Engine: 4.4-liter dohc 32-valve V8

Engine Options: 4.4-liter dohc 32v V8

Transmission: 6-speed automatic ZF electronically controlled with Sport and Manual modes; 2-speed electronic transfer gearbox with shift-on-the-move capability

Transmission Options: six-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS, Brake Assist; Cornering Brake Control (CBC); Active Roll Mitigation (ARM); all-terrain Dynamic Stability Control (DSC); Hill Descent Control (HDC); Park Distance Control

Optional Safety Equipment:

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Solihull, England

Model Tested: Land Rover LR3 HSE ($49,330)

Standard Equipment: leather seating surfaces w/Alcantara door panels; dual-zone automatic climate control w/programmed defrost; 600-watt Harman/Kardon Logic7 digital surround-sound AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash changer, 13 speakers; steering wheel mounted audio controls; cargo space cover, foldable & removable w/two positions & integrated roller cover, stores into floor when not in use; defroster, electric rear window; instrumentation, full incl tachometer, fuel filler-door indicator, message information center & outside temperature display; navigation on/off-road w/7-in color screen, DVD based, voice-activated operation & 4WD Information Center; auto-dimming rearview mirror; 12-volt accessory outlets (2); power windows w/backlit controls & on-touch down for drivers window; power central locking system w/superlocking, emergency key entry via concealed panel in drivers door; sunroof, power tilt & slide plus fixed Alpine roof over 2nd & 3rd row seats w/integrated sun blinds; retained accessory power for windows & sunroofs; cupholders (6); seats, 1st row, reclining, 8-way power adjustable drivers, 6-way power adjustable front passenger w/dual folding front armrests; driver-seat memory; rear seats split 65/35 folding; leather wrapped, tilt, telescopic steering wheel w/electronic cruise control/audio controls

Options as Tested: Heavy Duty Package ($625) includes active locking rear differential & full-size spare tire & alloy wheel; Tow Package ($500) includes Class III receiver & remote control rear height adjuster

Destination Charge: 665

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 300 @ 5500

Torque: 315 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway:

Wheelbase: 113.6 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 190.9/75.4/74.1 inches

Track Front/Rear: 63.2/63.5 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.6 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.4/NA/42.4 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 42.4/NA/37.6 inches

Trunk Volume: 90.3 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, double wishbone with long-travel air springs; multi-mode Terrain Response system

Ground Clearance: 7.3 inches

Curb Weight: 5796 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 255/55R19

Brakes: disc/disc w ABS, Brake Assist, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Active Roll Mitigation (ARM), all-terrain Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Hill Descent Control (HDC)

Fuel Capacity: 22.8 Gallons