2008 Land Rover LR2

In compiling this comprehensive review covering the 2008 Land Rover LR2, the car experts at TheCarConnection.com considered reviews from some of the Web's top critics. Then TheCarConnection's editors, who have driven the Land Rover LR2, brought their driving experience to the assessment.

Likes:
- Small-car agility, almost
- Enough off-road ability for weekend camping
- Plenty of passenger space throughout
- Very manageable size and "duh" sensors make parking a cinch

Dislikes:
- City mileage (16 mpg) should be better
- Rearward visibility can be obscured

The 2008 Land Rover LR2 is an all-new compact SUV model, occupying the space in the Land Rover lineup formerly filled by the Freelander. The 2008 Land Rover LR2 SE was launched early in the model year, with the upmarket HSE version joining in later.