RR vs RRS 2015

[cayman-black]

Hi has anyone driven these back to back and can high light any big differences? TIA.

[Dixy]

The sport is for someone who would have a back, crack and sack wax. The full fat is for someone who would not.

[13m]

cayman-black said:

Hi has anyone driven these back to back and can high light any big differences? TIA.

Sport(V8 I think) :

The Sport felt more cramped inside than the FFRR. I am not that large and I found the seats uncomfortable because my legs were overhanging the bolster.

The new Sport is actually a bit sporty.

I felt like a tt driving it.

FFRR (TDV6):

More the traditional Range Rover feel.

It rolled more than the Sport because it was then V6 model without the stability control. But that's fine, it didn't roll like all previous FFRRs.

Altogether more spacious and airy inside.

I felt happy driving it and will probably buy one at some point.

[cayman-black]

Thanks guys. Dixy

Perhaps i should add , Sport SVR, Big one 5.0 supercharged.

[poocherama]

I drove both back to back a while ago. The sport was indeed sportier than the Vogue. I Also thought the interior of the sport somewhat below that of the Vogue. It also feels quite a bit smaller.

Looks wise its subjective I guess but I much prefer the Vogue.

I ended up buying an 8 month old Vogue SE V6.

[dulcinea]

I tried both about two weeks ago and now own a 5.0 RRS. I think the FFRR looks nicer on the outside but found the interior of the RRS better but equally as roomy. The drive was also much better for the roads I use most. They are both great cars and I don't think you can make a bad decision. Just make sure you get the 5.0, its epic! I came out of an F80 M3 and the RRS does not feel much slower.

[cayman-black]

dulcinea said:

I tried both about two weeks ago and now own a 5.0 RRS. I think the FFRR looks nicer on the outside but found the interior of the RRS better but equally as roomy. The drive was also much better for the roads I use most. They are both great cars and I don't think you can make a bad decision. Just make sure you get the 5.0, its epic! I came out of an F80 M3 and the RRS does not feel much slower.

Thanks dulcinea thats what i wanted to hear. Enjoy your new toy!

[AMDB9]

My 2015 RRS was recently in for some warranty work and recall work..I was given a Full fat TDV8 Autobiography that I ended up keeping for two weeks due to non availability of some parts. At first the FF seemed a much nicer car - a bit like a step up from a 5 series to 7 series or E class to S class. The FF is more like a car I'd like to be chauffeured in rather than drive myself. At the end of week two I was very happy to have my sport returned.

Different cars - both are great but it depends on what you are looking for. The sport seems to be a "young mans" Range Rover whereas the FF is more pipe and slippers IMHO and my kids aged 9 and 13 whole heartedly agreed that I should "upgrade" to the FF when I hit 50 (still under 40)

Edited by AMDB9 on Saturday 28th November 22:02

[cayman-black]

Thanks AMDB9. Trouble then as iam just over 50.

[sealtt]

With the previous generation I bought the Sport as for some reason the Vogue seating position hurt my neck, so that made the decision pretty easy.

With this current generation I ended up buying a Vogue as I found it the much superior luxury vehicle. It's not that it's far superior in any one area, but just a little bit more luxury all over which makes a big difference in total. They are different enough that it depends what type of car appeals to you, I only really like luxury cars (for day to day driving) so I just went for the most luxury focused one. However if you are looking for a sporty SUV I'd really consider the choice to be more between say the RRS & Cayenne, rather than the Vogue which makes no attempts to be a 'drivers' car nor sporty in any way.

One note, with the Vogue - it is very important to go for one of the V8 models as the added stability feature makes the car ride / corner much flatter and delivers that trademark RR 'floaty' ride. I went for the diesel V8, but if I did it again would probably have waited a bit longer & got the petrol V8.

As for the 'old man' idea, I think that's the same as any expensive car - just needs to be spec'd up right to look age-appropriate - same as a beige Bentley CGT and a black Bentley CGT. Inside & on the road you will definitely enjoy going about your daily business, commuting, picking up kids, etc whatever your age.

Edited by sealtt on Monday 30th November 00:19

[13m]

sealtt said:

One note, with the Vogue - it is very important to go for one of the V8 models as the added stability feature makes the car ride / corner much flatter and delivers that trademark RR 'floaty' ride.

