2013 Land Rover LR2 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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For the first time since its 2008 debut, Land Rover's slowest-selling specialist boldly goes into 2013 with a refreshed mainstream look. Or at least with a more mainstream look than the edgy Land Rover Range Rover Evoque that shares the LR2's new EcoBoost turbo engine. Land Rover also bestowed the 2013 LR2 with more refined interior materials and style, in the end perhaps addressing every last driver and professional reviewer concern. Although nobody has their hands on one yet to tell whether Land Rover delivered on those promises, brand fans can rest assured the LR2 will likely stick to its roots to the bitter end should fully off-road capable compact crossovers without many road manners ever go completely out of style.
While the Evoque's looks (shared with the redesigned 2013 Range Rover flagship) can be polarizing, the LR2's ride quality on pavement is a likewise acquired taste, being a more thoroughbred SUV built over a car, but both pony up 10 more hp and almost 20 additional lb-ft of torque with a 2-liter Ford 4-cylinder over the LR2's outgoing V6. Given a few other changes and additions sprinkled throughout the cabin, the 2013 LR2 is otherwise precisely as capable with the very same 29-degree angle of approach, 8.3-inch ground clearance and 3,500-pound towing capacity as previous years and the $5,000-more-expensive entry-level Evoque Pure.
That said, the Evoque's polarizing style is, well, polarizing—but that's the only significant difference between the Evoque and the LR2 unless you're particular about little things like interior dimensions, on-road handling and a roughly 15% higher price. As for comparisons to the outgoing LR2, complaints amount to a sluggish and inefficient engine, boring interior design with relatively inexpensive materials and a slightly subpar cargo hold for your typical SUV. All specs but cargo capacity are definitely different for 2013, with a 240-hp and 250-lb-ft/torque turbocharged edition of an engine that promises as much as 40 mpg and an 8.7-second sprint to 60 mph in a different application and tuning in Ford's Focus. Updated dash controls, interior materials and design for the cabin covers the rest of what is known to address driver concerns.
Whether the updated liftgate includes changes to the LR2's 26.7-cubic-foot trunk (without folding down the rear seats for all 59 cubes) remains to be seen, but it's worth noting here that the LR2 is a compact crossover, with an emphasis on the compact. You would get only half that in an equally compact sedan, and basically only Honda's Fit could challenge the LR2's capacity, but the LR2 would leave that mystery sedan and famous Fit to look on from the road as its superior Terrain Response system and ground clearance take its riders into the sunset to live happily ever after. So long as they don't mind the hallmarks of an off-road-tuned machine, like body roll, lifeless steering and steep nosedives when pushing extra hard on the brakes, the LR2 provides the superb off-road capability brand fans have come to expect from Land Rover.
The lone Base trim will likely be controlled by the expected 6-speed automatic, and aside from the updated Meridian sound system, standard feature content transfers almost directly from the outgoing LR2 to include things like 18-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors (though you won't likely need them with its excellent outward visibility), leather upholstery, powered front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless ignition/entry, auto-dimming rearview and 9 speakers for the sound system, which includes a CD player and Aux jack. The HSE and HSE LUX option packages also carry over, but the LUX upgrade adds woodgrain accents for 2013.
Published May 31, 2022 by Patricia Mayo
User reviews for 2013 Land Rover LR2
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by William R
Jan 27, 2024
The LR2 is quality and luxury combined.
With very low miles and great condition this was a good buy.
It would be nice if the infotainment system had better directions, I figure out how to use the navigation.
The LR2s I4 delivers great power.Jan 27, 2024
by Raul M
Jan 27, 2024
What I like is the 4 cylinder engine,it is full equip,looks nice in, and out I had a LR 2 2010 base model I need to keep payments around what I was paying on the 2010Jan 27, 2024
by Victor T
Aug 21, 2023
Nice beautiful car. Love it. Good deal. Im ok Aug 21, 2023
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by William R
Jan 27, 2024
The LR2 is quality and luxury combined.
With very low miles and great condition this was a good buy.
It would be nice if the infotainment system had better directions, I figure out how to use the navigation.
The LR2s I4 delivers great power.Jan 27, 2024
by Raul M
Jan 27, 2024
What I like is the 4 cylinder engine,it is full equip,looks nice in, and out I had a LR 2 2010 base model I need to keep payments around what I was paying on the 2010Jan 27, 2024
by Victor T
Aug 21, 2023
Nice beautiful car. Love it. Good deal. Im ok Aug 21, 2023
by DANE N
Dec 10, 2021
Rugged , refined and a soon to be cult car in the making . Enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine. Dec 10, 2021
by Arthur S
Dec 06, 2021
My sister has an 09 Lr2.
With the V6.
Nicely appointed.
Not too big.
Not too small..Dec 06, 2021
by Rudu R
Feb 08, 2020
Everything was working good and is way i desire to get the Land Rover thanks you for your concern Feb 08, 2020
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2013 Land Rover LR2 Pricing
Original MSRP
$36,400 to $41,500Price range
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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: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Meridian · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 380 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
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · 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
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · 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
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
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 · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Meridian · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 380 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
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · 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: audio · 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
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · 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: gas shock absorbers · 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
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
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 · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Meridian · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 16 · 825 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
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · 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: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.75 · Limited slip differential: center · Transfer Case: electronic
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · 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
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer