2007 Land Rover LR3 Review (continued)
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Summary

The Land Rover LR3 offers brilliant off-road capability with on-road comfort. The V6 model lowered the cost of entry last year, and is even better equipped for '07. The LR3 may be the best vehicle for anybody who needs a comfortable daily driver that really can go anywhere any four-wheel vehicle might go.

John Stewart filed this report for New Car Test Drive.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	Land Rover LR3 V6 SE ($41,435); V8 SE ($48,235); HSE ($53,235)
Engines:	4.4-liter dohc 32-valve V8
Transmissions:	6-speed automatic ZF electronically controlled with Sport and Manual modes; 2-speed electronic transfer gearbox with shift-on-the-move capability
Saftey Equipment (standard):	ABS, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist; Cornering Brake Control (CBC); Active Roll Mitigation (ARM); all-terrain Dynamic Stability Control (DSC); Hill Descent Control (HDC); Park Distance Control; frontal, side-impact and side head curtain airbags
Saftey Equipment (optional):	third-row head curtain airbags
Basic Warranty:	4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In:	Solihull, England

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Land Rover LR3 HSE ($53,235)
Standard Equipment:	leather seating surfaces w/Alcantara door panels; dual-zone automatic climate control w/programmed defrost; 550-watt Harman/Kardon Logic7 digital surround-sound AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash changer, 14 speakers; steering wheel mounted audio controls; cargo space cover, foldable & removable w/two positions & integrated roller cover, stores into floor when not in use; defroster, electric rear window; instrumentation, full including tachometer, fuel filler-door indicator, message information center & outside temperature display; navigation on/off-road w/7-in color screen, DVD based, voice-activated operation & 4WD Information Center; auto-dimming rearview mirror; 12-volt accessory outlets (2); power windows w/backlit controls & on-touch down for front windows; power central locking system w/superlocking, emergency key entry via concealed panel in drivers door; sunroof, power tilt & slide plus fixed Alpine roof over 2nd & 3rd row seats w/integrated sun blinds; retained accessory power for windows & sunroofs; cupholders (6); seats, 1st row, reclining, 8-way power adjustable drivers, 6-way power adjustable front passenger w/dual folding front armrests; driver-seat memory; rear seats split 35/30/35 folding; leather wrapped, tilt, telescopic steering wheel w/electronic cruise control/audio controls; remote-control rear suspension height adjuster
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Heavy Duty Package ($625) includes active locking rear differential & full-size spare tire & alloy wheel
Destination Charge:	715
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	54575
Layout:	four-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	300 @ 5500
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	315 @ 4000
Transmission:	6-speed automatic ZF electronically controlled with Sport and Manual modes; 2-speed electronic transfer gearbox with shift-on-the-move capability
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
Wheelbase:	113.6
Length/width/height:	190.9/75.4/74.5
Track, f/r:	63.2/63.5
Turning circle:	37.6
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	40.4/NA/42.4
Head/hip/leg room, m:	42.4/NA/37.6
Head/hip/leg room, r:	40.1NA/36.3
Cargo volume:	90.3
Payload:
Towing capacity:	7700
Suspension, f:	independent, double wishbone with long-travel air springs
Suspension, r:	independent, double wishbone with long-travel air springs
Ground clearance:	9.5
Curb weight:	5796
Tires:	255/55HR19
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/ vented disc w ABS, Brake Assist, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Fuel capacity:	22.8