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#18 of 1131 Re: I just got the... [rsholland] by british_rover

Jun 24, 2006 (7:21 am)

Replying to: rsholland (Jun 24, 2006 6:35 am)
No low range in the LR2 I am sorry to say. The terrain response system will be permanant AWD with four terran response modes.
 
1. General Driving
2. Snow/Grass/Gravel
3. Mud and Ruts
4. Sand mode
 
I would have loved it if they included low range but I understand why they did not. If you look at the premium small SUV segment none of them have low range. It is not necessary to compete in the segment and while it would be a great thing to claim in a contest of one-upmanship it would probably price the LR2 out of the segment. It is also added weight and complexity that Land Rover does not need in order to have the LR2 help out their CAFE raiting.
 
The vehicles that the LR2 are competing against will be...
 
1. RDX
2. X3
3. RX350 to a lesser extent
4. future Q5
5. Future small Merc SUV
 
None of them will have low range but unlike the LR2 none of them will have a bit of off-road capablity. I wouldn't even want to take any of those vehicles ona dry sandy beach.
 
The LR2 will make its European debut on Tuesday, July 18th at the london international auto show.
 
Europe will also get a diesel and while initialy not avaliable a 6 speed manual will be offered in Europe sometime in the spring of 2007.
 
I hope the diesel will eventually made avaliable for North America although I doubt the manual ever will be.
 
In North America only the 3.2 liter inline 6 that makes 230 hp at 6300 rpm and 234 lb.-ft of torque at 3200 rpm combined with a 6 speed automatic with manual shift and addaptive technology will be offered.

#19 of 1131 Re: Car platform? [british_rover] by corvette

Jun 24, 2006 (9:43 am)

Replying to: british_rover (Jun 23, 2006 9:12 am)
Maybe it was the angle, but I thought the profile resembled the Escape!
 
The Volvo I6 is one big lump of an engine. I think it would work better mounted longitudinally (as it originally was in the 760 / 960), but I don't think any of the current Volvo platforms support that.

#20 of 1131 Re: I just got the... [british_rover] by rsholland

Jun 25, 2006 (6:27 am)

Replying to: british_rover (Jun 24, 2006 7:21 am)
No low range in the LR2 I am sorry to say. The terrain response system will be permanant AWD with four terran response modes.
  
Bummer indeed.
  
I would have loved it if they included low range but I understand why they did not. If you look at the premium small SUV segment none of them have low range. It is not necessary to compete in the segment and while it would be a great thing to claim in a contest of one-upmanship it would probably price the LR2 out of the segment. It is also added weight and complexity that Land Rover does not need in order to have the LR2 help out their CAFE raiting.
 
I don't buy it, not one bit. This is a "Land Rover," not another SUV wannabe. It should have a low range! If anything, the low range would set it apart from its competition, as well as reconfirm its off-road heritage. Offer it as an option if need be—but offer it!
 
If Jeep can offer a low range option for the Patriot, so should Land Rover offer this feature in the LR2. Granted, it's doubtful those two will ever be cross-shopped, but that's not the point. The point is every "trail-rated" Jeep offers a low range. So should should Land Rover.
 
Bob

#21 of 1131 Re: I just got the... [rsholland] by british_rover

Jun 25, 2006 (12:28 pm)

Replying to: rsholland (Jun 25, 2006 6:27 am)
The originaly freelander did not have Low Range and was frankly amazing off road. The only thing it could not do well was rock crawling and even then a good driver with help from the HDC system could go places many Low range equipped SUVs could not go.
 
Last I heard the patriod and compass were not getting low range so had that changed?

#22 of 1131 Re: I just got the... [british_rover] by rsholland

Jun 25, 2006 (4:34 pm)

Replying to: british_rover (Jun 25, 2006 12:28 pm)
That's true for the Compass. The Patriot will have low range as part of an option package called Freedom Drive II. See link.
 
http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18
 
I would still want a low range, if for no other reason other than off-road insurance. Same with a full-size spare tire. I'm hoping the LR2 at least has that? Also, what the tow rating (braked and unbraked)?
 
Bob

#23 of 1131 Re: I just got the... [rsholland] by british_rover

Jun 25, 2006 (6:46 pm)

Replying to: rsholland (Jun 25, 2006 4:34 pm)
I don't think they have released tow raitings yet for the LR2. The freelander was 3500 lbs I think with trailer brakes.

#24 of 1131 ? by bosi77

Jun 29, 2006 (5:55 am)

Will the land rover LR2 have an adjustable air suspension?

#25 of 1131 Re: ? [bosi77] by british_rover

Jun 29, 2006 (5:58 am)

Replying to: bosi77 (Jun 29, 2006 5:55 am)
From all I have seen no.

#26 of 1131 To British Rover by bosi77

Jun 29, 2006 (6:03 am)

I want to know how do you start a new forum? Can you please help me out?

#27 of 1131 Re: To British Rover [bosi77] by kirstie_h HOST

Jun 29, 2006 (9:49 am)

Replying to: bosi77 (Jun 29, 2006 6:03 am)
I can help you (I'm the host!) - what do you want to do? Please make sure we don't already have a discussion before starting a new one. Use the search tool at the left.

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