2005 LAND ROVER LR3 NEW CAR BUYER'S GUIDE

What's New for the 2005 Land Rover LR3?
Replacing the Discovery in this British SUV-builder's lineup for 2005 is the sophisticated 2005 Land Rover LR3. A successful blend of style, comfort, and technology has wrought an impressive luxury sport-ute designed to go head-to-head with the best upscale SUVs on the market. Starting in July of 2005, a new 4.0-liter V6 engine becomes available, slotting in under the formerly standard 300-horsepower 4.4-liter V8. The new V6 makes 216 horsepower, 269 lb.-ft. of torque, can tow 7,700-lbs., and gets 14 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway. The Land Rover LR3 V6 starts at less than $40,000 and can be equipped with an optional Premium Package.

Advantages of the 2005 Land Rover LR3:

• Powerful V8 engine
• Slick Terrain Response System
• Available air suspension
• Room for up to seven occupants
• Plenty of style and character

Objections to the 2005 Land Rover LR3:

• Fuel thirsty available V8
• Sluggish standard V6

Editor's Advice:
If you've driven both a Land Rover Discovery and a Land Rover Range Rover, you've experienced first-hand the transformation underway at this venerable English automaker, known for producing some of the world's most amazing off-road vehicles. Now the Discovery is gone, replaced by the new 2005 LR3, which represents a quantum leap in performance, quality, and design. Few vehicles on the market can serve as many masters as the Land Rover LR3, and if you're thinking of plunking down hard-earned cash on a new luxury SUV, you'll want to drive this one.