Overview & Reviews

Replacing the old Freelander, the 2008 Land Rover LR2 is an all-new small luxury SUV tuned for a compromise between on- and off-road performance.

• Advanced technology gives it uncommon all-terrain skills for a car-based SUV, comfortable ride, roomy passenger quarters.

• Mediocre acceleration for a luxury-brand SUV, modest handling on pavement, workaday interior design and materials, below-average cargo capacity.

User Reviews:

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  Broke Down at 2800 Miles - 2008 Land Rover LR2
  By Samuel - September 15 - 11:20 am

  Beware. Look elsewhere. Car completely broke down at 2800 miles. Excuses from Land Rover have been key fob software problem. How does a key fob effect coolant being burned out of the engine at 2800 miles? Car would not start looked under hood coolant below way below minimum. Car in shop now for 3 weeks. Land Rover clueless as to what is going on and wants us to be the Test Pilots. No Thank you. Same problem happening with other buyers. Land Rovers Solution is that when your car stalls on the freeway to just pull over and take the key out and let it reset and then try again! Would not be good if the car stalls on incline doing off road excursion. Looks like an accident waiting to happen.

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  LR2 Gets the Job done - 2008 Land Rover LR2
  By slojas1 - July 27 - 10:00 pm

  The LR2 fits 5 passengers comfortably with a good amount of room for storage. The 3.2L I6 engine provides enough power for passing at high speeds. The fuel economy is passable at a combined 17.5 mpg. The LR2 is a great buy combined with the Land Rover no service charge for scheduled maintenance. Other premium services such as road assistance, and others are included with purchase. These features scores major points as they are services that are usable.

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  im smitten! - 2008 Land Rover LR2
  By sherry heverly - July 13 - 12:46 pm

  I just bought my lr2 last week and love it! it is my 2nd LR. it looks great, handles great, and i feel very safe in it. im sure there will be some quirks.................it is a landrover, but the dealership is wonderful and really takes care of the cars and their customers. im smitten!

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  So far, so good - 2008 Land Rover LR2
  By Rover Girl - March 22 - 1:50 pm

  Another satisfied owner, at least so far. Only owned two months & driven 1,200 mi., but absolutely love the vehicle! Gets lots of attention, yet have only seen one other LR2 on the road here since they existed. Love that - driving something unique, not the same vehicle in everyones driveway. Just holding my breath that it proves to be reliable. Replaced my Montero Limited, which had only one minor issue over nearly 100K miles. Dont expect that from a Land Rover, but hoping for the best! Like most people, I considered nearly every other SUV out there in this class, but liked this one the best. Planned on an LR3, but the LR2s are actually more advanced, & look to be much more reliable.

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  Great Rover! - 2008 Land Rover LR2
  By Paul - March 5 - 12:06 pm

  Smooth engine and more power than expected. Sound system is awesome! Great turning ratio.

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  Dont Buy!! - 2008 Land Rover LR2
  By caroline shek - February 10 - 6:40 pm

  This is my second LR2--the first one (brand new) needed a transmission overhaul after 2 weeks. They gave me another one that has overheated twice. Just this past weekend, it overheated while I was driving and smoke began coming out of the hood. Stay away from this car! Its unsafe and unpredictable.

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  24 months and still going strong - 2008 Land Rover LR2
  By Land Rover Lover - December 20 - 7:56 pm

  I have had my LR2 for 24 months now. This was my 1st land rover purchase but definitely wont be my last. The only problems I have had over the past 2 years have been very minor and very easily and quickly resolved by excellent service at my dealer. I still get many admiring looks and questions about my Tambora Flame colored LR2. I would have paid thousands more for a comparably equipped X3, Q5, or RX350. Considering that routine maintenance was also included sealed the deal. Overall, I have been very happy with my purchase and am always surprised to hear stories of "bad experiences" with LR2s since my experience has been the exact opposite (dependable, comfortable, and reliable).

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  Very Pleased So Far - 2008 Land Rover LR2
  By Mr. Bill - July 3 - 10:53 am

  After 3 months I have no complaints at all. Its the best riding SUV Ive ever owned. The dark blue looks great on the outside and the alpaca tan leather looks fantastic on the inside. The build quality is excellent all around. After getting used to the ignition system, I dont even think about it anymore.

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  The worst car Ive ever had - 2008 Land Rover LR2
  By julie - June 18 - 3:43 pm

  This car is a joke. The battery died after 1 year as did the brakes ($1100 later) I need new tires at a cost of $1200. For the better part of leasing this car I had trouble starting it. I just returned again from the dealership yesterday and it stalled in the parking lot and now a new problem my driver window is no longer working. I really give up. I am putting a sign on this car to advise all never to own a Land Rover.

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  A winner for Land Rover - 2008 Land Rover LR2
  By mike - May 1 - 10:26 pm

  Excellent vehicle so far! So glad we waited till these were available. Handles like a much smaller vehicle, but feels so capable! Very impressed and confident driving this SUV. Purchased with all options and the color shown on this web site. Excellent Volvo engine pulls very nicely with lots of torque. Nav is great. Wife and kids love it too! The size is just right without that big and bloated feeling we had with other SUVs. Must say the brakes are fantastic and build is top notch!