DDX
Member Since: 17 Jun 2006
Location: London
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I attended a 'focus group' (market research) last week and was pleasantly surprised when I found out it was on behalf of Land Rover.
In a nutshell, they are contemplating making an 'RS' version of the next Range Rover Sport to challenge the Cayenne Turbo and AMG/M Cars more seriously than the current supercharged version.
I was lucky enough to see the next model which continues the LRX design ethos. The front end looks more or less identical to the Evoque and the back looks quite similar too with the lights riding a high waistline and a sloping rear roof. Inside the centre console also carries over the Evoque styling but with more supportive looking seats. They are also considering a 7 seat version with 2 folding seats in the boot like the current X5/Q7.
They are considering a 2+2 interior for the RS version with a centre console running through the middle of the car through the 2 back seats. The seats were a racing/bucket type. The outside styling of the RS version was very aggressive with rear quad tailpipes and plenty of ventilation around the front bumper and wings. There would also be a n option for carbon ceramic brakes.
The two engines that stood out for the RS version were a petrol V8 supercharged with 560bhp and 4.6s 0-60, and a diesels hybrid with 300bhp, 5.6s 0-60 and 150g/km CO2.
The RS badge is being used to mirror the Jaguar RS cars (i.e the new XK-RS)
We all thought the car was horrendous to start with but it really grew on us and we all wanted one by the end of the 2 hour group, especially when seeing the normal RRS compared to the RRS-RS.
Obviously the car is still in development and what we saw was not final but what was clear is that if you don't like the way the Evoque looks, the current RRS is probably the last you'll ever own.
In a nutshell 2006 '56 RRS TDV6 HSE, Java Black, Alpaca Interior, PTI, Sidesteps, 22" Stormers wrapped in 285/35/22 Toyo Proxes, Java Framed SC Grille, Java/Zambezi Side Vents, Matt Black LR3 Door Handles, Matt Black Lower Tailgate Trim, Colour coded lower body trims, Semi Smoked Taillights, Chrome Mirrors and Fog Light Bezels, Reflex Exhaust Back, Full Pentagon AutoGlass Privacy, Tasmod Sills, Clear Side Repeaters, pics in gallery!
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