Just seen this regarding a RRS facelift in mid 2016...

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars...-spy-shots

Depending which site you read facelift could be mid 2016, or 2017 or 2018 model.

Not sure the higher grill looks good!

Shame they didn't take the opportunity to fix the back end and at least profile it like a dual exhaust rather than quad version of the SVR.

IMHO the front looks absolutely spot on! It's the back that needed sorting out!

Agreed, I think the present front design is ok, I do not like the front redesign at all on the spy shot. I also agree its the current rear end thats not right and IMHO the trailing roof line, the angle should be less steep, more like the older model and it would give more rear space.
I put off buying this current model when it came out because of the rear and its roof line, but in the end had to go for it, the new RRS arrives next week, so I will see if I grow to like the rear design.. not sure.
T-Dave

No problem with the shape for me now.. It's rear end has really grown on me. Never had any problems with the rest of the car. RRS P460e
1983 2 door Range Rover ARB Bar X9000 winch ARB Rear Bar now semi retired.
Many big trips done in this one.
1982 Rangerover nearly restored.
22 Defender D250 with lots of stuff for outback touring
Nice 2013 Freelander TD4 manual (for daughter to learn on) with much better stereo compared with previous SD4 SE with Meridian which sounded bad!
2013 Land Rover Defender ute.

The bumper is something and nothing , the bonnet will never happen in my opinion .

RRSman wrote:

It's the back that needed sorting out!

Wouldnt agree that the L320 looks nicer than a L494! Agree that the rear end needs sorting but the 320 now looks VERY dated in comparison. They drive conpletely different too - worlds apart! Both great cars but IMHO no comparison!

I agree with RRSMan regarding the L320

I actually like the L494 rear, think it looks quite aggressive. I prefer the current front too opposed to the spy shots.

Shame they not doing a proper Infotainment update in the MY16 release.

The back end is a disaster ...fat nappy
Makes the new sport look like middle aged overweight ewok
Want to like it as the current motor will be due for changing next year but
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End of RRS for me i suspect...

The L494 looks like a cheap South Korean SUV - similar styling ques lifted from these older SUVs. Not doubting the technology and dynamics but styling looks awful. 07MY RRS TDV6
Arctic Frost
Aspen Interior

Are you lot on drugs? The new RRS is simply stunning from every angle...and wait till you drive one.... In dynamic mode I was pushing sports cars through the twistys this weekend....yes it's not without faults but looks is not one of them!

New glasses might be needed I think.  07MY RRS TDV6
Arctic Frost
Aspen Interior

The RRS arse end looks like an after thought, its untidy and badly styled.. its taken me 2 years to get to the stage of ordering a new RRS replacement due to the new design rear end and I am still not sure, never ordered a car before that I did not love from the start, so I hope it grows on me.. I agree the new model is a whole heap better to drive than the old.. but the rear styling is pants.. After the use of a new FFRR for a few days I almost cancelled the RRS order to order a full fat, but the RRS had gone into build, so had to hold to my order.
Also the new RRS is coming in Carpathian grey.. I hope the colour suits the RRS shape.. might help the floppy arse look
T-Dave

gimme an AB any day of the week! tough, like it was designed by a man with cojones!!! Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.