Aside from the current Land Rover LR4, there is nothing quite like the LR3 on the road. Uniquely styled and equipped, the LR3 combines utility, luxury, heritage, and capability into a package which is becoming quite affordable as time goes on. Arguably, the LR3 is in its prime as far as used vehicles go. It is almost identically styled to the current model, low-mileage examples are plentiful, and aftermarket support is very robust. Read our used LR3 buyer's guide.
Do you remember when the Discovery Channel was more about expeditions and nature and not trumped-up drama? Well-fitted trucks like this Series III 109 were crawling all over the place, taking photographers and naturalists around the globe. Nostalgia aside, this 1973 Land Rover Series III 109 falls into the "if we won the lottery tonight we know what we would be doing this weekend" category. It doesn't look like it would take much to touch up this 109.
The 2011 Land Rover LR4 has been awarded a first place finish in Strategic Vision Inc.'s (SVI) Total Quality Index® (TQI). The LR4 took top honors in the near-luxury SUV category, while the Jaguar XJ received the highest score (929 points) in the luxury car segment. The TQI is a measurement of the complete ownership experience where buyers are asked to rate their buying, owning, and driving experience.
A private reception was held on the 10th to mark the launch of the Tusk Trust's US Patrons Circle. The event was attended by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. During the reception, Land Rover donated a 2012 Land Rover Defender 110 to the Trust’s founder and CEO, Charles Mayhew. In addition to the donation of the Defender 110, Land Rover provided Range Rovers and LR4s for the event's VIP transportation needs.
A few days ago Land Rover UK posted a new video of the Range Rover Evoque undergoing endurance testing at the Jaguar Land Rover Gaydon Centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire, UK. Presented by Fifth Gear's Jonny Smith, the video highlights the Range Rover Evoque undergoing durability, low temperature, high temperature, and water testing. The video pays special attention to the water testing process.