2005 Land Rover LR3 Trims and Specs

This is the entry level offering in the new Land Rover LR3 lineup. The SE is powered by a 4.0 liter V6, which produces 216 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy is estimated at 14/19 mpg with this engine. Power is routed to all four wheels through an adaptable six-speed automatic transmission. Land Rover's advanced Terrain Response 4WD system allows drivers to select one of five settings (general, snow-grass-gravel, mud and ruts, sand, and rock crawl). Each setting includes special adjustments for throttle response, stability control, and the differentials.

SE standard features include leather seating, walnut trim, full power accessories, heated mirrors, fold-flat rear seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a nine-speaker 240-watt Harman Kardon audio system with a six-disc CD changer. Safety items like adaptive headlights ABS, traction control, active antiroll technology, hill-descent control, side-impact curtain airbags and an electronic parking brake are also included.

The cargo area holds up to 90 cubic feet, and a roof rack is standard. A trailer hitch can be added to tow up to tow 7700 pounds. Interior features include a full power setup, CD player, tilt steering wheel, heated mirrors, front and rear wipers, a tachometer, and security system. There is a long list of options that include heated leather seats, power front seats, a fixed and power sunroof, navigation system, parking sensors, auto-dimming rearview mirror, wheel-mounted audio controls, heated wipers, an in-console cooler, trip computer, xenon headlights, and rear climate control. The 2005 LR3 SE V6 is built for off-roading, yet drivers say it adapts well to city driving. The V6 is not well-suited for this heavy SUV, however, and the fuel economy isn't much better than with the V8s.

Land Rover's well-equipped entry level trim can also be paired with the new Jaguar engine. This power plant is a 4.4 liter V8, which churns out 300 horsepower and 315 pound-feet of torque. The V8 is mated to Land Rover's new adaptable six-speed automatic transmission. Also included is the Terrain Response 4WD system, which enables the driver to select one of five settings (general, snow-grass-gravel, mud and ruts, sand, and rock crawl). Each setting includes special adjustments for throttle response, stability control, and the differentials.

SE standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, steering wheel audio controls, dual-zone climate control, leather upholstery, a sunroof, a harmon/kardon audio system, full power accessories and a fixed rear sunroof.

The full-time four-wheel drive in the brand new 2005 Land Rover LR3 SE comes with a locking center differential, standard traction and stability control, the innovative five-setting Terrain Response System, electronic brake assist, and 4-wheel disc and ABS brakes. Engine power resides in a 300-hp, 4.4-liter V8 and 6-speed shiftable automatic. The rugged SUV rides on 18-inch alloy wheels and an adjustable air suspension that alters ride height from 7 to 10 inches. The SE comes standard with two rows of seats, though a third row is optional. With seats folded down, the cargo area expands from 44 to 90 cubic feet. Dual front-side and side curtain bags for all rows are standard.

The upper tier HSE is only available with the larger of two LR3 engine options. This Jaguar-engineered 4.4 liter V8 makes 300 horsepower and 315 pound-feet of torque, and it is mated to an adaptable six-speed automatic transmission. Land Rover's Terrain Response 4WD system allows the driver to choose one of five settings (general, snow-grass-gravel, mud and ruts, sand, and rock crawl). Each setting includes special adjustments for throttle response, stability control, and the differentials. Fuel economy is estimated at 14/18 mpg.

Features upgrades on the HSE include 19-inch alloy wheels, an upgraded fourteen-speaker 550-watt Logic 7 digital surround audio system, a navigation system and rear parking sensors. HSE models seat seven, due to an optional third row seat, verses the SE's five-passenger capacity.