Hardware
Land Rover has equipped all LR4 models with a Jaguar-sourced, aluminum-block, 5.0-liter V-8 engine. With direct-injection technology, it is rated at 375 horsepower and 375 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a new ZF 6-speed automatic transmission designed to offer smoother shifts and improve fuel economy. According to Land Rover, the LR4 will now accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds. Although the engine is sourced from Jaguar, better known for luxurious road cars, the powerplant has been specifically modified for duty in the Land Rover LR4. The oil sump is deepened to provide additional lubrication during all-terrain driving at steep angles and the engine’s major mechanical components are waterproofed for severe duty.
According to Land Rover, the LR4’s independent front and rear double-wishbone suspension has been enhanced to improve ride quality, and the variable-ratio steering rack has been adjusted for better stability at high speeds and increased sensitivity at low speeds—giving the steering more precision in parking lots. New brakes, with larger rotors on both the front and rear axles, improve the stopping power of the 2010 Land Rover LR4, the company claims. All models wear standard 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels with 7-spoke 19-inch wheels optional. A 10-spoke, 20-inch wheel is also available from the factory.
Safety
Every 2010 Land Rover LR4 will be equipped with six standard air bags including driver and front passenger dual-threshold air bags, side thorax air bags, and head-protection side curtain air bags for each side of the vehicle. The front 3-point seat belts feature a pre-tensioning system and the headrests are now adjustable for height. All-terrain stability control, anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), and Hill Descent Control (HDC) are just some of the standard active safety features on every 2010 LR4 model.
