Canadian Models and MSRP2:
LR4 $59,490
LR4 HSE $63,290
LR4 HSE LUX $70,790
Price excludes $1,270 destination and delivery
At A Glance:
• The Land Rover LR4 is a luxurious all‑purpose, all‑terrain SUV,
available with three‑row seating for seven adults
• Demonstrates a true dual‑purpose nature with luxurious interior
appointments and exceptional on‑road comfort coupled with rugged
off‑road capability
• A new Black Design Package creates a striking look. Available
with either 19‑inch or 20‑inch black painted wheels, the package
includes gloss black treatments to the grille, fender vents, door
handles, mirror caps, and badging
• Five new body colours offered
• New Extended Leather Package available as an option
• 5‑litre V8 direct injected engine making 375 hp and 375 lb.‑ft.
torque, coupled to a 6‑speed adaptive automatic transmission and
two‑speed transfer case
• Integrated body‑frame construction features a steel unibody
mounted on a rigid boxed full frame
• Four‑wheel independent height‑adjustable air suspension
• Terrain Response® system enhances all‑terrain performance1
• Available Surround Camera System with Tow Assist, Passive
Keyless Entry, Push Button start, optional Automatic High Beam
Assist3
• Certified as an Ultra‑Low Emissions Vehicle (LEVII ‑ ULEV)
MISSISSAUGA, ON ‑ October 15, 2012 ‑ The Land Rover LR4 is a
luxurious all‑purpose, all‑terrain SUV, available with three‑row
seating for seven adults. This exclusively V8‑powered,
high‑capability vehicle continues into 2013 with technology
updates, along new interior and exterior options, including a
striking new Black Design Package.
Distinguishing the Land Rover LR4 from competitive luxury SUVs is
a blend of on‑road comfort and off‑road capability, bolstered by a
permanent four‑wheel drive system with a lockable centre
differential and a two‑speed transfer case with a low‑range and an
array of traction‑aiding technologies. The LR4 uses integrated
body‑frame construction, featuring a steel unibody mounted on a
rigid boxed full frame.
The Terrain Response® system allows the driver to tailor the
vehicle's capabilities to the prevailing road conditions.1 The
four‑wheel independent, height‑adjustable air suspension lets the
driver adapt the LR4 to varying situations or weather
conditions.
INTERIOR
The Land Rover LR4 provides ample room for up to seven adults,
with 955 mm legroom in the second row seats and 922 mm for the
third row seats. With the second row seats in use and the third row
folded, the LR4 offers a generous 1,192 L of carrying space, and
this more than doubles to 2,557 with the middle row folded
forward.
All occupants in a Land Rover LR4 enjoy the skyward view through a
standard Alpine Roof, which combines a power glass sunroof over the
front seats with stationery glass panels over the second and third
rows. A choice of natural‑finish woods, along with stitched and
wrapped dashboard, door casings, and centre console add to the
ambiance of fine craftsmanship in the Land Rover LR4.
The centre console is inclined towards the driver, improving
visibility and access to the controls. First and second‑row seating
have an extended front seat cushion profile to improve support and
comfort. HSE LUX models with upgraded Windsor Leather also feature
electrically adjustable side bolsters. The Terrain Response®
control is prominently located at the front of the centre console,
making the cup‑holder more accessible. The steering wheel features
controls for driver information, remote audio controls, phone
controls, cruise control, and controls for the optional heated
steering wheel.
The 2013 Land Rover LR4 offers two new interior colours and two
new trim finishes. Arabica (brown) seats with Nutmeg stitching and
Ivory seats with Ivory stitching are both now available in Windsor
premium leather. A new Grand Ivory Lacquer veneer provides a
contrast with an Ebony dashboard and door panels, while new Gloss
Black switches on the steering wheel have been added to the Grand
Black Lacquer veneer option.
