Range Rover SVR
Discussion
I've had my SVR since Saturday now and for me (and here's the subjective bit) it is the ideal car. Practicality of a large 4x4 but with a little devil inside just when you feel like being a lot naughty!
It really is testament to the genius of Special Vehicle Operations to make the 'bog standard' Supercharged just so much more sports car like. I do feel I'm qualified to comment as I've still got my Supercharged (which is for sale if anyone's interested!).
Having driven and owned a fair few sports cars in the past, the SVR genuinely does bely it's size. The throttle response, handling, and general theatre genuinely are sports car like. The only difference is when you're not in Dynamic/Sport mode then it's just another comfortable luxurious Range Rover - what's not to love?!
It really is testament to the genius of Special Vehicle Operations to make the 'bog standard' Supercharged just so much more sports car like. I do feel I'm qualified to comment as I've still got my Supercharged (which is for sale if anyone's interested!).
Having driven and owned a fair few sports cars in the past, the SVR genuinely does bely it's size. The throttle response, handling, and general theatre genuinely are sports car like. The only difference is when you're not in Dynamic/Sport mode then it's just another comfortable luxurious Range Rover - what's not to love?!
Edited by Richales on Monday 13th April 22:16
unrepentant said:
The SVR is ace, makes a nice noise too.
No doubt GC will demonstrate his vast wealth by ordering one of the first of the new FFRR SV ATB's.
its nothing to do with 'wealth' - I'm not an oligarch!No doubt GC will demonstrate his vast wealth by ordering one of the first of the new FFRR SV ATB's.
when I was looking for an L405 I saw some Autobiographies - they did not appeal - more leather and more 'toys'
90% plus were black which I did not want
I found my perfect car in Nara Bronze with the V8 diesel - plus it had a light interior (Almond and Espresso) and had deployable side steps already fitted
its still got more 'toys' I've never even tried out let alone used!
lets get this right?
if you like the SVR Sport - good luck to you and if you buy one I hope you enjoy
but
its not for me and I was expressing an opinion which some fan boys seem to dislike?
my car goes offroad 6/7 days per week for shooting/fishing - a working Range Rover
grand cherokee said:
its nothing to do with 'wealth' - I'm not an oligarch!
when I was looking for an L405 I saw some Autobiographies - they did not appeal - more leather and more 'toys'
90% plus were black which I did not want
I found my perfect car in Nara Bronze with the V8 diesel - plus it had a light interior (Almond and Espresso) and had deployable side steps already fitted
its still got more 'toys' I've never even tried out let alone used!
lets get this right?
if you like the SVR Sport - good luck to you and if you buy one I hope you enjoy
but
its not for me and I was expressing an opinion which some fan boys seem to dislike?
my car goes offroad 6/7 days per week for shooting/fishing - a working Range Rover
Genuine question.when I was looking for an L405 I saw some Autobiographies - they did not appeal - more leather and more 'toys'
90% plus were black which I did not want
I found my perfect car in Nara Bronze with the V8 diesel - plus it had a light interior (Almond and Espresso) and had deployable side steps already fitted
its still got more 'toys' I've never even tried out let alone used!
lets get this right?
if you like the SVR Sport - good luck to you and if you buy one I hope you enjoy
but
its not for me and I was expressing an opinion which some fan boys seem to dislike?
my car goes offroad 6/7 days per week for shooting/fishing - a working Range Rover
How do you manage with the deployment steps if you're off road that often?
SlackBladder said:
Genuine question.
How do you manage with the deployment steps if you're off road that often?
They don't deploy until you open the door and you can turn them off.How do you manage with the deployment steps if you're off road that often?
Surprised you didn't stump up for a new one GC, then you could have had exactly what you wanted with no compromise.....
unrepentant said:
They don't deploy until you open the door and you can turn them off.
Surprised you didn't stump up for a new one GC, then you could have had exactly what you wanted with no compromise.....
that's not how the deployable steps work - read the manual - oops, you don't have an L405!Surprised you didn't stump up for a new one GC, then you could have had exactly what you wanted with no compromise.....
god, you are a bloody gobby Yank!
I got exactly what I wanted and saved nearly £20K - that's how I got to be 'wealthy' as you are keen to point out
Edited by grand cherokee on Tuesday 14th April 13:12
grand cherokee said:
SlackBladder said:
Genuine question.
How do you manage with the deployment steps if you're off road that often?
the steps have sensors and will not deploy if insufficient ground clearanceHow do you manage with the deployment steps if you're off road that often?
I have a knackered hip and they are a godsend
I'm with GC on the SVR. Pointless vehicle but I still really want one. I have rarely taken my disco's off road and even then its been just a rutted green lane rather than anything difficult. Even managed to get the D2 stuck in the mud trying to tow a horse box up a slight incline with AT2's. The discos have been a godsend in the snow (I live in semi-rural, very hilly peak district) and a normal car or even a land rover with normal tyres wouldnt have been useable. So an SVR would probably be a bit rubbish in the snow what with sporty tyres. Chains or even 'spike spiders' are a faff.
Gazzab said:
I'm with GC on the SVR. Pointless vehicle but I still really want one. I have rarely taken my disco's off road and even then its been just a rutted green lane rather than anything difficult. Even managed to get the D2 stuck in the mud trying to tow a horse box up a slight incline with AT2's. The discos have been a godsend in the snow (I live in semi-rural, very hilly peak district) and a normal car or even a land rover with normal tyres wouldnt have been useable. So an SVR would probably be a bit rubbish in the snow what with sporty tyres. Chains or even 'spike spiders' are a faff.
you sum up the situation admirablyyou want an SVR, then go for it and have fun - I wish you well
some others need to get a life?
grand cherokee said:
unrepentant said:
They don't deploy until you open the door and you can turn them off.
Surprised you didn't stump up for a new one GC, then you could have had exactly what you wanted with no compromise.....
that's not how the deployable steps work - read the manual - oops, you don't have an L405!Surprised you didn't stump up for a new one GC, then you could have had exactly what you wanted with no compromise.....
god, you are a bloody gobby Yank!
And I'm not a Yank.
Guys please ignore grand cherokee - from a quick read of his posts in the last 3 months I gather he is divorced, has health issues and is about to sell his house and move on rent - oh and he is about to inherit £350k from his folks - a good combination for someone not being stable 
Oops he is coming for me now
Sorry mate - private detective as a living
Oops he is coming for me now
Sorry mate - private detective as a living
Edited by W4NTED on Tuesday 14th April 20:40
W4NTED said:
Guys please ignore grand cherokee - from a quick read of his posts in the last 3 months I gather he is divorced, has health issues and is about to sell his house and move on rent - oh and he is about to inherit £350k from his folks - a good combination for someone not being stable
Oops he is coming for me now
Sorry mate - private detective as a living
He resorted to emailing me. Unhinged old miserable fOops he is coming for me now
Sorry mate - private detective as a living
Edited by W4NTED on Tuesday 14th April 20:40
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