The 2011 Land Rover LR2 offers much to like in a mini-me version of both its father figure, the Range Rover, and larger iterations of the Land Rover. The stylish LR2 carries over many of the family features, including a nice and comfortable ride and enviable off-road chops, into its small luxury crossover world.
But all is not rosy in LR2 land, and reviewers raise plenty of questions about the vehicle, often finding it underpowered. The 2011 Land Rover LR2 lacks punch off the line compared to its rivals, a function in part of its over-two-ton curb weight.
A 3.2-liter inline 6-cylinder engine good for 230 horsepower and 234 lb-ft of torque powers the 2011 Land Rover LR2, and it gets matched up with a 6-speed automatic transmission that includes manual shift control. This powertrain's fuel economy numbers are less than impressive: EPA rates the LR2 at 15 mpg city/22 highway.
Standard all-wheel drive (AWD), decent ground clearance (8.3 inches) and its Terrain Response technology help the 2011 Land Rover LR2 shine when it gets away from the pavement. Terrain Response is designed to make the best use of engine power by adjusting stability and traction control and other systems to match the conditions. Setting up for on-road, grass/gravel/snow, mud/ruts or sand conditions can be done with the turn of a knob.
The 2011 Land Rover LR2 starts at just over $37,000 and performs admirably when it comes to exploring, which continues the on-again, off-again, on-road, off-road debate. Buyers who value a smooth ride on the highway and are intent on getting efficiently off-road will likely want to give the LR2 a long, hard look. Those who like the idea of having off-road capabilities but aren’t often apt to actually put them to use may be better off looking elsewhere.
The stylish and classy cabin of the 2011 Land Rover LR2 scores well with reviewers for the most part, but they also have their problems with it. The front seats are comfortable, they note, but as with many smaller SUVs, the bench seat in the rear can be tight, particularly for three adults, and the room allotted to cargo is not all that impressive. The LR2 has 26.7 cubic feet of cargo space with the second-row seats up and 58.9 cubic feet when they're folded flat. There are experts who feel the quality of some cabin materials isn’t up to snuff, either.
On the plus side, the carmaker does not hold back with goodies for the LR2. Land Rover loads the crossover up with automatic climate control, a dual-panel sunroof, leather seating and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and has added to the power adjustments for the driver's and front passenger seats for 2011. An optional Comfort Control package includes heated front seats, a heated windshield and heated washer jets.
The 2011 Land Rover LR2 features stability and traction control, four-wheel disc brakes, a tire pressure monitoring system, emergency brake assist and seven airbags, including driver and front passenger head and chest protection, among its numerous safety highlights.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · In-Dash CD: DVD · Premium Brand: Alpine · HD radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 480 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.75 · Limited slip differential: center · Transfer Case: electronic
Exterior Features
Door handle color: metallic · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 7
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: puddle lamps
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 19 · Profile: 55 · Type: all season · Width: 235
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer