Had our new (to us as of last week) '13 LR2 off road for the 1st real time today. First impressions are:
- turbo lag not a factor off-road
- very compliant suspension (wife & 2 month old remained asleep for most of the ride)
- snow/grass setting was adequate for most conditions we encountered (even a river crossing!)
- electronic e-brake is annoying if you're used to the old-school lever like me

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yes, you are quite correct. But remember that this is a road car that can go off-road, and not an off-road vehicle that can go on the highway.
as such the bias is aimed towards comfort, road holding and fuel consumption.
Considering the fact that at 160 km /hr it has impeccable road manners (like any upmarket road car), it's quite capable and amazing off-road too !

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yes, you are quite correct. ...it has impeccable road manners (like any upmarket road car), it's quite capable and amazing off-road too !

Was able to lift a leg on a pretty gnarly stretch of greenway covered in a fresh inch of snow. No traction or clearance issues at all. This vehicle's capabilities continue to impress me the longer I own it.

Glad you had a good time
The fl2 is very under rated look at my photos lol
I beat the out off mine and it gust keeps going, a great 4x4 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

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look at my photos

Wow, impressive, especially considering that those tires don't look like they have much more than just M+S tread.

Unfortunately my LR2 also has to function as our everyday family vehicle so I can't afford to fill it with water or roll it. Otherwise I'd love to try some gnarlier stuff like you do.

Your limits are probably your tyres, the ground clearance, and most importantly, your nerve! Had mine in some very soft ground recently and even on road bias tyres it got through no problems Td4 XS manual, Orkney Grey, MY2014

must have been really exciting if your wife fell asleep

Iain

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My tires are genral grabber at
I also need my car for school runs etc
But it so reliable, even with me treating it like a disposable nappy 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle