The Land Rover LR4 SUV mixes off-road capability with on-road refinement and provides occupants with numerous luxury amenities. It seats up to seven and competes with the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz M-Class and Lexus GX 460.
New for 2014 A supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission replace the 5.0-liter V-8 and six-speed automatic used previously. The V-6 produces 340 horsepower, 35 hp less than the V-8, but Land Rover claims comparable performance and better gas mileage. The LR4 also gains fuel-saving stop-start technology that automatically shuts the engine off when the vehicle is stopped, as well as a lighter single-speed transfer case for the standard four-wheel-drive system. A two-speed transfer case is now part of an available Heavy Duty Package that includes a locking rear differential and full-size spare tire.
Land Rover has also restyled the LR4. Changes are concentrated in front with a new two-bar grille and new front bumper, headlights and fog lights. Meanwhile, new Meridian stereos are available for the cabin, and a backup camera is now standard.
Exterior Highlights
Front sunroof
Middle and rear glass roofs with sunshades
Front and rear fog lights
Liftgate/tailgate design for cargo access
Available heated windshield
Interior Highlights
Five- and seven-seat configurations
Available system that uses five cameras to show a surround view of the SUV
Available third-row bench folds into floor
Available rear entertainment system
Available Extended Leather Package
Under the Hood
340-hp, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine
Eight-speed automatic transmission
Fuel-saving stop-start technology
Four-wheel drive; two-speed four-wheel-drive system available
