2011 Land Rover LR4
MSRP: $47,650 – 47,650
Review Summary:
A new model for a venerable brand brings elegance closer to the flagship Range Rover.
Review:
The 2011 Land Rover LR4 is a nice mix of the LR3 with even more amenities from the top-line Range Rover. It comes standard with the company’s 5.0-liter V8 that produces 375 hp and returns a thirsty 12 mpg in the city and 17 mpg on highway. Four-wheel drive comes standard, as does a six-speed automatic transmission. The LR4 has trailer-stability assist, which aids in towing safety and ease; the technology detects trailer oscillations by monitoring key vehicle behaviors, and it can initiate engine torque reduction and braking interventions to bring a trailer back under control. Land Rover’s Terrain Response system has been enhanced to allow for virtually all on- or off-road driving situations, with five driver-selectable settings to suit different conditions.
Key Features:
- Good-looking grille now carries the much more family-oriented face
- Interior is incredible. You feel as though you’re in a much more expensive vehicle
- Great power from its venerable V8 engine. That’s the good news. The downside is that it delivers near-single-digit fuel economy
- Its three rows of seats can carry up to six adults who are taller than six feet
- Nimble on country roads, dirt roads, snow-covered roads and shopping-mall parking lots
