2010 vs. 2015 LR4

The v6 drives as well as the old V8. It’s about gearing, not power. My 1964 Series LLC is 75 hp and will go anywhere.

You can believe what you want but testing revealed that the V6SC was over 1 second slower 0-60. I had a SCV6 loaner for a week and it was noticeably slower passing on the highway than the V8. The V6 also had much more vibration around town and idling at lights than the V8. The vibration is not a surprise considering they lopped off two cylinders to make the V6. Gearing can mask but not entirely hide the significant reduction in power.

@ktm525

Apologies for not picking up the LR4 only in the US issue. Here in South Africa you hardly see a gasoline powered Discovery. We certainly have had problems with the V6 Turbodiesel Disco 3 and early Disco 4s spinning bearings. So it isn't misinformation in the greater sense

No worries. When I heard spun bearing I knew you referencing the diesel. The 5.0L has enough boogeymen in the closet (water pumps, timing chain tensioners, carbonization) that it doesn't need more.

ktm525 said:

You can believe what you want but testing revealed that the V6SC was over 1 second slower 0-60. I had a SCV6 loaner for a week and it was noticeably slower passing on the highway than the V8. The V6 also had much more vibration around town and idling at lights than the V8. The vibration is not a surprise considering they lopped off two cylinders to make the V6. Gearing can mask but not entirely hide the significant reduction in power.

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I didn't feel enough difference for me to get the v8 when getting my 2nd lr4. Not racing it, especially with my Duratracs. I personally like the paddle shifts while off roading, makes it easier. Plus the "puck" clears up the room that is taken up by the knob. The entertainment system is nicer/faster, the headlights are nicer and the leds provide plenty of light when I drive at night in the beach without having to turn on the headlights. Etc, etc. The v8 in the lr4 isn't that great...it's no svx motor for sure.

Can't comment on the 2015 LR4 but I had a 2010 LR4 HSE LUX (V8) which I kept for 5 years and replaced it with a 2016 LR4 HSE V6 SC. The addition of running boards and the dial drive selector aside, I can't say there's been much difference. The only maintenance issue I had with the 2010 was the need to replace the water pump which I understand was not an unusual problem with the V8. I thought the gas mileage on the 2010 V8 was awful and that it would improve with the V6SC but that has not been the case. The improvement has been possibly a half litre per 100 km if I'm on the highway. The fact that I can no longer tow a house hasn't been a detractor for me.
I remain very happy with the LR4 and sorry to see that it has been replaced by the Discovery. If I want a Ford Explorer look alike ( I've owned several Explorers in the past) I would buy one. My only real gripe with the LR4 is the infotainment system continues to suck. This however is problem with most auto makers. I don't understand why I have to buy a new vehicle to get a few very basic modifications to the software. Manufacturers haven't got their head around the importance of auto software and its ongoing upgrade as yet and the Dealers don't have a clue - eg, has anyone tried to upgrade their navigation map system via their dealer - deer in the head lights or BS is all you'll get.
Anyway, enough ranting. I love my LR4. Will now keep it till it dies and when it does I'll look at the Range Rover but never a Discovery.

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has anyone tried to upgrade their navigation map system via their dealer - deer in the head lights or BS is all you'll get.

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Unlike the 2010, you don't need to bring your 2015 to the dealer to update your satnav maps anymore. Buy the USB stick online and do it yourself. Having said that, the navigation and infotainment system of the LR4 is hopelessly antiquated, and the updates won't help beyond the obvious map and POI refresh - the ancient software behind it is the limitation. I had a 2017 Buick LaCrosse rental for a week over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Bland car with the most uncomfortable seats ever, but the otherwise fairly basic infotainment system included the magic Android Auto interface button. I plugged in my Galaxy phone and got my choice of Google Maps or Waze for navigation right there on the dash, great phone and music interfaces, full voice control, etc. It's an almost perfect solution, it will be perfect once they figure out how to make it work without forcing you to tether the phone to the system with a USB cable - and I am sure they will figure it out real soon. That's all I would want in my future car.

So my wife is getting a new company car, she get's an allowance. Went to LR because she like the new discovery (i'm not a huge fan, but whatever, not my vehicle.) They had a 2013 corris gray LR4 lux on the lot so i asked to take a test drive...I think all the v8 owners have a stigma or something, because I only noticed two things between my '15 LR4 lux HD vs the 2013 I drove...the sound of the v8 (which is waaaaaaay better when you cold start it) and the lack of itsy bitsy options that my '15 has. Extra power? Didn't feel it...I did notice the lack of extra gears though as it was a rougher transition...anyway. I was questioning if I should get a 2013 but test driving one (again) put that to rest

Perhaps it is the 8 speed transmission geared towards fuel economy that makes the V6 feel sluggish. Car and driver's instrument testing showed only a .2 sec difference in 0-60 but noticed the V6 running out of steam on the highway. Perhaps in LRs quest for improved fuel economy they made the new transmission lazier?

Is the 8 speed transmission and V6 combo 200 lbs heavier than the V8? Car and Driver's test model was..

https://www.caranddriver.com/land-rover/lr4

Comparing peak power and racing them is just silly. I don't think I run it above 3k rpm unless im towing.

I care about low end, low rpm torque. Wether you notice it or not is one thing, but I sure as heck notice the cruising rpm. I still prefer the revs of a V8.

I'm glad that the v6 can still get the job done though. Not saying its a bad setup, it is after all just a blown amputee version of the V8.