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kmpowell

Member Since: 23 Oct 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 259

Interesting - I wasn't expecting the plug-in at launch! Will it be good enough to get me cancelling my Tesla MX order... discussions with the dealer ASAP I think!

On the whole I generally like it, especially as they have made it look like a 'sport' across every grade spec, but the reliability of JLR tech is a huge issue for me. It's a big gamble to spend £85k+ on a car with untried (in the real world) tech, especially as my next car will be bought to do dual duties replacing both my current RRS and our MK7 nursery/shopping Golf. SOLD - MY16 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic - Fire Engine Red, Fixed contrast pan roof, TV, Dual Screen, 5+2, Privacy, Noble paddles.

Wed Oct 04 2017 10:49am

Ozziev1980

Member Since: 11 Feb 2014
Location: London
Posts: 15

Done

Last edited by Ozziev1980 on Fri Oct 13 2017 7:08pm. Edited 2 times in total

Wed Oct 04 2017 11:01am

Violetpiano

Member Since: 03 Jun 2014
Location: London
Posts: 561

philmw wrote:
Prices are on the configurator.

Current RRS: MY18 SVR
Previous RRS: MY15 RRS 5.0L Autobiography

Wed Oct 04 2017 11:02am

JPR

Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: Cleveland
Posts: 289

Ozziev1980 wrote:
so.....when do we expect MY 16.5/17 to start dropping in price?

no int in buying a new one/dealer stock one, but couple of years old Autobiography would be nice... surely these will come down as people move to the new one

Prices are already dropping with the announcement, thats why i sold mine 2 weeks ago! As checked today and my offer would have been £3k lower on the basis of this facelift. Current

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2015 Audi RS6
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Wed Oct 04 2017 11:56am

jd2uk

Member Since: 01 Apr 2017
Location: Kent
Posts: 109

Looks really nice! Not sure whether I regret buying a MY17 or not - the combination of the increased prices and reduced discount over the next few months would have made it a much more expensive purchase. I'm not too fussed about the interior changes, but the new front/rear bumpers and lights do look really good. I'm sure it won't be long before someone tries to retrofit them!

Wed Oct 04 2017 12:52pm

RRSman

Member Since: 10 Feb 2015
Location: London
Posts: 1439

I have added videos to the initial post above - enjoy

Discounts are available i have rung around - they are similar to the MY17 discounts! Car wow is your friend

Wed Oct 04 2017 12:57pm

markymarkf

Member Since: 08 May 2017
Location: Essex
Posts: 143

Well that if that's the case and I can get the same £8,500 discount off the facelift I will be first in line to trade in a MY17. Won't hold my breath tho SVR Carbon Edition in Estoril Blue MY 21.5

P400e HSE Dynamic full on black with black pack, Meridian surround sound, Fixed Pano roof.

Past MY17 SDV6 HSE Dynamic Yulong White and ivory leather.

Wed Oct 04 2017 1:46pm

Tim in Scotland

Member Since: 30 May 2005
Location: Driving along in my automobile
Posts: 17476

2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

kmpowell wrote:
Interesting - I wasn't expecting the plug-in at launch! Will it be good enough to get me cancelling my Tesla MX order... discussions with the dealer ASAP I think!

On the whole I generally like it, especially as they have made it look like a 'sport' across every grade spec, but the reliability of JLR tech is a huge issue for me. It's a big gamble to spend £85k+ on a car with untried (in the real world) tech

My exact thoughts too and as I retire in 12 months I don't know if I want to spend >£80k for what amounts to an RRS with a 2.0ltr petrol engine costing around £60k when it doesn't have to lug a huge battery pack around............ and will anyone ever be able to achieve 101mpg in real life motoring - even MilkFloatMan might struggle with that. His Outlander PHEV looks a more attractive an investment TBH and you can buy two of those for the price of a decently specced RRS PHEV and not have the worries that the tech or paint quality will let it down. I would love to commit to an RRS PHEV in March 2018 when my faultless SDV6 is 3 years old but there are just too many niggles after recent stories of LR's hopeless quality control at Solihull and so many new cars being rejected because of paint and InControl problems. I may just wait for the iPace or Tesla 3 AWD to come on sale. After 21 years of owning nothing but Land Rovers maybe it is time for a change. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Wed Oct 04 2017 2:24pm

HossBog

Member Since: 22 Aug 2017
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 54

It's not really new though, just the usual mid/end of life refresh to push through until the new model arrives in 2020.