On this subject, I find the new FFRR quite "crashy" on the road - over manholes and the like. Probably due to the size of the wheels now. If and when I buy one I will try to go for the smaller wheels.

[sealtt]

13m said:

On this subject, I find the new FFRR quite "crashy" on the road - over manholes and the like. Probably due to the size of the wheels now. If and when I buy one I will try to go for the smaller wheels.

Hm, I've got the 22" Turbine wheels and I have definitely not experienced that. That being said, it is surely inevitable that the 20s and 21s will ride slightly smoother, be quieter, provide better off-road performance and will be a lot cheaper to purchase & buy tyres for - so it's hard to justify the bigger wheels unless you absolutely love the look.

[AMDB9]

13m said:

sealtt said:

One note, with the Vogue - it is very important to go for one of the V8 models as the added stability feature makes the car ride / corner much flatter and delivers that trademark RR 'floaty' ride.

On this subject, I find the new FFRR quite "crashy" on the road - over manholes and the like. Probably due to the size of the wheels now. If and when I buy one I will try to go for the smaller wheels.

The demo I had was VERY comfortable and it was on 22's too - could not feel anything in the road was like a magic carpet ride albeit a bit too soft for my liking....

[13m]

AMDB9 said:

13m said:

sealtt said:

One note, with the Vogue - it is very important to go for one of the V8 models as the added stability feature makes the car ride / corner much flatter and delivers that trademark RR 'floaty' ride.

On this subject, I find the new FFRR quite "crashy" on the road - over manholes and the like. Probably due to the size of the wheels now. If and when I buy one I will try to go for the smaller wheels.

The demo I had was VERY comfortable and it was on 22's too - could not feel anything in the road was like a magic carpet ride albeit a bit too soft for my liking....

Maybe it's because my RR runs 20s that I noticed the difference.

[hornbaek]

I owned a RRS Supercharged for a year before changing it to a FFRR Supercharged Autobiography which i have now driven for 6 months. The two cars are actually quite different in the way they drive despite having the same engine. The Dynamic Drive in the Sport makes it a more sporty drive and it is absolutely no problem to max it out on the Autobahn and still feel very comfortable in the bends. The FFRR is a more floaty/limousine like drive and the engine is mapped differently so that it takes the gas more progressively than the Sport which is more "jumpy" and agile. For longer distances the longer wheelbase and softer suspension setting in the RR is considerably better. Also the cabin is more luxurios in the FF (they were both Autobiography). Despite the Sport being a big car it actually does not have a lot of space in the back or in the luggage compartment due to the sloping roof. This is never a problem in the FF. Also the split rear hatch (electrically operated) is a bit of a party trick and makes the boot easier to load on the FF and also for using as a bar on the shoot !. So as all the others have said, it is horses for courses but at the end of the day, the FF rules ! (or as Clarkson could have said: "At the end of the day, the FFRR is just a little bit better in every little detail"

[cayman-black]

Thanks hornbach much appreciated|
I am thinking what i would like most, comfort supple ride, as much leather as possible inside classy, room for my two dogs,and enough power for european travel,
4.4SV8 or 5.0SC ? decisions.....

[sealtt]

cayman-black said:

Thanks hornbach much appreciated|
I am thinking what i would like most, comfort supple ride, as much leather as possible inside classy, room for my two dogs,and enough power for european travel,
4.4SV8 or 5.0SC ? decisions.....

I'm very happy with the 4.4SDV8, but next time I'll get the 5.0SC to enjoy a nicer engine noise and the smell of petrol and not diesel when filling up!

The power is more than adequate with the 4.4SDV8.

[cayman-black]

sealtt said:

I'm very happy with the 4.4SDV8, but next time I'll get the 5.0SC to enjoy a nicer engine noise and the smell of petrol and not diesel when filling up!

The power is more than adequate with the 4.4SDV8.

Thank you sealtt. All good info.

[Helicopter123]

Dixy said:

The sport is for someone who would have a back, crack and sack wax. The full fat is for someone who would not.

[Mogul]

Dixy said:

a back, crack and sack wax.

That expression was a new one on me so i *had* to Google it..

P.S. NSF RR jockeys.

https://vimeo.com/37367855