If you want a very powerful SUV, only then is it wise for you to give the L-4 Land Rover a moment of consideration. This SUV is not your everyday type of SUV; it is pricey and if you are only using it for basic travel you will get a lot of features you just don't require. The Land Rover L-4 is all about luxury, it has plenty of space, it can deal with rough terrain, and you will be impressed by its array of capabilities.
The L-4 Land Rover for 2010, as a traditional upright configuration, is a redesigned LR3 with a major overhaul. The LR3 earned the Motor Trend SUV of the Year Award in 2005. New inclusions like the redesigned suspension, the Terrain Response system, and the redesigned interior are just the beginning of what you get. This vehicle sports a 5.0 Liter V-8 DOHC engine with direct injection. The engine is Jaguar sourced and offers 375 horsepower. You get 25 percent more power with this motor than what you get from the former 4.4 Liter offering.
The Range
Bodystyle: SUV
Engine: 5.0L V-8
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Models: V-8, HSE, HSE PLUS, HSE LUX, HSE LUX PLUS
What's New
As noted, the LR4 is a thorough refresh of the highly praised LR3 that preceded it. Everything is better -- including the much-appreciated horsepower increase. This beauty will easily carry seven adults, too.
Exterior
The look is a subtle revise of the LR3. Nineteen-inch wheels are standard, as are fog lights and rear parking sensors. After five years on the road, Land Rover's shape still looks fresh and modern.
Interior
Wow. Think "Range Rover cabin." In addition, cool tech abounds -- such as the five-camera surround-view parking system. Add the optional third row for seven seats. Max cargo: a whopping 90 cubic feet.
Performance & Handling
Thanks to its advanced all-wheel-drive hardware and sophisticated, newly improved Terrain Response system, the LR4 is as unstoppable as they come. Yet the LR4 is thoroughly refined on-road, too, with brilliant steering and a smooth, fluid ride. Max towing is a lofty 7716 pounds. The downsides: a massive 5750-pound curb weight and a thirst for premium fuel.
Safety
Airbags are everywhere -- dual front, front side, and curtains for all three rows. And with its stability systems and Terrain Response versatility, the LR4 can literally pull you out of almost any situation.
EPA Fuel Economy
All models: 12 mpg city/17mpg highway
You'll Like
- Supreme off-road prowess
- Huge, hedonistic cabin
- Buttery V-8
- Swiss Army-knife versatility
You Won't Like
- Paying big-time at the pump
- Getting it dirty
Sum Up
Indiana Jones in a sheetmetal suit
If You Like This Vehicle
- Audi Q7
- BMW X5
- Lexus GX460
- Mercedes-Benz GL-Class