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You are in the Land Rover Forum.What is this discussion about? Land Rover LR3, SUV
#87 of 4548 Land Rover LR3 accessories press release by grommet
Nov 02, 2004 (4:41 pm)
US press release from Land Rover regarding accessories attached.The UK site has some pictures and a configuration tool: http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/Vehicles/Discovery/Accessories/All- _new_discovery_accessories.htm
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the already admired 2005 LR3 gets even better as an all-new line of specialized vehicle kit is launched. On display at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) annual trade show, a highly accessorized LR3 showcases a range of products available for owners to customize their LR3 vehicles.
The accessory program for LR3 follows the tradition of other Land Rover vehicles, offering customers a range of purposeful and rugged items to outfit their SUV. Each item is specially designed and tested to Land Rover's exacting quality standards, ensuring proper performance and durability.
"Consumers interested in LR3 appreciate its innovative design and recognize it as a true Land Rover from the inside out," commented Sally Eastwood, vice president Marketing, Land Rover North America. "This exclusive line of vehicle kit will boost LR3's appeal, allowing consumers to personalize their vehicle to their individual tastes."
An entirely new range of Vehicle Kit accessories have been specially designed and engineered for LR3. The selection includes soft-touch polyurethane front protection bars, modular steel brush bars, an expedition roof rack and WARN® winch. Other new items include a wood trim kit for the fascia, a slide-out floor for the loadspace, a DVD-player and a fitted screened tent.
Land Rover expects to have full availability of these Kit accessories by launch in November.
Key items featured at the SEMA show include:
* 'A' Frame Protection bar
* Driving lamps
* WARN® winch
* Front lamp guards
* Rear lamp guards
* Door rubbing strips
* Expedition roof rack
* Raised air intake (G4 specific)
* Rear access ladder (G4 specific)
* Goodyear™ tires (G4 specific)
All Land Rover accessories are available at 164 U.S. Land Rover retailers. When purchased with a new vehicle, kit items are covered under the same warranty.
#88 of 4548 What is the real LR3 HP? by discofun
Nov 02, 2004 (5:54 pm)
Can anyone answer why the US version (LR3) claims 300 HP but the European version (Discovery 3) claims 295 HP? All stats are the same (bore, stroke, RPM, displacement, etc.)Was that a convenient ‘round-up’ for the power hungry US consumer?
http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/Vehicles/Discovery/Specifications/- Discovery_engines.htm
http://www.landroverusa.com/us/en/Vehicles/LR3/Specifications/Veh- icle%20Construction.htm
#89 of 4548 towing by ypshan
Nov 02, 2004 (6:22 pm)
TeamK, You may want to check out the towing ability of XC90. Depending on the size of your boat, 5,000 lb may not be enough.Towing is not just a hp thing. How the car is setup and the ability for the rear axle to handle load matters.
#90 of 4548 Is there a bug on the site or it's just me? by ypshan
Nov 02, 2004 (6:28 pm)
When I spell check before I post, I got redirected to eBay when I click the post my message button.Do you?
#91 of 4548 habitat1 by tincup47
Nov 02, 2004 (7:05 pm)
"Hell, they had to go to Ford/Jaguar to borrow parts and improve quality?"Where were they supposed to go for the engine? Ford owns both Land Rover and Jaguar, it's not like Land Rover could pick any engine it wanted to. Just like when the Range Rover was developed the choice for the engine was made by BMW who owned Land Rover at the time.
Land Rover sells less than 200,000 vehicles a year world wide, how much money do you think they have to develop a completely new engine? The LR3 cost 1.3 Billion dollars to develop as it sits. The Jaguar V8 that the LR3 engine is based on has been very reliable and is light years ahead of the engine in the Discovery in both power and reliability.
#92 of 4548 LR3 thoughts, continued by blckislandguy
Nov 02, 2004 (7:43 pm)
Ypshan: Maybe we should be talking horsepower curves. That must be meant when you said that an engine's HP is related to the final drive ratio. I don't think that you really meant that when you change the rear end ratio you can change the HP. Yes, I too get redirected to Ebay. Is it a scammer?? Does Edmunds know about this? Is it a source of revenue for them?? (Like a paid ad?)Midcoast: Don;t forget the present-value-of-money idea. If you don't buy your LR3 until '05 you will be paying on it for about 12 months before you see the tax benefits. Maybe, better to grab one now in '04 and throw the savings into the stock market?
TeamK: I think that the Jag V8 as modified for the LR3 will be a real strong engine with an American V8s life (but not cost) expectancy. The mods they did to improve the off road ability (high angularity of the sump, etc.) of the engine will pay off even in normal use (e.g., cold mornings when the sump is a quart low). I feel strongly that the XC90 with whatever engine you choose is absolutely the wrong vehicle for your towing needs. Your duty cycle (boat, gear, people, ski trips, large dog) really calls for something with a body on frame, a robust cast iron V8 with maybe an blue oval logo on the hood. Have you considered a Land Cruiser? A Denali? An F150 Crewcab (really)?
Habitat1: Great reference to Hannibal Lechter. Your thoughts on the GX470 are probably right on, but consider the fun factor. In a way a Lexus is like an affluent person's Saturn: the owner wants no real involvement with the car or even driving and he wants to be removed from sensory inputs. Additionally, he wants a lot of hand holding by the dealer. Some Lexus owners like some Saturn owners are afraid of the hurly burly of a car dealership and want a hassle free process and in turn will pay a premium for it. The LR3 on the other hand is going to demand some involvement, is going to be fun, and you won't see every other 40 year CPA in the 'hood driving one. With respect to Ford's quality, I think Ford at least tries. Lets look at GM: lowest common denominator engineering consisting of old fashioned pushrod, two valve V8s with piston slap, solid rear axles in the SUVs, few side air bags, and no safety canopies. Chrysler? The JGC reliability is abysmal, the front end survivability in a crash is poor, etc.
#94 of 4548 by steve_ HOST
Nov 02, 2004 (7:54 pm)
Ypshan, the eBay bug happened to me earlier today and it's been reported (as has your difficulty). It sounds like some java script is getting confused somewhere.Steve, Host
#95 of 4548 by steve_ HOST
Nov 02, 2004 (11:51 pm)
btw, if it happens again, can you email me?Steve, Host
#96 of 4548 0-60 estimate of 8.0 sec ? by reichowjr
Nov 03, 2004 (7:26 am)
I currently own a Honda Pilot that accelerates to 60 mph in 8.0 seconds. I am considering trading it in on a HSE. Motor Trend recently tested the LR3 and got a 0-60 time of 8.7 seconds.Based on my test drive and seat of the pants feel compared to what I am currently driving the LR3 is much slower than the estimates and closer to Motor Trend's number. Yes, you can feel a .7 second difference.
Does anyone know if the LR3's have a governed break in period? My SE test vehicle had around 400 miles on it.
Overall I am very impressed with the features, space, and its vault like feel. Regardless of its 0-60 time it is quite a package and one I may soon own.
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