RE: 2017MY Range Rover updates
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I've just ordered a Tesla Model X(originally had ordered the S). Cheaper than the base RangeRover, quicker to 60, alot more tech, and in the 6 seater congif we ordered alot more passenger comfort. No the X cannot go offroad like a RangeRover, but how many RangeRover owners actually take them off road.
mikearwas said:
I love petrol engines like everyone else on here but I'm genuinely perplexed as to why they would bother integrating the petrol v6 on this? The diesel 6 is an epic power plant and far far more suitable for the car.
Don't some parts of London pretty much demand petrol or electric now? I've heard of councils making it hard for diesel owners.And not everyone wants the 500 horsepower V8, shocking as I find it!
when do expect delivery?
gangzoom said:
I've just ordered a Tesla Model X(originally had ordered the S). Cheaper than the base RangeRover, quicker to 60, alot more tech, and in the 6 seater congif we ordered alot more passenger comfort. No the X cannot go offroad like a RangeRover, but how many RangeRover owners actually take them off road.
Nanook said:
mikearwas said:
I love petrol engines like everyone else on here but I'm genuinely perplexed as to why they would bother integrating the petrol v6 on this? The diesel 6 is an epic power plant and far far more suitable for the car.
We'll agree to disagree about the diesel 6 being epic, but the petrol engine has 80bhp on the diesel engine. Less torque, obviously, but more powerful and quicker.I've had a few diesel 4x4s. Wouldn't have another.
Curiously though they don't seem to have put the SDV6 into the FFRR. So I would agree with you on taking the petrol ol until they did so.
Edited by mikearwas on Wednesday 10th August 16:57
gangzoom said:
I've just ordered a Tesla Model X(originally had ordered the S). Cheaper than the base RangeRover, quicker to 60, alot more tech, and in the 6 seater congif we ordered alot more passenger comfort. No the X cannot go offroad like a RangeRover, but how many RangeRover owners actually take them off road.
Bizarre comparison.Impasse said:
I remember a few years ago reading of Land Rover's plans to take the even further RR upmarket with talk of V12s and super-exclusive options. Back then (just as the L322 was being launched, so around 2002) the predicted price of £100k+ seemed absurd and fanciful. Now a £132k pricetag is just another model in the brochure - but without a V12.
With the introduction of the decidedly more expensive and perceived higher premium Bentayga, JLR have the unenviable issue of their product now playing second fiddle. Strange though it may seem the current RR will be seen by some as being 'too cheap'; if it isn't reassuringly expensive it won't be as desirable.I think we'll see the price of Range Rovers increasing steadily, it is highly likely that this will result in increased sales - it's a strange old world.
Marvtec said:
gangzoom said:
I've just ordered a Tesla Model X(originally had ordered the S). Cheaper than the base RangeRover, quicker to 60, alot more tech, and in the 6 seater congif we ordered alot more passenger comfort. No the X cannot go offroad like a RangeRover, but how many RangeRover owners actually take them off road.
Bizarre comparison.When i started looking at the Range Rover Sport , the base price was 62k.
For me to able to afford the monthly payments i would have needed 20k deposit. Too much!
My father has a xc60 and although its a nice machine , comparing the feel and materials in the Range Rover products they are a step up .
The Macann ? is a nice looking machine , but they dont include a lot of options that are standard fare on other cars. So your 45k car needs another 10k before its up to a comparable spec.
For me to able to afford the monthly payments i would have needed 20k deposit. Too much!
My father has a xc60 and although its a nice machine , comparing the feel and materials in the Range Rover products they are a step up .
The Macann ? is a nice looking machine , but they dont include a lot of options that are standard fare on other cars. So your 45k car needs another 10k before its up to a comparable spec.
Although unlikely to be of much interest here, the reported changes to the tow assist function look to be genuinely useful for those challenged when reversing their horse box/caravan/boat on trailer. No doubt it will appear on other JLR products that target those that need or want to tow trailers; it looks like a market leading feature.
I assume the addition of the V6 petrol is as a hedge against the possible punitive taxation/regulation of diesels.
I assume the addition of the V6 petrol is as a hedge against the possible punitive taxation/regulation of diesels.
porkercurtis said:
Not everyone likes a diesel, even when they are as accomplished as those to be found in Range Rovers, so I welcome the choice of the smaller petrol engine being made available. It will be interesting to see what proportion of sales they achieve.
fully agree to this - I would never buy a diesel range rover or any diesel as a matter of fact. The petrol engines are so smooth and quiet and do remain quiet over their lifetime whereas diesel eventually start clappingoldtimer2 said:
Although unlikely to be of much interest here, the reported changes to the tow assist function look to be genuinely useful for those challenged when reversing their horse box/caravan/boat on trailer. No doubt it will appear on other JLR products that target those that need or want to tow trailers; it looks like a market leading feature.
I assume the addition of the V6 petrol is as a hedge against the possible punitive taxation/regulation of diesels.
I would think so - if/when the restrictions come, Land Rover will be ready. I'm pretty sure that most competitors are diesel only apart from the big V8s (as was the Range Rover until now)I assume the addition of the V6 petrol is as a hedge against the possible punitive taxation/regulation of diesels.
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