Has anyone been able to tell any difference in the vehicle’s driving characteristics. I have played around with it but could not spot any difference, apart from locking the gearbox in a particular gear when in CommandShift mode. 2010 Sport Supercharged with all options apart from TV and Extended leather (wish I had the latter) (Previously 2007 RRS S/C)

In normal conditions no,

Basically it will cut power by modifying torque from engine in conditons that are slippery, mud,sand,snow when it senses the vehicle will loose control. In sand mud etc it is best to switch it off when you need to power through

Lespes I think 949BFN means the new 6th setting on the TR knob - 2010 TDV8 and S/C get an extra setting supposed to enhance high speed dynamics. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Indeed. These vehicles have a "Dynamic" setting which the manual explains as follows: "his special program is associated with a driving style rather than a type of terrain. Choose this program for exploiting the vehicle's full on-road potential, providing a more focussed and involved driving experience. When selected, this program optimises the vehicle’s traction, handling and driveability characteristics for maximum feedback and responsiveness."
But as I say, if played with it at different speeds but cannot tell any difference. Not even in throttle response. 2010 Sport Supercharged with all options apart from TV and Extended leather (wish I had the latter) (Previously 2007 RRS S/C)

Found this:
"Dynamic Program - Alongside a suite of improvements to existing programs, a new Dynamic Program is now available as part of the 10MY Terrain Response menu on Range Rover Sport models equipped with Adaptive Dynamics. This provides an exciting extension to the vehicle’s already enviable breadth of capability by using real-time body, wheel and vehicle data to improve the sense of connection that an enthusiastic driver enjoys with the road.
On both Supercharged and TDV8 vehicles, the Dynamic program increases body control by adjusting the Adaptive Dynamics setting.
On Supercharged vehicles, the sense of driver involvement is enhanced further with adjustments to a range of powertrain and steering tune parameters.
On Supercharged vehicles, once the Dynamic program has been selected, the choice of either ‘Drive’ or ‘Sport’ transmission modes further refines the vehicle’s responses and functionality. When Command gearshift is selected and the Terrain Response is in Dynamic Program, an even more sporty transmission map is delivered e.g. the transmission will not shift up a gear at the rev limit Note that the unique performance characteristics of the TDV8 engine render powertrain-related adjustments unnecessary."

I would read this sales speak as meaning a harder ride, holding on to gears for longer and less power assistance to the steering.

Thanks Bob. I had read that description somewhere and checked if I could detect any of the described differences, but apart from the “keeping in gear” part, nothing. After not being able to detect any difference, I tried switching between “normal” and “Dynamic” settings on bad pieces of road, where I thought the ride difference would be most noticable. (At highway speeds as well). No difference. (Also listened if it makes any difference to the suspension’s knocking noises, but could not even detect any difference in that area! ). Maybe I’m not a sophisticated enough driver to detect the differences. Would be nice to hear from other owners if they are able to detect any difference. 2010 Sport Supercharged with all options apart from TV and Extended leather (wish I had the latter) (Previously 2007 RRS S/C)

Looked at your spec in avatar section did not see sig details, your just too modern and up to date for me.

Sounds like it makes a big difference though

When LR finally got it working - TDV8 was delivered with wrong terrain selection control missing the DR mode - it is has a marked impact on holding gears for longer (less turbo lag) and noticeably stiffens the suspension. You feel the bumps in the road much more but control through the bends is improved to the extent you feel you can carry a bit more speed through the corners.

If your concerned check they installed all the bits - there is an extra pump hidden somewhere under the bonnet for the CVD shocks. They had to check it was there on mine - it was just no power to the system because of the wrong TR switch.

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