Offering a more luxurious interior, the Extended Leather Package
is a new interior option for the HSE LUX trim line. The Extended
Leather Package includes premium soft Windsor leather with
twin‑stitch detailing to the top of the dashboard and doors,
armrest and grab handles and also around the instrument
cluster.
EXTERIOR
The Land Rover LR4 has evolved a distinct design heritage over 20
years, conveying a strong brand identity. At trim 4,828.5 mm, the
LR4 stretches about the length of a midsize sedan. That dimension,
along with a 11.45‑metre turning circle, helps make the LR4 easily
maneuverable.
Five new body colours are available on the LR4 for the 2013 model
year: Havana (Brown), Barolo Black, Barossa, Mariana Black and
Causeway Grey.
A twin‑7‑spoke 19‑inch wheel design is standard, while a 10‑spoke
20‑inch wheel is available an option. The HSE Lux trim line also
offers a new, 19‑inch 7‑spoke alloy wheel.
A new Black Design Package creates a striking look for the 2013
LR4. Available with either 19‑inch 7‑split‑spoke or 20‑inch 5‑spoke
all‑black painted wheels, the optional Black Design Package include
gloss black treatments to the grille, fender vents, door handles,
mirror caps, and badging. A satin black finish is applied to newly
added extended roof rails.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
The LR4 is powered by a 5‑litre V8 engine that develops 375 hp and
375 lb.‑ft. torque. Engineered for a balance of performance and
efficiency, the all‑aluminum alloy V8 delivers responsive power
throughout the rev range, making it ideal for on‑road and off‑road
performance and towing. On road, the LR4 can accelerate from
0‑100km/h in 7.9 seconds.
The engine is built around a strong aluminum block with cast‑in
iron liners and cross‑bolted main bearing caps, to reduce noise,
vibration and harshness. The blocks are high pressure die‑cast
rather than sand‑cast, providing a superior finish and excellent
dimensional accuracy. Continuing the high‑strength "bottom end" are
the spheroidal‑graphite cast‑iron crankshaft and steel connecting
rods. Reclaimed aluminum is used in the manufacture of the cylinder
block and heads, thus helping to reduce environmental impact.
Frictional losses have been reduced by the use of Diamond‑Like
Carbon Coating (DLC) on some components.
The V8 has a pressure die‑cast deep oil sump to accommodate the
extreme tilting angles (up to 45 degrees) that Land Rover vehicles
can be subjected to during all‑terrain driving. The engine's belt
drives are waterproofed, as are the alternator, air conditioning
compressor, power steering pump and starter motor. A 24,000 km
service interval helps reduce cost of ownership.
A key feature of the V8 is a centrally mounted, multi‑hole,
spray‑guided direct fuel injection system, delivering fuel at a
pressure of up to 150 bar (2,175 psi) directly into each cylinder.
Twin, high‑pressure fuel pumps are driven by an auxiliary shaft in
the engine block. The injectors are positioned to deliver fuel
precisely to the centre of the combustion chamber for maximum
air‑fuel mixing and accurate combustion control. The charge cooling
effects of the direct injection system allow a high compression
ratio of 11.5:1, which contributes to engine efficiency. Direct
injection also improves low‑speed response, particularly useful
when off‑road and in urban driving conditions. During the engine
warm‑up phase, the combustion system employs multiple injection
mode strategies to deliver 50 percent more heat for fast catalyst
warm‑up and substantially reduced emissions.
The double overhead cam (DOHC) V8 engine is equipped with four
valves per cylinder and Variable Cam Timing (VCT) on all four cams.
Unlike conventional variable valve‑timing systems that rely on oil
pressure, VCT is actuated by the positive and negative torques
generated by the opening and closing of the valves, reducing energy
consumption. The VCT units work independently on all four camshafts
and timing is managed by the engine control unit for torque, power,
and economy at every point in the engine's speed range. Cam profile
switching (CPS) selects different lift and duration cam profiles
suitable for low speed torque or a high‑rpm performance.
