New LR4 Impressions

[NeilRichard]

Greetings! This is my first post.

I recently traded in my MY2011 JK Wrangler for a 2016 LR4. HSE Silver. Climate pack. Corris Grey; Ebony; Black Laquer trim.

I thought I would point out some of the quirks of which many of you are likely all very familiar with.

In no particular order:

1.) the dead pedal is too far to the left. Or rather it does not extend far enough to the right.

2.) Eco start is only annoying when I parallel park. As I perfect my parking position while simultaneously avoiding damage to my wheels I find I execute a lot of maneuvers. I have now perfected coming to access height, disabling Eco start and activating front parking sensors in one move.

3.) the left and right climate controls could use a sync button, although LO syncs.

4.) it would be nice to be able to press an address in the synced contacts on InControl and Nav to that location.

5.) I just noticed the vent below the steering column.

6.) I like auto headlights except for the bright dash light reminding me auto headlights are engaged.

More coming soon. I love this truck! Coming from a Wrangler it feels every bit of an U grade to me. Faster, safer, more comfortable, more features.

Feedback welcome.

 

[mbw]

On long trips I find it nice that you can use the dead pedal or stretch out in the space next to it. Fwiw

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[cperez]

Welcome to the group and to your new ride!

 

[ryanjl]

My first vehicle was an International Scout. From then, I've owned two Jeep Cherokee XJs, a Grand Cherokee, a Discovery I, an FJ60, an FZJ80, a Honda Civic, two FJ40s, and a '13 JK Unlimited before I bought my LR4.

The LR4 is a natural progression of the SUV.

The '13 JK, for all intents and purposes, had the same general suspension as the '95 FZJ80, but the JK rode much better on the road. Just 20 more years of suspension design.

That said, the JK still uses what is now an ancient design. Sure, it's excellent off-road--I took mine to Colorado last year and ran several moderate trails without any modification, save new tires and a set of pull-off Rubicon rock-sliders that I got for $250 on Craigslist--but on-road it's got flaws.

Jumping from the JK to the LR4 was, overall, a great move. Sure, there's obviously more luxury, but the on-road ride is leaps better, there's lots more interior room (the JK is surprisingly cramped inside, especially for my 150lb dog), and, once slightly modified, the off-road capabilities will be plenty to do the types of trails I like to do.