The Land Rover LR4 received an update just last year so there aren’t many changes to report on for 2015. In addition to some new exterior colors and wheel patterns, the 2015 LR4 gets side steps as standard and compatibility with the latest Land Rover InControl Apps with smartphone integration. Prices have also risen, with the 2015 LR4 priced at $51,325 including its $925 destination charge, meaning a $730 increase on the previous year. Of these changes, the most significant is the compatibility with the latest Land Rover InControl Apps. Working closely with app developers for both Apple and Android platforms, Land Rover has made InControl Apps significantly better as it now offers services such as satellite navigation, media streaming, Internet radio and location services, along with easy access to the connected smartphone’s contacts, calendar and music library.
General Douglas MacArthur famously said that, “old soldiers never die, they just fade away.” The Land Rover LR4 received a significant refresh last year, but it gets a few updates for the 2015 model year to keep it from fading away for a little while, until the all-new Land Rover Discovery arrives to replace it. The biggest change is the addition of the Land Rover InControl Apps connectivity feature, which is designed to easily integrate with a driver’s (iOS or Android) smartphone. It includes apps for navigation, media streaming, Internet radio, and location services, all adapted for in-car use. Users can also access their phones’ calendars and contacts through the LR4′s infotainment system. Available apps include: iHeartRadio for Auto, Stitcher, Gympse, Sygic, Parkopedia, Hotelseeker, Cityseeker, Eventseeker, News on Board, and MobileDay. Other than that, the 2015 LR4 is relatively unchanged. Exterior updates include four new paint colors and a new 20-inch alloy wheel design. The rest of the relentlessly-angular design is the same as previous LR4s, which in turn were facelifted versions of old LR3. The sole engine option is a 3.0-liter supercharged V6, which produces 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. It’s mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
