The Land Rover LR2 seats five and comes with standard all-wheel drive. It was last updated for the 2013 model year and is likely to be phased out now that the Discovery Sport has arrived. The LR2 initially shared its single powertrain offering with the Volvo S80 sedan, coming online just as Ford's ownership of the two brands was drawing to a close. The LR2 is considered a compact to mid-size crossover SUV, and is one of three small vehicles in Land Rover's lineup. The LR2 was one of the first models to be separated from the more upscale Range Rover line once the Range Rover Sport was added. The LR2 replaced the Freelander in the U.S. for the 2008 model year, with a more grown-up feel and better alignment with the Land Rover lineup. LR2s offer a good amount of off-road capability with solid road manners. Competitors include the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, BMW X1 and X3, Audi Q3 and Q5, and the Volvo XC60. The similar Range Rover Evoque can also be considered along with the LR2, although it is a bit more expensive and upscale.

MORE: Read our 2015 Land Rover LR2 review From the 2008 model year through 2012, the LR2 came with a 3.2-liter in-line six-cylinder engine that let it accelerate to 60 mph in about 8.4 seconds, within the range of other compact luxo-utes. The engine came coupled to a six-speed automatic with clean, effortless gear shifts, and it offered a manual-shift and a sport-shift mode. The LR2's Haldex all-wheel-drive system moves power around to all four corners, but it lacks the low-range transfer case of its big brother the LR4. The LR2 does have more than 8 inches of ground clearance, though. The steering wasn't quick or particularly communicative on earlier models, but the Land Rover LR2 maneuvered very easily in parking lots, tight city streets, and narrow country roads alike, and it cornered with little of the lean or drama of larger, heftier, and more trucklike . It also has had a balanced ride quality. The interior has enough room for adults--just enough in the back seat--and enough cargo room for a few roll-aboard suitcases.

Having undergone only minor changes in its first five years on the market, the LR2 received a mid-cycle makeover for the 2013 model year. Shetland Sheepdog Puppies For Sale In BcIt still sports the crisp lines that distinguish it from the softer Audi, Volvo and BMW utes, and it's easily recognizable as a part of the Land Rover heritage on a smaller scale. Toy Persian Kittens For Sale In PaWhat's different at first glance isn't obvious outside--new headlamps and reframed grille--but a new interior drastically reduces the clutter inside the LR2, cutting down on the jumble of buttons that marked the earlier models. Toilet Tank Lids Phoenix AzA new touchscreen and new gauges offer clearer displays, and Meridian sound is now the standard audio setup.

Although similar looking on the outside, today's LR2 offers different mechanicals compared to the original model. The inline-six engine has been replaced by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 240 hp; the same engine is found in the related Range Rover Evoque. This new engine is lighter than the one it replaces and also more powerful, while offering improved torque at low revs. The engine cradle has also been reengineered to reduce noise and vibration compared to the Evoque. The changes help the LR2 to accelerate quicker and steer more crisply as well. Crash-test scores aren't available for the LR2. It offers side curtain airbags and stability control with anti-roll software built in; a rearview camera is now standard, and useful, since the thick rear pillars make visibility more of a problem than in larger Land Rovers that seat the driver higher. The LR2 is carried over into the 2015 model year essentially unchanged. It is not likely to return for 2016, as it is being indirectly replaced by a new Land Rover model.

The LR2's successor comes in the form of the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which was introduced at the 2014 Paris Auto Show. The new Discovery Sport rides on the same LR-MS platform underpinning the Range Rover Evoque, which itself was derived from the LR2's platform. The Discovery Sport will offer three rows of seating instead of the LR2's two, opening up its appeal to those who can't fit their families in an Evoque. Production will take place at Jaguar Land Rover’s Halewood plant in the U.K., the same site responsible for building the Range Rover Evoque. Sirona rear-facing car seat Safely rear-facing from birth up to 18kg (approx. 4 years) A rear-facing child seat reduces the risk of injury in a head-on collision by more than 80% when compared to a conventional forward-facing seat with harness system, as the force of an impact is distributed evenly over a large area.* Safely rear-facing up to approx. 4 years 360° rotation with easy entry position Front-facing with adjustable impact shield (9 –18 kg)

