Land Rover offers a line of SUVs that are luxurious, yet very competent off-road. For 2008, this British manufacturer introduces a new entry-level model. The LR2 SUV replaces the Freelander in Land Rover's lineup. LR2 competes with other premium compact SUVs like the BMW X3, and Acura RDX. Pricing starts in the mid-thirties.

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Performance

For many, the way a car performs is a key criterion for which car to purchase. Our Velocity Index helps determine which vehicles are the best all-around performers taking in to consideration a balance of factors such as acceleration and handling.

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What would we drive?

Based on our Velocity Index analysis, the 2008 Land Rover LR2 seems to provide a good trade-off between price and vehicle performance.

Fuel Economy

Fuel economy has long been a key decision factor when buying a new vehicle. While the EPA estimates may accurately predict your mileage with a given vehicle, they are useful for broad comparisons of vehicles. Note that many trucks and large SUVS are too heavy to be required to specify their fuel economy.

For more information, view our new car fuel economy guide.

What's popular

Here are the five cars that draw the most attention from our readers.

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