Land Rover LR4 – Luxury and Performance
The all new 2011 Land Rover LR4 replaces LR3, and comes in a bit larger than previous models. The auto maker hopes to compete with the larger SUV segment from luxury car competition, which (surprising) is still a decent sized segment of the car buying population.
LR4 comes with a 375-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-8 engine producing 375 pounds-feet of torque and is matted to a six-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel drive is standard, as it is on most Land Rover models. LR4 also has the company’s “Terrain Response system” – it allows the driver to change a vehicle’s characteristics, adapting to various driving conditions including mud, snow, and pavement.
Land Rover’s LR4 has a towing capacity of 7,716 pounds, payload topping out at 1,670 pounds. This puts the luxury auto ahead of most of its competition. Fuel economy is a bit of a downside, however – 12 mpg in the city and 17 highway. LR4 comes standard with 19-inch wheels with 20-inch ones optional. Halogen headlights are also standard, with bi-xenon units are offered if you want that high-tech look.
LR4′s height can be adjusted too, by using electronic air suspension if you require ground clearance – along with a hill start assist and hill descent feature. Land Rover says this gives “electronic assistance when navigating tough and slippery terrain.”
Inside, there’s plenty of luxury: heated leather seats and a heated steering wheel, door inserts and center console trim pieces made of straight-grained walnut wood and a 240-watt Harman Kardon audio system with nine speakers and an auxiliary input.
Need more? You can opt for a 480-watt Harman Kardon stereo with 14 speakers, or a HD and satellite radio, navigation system, and a DVD entertainment system. Land Rover adds wireless cell-phone links standard for 2011. The LR4 comes in from $48,000 to almost $60,000.
Source: Atlanta Auto Beat
This vehicle has 4 generations and it was introduced in 1989. and I have been a fan since I remember. The off road handling is one of its kind and engine performance too is commendable. However the newer versions have become too costly.