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The 2008 LR2 went on sale in the United States in April 2007 and equipped with a long list of standard equipment. The dual-zone automatic climate-control system has a humidity sensor and a pollen filter for improved comfort. The dual-panel sunroof opens wide to provide a panoramic sky view. A single touch of the control switches will open or close the side windows and the sunroof.

The standard LR2 Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo system includes an eight-channel, 320-watt amplifier playing through eight speakers and one subwoofer plus a six-disc CD changer. Automatic volume control raises the sound system’s output as road speed increases. An audio input socket located on the center console plays MP3, iPod, and other material through the sound system.

The 3.2-liter, 230-hp engine powering the LR2 accelerates from rest to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds and excels in three critical categories: power delivery, responsiveness, and fuel efficiency (EPA estimated 23 mpg highway/16 mpg city). An inline-six-cylinder layout was selected to take advantage of that configuration’s inherent smoothness. The design of the LR2’s engine is so compact that a transverse mounting arrangement was possible, yielding improved cabin space and collision performance.

“The LR2 is a revelation on-road,” says Land Rover’s chief engineer Mike Cross.