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2008 Land Rover LR3 V8 HSE

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February 23, 2008

THE BASICS

Base price/as tested: $54,025 / $58,018

Fuel economy: 16.2 miles per gallon in Globe testing

THE EARLY LINE

One day you can take it off-roading with the local Jeep Wrangler club, the next day you can exhibit it at the local science fair as an example of the latest in automotive electronic gadgetry.

THE SPECIFICS

Drivetrain: Full-time four-wheel drive, coupled with a 4.4-liter (268 cubic inch) V8 engine and six-speed automatic transmission.

Seating: 7

Horsepower: 300

Torque: 315 lb.-ft.

Overall length: 190.9 inches

Wheelbase: 113.6 inches

Height: 74.5 inches

Width: 75.4 inches

Curb weight: 5,796 pounds

THE SKINNY

Nice touch: The battery in the programmable key fob recharges when it's in the ignition switch.

Annoyance: The feeling that there are so many complicated systems' that could malfunction.

Watch for: This model to have a long shelf life.

Shop it against: Audi Q7, BMW X5, Lexus GX 470, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Volvo XC90, Volkswagen Touareg 2.

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