill level of confidence-instilling safety features.

The LR2 Land Rover for 2010 is available in one trim only, the HSE 4-Door AWD. Land Rover felt no need to offer various trims because they included the best of everything in the base trim level of this full-sized, luxury SUV. Since it's impossible to discuss the LR2 without listing at least some of the standard safety features, note that you will be treated to: 7 separate airbags, electronic traction control, electronic stability control, automatic anti roll mitigation system, brake force distribution, rear park assist, rear and front fog lights, 4-wheel ABS and tire pressure monitoring just a name a few.

Inside the cabin, all occupants will be pampered in luxury. Standard creature comfort features include Bluetooth connectivity, high definition digital/satellite radio, a truly innovative navigational system, a panoramic moonroof, 2-zoned automatic climate control, Alpine audio, leather upholstery, heated seating and more. In fact, it's difficult not to agree that the LR2 provides some of the most solid value in the entire luxury SUV market. Prospective purchasers often experience reverse sticker shock when they see prices beginning at just $35,500.

The ultra-high strength steel construction standards of the 2010 LR2 Land Rover protect occupants and encompass the more-than-adequately powerful 3.2L inline six cylinder engine that produces 230 horsepower at 6300 RPM. Also, 234 lb-ft of torque is generated at 3200 RPMS. 1100 pounds of payload can be hauled and 3500 pounds can be pulled behind very efficiently. EPA estimations for fuel economy are not available at this time.

Although not huge, the 2010 LR2 Rover is big. 177.1 inches in length, 75.1 inches in width and a whopping 68.5 inches in height of big, in fact. Even with a curb weight of 4255 pounds and a 104.7 inch wheelbase, the LR2 still provides excellent cornering with little lean. Its electronic all-wheel-drive system makes it faster and more responsive to any other 5-seated SUV ever manufactured according to many industry experts. In addition, the Terrain Response system assists drivers by offering separate settings for mud, sand, grass/snow and pavement.

Especially considering its attractive initial price point, the 2010 Land Rover LR2 is creating a lot of anxiety for the Cadillac SRX, Infiniti EX35, and the Lincoln MKX. Frontal occupants will be treated to 40 inches of headroom, 58 inches of shoulder room and 41.9 inches of legroom. Rear occupants are also spaciously accommodated. The 26.7 cubic feet of luggage capacity in the rear can be expanded to 58.9 cubic feet by folding down the rear seating. You owe it to yourself to explore the LR2 further today.