Range (Rover) Life
Rebecca Heydon
April 21, 2008
It’s official: size matters in car design. Only instead of ever-bigger and brawnier gas-guzzlers, it’s the little guys who now rule the roadway. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the new Land Rover LRX. Long known for its size and off-road power, the iconic all-terrain brand is going mini (well, mini-er). Six inches shorter and almost eight inches lower than an LR2, the LRX was conceived as a premium car, designed to appeal to customers who want the benefits of a 4x4 and the presence of a larger vehicle, but don’t want to be held personally responsible for the disappearance of the ozone.
The LRX is a 2.0 liter turbo hybrid, capable of running on bio-diesel. The model’s weight-loss makes for reduced aerodynamic drag, which in turn increases fuel efficiency and reduces carbon dioxide emissions. While the LRX is compact, clever use of space makes it impressively roomy. The clear roof relieves claustrophobia, as do the LRX’s distinctive “floating” seats. The three doors are a head-scratcher, but the iPhone and iPod docks, buttery chocolate brown leather, and top-of-the-line dashboard features more than make up for the extra time it takes to climb out. —Rebecca Heydon
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