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2011 land rover lr4 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Inside is a leather-appointed cabin that coddles passengers in luxury. the lr4 is fresh from a complete redesign for 2010. For 2011, land rover lr4 has been further upgraded with additional technology. new for 2011 are enhancements to the terrain response system designed to further boost off-road capability. Among them are the addition of hill start assist, and gradient acceleration control, which helps maintain downhill speeds on rough or slippery terrain when hill descent control isn't set. Also, bluetooth phone connectivity is now standard on 2011 lr4 models. A new vision assist package for is available for 2011 lr4 hse models that includes: hid headlamps, adaptive front lighting system (swiveling headlights), automatic high beam assist, a surround camera system, power-folding mirrors, trailer assist, and trailer hitch assist. The 2011 land rover lr4 hse now comes standard with a rearview camera. A new 7-seat comfort package is available for 2011 models, and significant changes have been made to several options packages. known as the discovery 4 in the rest of the world, the lr4 is a midsize luxury sport utility, a class that includes the lexus rx 350, mercedes-benz glk, audi q5, acura mdx, and bmw x5. The lr4 seats five but can seat seven when equipped with a third row. the land rover lr4 and range rover sport share platforms, powertrains, drive systems and sophisticated suspensions. The lr4 comes standard with slightly less luxury equipment, though most of the differences can be handled with options. The lr4's wheelbase is more than five inches longer than the sport's yet the lr4 is only two inches longer overall. The lr4 has short front and rear overhangs to avoid damage in rugged terrain. the lr4's looks are distinctively land rover. It's a happy, familiar shape that manages to pull off both boxy and, thanks to rounded edges at every opportunity, svelte if not sleek. inside the cabin, the lr4 is a complete success in terms of comfort, luxury and utility. Quality is much better now than it was in the early days of the discovery. underway, the lr4 is very comfortable and quiet. Its suspension articulation coupled with the latest in traction control technology allow the lr4 to creep over extremely rugged terrain, the worst off-road trails, the most primitive of roads, and in all kinds of weather. the land rover lr4 comes with a 5. 0-liter 32-valve v8 (new for 2010) with direct injection and variable camshaft timing, making 375 horsepower and 375 foot-pounds of torque. The 6-speed automatic transmission shifts sharply, and has normal, sport and manual modes. The lr4 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in only 7. 5 seconds, a sprightly pace given the lr4's weight of about 5850 pounds (and given the discovery's reputation as offering decidedly unsprightly acceleration). all lr4 models come with full-time all-wheel drive with a selectable low range, although it's an understatement to describe the land rover's state-of-the-art traction-control system so simply. For off-highway travel, the electronic two-speed transfer case can be shifted on the fly. But the magic is in the terrain response system, with its five settings: highway, grass/gravel/snow, mud/ruts, sand, and rock crawl. It's no economy vehicle, however, with an epa rating of 12 city and 17 highway miles per gallon. the lr4 is the latest in an evolution of discovery models that benefitted from the upmarket range rover chassis. Launched in the uk in 1989, the land rover discovery was introduced in the u. The discovery series ii replaced it for 1999 and was a significant improvement. When the discovery 3 was launched in april 2004 it was dubbed lr3 in north america to emphasize the land rover brand. The lr4, launched as a 2010 model, is a heavily updated version of the lr3, and is marketed as discovery 4 in other parts of the world. lineupthe 2011 land rover lr4 47,650) comes standard with leather seating and trim, dual-zone climate control, eight-way power seats, a multi-function steering wheel, cruise control, keyless entry, power windows, mirrors, locks and tailgate, homelink, collapsible steering column, am/fm/cd/mp3 audio with an auxiliary jack and ipod compatibility, electronic parking brake, front and rear foglamps, privacy glass, power sunroof with alpine roof, hill descent control, hill start assist, gradient acceleration control, 4-wheel electronic traction control, and bluetooth. Lr4 comes standard with seating for five. the 7-seat comfort package 1,150) adds a third row of flat-folding seats, head curtain airbags, climate controls, map lights and accessory power outlet. (all new car test drive prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices, which do not include destination charge and may change at any time without notice.) lr4 hse 51,900) upgrades with navigation, voice-activated hdd with 7-inch touch screen, rearview camera, front and rear park distance control, heated front and rear seats, driver information center for off-roading, sirius satellite radio, halogen projection headlamps with led lighting, 19-inch alloy wheels, and the 7-seat package. There are also special paints and a black lacquer interior wood trim 350), and 20-inch tires and wheels 2500). safety equipment standard on all models includes six airbags (eight airbags with third-row seats), collision-activated inertia switch (unlocks doors, turns off fuel pump and activates hazard flashers), dynamic stability control, abs with electronic brake force distribution and emergency brake assist, and tire pressure monitor. walkaroundthe land rover lr4 exterior was all-new for 2010, but it's an excellent familiar shape that manages to pull off both boxy and, thanks to rounded edges at every opportunity, svelte if not sleek. the lr4 grille features two horizontal bars with perforations that suggest eggcrate but don't really say land rover, despite the badge that literally says so. The big headlamps at each end of the grille might do more to establish the identity, as they reflect the all-business nature of the land rover: they're out there and ready to work, with twin round beams inside, led parking lights at their edges, above round projector-beam foglamps on the fascia below the grille. the sheetmetal is softened by rounding from the hood down to the grille, and, more distinctively, behind the headlamps to the fenders. All in all, it's a good-looking front end for a big suv, including the nice touch of alloy-colored vents on each front fender behind the wheel, in recognizable eggcrate mesh. the fender flares are smoothly full, consistent with the lr4's other rounded edges, and land rover says the front flares reduce aerodynamic lift by 50 percent compared to the lr3 that was replaced. The standard 18-inch wheels work better for off-road because the tires have more sidewall, but the optional 19-inch alloy wheels are more striking, with 14 spokes. maybe the best view of the land rover is one people won't see unless they're 10 feet tall, the view looking down on the roof. The privacy glass on the third side window wraps up to the big dark alpine roof that exposes the sky to the passengers inside, and forward of that is the power sunroof that's not quite so wide. From above, it sets the land rover apart and makes one realize what a special vehicle this is. from the rear, it's unmistakable land rover, with the stepped rear hatch and the massive vertical taillamps, all business like the front headlamps. interiorthe lr4 was completely redesigned and upgraded inside for 2010, and it's a complete success in terms of comfort, luxury and utility. It was all changed, including the dashboard, instrument panel, door panels and seats. There are fewer switches, with some vehicle functions now on the touch screen at the center of the instrument panel. the lr4 has an innovative setup with the second row, a 35/30/35 rear seat with each section folding flat, to afford limousine-like rear seat leg room in the third row. AM/FM✔ Power Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Climate Package✔ Alloy Wheels
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