2012 Land Rover LR2

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Rating7.7

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Compact SUV
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$35,700
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Serious off-road prowess

Choppy acceleration

It remains unchanged

Capacious interiors

Poor gas mileage

Comfortable and enjoyable ride quality

Average cargo room

Specs & Features

$35,700

price

230 hp @ 6300 rpm

horsepower

234 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.2L 6cyl AWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2012 Land Rover LR2 SUV is a proud member of the compact SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the BMW X3, the Audi Q5, and the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. Being a single-trim option, the LR2 starts off at a base price of MSRP $35,700. Its 3.2L Inline-6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 230 horsepower and 234 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 9.3 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the LR2 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 17 MPG, a poor number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 8.3 inches.

 

Buying Advice

We recommend getting the HSE package and Climate Comfort package, since there is only one trim to choose from, which adds features like adaptive xenon headlights, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a universal garage door opener, heated windows, heated washer jets, and heated front seats.

Trims

    Base
    $35,700 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Fog/Driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sliding & tilting glass Sunroof
    HSE
    $35,700 onwards
    • Adaptive xenon headlights
    • Driver memory functions
    • Premium audio system
    • Satellite radio
    HSE LUX
    $35,700 onwards
    • Auto dimming rearview mirrors
    • Auxiliary audio jack
    • Keyless entry and keyless ignition
    • Trip Computer

Compare to similar cars

Price

$35,700

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.68

Horsepower

230 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

234 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Capacity

5

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$32,895- $37,995

Gasoline

7.87

240 hp @ 6000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$35,600- $43,000

Gasoline

8.11

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$37,100- $42,700

Gasoline

8.24

258 hp @ 6600 rpm

221 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm

5

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$35,985- $49,585

Gasoline

7.99

308 hp @ 6800 rpm

265 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm

5

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$35,800- $39,500

Gasoline

7.36

297 hp @ 6800 rpm

253 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$35,880- $37,880

Gasoline

7.68

268 hp @ 6000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm

5

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$33,300- $48,150

Gasoline

8.32

240 hp @ 6400 rpm

236 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

5

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2012 Land Rover LR2 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.9 sec16.1 sec110 mph
    5.4 sec14.1 sec-
    6.6 sec15.2 sec-
    2012 BMW X3

    Ranked #3

    6.7 sec15.1 sec122 mph
    6.79 sec13.9 sec147 mph
    2012 Audi Q5

    Ranked #5

    7.5 sec15.7 sec120 mph

    2012 Land Rover LR2 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      15 mpg22 mpg17 mpg18.5 gal.277.5/407 mi.
      2012 Audi Q5

      Ranked #1

      20 mpg27 mpg22 mpg19.8 gal.396/534.6 mi.
      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/462.5 mi.
      2012 BMW X3

      Ranked #2

      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg17.7 gal.336.3/442.5 mi.
      19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg18 gal.342/432 mi.
      17 mpg24 mpg20 mpg20 gal.340/480 mi.

      2012 Land Rover LR2 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        177.1 in.78.9 in.68.5 in.8.3 in.104.7 in.
        190.3 in.75.2 in.65.7 in.7 in.110.5 in.
        2012 BMW X3

        Ranked #2

        183 in.74.1 in.65.4 in.8.4 in.110.6 in.
        182.5 in.73.6 in.65.2 in.6.3 in.104.3 in.
        182.3 in.71 in.62.6 in.6.5 in.110.2 in.
        182.2 in.74.4 in.67.4 in.9.1 in.109.2 in.

        2012 Land Rover LR2 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          26.7 cu.ft.-58.9 cu.ft.
          18.6 cu.ft.88.5 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.
          2012 BMW X3

          Ranked #2

          27.6 cu.ft.90.1 cu.ft.70.8 cu.ft.
          30.8 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.67.4 cu.ft.
          2012 Audi Q5

          Ranked #5

          29.1 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.
          23.3 cu.ft.-54.7 cu.ft.

          2012 Land Rover LR2 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            58.9 cu.ft.26.7 cu.ft.58.9 cu.ft.-
            80.1 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.-
            46 cu.ft.29.8 cu.ft.61.1 cu.ft.-
            67.4 cu.ft.30.8 cu.ft.67.4 cu.ft.-
            20.6 cu.ft.27.8 cu.ft.60.6 cu.ft.-
            54.7 cu.ft.23.3 cu.ft.54.7 cu.ft.-

            2012 Land Rover LR2 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.1100 lbs.4255 lbs.
              8500 lbs.1107 lbs.3764 lbs.
              2012 Audi Q5

              Ranked #2

              4400 lbs.1047 lbs.4090 lbs.
              2012 BMW X3

              Ranked #3

              3500 lbs.904 lbs.4112 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1279 lbs.4277 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1388 lbs.3979 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 17 mpg

              0-60 : 7.9 sec

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