If I could have boosted the initial hit like the MY LR and M3 LR I had/have, I'd have been pretty happy. I am not saying there isn't a difference but the MS LR is very quick in this area. It is pulling like a Lambo which isn't a slow car.Interesting writeup. In a way since I want the Plaid X and they dont offer fold flat seats I am sort of stuck. Fold flat seats is pretty important to me for an SUV and we do utilize that feature. But you saying the LR is not much slower after 40mph+ makes me a little more content with my LR. If they just had the boost for the initial 0-30mph I would be set.
It might be different with the Plaid X and LR as it is a bit heavier so I can't speak to it. Still, my most surprising takeaway so far is how well the MS LR matches up best against the Plaid in this speed range. You could be sleeping at the light in the Plaid and give the MS LR the hit and 2 car lengths to 60 and the Plaid will run it down by 60.
I've run a bunch of cars while on a roll in my LR and the only ones that beat me were Plaids. That includes a few Turbo Taycans and Turbo S Taycans I ran. Not saying it will beat everything, but the MS LR is pretty impressive once off the line.
If the LR gets the jump on the Plaid at 60, it will be a much more interesting matchup. The Plaid is going to catch it by 90. If the Plaid gets the jump at a roll, there is no hope but you won't feel so bad losing against it.