As to what you see as the LR4's top rival, it depends how you plan to use the LR4.
If what you want is a gussied-up body-on-frame SUV, the Lexus GX 460 might actually work quite well.
The Lexus doesn't ride as well, and we don't think it handles as well either, but there's a lot of appeal in its boutique interior -- at least for some.
In terms of pricing and luxury cachet, the Audi Q7 might be one of the LR4's closest rivals.
Although the Audi is a different king of vehicle entirely, with a sleek, low, and modern profile, and very little emphasis on off-road ability, but a more accessible third row.
Mercedes-Benz's M Class can be a more efficient alternative with the ML350 Bluetec diesel, and it offers a well-executed, refined interior.
The Volkswagen Touareg is perhaps a middle ground between these alternatives, with more off-road capability than the Q7 (although its badge is far more modest), while the Porsche Cayenne turns its focus more to the road and high performance.
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The 2015 Land Rover LR4 is one of the few true SUVs left on the market; you'll value that if you're willing to trade off a little on-road nimbleness for uncompromised trail ability and top-notch interior comfort. |
Though the 2015 Audi Q7 might show a little of its age, there are so few faults here that it's hard not to love this big SUV. |
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class doesn't crow about off-roading: it's more concerned with things like fuel economy and in the AMG, superhero acceleration. |
The 2015 Porsche Cayenne is no longer the only blasphemous off-roader in the Porsche family; this year, it gets improved powertrains and massaged looks in a familiar package. |
The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg is expensive and fancy for a VW, but less expensive than some comparable luxury-SUV options. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $50,400 | $48,300 | $48,300 | $61,700 | $44,705 |
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| 15 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| N/A | Standard SUV 4WD | Standard SUV 2WD | N/A | N/A |
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| 4WD 4-Door | quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium | RWD 4-Door ML 350 | AWD 4-Door Diesel | 4-Door V6 Sport |
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| Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
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| 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | 4MOTION |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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