THE ALL-NEW LAND ROVER LR2
SETS NEW STANDARDS FOR PREMIUM COMPACT SUV CATEGORY
Land Rover today unveiled its new premium compact
SUV, the Land Rover LR2, at the 2007 Los Angeles
Auto Show. The fourth new model launched from Land
Rover in just four years, LR2 joins the impressive
line-up of Range Rover (2002), Land Rover LR3 (2004)
and Range Rover Sport (2005) that together have seen
record-breaking sales performance around the world.
As the latest addition to the world's leading
sport-utility vehicle manufacturer's line-up, LR2
sets new standards in its segment. New from the
ground up, LR2 delivers outstanding on-road
performance as well as the class-leading off-road
ability of a Land Rover. A dynamic design,
purposeful stance, smart and spacious interior, and
an abundance of advanced technologies complete the
LR2 package.
"LR2 combines the advantages of a premium sedan –
such as polished ride, accomplished performance and
an attractive cabin -- with the attributes of a
robust SUV," says Richard Beattie, executive vice
president, marketing and sales, Land Rover North
America. "With its tough go-anywhere ability,
stadium seating, cabin versatility and spaciousness,
we believe that no other compact SUV gets closer to
blending these best-of-both-worlds abilities."
Technical highlights of the LR2 include a
brand-new 3.2-liter inline-six engine featuring
advanced technologies to deliver an outstanding
combination of performance and economy.
The 230bhp* i6 engine provides 0-60 mph
acceleration in 8.4 seconds (0-100 km/h in 8.9
seconds)*. The engine is matched to a new six-speed
automatic transmission, with Land Rover’s
CommandShift™ offering manual sequential gear
changes when required. There is also a
driver-selectable sport mode, for livelier
performance.
Inline-six cylinder engine configurations are
ideal for delivering smoothness, and the very
compact new unit in LR2 is small enough to mount
transversely. The benefits of transverse fitment
include improved interior packaging and safety
performance.
The interior package of LR2 has generous head,
shoulder and legroom, in both the front and rear.
Large glass areas emphasize the spacious feel and
complement the elevated ‘command driving’ position –
a Land Rover hallmark – and ‘stadium seating’, where
rear passengers sit slightly higher than front
occupants, for a clearer view of the world outside.
Cargo space is also among the best in class: 58.9
cu. ft. (1667 liters)* with the rear seats folded
and 26.7 cu. ft. (756 liters)* with the rear seats
up.
New Car Makes Waves by
Driving on Water
You've heard of off-road driving, but
what about off-roading off-land? Land
Rover is taking their new LR2 out on the
water on a first-of-its-kind floating
track. The premium compact SUV is being
put to the test out in the middle of
Biscayne Bay off of Miami, Florida. In
true off-road style, the LR2 is tackling
tough terrain including inclines, rocks,
and over 800 yards of dirt track all
while never touching land.
The exterior and interior design of LR2 is
completely fresh, integrating the company’s unique
design language with a form that is instantly
recognizable as the latest Land Rover.
"We purposely kept strong Land Rover design cues,
such as the clamshell bonnet, stepped roof and the
basic form," says Land Rover design director Geoff
Upex. "The overall look is new and contemporary. The
design is chiseled, geometric and simple – it looks
like it's hewn from the solid. We have kept a close
design relationship with the LR3 and Range Rover
Sport, but interpreted the design language to suit
the requirements of customers for a more compact
SUV."
The body is a five-door monocoque structure, with
a high level of torsional rigidity which benefits
refinement, comfort and handling on-road as well as
ensuring the vehicle is fit for serious off-road
use. The suspension is fully independent and uses
the most modern stability control systems, including
Roll Stability Control (RSC ®), a sophisticated
technology that helps mitigate the risk of roll-over
even in extreme conditions.
LR2 is packed with new technologies to improve
both on-road and off-road performance. Land Rover’s
unique Terrain Response™ is standard, making
off-road use easier. Other interesting technologies
include a new permanent intelligent all-wheel-drive
system for superior traction and better on-road fuel
economy, and the patented Gradient Release Control,
which improves driver confidence and control when
releasing the brakes on steep and slippery slopes.
Other features and options include: keyless
starter button, bi-xenon headlamps, adaptive front
lighting, rain-sensing windshield wipers and rear
park distance control. A standard two-part panoramic
sunroof increases the cabin’s airiness;
air-conditioning also comes standard and a
full-color touch-screen DVD satellite navigation
system is optional. The Premium Audio System offered
features Dolby® Pro Logic® II 7.1 Surround Sound.
Complete with 14 speakers, including a sub-woofer,
the system is played through an in-dash six-disc CD
changer. An auxiliary audio connection (for MP3
players) is standard.
The Land Rover LR2 is designed and engineered by
Land Rover at Gaydon, near Warwick, England, and is
built at the Halewood plant in Liverpool, where
outstanding build quality has been acknowledged with
a JD Power European Plant Quality Gold Award in
2005.
Editor's Note:
*Figures are subject to change
and will be confirmed at a later date.
Land Rover North America is part
of Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover with headquarters
in Irvine, California. Land Rover established
operations in the US in 1986, and now imports and
distributes Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and LR3
vehicles manufactured by Land Rover in Solihull,
England. Land Rover’s worldwide operations are
wholly owned by Ford Motor Company, Dearborn,
Michigan. For information about the Land Rover
retailer nearest you, call 800-FIND-4WD or log on to
www.LandRoverusa.com .
Vehicle specifications and
features are subject to change. For the latest Land
Rover pricing and product information, contact Land
Rover North America Product Communications at (949)
341-5800. Land Rover-related press releases and
electronic photos of the company’s products are
available on-line in the Land Rover section of Ford
Motor Company’s news media website (media.landrover.com).
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION
Ultra-high-strength steel monocoque body
construction.
Outer-body panels are double-sided,
zinc-coated steel
ENGINE
Type
3.2 liter Denso EMS
Cylinders
In-Line 6
Valves
24
Displacement
3.2 liters
Bore
3.307 in. (84 mm)
Stroke
3.780 in. (96 mm)
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Max. Horsepower @ rpm
230 bhp* @ 6300 rpm
Max. Torque @ rpm
234 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm
PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph
8.4 sec*
0-100 kph (0-62
mph)
8.9 sec*
Maximum Speed
24 mph
DRIVETRAIN
Drive System
Permanent Intelligent All-Wheel Drive
Traction Control Four-Wheel Electronic
Traction Control
(4ETC)
Transmission
Six-speed automatic gearbox with
CommandShift™ that adapts to individual
driver style
Gear ratios
1 st (High/Low)
4.15:1
2 nd (High/Low)
2.37:1
3 rd (High/Low)
1.56:1
4 th (High/Low)
1.16:1
5 th (High/Low)
0.86:1
6 th (High/Low)
0.69:1
Reverse
(High/Low)
3.39:1
Final Drive
Ratio
3.75:1
SUSPENSION
Front
Suspension
Macpherson
strut with lower control arm and anti-roll
bar
Rear Suspension
Strut assembly
with lateral and longitudinal links and
anti-roll bar
TERRAIN RESPONSE™ SYSTEM
Multi-mode system to maximize traction and
control in a variety of driver-selectable
settings: General Driving (optimizing systems
for most normal driving conditions),
Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud /Ruts and Ruts, Sand
Modifies response of engine, transmission,
differentials, dynamic systems (DSC, 4ETC, and
HDC)
STEERING
Type
Hydraulic power
assisted rack and pinion
Turning Circle,
Lock-to-Lock
2.6 turns
Turning Circle,
Curb-to-Curb
37.1 ft. (11.3
m)
BRAKING
Power-assisted four-wheel ventilated disc
brakes
Four-channel, all-terrain anti-lock braking
system (ABS)
Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
Emergency brake assist (EBA)
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Active roll mitigation (ARM)
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Front
12.5 in. (316
mm)
Rear
12.0 in. (302
mm)
WHEELS
Wheels
18 x 8-inch
aluminum alloy
Tires
235/60R18 (V
Rated)
Spar
Temporary spare
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Overall Length
177.1 in. (4500
mm)
Overall Width
w/ Mirrors
85.7 in. (2180
mm)
Overall Height
w/o Antenna
68.5 in. (1740
mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in. (2660
mm)
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating
Capacity
5
Head Room,
Front/Rear
40.2/39.4 in.
(1020/1000 mm)
Leg Room,
Front/Rear
41.9/36.4 in.
(1065/925 mm)
Shoulder Room,
Front/Rear
57.6/57.3 in.
(1465/1460 mm)
Maximum
Loadspace Volume
58.9 cu. ft.
(1670 L)
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
Ground
Clearance
Under Front
Axle
8.3 in. (210
mm)
Under Rear Axle
10.5 in. (265
mm)
Angle of
Approach
29 degrees
Angle of
Departure
32 degrees
With Tow Bar
(Class III draw bar & receiver)
19 degrees
Ramp Breakover
Angle
21.5 degrees
Wading Depth
19.7 in. (500
mm)
WEIGHTS & TOWING CAPACITIES
Curb Weight
4255 lb. (1930
kg)
Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
5520 lb. (2505
kg)
Trailer w/o
Brakes
1650 lb. (750
kg)
Trailer w/
Brakes
3500 lb. (1585
kg)
FUEL
Fuel Tank
Capacity
18.5 gallons
(70 liters)
Editor's Note:
*Figures are subject to change and
will be confirmed at a later date.
Land Rover North America is part
of Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover with headquarters
in Irvine, California. Land Rover established
operations in the US in 1986, and now imports and
distributes Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and LR3
vehicles manufactured by Land Rover in Solihull,
England. Land Rover’s worldwide operations are
wholly owned by Ford Motor Company, Dearborn,
Michigan. For information about the Land Rover
retailer nearest you, call 800-FIND-4WD or log on to
www.LandRoverusa.com .
Vehicle specifications and
features are subject to change. For the latest Land
Rover pricing and product information, contact Land
Rover North America Product Communications at (949)
341-5800. Land Rover-related press releases and
electronic photos of the company’s products are
available on-line in the Land Rover section of Ford
Motor Company’s news media website (media.landrover.com).
