Hmm Andy.
imo. lights back and front better, exhaust tips i like them, seats equal, steering wheel much better, Bonnet vents love them, side vents not so much, wheels if black more aggressive , silver, old ones better.
So all in all with power rise and small changes its better, faster and better looking!  SVR 2018 in Santorini Black.

Tyrefitter wrote:

HSE Dynamic wrote:

Don’t like the wheels.
Don’t like the exhaust tips
Don’t like the bonnet vents,from the side it just looks like any other hse.
I much prefer the previous shape,it def looks more aggressive & will turn heads more.
Cantona,you made the right decision

Andy.

No guarantee the next SVR will be based on the Sport of course. The rumours of a Velar SVR (although the car going round the ring has the 6 cylinder 3 L engine) and the fact that there is currently only one SVR, one SVA, one SVX, one SVC suggest there won’t be two SVRs in the Land Rover range at once. 

Could be keeping our cars for a while then Phil!

I am looking forward to getting mine but agree about the wheels and tailpipes. There is just something about quad pipes


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

Jeez sagging leather on the SVR too - why can't JLR get this right!?

I think the new SVR looks fantastic

I might be in the minority but I love the changes and those photos make me happy since they are non press shots from Land Rover. And honestly if the non Range Rover fan out there can't see the difference between an SVR and HSE I'm fine with that too. I'm not sure they can with old models either. But that's why I loved Audi's S models 15 years ago -- the trim changes were subtle, like front grill and exhaust tips only. But they didn't need to scream "hey everyone I'm fast and more expensive". It's why I like the SVR over a Mercedes or BMW. I want to be more stealthy until I hit the gas of course.

Anyway regarding the bonnet, without the exposed carbon fiber like in the show cars and press shots it looks like it's missing something. Agree it's not as special. The wheels are growing on me for sure. 2018 Range Rover Sport SVR – Bosphorus Grey

Hi All,

It's been a while since I have posted on the forum although I've been an avid reader over the last few years. I had one of the first RRS2's on the road way back in 2013 and since then have dabbled in Merc AMG, BMW M4 and currently Porsche Panamera Turbo S., but I miss the RR Sport and I am looking to order a MY2018 SVR

On looking at the JLR marketing info, feedback from this forum and talking to my friendly dealer I think there are still a few points that need clarified re the 2018 model, maybe someone here knows the answers?

1. I think that the 'quad exhaust' on the new model consists of bumper moulds finishers with the hidden exhaust pipes behind, a bit like the Merc AMG exhausts rather than exposed exhaust pipes?

2. The exhaust sound on the new model has been muted somewhat compared to its predecessor, this is listed as 'LESS external exhaust sound/ amplification' on the LR specification sheet I saw at the dealers today?

3. New wheels are compared to previous?

All in all though I can't wait to get back into the RRS2, especially the SVR, current issues re quality and service levels aside.

I'd be interested in any views or clarification from those more up to speed with the 2018 SVR? MY 2014 HSE Dynamic
MY 2012 RRS HSE
2009 Audi A6 Avant- superb quality but boring never missed
2007 Q7 -loved it but not a patch on RRS
Various BMW's, Audis
199 TD5 Disco XS, great car big improvement on previous Disco
1981 Fiat Mirafiori Sport 2000 TC - Bright Orange and Black, great Car when new but soon deteriorated, those were the days

1. Yes they're "fake" exhaust tips. Seems to be the new trend. Many brands are doing this now. It just means design wise they can use whatever shape they want instead of the actual round pipes. I thought it was lame at first but they're actually easier to keep clean than polished tips.

2. The 18 SVR doesn't have a quieter exhaust. On the build sheet it lists features that are deleted from the build, but calling them "LESS". So that item "Less external exhaust sound" is probably for the model under it, supercharged dynamic or something that uses a module for the exhaust sound. It doesn't mean that there is literally less exhaust sound.

3. Matter of opinion of they're sh!t or not. I think they're a nice change. 2018 Range Rover Sport SVR – Bosphorus Grey

sally wrote:

OK, Wasnt sure what involvement SVO really have, other than a badge.

I hope you get it soon, then at least those of us that are waiting know the elusive SVRs do exist.

I dont think i need to write this but.... Plenty of pictures will be needed on arrival please!

Sally, yes absolutely will. But as SVR575 has pointed out I think Nod May be the first here to take delivery. I will happily settle for a podium place

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

There are at least five forum members who are changing from the current car to the new one so let's wait and see what they have to say when their new car arrives.
Even some review would be good , but there is nothing.  SVR 2018 in Santorini Black.

Which dealership is that car at as that looks exactly the same as what I've ordered so want to go see it in the flesh!  2018 Range Rover Sport SVR arrived but now rejected!
2019 Range Rover Sport SVR in Madagascar orange arrived but never heard it coming but now rejected!
2019 Range Rover Sport SVR in Madagascar orange incoming

I believe it’s written somewhere the pictures are taken at the Aberdeen Dealership..

A bit of a schlep from Cheltenham Lee to just have a look

Cheers mate, I won't be going to have a look then!!  2018 Range Rover Sport SVR arrived but now rejected!
2019 Range Rover Sport SVR in Madagascar orange arrived but never heard it coming but now rejected!
2019 Range Rover Sport SVR in Madagascar orange incoming

SVR575 wrote:

There are at least five forum members who are changing from the current car to the new one so let's wait and see what they have to say when their new car arrives.
Even some review would be good , but there is nothing.