2013 Land Rover LR4: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2013 Land Rover LR4 was the addition of the HSE and HSE LUX trims. Otherwise, it was a quiet carryover year with the same V8, six-speed automatic, 4WD system, air suspension, and basic design.
About the 2013 Land Rover LR4
Discovery 4 / LR4 generation in the U.S., pre-refresh year before the major 2014 powertrain and front-end update.
Land Rover positioned the LR4 as a luxury SUV with real off-road hardware, upright packaging, and a roomy cabin. Its appeal was the mix of strong towing and trail capability with a more premium interior and road comfort than a traditional truck-based SUV. Compared with softer luxury crossovers, the LR4 stood out for its standard 4WD system, low-range capability, height-adjustable air suspension, and distinctive boxy shape that made the cabin feel spacious and useful.
The base LR4 focuses on the model’s core hardware: V8 power, low-range 4WD, adjustable air suspension, and a glass roof. The HSE adds seven-seat practicality, navigation, parking assistance, a rearview camera, and keyless entry. HSE LUX emphasizes comfort with upgraded leather, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, premium audio, and xenon headlights.
What changed, by category
2013 Land Rover LR4 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.0 Liter | V8, 5.0 Liter | V8, 5.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd CmdShft & Spt | Auto, 6-Spd CmdShft & Spt | Auto, 6-Spd CmdShft & Spt |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | 12 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 375 hp | 375 hp |
| Torque | 375 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7716 lb | 7716 lb | 7716 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 90.3 cu-ft | 90.3 cu-ft | 90.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.3 in | 36.3 in | 36.3 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| Heated Windshield | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Refrigerator/Cooler | |||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2013 Land Rover LR4 compared with the 2012 model?
The 2013 LR4 added HSE and HSE LUX trims, but its main mechanical hardware carried over. It retained the 5.0-liter V8, six-speed automatic, 4WD system, and height-adjustable air suspension.
Did the 2013 Land Rover LR4 get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2013 LR4 kept its 5.0-liter V8 and six-speed automatic transmission. Its 4WD layout also remained unchanged.
How do the 2013 Land Rover LR4 trims differ?
The base trim centers on the LR4’s V8, low-range 4WD, air suspension, leather-trimmed seats, and glass roof. HSE adds seven-seat practicality, navigation, parking assistance, a rearview camera, and keyless entry, while HSE LUX adds upgraded leather, more heated surfaces, premium audio, and xenon headlights.
Was the 2013 Land Rover LR4 redesigned?
No, the 2013 LR4 was not redesigned or given a major refresh. It remained the pre-refresh version of the Discovery 4/LR4 generation, with the larger powertrain and front-end update arriving for 2014.
Does the 2013 Land Rover LR4 HSE have seven seats?
Yes, the 2013 LR4 HSE has standard seating for seven. It also includes rear climate controls, navigation, parking assistance, and a rearview camera.