Anyone got/driven a new 4.4 tdv8 vogue/vogue se yet?

[F458]

Would like to hear your experiences.....

[HowMuchLonger]

Not a vogue but autobiography.

I traded in my MY10 3.6 for the MY11 4.4 so can give a good comparison. The engine has so much more power, a stupid amount actually. You can cruise on the motorway at around 1000rpm, managed 33mpg on a 600mile run. Paddle shift is great for overtaking, as you can get the most out of the 8 speed box.

I would say it is a huge improvement over the last one. Only thing is to try to stretch to the Autobiography as the leather roof is something very special.

Anything in perticular that you want to know?

[F458]

Sounds like a great car - my parents have had range rovers for about 30 years and literally been through every model - the most recent one being an 07 TDV8 Vogue SE - i really didn't think they could better that one but it seems they have!!! It has done 70,000 miles now, out of warranty and has a few 'niggles' (like they all do) although is still perfectly fine and cost around £65k i think at the time, it seems another jump to £75k/£85k to the new 4.4 again..... especially when i guess the current one would only fetch £30k max at the moment - is it worth the £40-£50k extra i guess is my question!!!!! I simply can't believe the MPG figures you/everyone quotes about them - our current one does 23-25mpg combined in the real world. The thought of getting another 200 miles out of a tank makes it attractive at todays fuel prices!!! (but i guess is a small figure in the grand scheme of things)

[HowMuchLonger]

I managed 29mpg on a 1500 mile trip. This includes a days offloading, and a prolonged spell at 110 leptons.

Motorway miles can easily get over 30mpg.

Bear in mind my engine is still new and tight (less than 3000miles in total).

[HowMuchLonger]

I forgot to add that the main difference is in the handling. The body roll is negligible now, slightly firmer over the bumps but a vast improvement. See my "it's broken" thread for more info.

[tomw2000]

Ordered ours this week. RRS TDV8 gone in as P-ex.

Not driven one yet.

I'll let you know what it's like when we get it

(early March).