Surfrider77
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A few thoughts from an owner with combined ~150k miles in an LR3 and SCV6 LR4. We've had our LR4 loaded with people, dog, luggage, and drag from skis on the roof, and the SCV6 has been excellent. Effortless at highway speeds up to and over 80mph, climbing steep grades at high altitude. I'd love a V8, but I think a lot of the negative comments have more to do with the *thought* of downgrading the power v. their actual performance. The 8 speed is a gem and keeps the engine nicely in its sweet spot, without a lot of hunting. Short of a 400+ hp V8, this engine wins. Only thing I truly do not like is the rotary shift knob...
I have heard this argument before, but the truth is, the transmission is working the magic for you. The engine is down on hp / tq no matter how you cut it. The fact is, they could have mated the new transmission to the V8 and people would have been happy too. I am glad the combo worked for some people, but I would never trade my V8 for that thing.