By James Lewis Jr.
Calling all Four Wheeling, Mountain Climbers, Thrill Seekers, Shakers and Movers, as well as those who are “publically” Laid Back and Environmentally/Economically Conscious but a Wild One on the Weekends!
The fine people at Land Rover created the 2016 Land Rover LR4 just for you; no, seriously they did it just for you! This SUV doesn’t just simply boast about being safe it proves it; in fact it literally begs for the opportunity to show you versus telling you.
The 2016 Land Rover LR4 that I had the pleasure of enjoying for the week came with the following features:
It was Fuji White in color with the optional Black Design Package with 20inch Black Wheels, Black Front Grille and Surround Grille, Black Side Vents, Door Handles and Mirror Caps, the Black LAND ROVER Hood Lettering (including the LR4
Tailgate Badge) and Extended Roof Rails.It also had the optional HSE LUX Package and the Heavy Duty Package (to view those features please visit the website at the end of the article). The Engine was a straight up BOSS!!! This Mean Machine has an Engine that is 3.0L that is housing 340 Horsepower with 332lbft Torque, 8 Speed Automatic Transmission, Intelligent Stop/Start, Permanent Four Wheel Drive, Independent Front and Rear Electronic Air Suspension , Terrain Response System (General/Snow/Mud/Sand),19inch Wheels, PowerAssisted Four Wheel Disc Brakes, Four Channel, AllTerrain AntiLock Braking System (ABS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Hill Start Assist (HAS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (HBD), Cornering Brake Control, Hill Descent Control (HDC), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Traction Control (4ETC), and Trailer Stability Assist (TSA). The Exterior of the car is also equipped with Xenon Headlamps with LED Lighting, Rear View Camera (a 360º camera is available on the list of options that would look as if someone is literally standing on the roof of the vehicle and sending you a panoramic view of what is happening around you), Front and Rear Parking Aids, Rain Sensing Wipers…how awesome is that?!
The Interior of the vehicle consisted of an Ebony/Ebony Premium Color Scheme with Power Adjustable (Premium Windsor Leather Seats throughout the interior of the vehicle) Driver and FrontPassenger Seats, Heated Front and Rear Seats, Memory Driver Seat, Steering Column and Mirrors; Ambient Interior Lightings, Electric Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel that is also Heated along with Cruise Control and when placed in SportMode the Paddles to change gears are also located on the Steering Wheel Column; DualZone Automatic Climate Control System, Power Tilt & Slide Front Sunroof & Fixed Alpine Roof, 2nd Row Climate Control and 3rd Row FoldFlat, Forward Facing Seats; as well as a Solar Reflective Windshield and Rear Privacy Glass.
The Infotainment Package included: Bluetooth® & USB Connectivity(located on the dashboard – which I thought was a great way to deter texting while driving), Meridian® Audio Systembooming at 825 watts, Touch Screen Infotainment Interface with HDD Navigation.
The Safety Features are as Follows: Perimetric Alarm with Engine Immobilizer, Eight Airbags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), Front Seat Belt PreTensioners, Low Anchor and Tethers for Children (LATCH).
As indicated previously in beginning of the article, the 2016 Land Rover LR4 is the ULTIMATE Four Wheel Drive SUV on the road! This vehicle can do everything except drive upside down! Want to take on the most rugged terrain? Go ahead! If you wanted to literally drive off a cliff, you could accomplish that; however, it would be irresponsible of me if I didn’t advise you to finish your Starbuck Beverage BEFORE you did so because your beverage would spill before the 2016 Land Rover LR4 would roll over! Transitioning from automatic to manual shift is as easy as breathing…and when the speedster in you wants more…the 2016 Land Rover LR4 is more than willing to oblige! The 2016 Land Rover is also loaded with safety amenities such as if you feel sick to the point where you think you are going to faint, simply take your hands off the steering wheel, place your feet flat on the floor board and pull the emergency brake button located just next to the shift control button; and amazingly the 2016 Land Rover LR4 will safely stop and park for you! It will only start back after YOU tell it to do so!!! Isn’t that just mind blowing???!!! The 2016 Land Rover LR4 is literally telling you,“ I got you and I won’t let anything bad happen to you within my abilities!”
To really appreciate this vehicle I would advise you to go and test drive one for yourself today! See Cory Boone at the Land Rover Dealership located at Jaguar Land Rover Birmingham, 300 Tom Williams Way Irondale, Alabama, and take the Ultimate Test Drive!
As always, Drive Safe and Smart!
