2005 Land Rover LR3 Road Test
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TO THE POINT Selling Points: Off-road capability, interior comfort, endlessly useful utility
Deal Breakers: Quality of materials and assembly, average on-pavement performance, abysmal fuel economy
Our Advice: Buy a 2005 Land Rover LR3 for status, for comfort, for utility, for off-road performance, or for a combination of all four. But know that when used on pavement as a daily driver, the LR3 is tiring.

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Click to enlarge. 2005 Land Rover LR3 Specifications The 2005 Land Rover LR3’s main competitors are the BMW X5, Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti QX56, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Lexus GX 470, Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Navigator, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Porsche Cayenne, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Volkswagen Touareg.

Test Vehicle: 2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE
Price of Test Vehicle: $52,245 (including $665 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 4.4-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 300 at 5,500 rpm
Engine Torque: 315 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic with two-speed transfer case and center differential lock
Curb weight, lbs.: 5,426
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 14/18 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 14.1 mpg
Length: 190.9 inches
Width: 75.4 inches
Wheelbase: 113.6 inches
Height: 74.5 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 42.4/37.6 inches
Head room (front/rear): 40.4/42.4 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Seven
Max. Cargo Volume: 90.3 cubic feet
Max. Payload: 1,695 lbs.
Max. Towing Capacity: 7,716 lbs.
Ground Clearance: 9.5 inches
Competitors: Acura MDX, Audi Allroad, BMW X5, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac SRX, Infiniti FX, Infiniti QX56, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Lexus RX 330, Lexus GX 470, Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Navigator, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Porsche Cayenne, Saab 9-7X, Toyota Land Cruiser, Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo XC90


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