| hk9999 |
Some of you may already know. Land Rover Discovery 3 is coming soon. Looking at its pics, it is very luxury and it has better 3rd row seat (facing front).
How is the quality of Land Rover SUV? Is it another Ford? Another concern is the high gas price now. But I think it is not as hungry as the Ford Expedition.
So many choices now, hard to make decision. :confused:
Friday, April 2, 2004
Today, Land Rover introduces LR3, an all-new SUV that makes its debut at the New York International Auto Show on April 7. With its class-leading breadth of capability, innovative user- friendly technology, and new levels of interior space, the Land Rover LR3 is set to offer the ultimate premium sport-utility package.
"A true Land Rover, the LR3 benefits from a clarity of purpose and conviction that is evident from the clean design to the versatility and outstanding driving experience. Like all new Land Rovers, it's always great to drive on-road, as well as being best-in-class off-road," said Matthew Taylor, managing director, Land Rover.
LR3 is a new vehicle in every way. Developed by and for Land Rover, it is a modern architecture that is designed to offer excellent on-pavement behavior while upholding Land Rover's rigorous off-road standards. Building on the philosophy established by Range Rover, it introduces a breadth of capability and a level of luxury that sets a new standard for the category.
Power is from a Jaguar-sourced 4.4-litre 300bhp (SAE) V8 -- tailored to meet Land Rover requirements particularly for off-road usage -- a six-speed "intelligent shifting" automatic gearbox, permanent four-wheel drive, fully independent electronic air suspension and seating for up to seven adult-sized passengers.
The Land Rover LR3 continues the brand's tradition of introducing class- leading technologies, the most significant of which is Terrain Response(TM). This new and patented system allows drivers to maximize the capability built into their vehicle; the driver simply selects one of five terrain settings via a rotary switch, and the vehicle's electronic controls and traction systems are optimized for that surface.
Other innovative user-friendly technologies include DVD navigation and adaptive headlights that swivel with the direction of travel to illuminate the road ahead.
From a styling standpoint, LR3 projects a modern image, while incorporating hallmark Land Rover design cues, such as short overhangs and bold lines. Family lineage is apparent in the Range Rover-like front-end treatment, and a power-vent adds a functional yet finished accent to the profile.
The vehicle is optimized for passenger enjoyment. A class-leading roof design features three glass panels -- a sunroof and two moonroofs -- allowing the environment to surround the cabin and complement the spacious greenhouse.
Comfortable seating in all three rows, available in-vehicle entertainment and the fold-flat seats all contribute to packaging that allows LR3 to appeal to a broad-base of customers.
As with Range Rover, cargo access is through a split-tailgate. For LR3, Land Rover has developed an asymmetrical gate, easing access to the cargo area.
Large passenger doors provide easy access, with both second and third rows entered from the center doors.
"LR3 is a Land Rover designed to fulfill the needs of the North American consumer," says Mike O'Driscoll, president, Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover, North America. "It blends innovative technology and refinement with traditional Land Rover strengths to rewrite the definition of a modern, premium SUV."
The all-new Land Rover LR3 will go on-sale later this year. |
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| DaleB |
I hope they can improve reliability. I always liked the concept, they are quite classy SUVs IMHO.
I have known after-market warranty companies that will not cover them. Let's hope their reputation improves.
For today that means more the being able to 'withstand the charge of a bull rhinoceros'. |
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| neide |
| Speaking as someone who was foolish enough to own a Land Rover, "Ford Quality" would be a HUGE (huge!) step up for these guys. I've never owned a bigger piece of junk, and I've owned several Chrysler products! |
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| mogur |
I, obviously, can not speak to the new one yet but the previous generation was dismal in quality, fit and finish, and reliability.
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Originally posted by hk9999
Some of you may already know. Land Rover Discovery 3 is coming soon. Looking at its pics, it is very luxury and it has better 3rd row seat (facing front). How is the quality of Land Rover SUV? .
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| The X-men |
| I was thinking about buying a Land Rover Freelander at one point in time. That was until I start reading the forum and talking to some owners. None of the owners have anything nice to say about the Land Rover Freelander series. I also know a few people who owns Land Rover discovery and range rovers, they all say they will not be Rover repeat customers. |
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| hk9999 |
Good to have this forum, I just take it out from my consideration list.
Thanks guys. |
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| aerodriver |
| Don't sell the LR3 short. It looks like a quantum leap ahead of its predecessor. Reliability may not be at the MDX-level, but the finishes look promising, and the car's engineering specs look more than competitive with MDX and others. I'm looking ahead to a test drive so I can see for myself. :) |
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| greatscot |
| It's really been sad to watch Land Rover go downhill (no pun intended) They are a "back in the day" vehicle if you know what I mean. I also looked at LR before getting the X. They remind me of "Lot of cash, but no Flash or Dash" products. It was once an icon of all-terrain travel. Remember the older Toyota Land Cruisers? Now those were all-terrain IMHO. |
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| The X-men |
| The problem with the range rover is that its strongest attribute is its off road capabilities, but how many people do you know that takes a $75000 car off road? |
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| man_007 |
I liked pre-prod LR3. Well, I decided I'll do some research.
Not much info is available. Based on the released pricing for Germany/EU, it appears that Land Rover is shooting itself in the foot. 04 HSE started at 41K (same as US pricing). The 05 HSE?? 56K!!! starting at! that's a 36% increase in price. Since the starting prices were the same last year, no reason to think that a US LR3 HSE won't also START at $56K.
http://136.8.154.52/downloads/Disco...liste_FINAL.pdf
We are talking about 14K more than fa ully loaded MDX!!! |
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