2007 Land Rover LR3

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The midsize Land Rover LR3 gets a standard third-row seat in V8 versions.

The Land Rover LR3 gets a third row of seats in its upscale versions, the LR3 V8 SE and the LR3 V8 HSE. The company also added standard features like a premium audio system, power sunroof and leather trim to the base model LR3 V6 SE, but the third row is optional.

All LR3 versions also get a power lumbar adjustment for the driver’s seat and one-touch operation for the front passenger’s window.

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The LR3 is known as the Discovery 3 in other world markets. It remains one of the most off-road-skilled SUVs around, capable of amazing feats on rough terrain.

The base model comes with a V6 engine, while a V8 engine that produces almost 50 percent more horsepower is standard in SE and HSE models.

Both the V6 and V8 engines come mated to a six-speed, electronically controlled, “intelligent shift” automatic transmission. This gearbox not only tailors its shift patterns to a motorist’s driving style, but it offers manual gear selection by tapping the shift lever. It also has a sport mode with more-aggressive shift ratios. All LR3 models can tow up to 7,700 pounds, more than many competitors.

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Besides standard four-wheel drive, the Land Rover LR3 also has a half-dozen chassis control systems. Traction control, dynamic stability control and Active Roll Mitigation afford maximum security and control over a wide range of road conditions and driving situations. Cornering Brake Control, Electronic Brake Assistance and electronic brakeforce distribution help stop the vehicle quickly and safely.

The Land Rover LR3 gets stable handling and a smooth ride from its fully independent, double-wishbone suspension, with height-adjustable rear air springs.

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A unique Land Rover Terrain Response feature allows the driver to tailor the vehicle’s electronic controls and traction aids according to five settings depending on traction conditions, including two on-road and three off-road modes for mud, sand and rocky trails.

The vehicle is fairly luxurious and comfortable inside, though dashboard ergonomics have never been Land Rover’s strong suit. Both rows of rear seats can fold into the floor to maximize cargo space. The asymmetric tailgate looks unique and eases loading and unloading of the cargo bay.

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Standard features include front, front side and side-curtain airbags. Options include heated front- and second-row seats, heated windshield and windshield washers, a center-console cooler box, Bluetooth connectivity and navigation (navigation not available on the base model). Many options are bundled and sold as packages.

Rear park-distance control is only available on SE and HSE models when bundled with a lighting package that includes Xenon high-discharge headlamps.