2008 Land Rover LR3 V8 HSE
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, 