Well...Consumer Reports Has Completed Testing!
Way back when we launched this website, we determined our main goal is to talk about the Land Rover- all of the good and the bad. We feel if you know everything you possibly can, you will love your Landie when you get it.
Certainly we are not the first website you've stumbled upon reading about the Land Rover LR4, as much as we'd like to be. And at some point in your searches you may have seen the reviews by Consumer Reports in the past about the new LR4. We started seeing the reviews last winter and couldn't understand the conclusions as the LR4 was a completely new vehicle. Consumer Reports have, respectfully, never been huge fans of the Land Rover brand. Not to say the vehicles weren't beautiful and enviable- but Consumer Reports is the tell-all when it comes to comparisons and best buys in the market for everything from service to resale. And people listen.
We held our breath when we came across this review. And it's good! Land Rover worked hard make positive changes in this new LR4 from comfort to market affordability, while keeping the things we love about the previous LR3 and Discoveries. Of course there are things we wish Mr. Mutchler loved more, but his positive presentation and appreciation of improvements are much to be rejoiced. The reception of the LR4 and Discovery 4 since the fall 2009 launch has been astounding. Overall, Land Rover as a brand keeps creeping up the ranks in sales and customer service satisfaction. Progress is progress and that is what we like to see!
For Mr. Mutchler's complete article and video, click here:
MotorTrend Compares Land Rover LR4, Mercedes GL450 & Lexus GX 460
Want to see what top authority MotorTrend says about the Land Rover LR4 in comparison to the Mercedes GL450 and Lexus GX 460? Surely you've figured out they had to say something decent for us to post. However, when it comes to other manufacturer comparisons, we want you to know and be well-educated when you consider Land Rover ownership. Hey, we want you to love what you have! That's how we roll.
PS- Did you know in 2005, the re-designed Land Rover LR3 was MotorTrend's SUV of the year?
For the full article, click here:
MotorTrend Compares LR4, GL450 & GX460
Photo: MotorTrend
Land Rover Sword Collector
We love this new Land Rover LR4 spot! Almost takes us back to the good 'ol days of Land Rover advertising. Enjoy!
Enjoy this Land Rover LR4 commercial!
We love this LR4 commercial- Enjoy!
Hanging on to the "Iconic Look" while Setting New Standards.
We LOVE the way Ann Job, of The Associated Press, opens her article in The Washington Post about the NEW LR4: "..improved ride and handling, prettier front styling and more power and luxury appointments than its predecessor." This is a great, honest article about all of the glories of the new LR4 and also raises common concerns with the design many of you shoppers may be thinking. In this case, let's start with the good points first!
The Land Rover LR4 is more competitive in price than you think! Yes, it's a little more than the LR3 last year, but certainly not without justification. There are more standard luxuries and a more powerful, efficient engine just to name a few. The price of the Luxury Package test vehicle in this article was $61,715. Compare to the 4-wheel drive Cadillac Escalade starting at $65,995 and the all-wheel drive BMW X5 in comparison starting at $57,025.
With all-wheel drive as a standard and the new V8 direct-injection engine, the LR4's "power came on steadily" and "takes corners with surprising composure". Ms. Job also dotes on the plush new interior upgrades and smooth ride.
We also want you to know there are un-favored topics of discussion. First is always fuel economy. Ms. Job noted the poor fuel economy, which is far from the efficiency of a Prius. Land Rover engineers are working away trying to come up with ways to find more fuel efficient performance without compromising off-roading capabilities. The direct-injection engine is a a step forward! Ms. Job also noted the height difficulties climbing in the LR4! We hope she was shown the 3 different hydraulic access levels on the LR4! She also noted the clunky navigation and the awkwardness of the split rear tailgate. The tailgate is designed to allow easier access, but if you're used to a whole tailgate opening, this can take time getting used to.
Of course, we feel the good definitely outweighs the bad. But we want everyone to be prepared when looking into purchasing an LR4. We truly enjoyed Ms. Job's well-written and very honest article. For Ann Job's complete article from The Washington Post, click here:
Adding More Eye Candy! More Videos & Photos Being Added to LR4 Review!
Keep checking all of the Land Rover Review Sites! 2010 will be our year in more ways than one and we can't get enough Landie Love!
LR4 is Bloomberg's "Car of the Year"!
The LR4 has been announced the winner of Bloomberg's inaugural "Car of the Year" Award. The all new Land Rover LR4 beat out 20 other vehicles in the "All-Around SUV Category". We're not surprised! Awards or not, the LR4 drives like a dream and will surely win many more awards.
For the complete Press Release from PR Newswire, click here:
A Dash of History and a Dollop of Savvy- A Great Recipe for Beginners
We love this article by G. Chambers Williams III- it's perfect for those of you who don't know a thing about Land Rovers and want one article to sum up everything you need to know from stats, cost, history and even an effortless clarification of all the Discovery Series assigned "names". There's no fluff or long-winded stories, just a great factual article with a few dashes of opinion. We can tell you the recipe for the LR4 is definitely scrumptious!
If only we could be that concise. Click below for Top Down's summation of the NEW and amazing 2010 Land Rover LR4!
Land Rover LR4 is Nominated for 2010 North American Truck of the Year!
The 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year contenders were announced Thursday in Detroit and the LR4 has its rightful place in the running! Keep your fingers crossed and we'll keep you posted! We can tell you from personal experience, no award is necessary to show how amazing this new model is. For the article from www.edmonds.com, click here:
