Land Rover LR2 is the name of the second generation of the famous Land Rover Freelander. The second generation which started in 2007 was discontinued in 2015 when Land Rover Discovery replaced the classic Freelander. It is widely known and given a good reputation worldwide.
Overview
The Land Rover LR2 is a classic four-wheel-drive SUV with a good powerful engine. The LR2 has a 2.0-liter Turbocharged I-4 which produces 250 hp. Land Rover LR2 has a top speed of 124 mph and it manages to accelerate from 0 to 60mph in just 8.2 seconds. The SUV has an intelligent all-wheel-drive system that enables a comfortable and smooth ride in all kinds of off-road.
Reliability
The overall reliability rating of Land Rover LR2 is good as compared to the luxury SUVs from the same brand. According to Repairpal, the Land Rover LR2 has a reliability rating of 3.0 out of 5.0, which helps it to rank 8th out of 11 for luxury compact SUVs.
Safety
The safety rating is another important factor to determine the good ownership cost of any vehicle. In the case of Land Rover LR2, the SUV is average in terms of overall safety tests evaluation with just a marginal score in terms of safety measures.
Depreciation Rate
Land Rover vehicles are known for their stylish looks on the streets and reliability off the beaten track. The 2015 Land Rover LR2 has a forecasted depreciation rate of around 23% after 5 years. This depreciation rate is quite understandable as compared to other luxury SUVs from Land Rover.
Maintenance and Repair
The maintenance and repair costs of any vehicle are important factors to determine the overall reliability. In terms of Land Rover LR2, the average annual maintenance and repair costs are estimated to be around $1,570 after 1 year of usage.
FAQ
How many seats are in the Land Rover LR2?
The Land Rover LR2 is a car with 5 seats. The EPA Classification for this car is: Four Wheel Drive
What is the horsepower in a Land Rover LR2 and does it have a turbo?
The Land Rover LR2 has 240 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. The engine is a Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 with a displacement of 2.0 L The fuel system is: Gasoline Direct Injection.
How big is the trunk in the Land Rover LR2?
61.8 Cubic Feet ( 1,75 m3 )
How much ground clearance does the Land Rover LR2 have?
8.3 inches ( 21,08 cm )
What type of wheels does it have?
Land Rover LR2 has 18 X 8 inch Aluminum Front Wheels and 18 X 8 inch Aluminum Rear Wheels.
Why are Land Rovers so unreliable?
Air suspension problems, electronic park brake failures and crank-shaft seizures are all common Land Rover Discovery 3 & 4 reliability issues. Each brand is not perfect, but each has its strengths and some have more dependability issues than others. Land Rover owners are, for the most part, die-hard fans.
Why was the LR2 discontinued?
The first-generation Freelander was not brought to the US. However, the more refined second-generation LR2 model was. The Freelander was retired in 2014 due to financial concerns and low sales. It was replaced by the Discovery Sport.