Land Rover鈥檚 LR2 Takes 鈥榬oad Less Traveled鈥?
Perhaps the best piece of video from this excursion came in a sand pit after we鈥檇 left the mud and water temporarily behind. From behind the steering wheel (did we say the LR2 offers the driver a commanding view?) it looked as though we were driving over a physical cliff. 鈥淔eet off the gas and brake,鈥漺e鈥檙e advised. 鈥淟et the Hill Descent Control (HDC) do its work.鈥滱s the nose pitched down (think the old rollercoaster rides at Revere Beach or Nantasket), we braced for a rocket-like downhill run. Instead, the HDC took over and eased us down smoothly. The previous generation of LR2s had a dial to select the available Terrain Response settings鈥攇eneral driving, grass-gravel-snow, mud-and-ruts, and sand. The new version has buttons. A small change, but somehow not as intimidating. As a result, all-wheel-drive has been taken to a new level. The LR2鈥檚 AWD system is front-wheeldrive weighted; only sending a bit of torque to the rear wheels under normal conditions, but the system can pre-engage at rest to reduce wheel-spin from standing starts. Land Rover feels it gives the benefits of full-time AWDwith the efficiency and fuel economy of an on-demand system. Part of the Land Rover tradition is that functionality helps drive design. Narrow Apillars (windshield posts) improve visibility as do the hood castellations that help aim the LR2 on the track, whether paved or rutted. The short overhangs and high underbody (8.26-inch ground clearance) help maximize approach and departure angles鈥攖he offroader鈥檚 version of scraping the front or rear of a car when entering or leaving a steep driveway. Should you buy an LR2, we highly recommend taking the driving course at the chateau. Then you鈥檒l both see the log-built chateau and also stay in it.
The British police have used Land Rovers (including the Defender) in their service for many years, they are supplied with the entire range from Land Rover itself. In 2004 a fleet of 12 long wheelbase 110 Td5 Land Rovers were produced for the central German government, varying between 110 vans, 110 HCPUs and 110 station wagons. The German government did not renew the supply contract after 2006, instead turning to Mercedes for their logistics fleet. Vehicles produced for the German government order were produced in metallic grey with white roofs. The electrical installation on these vehicles was a special order and kept "luxury" fittings and fixtures to a bare minimum. Four FFR equipped vehicles were produced to facilitate the VHF radios in service at that time with the German government and police authorities. Following the change-over to the Mercedes contract, the German central government sold their Td5 fleet. With 300Tdi production stopping in 2006, Land Rover set up production of a military version of the four-cylinder Ford Duratorq engine that is also used as a replacement for the Td5 in civilian vehicles.
From the moment you step inside, it doesn't feel particularly rugged, either; nor does it feel luxurious, like a big Range Rover. It would be neat if Land Rover decided to make a Jeep Wrangler-esque vehicle at the LR2's price point that was focused on capability while turning down the luxury. But the LR2 is not that vehicle. No, the LR2 lets people buy into the luxury reputation that Land Rover/Range Rover has spent decades cultivating without ponying up the cash. 20,000 set of Land Rover emblems that you can admire. The car (that's what it is -- it shares a platform with the old Ford Mondeo and a bunch of Volvos) doesn't come into its own on the road, either. The engine was laggy, steering was loose at all speeds, and the vehicle did not feel particularly well planted on the expressway. I did find some pictures of dusty LR2/Freelanders tackling some slightly rough terrain, so it's probably possible to attack moderately washed-out gravel roads with confidence. Then again, I also found pictures of the Jeep Compass in similar situations. EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I didn't even know Land Rover made the LR2 anymore.
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