A variable intake manifold helps to maximize torque and power by
changing the length of its eight inlet tracts. The manifold
switches between a 26.8‑inch (680mm) inlet tract, to provide high
torque at low engine speeds, and a 13.8‑inch (350mm) inlet path,
which allowing maximum power at higher engines speeds. The precise
position is continually adjusted throughout the RPM range at all
times.
A reverse flow cooling system, where coolant passes through the
cylinder heads before the block, allows the heads to remain cooler,
which extends the knock threshold for greater efficiency and
performance. A water‑cooled oil cooler promotes faster engine
warm‑up for reduced emissions, and helps maintain a stable oil
temperature. For maximum cooling under tough conditions, the engine
is also fitted with a mechanical cooling fan.
An Intelligent Power Management System includes smart regenerative
charging. When possible, the alternator charges the battery when it
is most economical to do so, such as when the vehicle is coasting
rather than accelerating.
The 5‑litre V8 engine is mated to a ZF 6HP28 six‑speed automatic
transmission. Land Rover engineers tailored the transmission's
performance to provide responsive actions, with rapid and refined
shifts. The transmission also features an intelligent sport mode,
which can sense and adapt transmission characteristics to
particular driving styles.
TERRAIN RESPONSE®
Terrain Response® is a fully integrated system that manages
multiple vehicle parameters to provide ideal traction in varying
situations.1 The system manages:
1. Engine Management
2. Transmission Control: when Terrain Response® special programs
are engaged, different transmission shift mappings are applicable,
depending on the mode chosen. The Transmission Control Module also
manages torque converter lock‑up, which has different requirements
depending on the selected Terrain Response® mode
3. Electronic Traction Control and Anti‑lock Brakes: these slip
and braking control systems are all adjusted and tuned by Terrain
Response® to offer optimum grip, braking power and safety on the
chosen terrain
4. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC): is designed to stop torque to
a wheel after loss of traction, but in some off‑road situations
torque feed is still desirable, even when traction is being lost.
Terrain Response® automatically adjusts the DSC so that appropriate
torque is maintained
5. Locking centre differential
6. Locking rear differential (optional)
Terrain Response® optimizes the vehicle set‑up for virtually all
on‑road or off‑road driving situations, with five different
settings to suit specific terrain demands:
1. General driving ‑ Four wheel drive active, and adapts to
changing road conditions
2. Grass/gravel/snow ‑ For low friction surfaces. Provides high
traction control sensitivity to reduce slip, and programs the
engine, transmission, and differentials to provide gradual torque
delivery
3. Sand ‑ One of the most power‑hungry surfaces is soft sand. Sand
Launch Control makes for an easier drive‑away. Speed‑dependent
targets for the traction control system permit only very limited
wheel slip, helping to prevent the wheels digging down into the
sand
4. Mud and ruts ‑ To preserve forward momentum, this setting
allows more aggressive traction thresholds in muddy and rutted
surfaces and uses preloading on differentials for increased
traction
5. Rock crawl ‑ For low‑speed movement over rocky terrain. The
Rock Crawl program applies low‑level brake pressure when the
vehicle is in First or Reverse gear at speeds below 3 mph (5km/h).