One-click installation with ISOFIX Leading consumer organisations therefore recommend that children remain in rear-facing child seats even beyond group 0+. The excellent safety performance and clever functionality of the pioneering combination car seat Sirona was awarded TEST WINNER by Germany's leading consumer testing organisation Stiftung Warentest in the test 6/2012. *According to research conducted by VTI – Swedish Road and Transport Research Institute (Rapport 489A, 2003) Easy entry & exit position360° rotationA clever 360° rotation system makes life easier and less back-breaking for parents. The clever rotation mechanism makes it easy to change between the rear-facing and forward-facing positions without having to take the seat out. Getting in and out is also easy as the seat can be turned to the side facing the door with one simple click. One-click installation with isofixFor both rear- and forward facing positionA one-click installation with ISOFIX both in rear- and forward-facing position allows for simple installation and guarantees increased safety.

Sirona is secured using the car's ISOFIX system and requires no further fastening. A prop at the front helps to absorb the force of impact in case of a head-on collision and provides additional stability. This anchoring technology minimizes installation mistakes and optimizes the protective effect. Seat-to-chassis technologyDirect link between car and seatThe innovative Seat-to-Chassis technology creates a direct link between the seat and the chassis.In case of an accident, the force of an impact is transferred straight to the chassis, which simultaneously activates the safety features of the car and the seat and thereby initiates the process of distributing the force at the earliest possible stage of an accident. Telescopic L.S.P. SystemLinear Side-impact ProtectionThe telescopic linear side-impact protection (L.S.P. System) absorbs the force of a side-impact collision at a very early stage (patent pending). Whether rear- or forward-facing, the CYBEX SIRONA's adjustable Linear Side-impact Protection system (L.S.P.) increases the level of safety in case of a side-impact collision.

The L.S.P. system can be individually adjusted to the position of the seat and the type of vehicle and absorbs the force of a side-impact collision in combination with the head and shoulder protectors (patent pending). Alternative - forward facingFor children from 9-18 kgDepending on their shape and size, older children may have insufficient legroom when sitting backwards. In this case, the CYBEX Sirona can also be used as a forward-facing seat with impact shield - from 9-18 kg (approx. 9 months to 4 years). Adjustable impact shield with A.R.T. TechnologySafety without confinementThe adjustable impact shield with A.R.T. Technology cleverly reduces the risk of serious neck injuries without confining the child (patent pending). Thanks to the new integrated fastening system, there is no longer the need to fasten the impact shield separately. In the forward-facing position, the child is protected by an adjustable impact shield. This system works like an inflated airbag, which absorbs the energy of impact over its entire area.

Compared to a conventional 5-point harness, the strain on the neck is significantly reduced. What is more, in case of an accident, the impact shield's new Active Response Technology (A.R.T.) ensures that the child is intuitively secured within the safety zone of the seat (patent pending). Thanks to the new integrated fastening system, it is also unnecessary to fasten the impact shield with the car seatbelt (patent pending). Carola J.: „Lots of safety + comfort. Perfectly fits into small city cars and the child also feels comfortable during longer journeys.“ Magdalena W.: „A top-class rear-facing car seat, offering a high level of safety and great comfort thanks to the rotation function. By the way it also looks fantastic.“ height adjustable headrest (11 positions) one-hand reclining function (7 positions rear-facing) one-hand reclining function (5 positions forward-facing) ISOFIX guidesMake car seat installation easier whilst protecting fabric and leather seating.

A set is included with each CYBEX ISOFIX and ISOFIX Connect seat. Summer coverMade from 85% cotton and 15% polyester the summer cover ensures a comfortable ride even on hot summer days.Newborn InlayNewborn inlay offers superior support and comfort for the little ones. Load Leg ExtensionIn certain car models Sirona is only permitted for use with the Sirona Load Leg Extension. For further details please contact our trading partners or CYBEX directly. length / width / height : 680, 440, 635 mmweight: 15 kgECE R44/04, Supplement 7, Gr. 0+/1 Why can’t I rotate the seat by a full 360°? What do I have to bear in mind when installing the Sirona in my vehicle? Is my child allowed to rest his/her legs on the rebound bar? Can I also use the Sirona in a car without Isofix anchorage points? When can I start using the Sirona in a forward-facing position? Can I use the Sirona without the newborn inlay even for a young baby? Do both LSPs have to be extended for safety reasons?