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When Land Rover introduced the current-generation Discovery, there was a global split, and what became our LR3 was the world's Discovery 3. It made sense once the LR2 came out-the nomenclature implied smaller model, smaller-number designation. That's not the case, as evidenced by the new LR4. For Land Rover, a different number simply means it's that significant a change from the LR3 -- and this is the fourth generation of the vehicle. (Of course, they have it much easier where it can be called Discovery 4.)
That aside, the newest LR is significantly different from its predecessor. The LR4 uses an all-new 5.0L, direct-injection V-8. That's a significant increase in size from the current 4.4L. This engine was designed in-house (by Jaguar Land Rover) and will look familiar to those who know the XF. With the new engine comes more power: 375 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque, up from 300 and 315, respectively. The new engine uses variable camshaft timing, which works independently on all four camshafts, improving engine response. This V-8 also boasts lower fuel consumption, reduced CO2 emissions, and is ULEV2-compliant. It's backed by a revised ZF HP-28 six-speed automatic, and its changes contribute to the vehicle's improved fuel economy (not yet rated) and are said to make shifts quicker and more refined...Continued
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