This low‑level brake force reduces the vehicle's tendency to move
fore/aft, and provides active intervention of the traction control
system, giving a more composed drive over rocky terrain. The
transmission delays upshifts
Other features integrated into Terrain Response®:
• Hill Descent Control (HDC®) automatically restricts speed
downhill, using the anti‑lock brake system, and improves driver
control on slippery descents. HDC is automatically engaged on
appropriate Terrain Response® programs. Downhill speed rates vary
according to which surface is selected
• Gradient Release Control inhibits the initial rate of
acceleration when descending very steep inclines to increase
control when braking is released at extreme angles. The system
activates automatically whenever HDC is engaged, temporarily
maintaining brake pressure after the driver releases the brake
pedal. It then progressively eases braking pressure to control
vehicle momentum and acceleration. Once the vehicle's target
off‑road speed is achieved, HDC operates to take the vehicle to the
bottom of the slope in its customary composed manner
• Hill Start Assist automatically retains the driver‑generated
brake pressure when the driver's foot moves from brake to throttle
without the vehicle rolling backwards
• Gradient Acceleration Control slows the vehicle by pressurizing
the brake system to a limit determined by the throttle position
when the vehicle is descending the slope in the driver's intended
direction of travel
TOWING
The Land Rover LR4 has a 7,716‑lb (3,500kg) towing capacity with a
braked trailer, and is available with an integrated factory trailer
hitch receiver. The "Trailer Stability Assist" function of Dynamic
Stability Control detects trailer oscillations by monitoring key
vehicle behaviors, such as steering movements and slight vehicle
motions in relation to trailer behavior.1 The system can initiate
engine torque reduction and individual wheel braking interventions
to assist in stabilizing the trailer.
The optional "tow assist" camera function (selected from the touch
screen menu) helps the driver to perform accurate, safe towing
maneuvers. The wide views from the side cameras give a clear
picture of the reversing trailer. The images are electronically
manipulated to provide an undistorted view, with guide lines
overlaid on the rear camera image to illustrate both the vehicle
and trailer's trajectory. Specific characteristics such as type of
trailer, number of axles, and width guides can be fed into the
system to fine‑tune guidance.
INTERIOR TECHNOLOGIES
Inside and out, the LR4 supplies relevant technology to improve
the driving experience. The entertainment and information systems
feature a high speed MOST Gen 2.1 fiber optic communications
network. A hard‑drive based navigation system provides fast route
calculation.4
The navigation system offers features such as 4x4i (displays
vehicle status for example, wheel articulation graphics), Voice and
Off‑Road guidance. The Points of Interest (POI) function has been
extended. POIs can also be downloaded from the Internet and
personalized with name, icon and audible warnings. A 'My POI'
category is included, and POIs can now be uploaded from a USB stick
in 'GPX' format. A new function, "Avoid Points," can be accessed
from Stored Locations and used during route planning.
In the navigation display, highway overhead signs are displayed in
split screen junction view to show a more representative display of
lane and road signs ahead. There's also a new Map Auto Zoom
function which, when enabled, automatically zooms in on
intersections or highway junctions as they are approached. The
touch screen control is available independently of the navigation
system.
The Land Rover LR4 offers clean, powerful sound through a 380 Watt
harman/kardon® sound system with 11 speakers, or an optional
825Watt harman/kardon LOGIC7® system with 17 speakers.5 An
available Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system is equipped with a
single‑slot DVD drive in the audio head unit so the disc can be
conveniently loaded from the front seats. The Rear Seat
Entertainment system incorporates WhiteFire® cordless headphones
and can be controlled by wireless remote control. The system
supports connectivity with game consoles and video playback of MP4
files stored on a USB device. The phonebook stores several thousand
entries, while the TFT Message Centre interface displays audio,
phone and navigational information.
The Portable Audio Interface allows connectivity to an array of
personal audio storage devices, USB sticks and MP3 players. Their
functions can be accessed and controlled through the dashboard's
touch‑screen system. A 5‑inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) driver
information LCD screen is within the instrument cluster.
One of the connectivity ports is a dedicated iPod® point. Features
available for the LR4 include Surround Camera System and a key
system that offers Keyless Entry and Push Button start.
As part of the Vision Assist Pack, five digital cameras make up
the available Surround Camera System, relaying to the touch‑screen
a near 360‑degree view of the vehicle. The cameras, which support
easier parking, towing and off‑road maneuvering, have options for
selecting and zooming.
The headlights incorporate available Automatic High Beam Assist,
which can automatically switch on high beam headlights where
external light levels are below the system's threshold.
Importantly, the system is also designed to detect traffic ahead,
and in a split second will automatically switch back to low beam to
avoid dazzling others.
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