Overview & Reviews

The overwhelmed V6 engine has been dropped, leaving the 4.4-liter V8 as the 2008 Land Rover LR3's only available engine. An eight-way power passenger seat is now standard on both LR3 trims, while the HSE trim gains a standard power-adjustable tilt steering wheel with memory. The HSE's optional Luxury package now includes special upgraded leather upholstery.

• Advanced suspension is well-suited for both on-road cruising and off-road treks, comfortable and well-appointed interior.

• Excessive weight stunts performance, complicated audio and climate controls, spotty build quality and reliability.

User Reviews:

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  Land Rover for me - 2008 Land Rover LR3
  By upstate ny lr3 - September 10 - 12:43 pm

  Have 2008 Lr3 HSE, only problems are a seatbelt in the back seat and the refrig, replaced and working fine. Live where the snow flies 5-6 months of the year, Lr3 is a beast in the snow. Love to embarrass my two buds with hummers, not even in the same class. This SUV is not to drive to the mall or g-store. Love to drive this car, went on trip to florida with two kids.....great. The gas mileage was expected averaged 21mpg on highway. The car makes me walk funny, built like a tank.

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  Second LR3-Loved the First Also - 2008 Land Rover LR3
  By Finman - February 9 - 5:00 pm

  Traded 2005 LR3 as it was running out of warranty. 2008: prem lthr much nicer although I didnt mind getting the other lthr messy. Piano-black wood...so nice but hard to really see it...so black. Ride is smoother, rock solid, no clunks, flatter in curves, less body roll (likely all due to newer). Much less wind noise, virtually eliminated!!! 550W H-K sounds much better but likely due to less wind and road noise. 1st gear lurch is gone, likely transmission programming improvement. Plenty of power...doesnt need any more...its no race car. Love this truck. Suggest leasing...resale value stinks...surprise

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  Saved My life - 2008 Land Rover LR3
  By Peterkin - February 25 - 6:56 pm

  I was driving my brand new Land Rover Discovery last week when the car next to was hit by another car and hit me. I was pushed off the road and hit a group of large trees at about 40 MPH. I did not even have time to hit the brakes. The car did everything right- all airbags deployed engine shut off etc. I walked away -the car totalled. You know all the other features are great but safety is number one. I am picking up my new Discovery soon!

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  Amazing Vehicle that keeps giving! - 2008 Land Rover LR3
  By socalrover1 - April 13 - 11:50 pm

  The LR3 is the most versatile vehicle Ive ever owned. We have two kids & a dog & weve had our LR3 for 6 months. Interior space is very ample. This truck drives like a car in the city. Its easy to park. Snow or mountains, the LR3 has blown me away at its capabilities. It can do far more than Ill ever have the guts to push it to do. The LR3 is built like a tank. I feel so comfortable with my wife and kids driving around in it. I get about 17 MPG city & 20 on long trips. Painful with prices where they are now, but not bad considering the size and weight of these vehicles. We looked at Mercedes, Volvo, Lexus, Acura, and BMW. No regrets! The family loves the LR3 more each day!