2010 Land Rover LR4 – Comfortable on and off Road
Top Speed: 120 mph
Acceleration: 0 to 60 in 6.9 seconds
Engine Size: 5.0-liter V-8
Power: 375 bhp at 6500 rpm
Torque: 375 lb-ft at 3500 rpm
Fuel Economy: 12-mpg city/17-mpg highway
Price at Time of Writing: $48,100
The Land Rover LR4 took several elements of the LR3, the 2009 model, and completely redesigned them in order to help the vehicle stand up better against the competition. Improvements include a bigger engine with a faster acceleration and better handling on road.
On-Road Driving
While most people buy a Land Rover with the intention of going off-road from time to time, they will spend most of their time on-road with the vehicle. As such, the 2010 LR4 has improved braking, steering and suspension systems in order to give the vehicle a better feel on the road. It takes corners better than its predecessor and absorbs bumps better as well. With steering that employs a variable ratio the driver is presented with a resposive wheel. The new features give the vehicle reduced body role and better overall ride quality. The LR4 can even ford water, because the alternator, air conditioning, power steering pump and starter motor have all been waterproofed. audi a4 for sale
The vehicle has more power, increased 25 percent over its predecessor. Put in another way, they LR3 will be shamed to 60mph. Direct injection gives a better compression ratio, and the better power does not sacrifice fuel economy. LR4 does well for fuel economy. Special attention has been paid for lower idle speeds as well as the alternator during accelerating. In the LR4 the alternator does not charge the batter during acceleration. With a six-speed automatic transmission accelerating is made smarter by locking the torque converter much earlier.
Off-Road Capabilities
As a Land Rover, the vehicle is designed to be taken off road, and handles a variety of terrains well. Equipped with a system that allows a driver to select the terrain on wich the car is travelling. Terrain Response System allows the LR4 to adjust itself accordingly. The problem with most SUV's is that they do not well off road. Well Land Rover is hoping the LR4 can be as tough off road. There is traction control, automatically locking center and rear differentials. Improvements include a rock crawl mode and a sand launch control setting for the Terrain Response System.golf 6 for sale
Technological Upgrades
Technology is the name of the game with the LR4. It includes a 5.0-inch TFT display sitting between the speedometer and tachometer, which shows information about the vehicle. With a software upgrade you have a complete navigation system. A surround camera system is available, and drivers can use the tow assist mode to predict how a towing setup will maneuver when the vehicle is in reverse.
Cosmetic Changes
The LR4 looks surprisingly similar to the LR3. Many people might not even notice the new changes. You can tell the LR4 is a new vehicle by the LED headlamps, the front bumber and grille. The new bumper makes the vehicle more aerodynamic and accommodates the larger cooling duct. For 2010 the model sees three new colors for selection namely Impanema Sand, Bali Blue or Nara Bronze.
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