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There are a lot of wannabes in sport-utility-vehicle and crossover land. But if want a vehicle that can truly handle rough roads and bad situations, you need to take a look at the Land Rover LR3.



And when I say bad situations, I'm not talking about your credit card debt or the fight you had with your mother-in-law. I'm talking rainstorms and hurricane evacuations. Though we may not have a lot of mountains and boulders around here, we do have obstacles in the road.

Water happens. And judging by the calls I get from people looking for good hurricane evacuation vehicles - especially ones that can handle pet carriers - you may want to sit up and pay attention.



Rain Man



"Maximum wading depth: 27.6 inches."



That's the LR3's official spec when it comes to water and it's a pretty damn impressive one. I say that not only as an auto writer, but as someone who has been sidelined more than once by a low-standing car and a high-yielding south Louisiana rainstorm.



Ask David Adams of Land Rover who was the only one with a vehicle capable of reaching his stranded uncle during Katrina.



"I was driving through three feet of water. It was just me and the National Guard!" he said.

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Got Water? Land Rover LR3 is one for getting out of tough spots was originally published by New Orleans Auto Reviews: Land Rover. Read the full story by clicking here.