GreeN YarN
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We had a 2012 (it might've been a 2013) Lr4 v8 loaner for over a month before we got our '15 Lr4 so I can attest to some of the differences.
There is a difference in motors and transmissions. Cruising on the highway with the v8 and 6 speed transmission felt more relaxed. The car didn't need to shift down going up slight inclines or during moderate acceleration. With the new car, I notice it shifting more on the highway for the same inclines and moderate passing.
I can't tell if it's a difference in the engine performance or, a transmission with more gears. Either way, I have noticed it.
I never had the opportunity to tow with the v8 but with our '15, all I plan on towing is a jet ski, maybe our boat on short trips. I cannot speak to the difference in towing.
As far as the running boards, it looks like a few Allen headed bolts and they're off. There isn't much point to them unless you leave the car in normal or off road height. My wife who is 5'6 also doesn't see much point to them.
I have noticed a real world savings of about 2 mpgs over the 600 miles we've driven compared to the v8.
For what we use the vehicle for, the new motor and transmission work wonderfully.
There is a difference in motors and transmissions. Cruising on the highway with the v8 and 6 speed transmission felt more relaxed. The car didn't need to shift down going up slight inclines or during moderate acceleration. With the new car, I notice it shifting more on the highway for the same inclines and moderate passing.
I can't tell if it's a difference in the engine performance or, a transmission with more gears. Either way, I have noticed it.
I never had the opportunity to tow with the v8 but with our '15, all I plan on towing is a jet ski, maybe our boat on short trips. I cannot speak to the difference in towing.
As far as the running boards, it looks like a few Allen headed bolts and they're off. There isn't much point to them unless you leave the car in normal or off road height. My wife who is 5'6 also doesn't see much point to them.
I have noticed a real world savings of about 2 mpgs over the 600 miles we've driven compared to the v8.
For what we use the vehicle for, the new motor and transmission work wonderfully.