Whether we drive a sports car, truck, van, a luxury car, a sporty SUV or something else, we girls certainly love our vehicles and those who own a Land Rover are no exception.  These fun and sporty models, which are made by one of the world’s leading sport utility vehicle manufacturers, offers quite a bit for the 2009 model year, making it the most extensive, advanced luxury line-up in Land Rovers’ 60-year history. The 2009 model year showcases the manufacturers’ commitment to building desirable, premium SUV’s, which includes the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, LR3 and LR2.

All 2009 Land Rovers feature a four-year/50,000-mile New-Vehicle Limited Warranty and all are backed by a six-year/unlimited-mileage Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty and Land Rover 24-hour Roadside Assistance.

Below are just some of the new features Land Rover has in store for its’ 2009 models.

Range Rover
Land Rover’s flagship model continues to incorporate luxury and practicality in a complete package. Range Rover’s renowned on – and off – road capabilities are enhanced by refinements to both the interior and exterior and this year, the Range Rover line-up will feature a striking new Autobiography Package available in the Supercharged edition offering more leather upholstery than any previous model.

New features for Range Rover models include:

• Upgraded leather trim for the steering wheel and instrument panel top surface.
• New door seals that reduce cabin noise.
• New exterior paint colors.
• The Autobiography Package includes leather trim for the console side surfaces, door casings, and the entire instrument panel. Wood trim accents are dispersed throughout the interior. The new Autobiography Package also includes 4-zone automatic climate control and a rear-seat entertainment system.

Range Rover Sport
The Range Rover Sport thrives on long distances and varying road surfaces. For 2009, the Range Rover Sport includes a refreshed exterior trim, new wheel designs and improvement to the interior craftsmanship.

Features for the Rover Sport 2009 Include:

• Clear lenses for the tail lamps and side repeater lamps.
• An attractive finish for metal vent bezels, inside door pulls, and the upper and lower console trim.
• A body-color instead of matte-black lower tailgate appliqué.
• Almond leather interior trim with nutmeg carpet and floor mats.
• New wheel choices for all Range Rover Sport derivatives.

LR3
The LR3 revolutionized the mid-priced SUV category with its impressive technology and sophistication. Last year a 4.4-liter DOHC V-8 engine became standard equipment.

Refinements for the LR3 in 2009 include:

• New wheel designs, 19″ alloy wheels become standard.
• Body colored wheel arches and bumper covers provide a fresh new look.
• New finishes for door and tailgate handles.
• Straight Grain Walnut Wood OR Grand Black Lacquer Wood becomes standard.
• Clear lenses for side repeater lamps.
• New Almond leather interior trim with Nutmeg carpet (replaces Alpaca).
• Revised exterior paint palette.
• Elimination of roof rails.
• Third-row seat with rear climate control becomes an option package.

LR2
The LR2 joined Land Rover North America’s lineup in 2008. 

New Features of the LR2 for 2009 Include:

• A sporty body kit provides several distinguishing exterior features including a more aggressive mesh grille design, painted front and rear bumpers, side sill enhancements and dual HST exhaust tips are also added. This option is available with a choice of five exterior colors.
• New 19-inch silver finish alloy wheels and optional 19-inch shadow chrome finish alloy wheels.
• Almond leather and nutmeg carpeting interior trim.
• Clear side repeater lenses.
• A 12VDC power socket added to the cargo compartment.
• New front-seat map lamps.
• Revised instrument panel finishes in two choices; Dark Laurel and Satin Silver Finish.

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