New lights, bumpers, infotaintment....meh...I think (like a lot of mid-life updates) it looks worse than the first iteration.

I'll get my coat....

Wed Oct 04 2017 2:25pm

Violetpiano

Member Since: 03 Jun 2014
Location: London
Posts: 561

I put a deposit down for an SVR a couple of months ago and just sent an initial spec to dealer to get my order loaded into the Holding Pool.

Initial thoughts on the SVR:
Wheels not as nice as the current ones and some more choice would be good
Two- tone steering wheel - yuk.
Seats - from pictures, they do not look as good as the current ones
Bonnet bulges - those I do like!!
Carbon bonnet - no thanks!

Jas Current RRS: MY18 SVR
Previous RRS: MY15 RRS 5.0L Autobiography

Wed Oct 04 2017 2:49pm

udash

Member Since: 16 Oct 2009
Location: manchester
Posts: 196

2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 Autobiography Firenze Red

I am happy with changes except the seats, looks ugly and uncomfortable compared to current AB seats.

Wed Oct 04 2017 3:12pm

SVR575

Member Since: 16 Apr 2008
Location: uk & Europe
Posts: 1827

Violetpiano wrote:
I put a deposit down for an SVR a couple of months ago and just sent an initial spec to dealer to get my order loaded into the Holding Pool.

Initial thoughts on the SVR:
Wheels not as nice as the current ones and some more choice would be good
Two- tone steering wheel - yuk.
Seats - from pictures, they do not look as good as the current ones
Bonnet bulges - those I do like!!
Carbon bonnet - no thanks!

Jas

Jas looks like they have arm rests on the seats now and also side vents are not so nice, same as other models perhaps? SVR 2018 in Santorini Black.

Wed Oct 04 2017 3:23pm

richamartin

Member Since: 16 Dec 2012
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 251

2013 Range Rover Sport 4.4 V8 Baltic Blue

Phew... could not be happier I bought when I did!

I get that the duo screens are the future, but I just don't like them at the moment, or the dodgy Velar steering wheel.
I do like the new rear end and lights though.

But the seats and wheels just look awful, compared to the previous ones.... Now
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2022 SVR
2021 Bentley Continental GT
2020 Defender 110
2022 Defender 90 V8
Plus 16 other toys!

Wed Oct 04 2017 4:02pm

Violetpiano

Member Since: 03 Jun 2014
Location: London
Posts: 561

"Jas looks like they have arm rests on the seats now and also side vents are not so nice, same as other models perhaps?"

Arm rests are in the pictures on the configurator, but not in the pictures in the Product Brief (Page 90 onwards). Very odd!

Jas Current RRS: MY18 SVR
Previous RRS: MY15 RRS 5.0L Autobiography

Wed Oct 04 2017 4:03pm

BKHK

Member Since: 05 May 2008
Location: Perth
Posts: 1940

2010 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

Oh bl..dy hell, its taken me 4 years to adjust to the rear end on the RRS2 to the point where I want one now and they go and change it again. I am not a big fan of what I call the "C Class exhaust" look but i think in this case it makes the back look better resolved. I always tell a petrol from a diesel by the slightly down turned exhausts, now I will be stumped.

I still want a V8SC as SWMBO wants me down to 1 car instead of 2 and I want the grunt. It may make sense to buy 1 year old and reduce the depreciation factor. Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

Wed Oct 04 2017 4:11pm

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