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2009 Land Rover LR2 |
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Starting Price $35,375 |
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5 Seats |
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Safety
The LR2’s backseat is a flat bench that’s great for installing child-safety seats; there’s no bolsters to get in the way. However, it’ll be a tight fit back there for a rear-facing infant-safety seat without the front passenger giving up a little legroom. The Latch connectors and tether anchors are easy to access and easy to use. I love it when safety’s easy. The seat belt receptors are somewhat recessed, which can frustrate younger kids when they try to buckle up by themselves. For older kids it’s not such a big deal.
I love the visibility of the LR2, and I don’t just mean for me but for the kids, too. They loved that they could see out of the windows, which are tall and sit lower in the door. A lot of small SUVs go for a sleeker look with high door panels and short windows, but not here. The LR2 doesn’t have a backup camera, but I didn’t feel like I needed one thanks to the large windows. It does have standard rear parking sensors.
Parents of younger kids should know that the rear windows can roll all the way down. For the record, that’s an awesome feature when one’s kids are 5 and 7, but it might be a little scary for those moms with younger ones.
The LR2 has seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag and side curtain airbags for both rows. It also has antilock brakes, stability control and traction control.
One more thing to note, the LR2 hasn’t been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety at this time.
In Diapers: It’s going to be a tight squeeze to fit a rear-facing infant-safety seat in the backseat, but other car seats should fit without any problems.
In School: School-age kids should have no problem getting in and buckling up without help from mom.
Teens: This is a fun SUV to ride in — even if Mom is driving it.
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