Hi guys.

Been thinking recently about the HEV model. Been looking to trade my 2014 sdv6 HSE dynamic in for a May 2015 Autobiography Dynamic Hev.

Anybody on here have the HEV ? Just after some real feedback what there like, how good they are, if there reliable etc.

I am tempted as they have a tiny bit more power then the SDV8 and quite alot more mpg ! I only do mostly town work and country back roads so I'm sure it will fit my driving style.

Any reviews from people would be great thanks.

Tom.

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Renaco and a couple of others run then and René rates his very highly. They are very rare so it might be difficult to find a used one. Have you considered going for a full PHEV? Your drivingbpattern seems very similar to mine and I have just taken delivery of my first non-LR in 26 years and it is a PHEV Mini Countryman. The thread is here http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/post559598.html#559598 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

Hi Tim.

Good to hear good reviews. They seem a good motor. This is the vehicle I'm looking at :

http://www.stratstone.com/search/VehicleDe...e-RE15YDV/


As it's a autobiography dynamic i guess it has the ACE system and rear electronic locking diff which i love on my Hse dynamic.

Does the hev have this ? I'm not sure ? It had the dynamic setting on the terrain response so i guess it must have the ace.

Could anyone get a data sheet on this ?

Thanks.

Tom.

Locking Centre and rear eDiff and ACE are standard on all Dynamics in the UK - doesn’t matter if they are HSE or Autobiograpghyn( where Dynamic is part of the Autobiography standard spec). The HEV is not a plug in hybrid it has only somethingblike 1 mile range in EV mode - most users use it as a performance booster from what I have learned. As far as i’m Aware there are no tax advantages to running the HEV unlike the new RRS PHEV which has significant BIK advantages for company car drivers. 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

Thought that was the case with the dynamic package, was just making sure there was nothing different on the Autobiography HEV.

I managed to get a spec sheet on it but it says it has less active roll control but has adaptive dynamics ?? Not sure what that means but these spec sheets are sometimes wrong anyway !

Not sure how to upload the pdf spec sheet though ?

thanks

Tom.

Nope that didn't work

Hi Thomas

Yes, that’s right, hybrids won’t get the active roll control, but still the dynamic response with all other functions for dynamics.
You will miss it if you are used to it, but not too much as the hybrid gets a bit stiffer Setup therefore.

As far as I know, LR dosent offer this for the hybrid as it dosent have enough room for the front system regarding a 3 inch longer gearbox.

The rest is all said from Tim already. Drive it for a test, sure you like it.

Best
René 2012 RRS HSE SDV6, BOURNVILLE 12/12-10/14
2015 RRS DYNAMIC HYBRID, CAUSEWAY GREY 1/15-7/18
2018 RRS DYNAMIC P400e, BRITISH RACING GREEN 8/18-8/19
2019 RRS DYNAMIC P525, SILICON SILVER 8/19-8/22
2020 RR VOGUE D300, EIGER GREY 9/22-7/24
2025 RR P550e, CHARENTE GREY 8/24-

Hi Renaco.

Thanks for the reply. Ahh i see that makes sense, least i know that they all don't have it. Was thinking Hmmmm what to do for a while but really want a HEV so that makes me happy none of them have it. Good to hear they have stiffened up the suspension too.
Suppose with the extra power its a plus so not gonna complain.

What do you think of yours ? I'm looking forward to a test drive for certain.

Thanks.

Tom.

Hi guys.

Found this one today it is gorgeous with less miles but is around 2 years older then the one i posted in the above link ! It only has 22k on the clock.
It apparently was owned by Landrover Solihull by one of the main bosses ! Very tempted as its literally fully loaded.

Is there much difference though in the HEV sport systems in 2 years from September 13 - September 15 plate to any improvements etc ??

Just curious really. These two are the ones I'm stuck between!! But gotta act fast as I'm sure I'm not the only one looking for one !

Thanks.

Tom.

thomas brown wrote:

Hi Renaco.

Thanks for the reply. Ahh i see that makes sense, least i know that they all don't have it. Was thinking Hmmmm what to do for a while but really want a HEV so that makes me happy none of them have it. Good to hear they have stiffened up the suspension too.
Suppose with the extra power its a plus so not gonna complain.

What do you think of yours ? I'm looking forward to a test drive for certain.

Thanks.

Tom.

thomas brown wrote:

Hi guys.

Found this one today it is gorgeous with less miles but is around 2 years older then the one i posted in the above link ! It only has 22k on the clock.
It apparently was owned by Landrover Solihull by one of the main bosses ! Very tempted as its literally fully loaded.

Is there much difference though in the HEV sport systems in 2 years from September 13 - September 15 plate to any improvements etc ??

Just curious really. These two are the ones I'm stuck between!! But gotta act fast as I'm sure I'm not the only one looking for one !

Thanks.

Tom.

Hi Renaco.

Thanks for the reply. Good to hear your sport has been all good, that's good hope for me . Yea this August 15 plate silver sport Hev I'm looking at has 22 alloys on it so that should help as you say.

Yea that's what I was thinking earlier the older 63 plate could be a ex test vehicle or something like it but as the tech is still all 2 years older it's best to make a pass and go for the later sport which is two years newer.

Can't wait to drive one.

Cheers.

Tom.

What SDV6 engine does the one I'm looking at have ? As it's a August 2015 I guess it's either the 292ps or the 306ps ? On the advert it does say it has 354ps so I assume the later sdv6 ?

When I spoke to the dealer Stratstone of Mayfair in London he said it is the updated version on the hybrid which pushes out 354ps instead of 340ps. So it must be the later sdv6 as I said earlier.

I guess these being hybrid do they have add blue ?

Anyway I put a deposit to hold her as I can't let this one go as it's too good loose.

Thsnks.

Tom.

Correct, all 306 hp sdv6 are ad-blue drinkers...

Lets see how you like the ride.

If you dont want the engine cutting off at every roundabout, just select sport mode, or Dynamic mode. If you want a quick load of the battery, select EV mode for a few minutes on the highways, at a speed above 90 mph. Its a hidden trick to load quick the battery, if you want. 2012 RRS HSE SDV6, BOURNVILLE 12/12-10/14
2015 RRS DYNAMIC HYBRID, CAUSEWAY GREY 1/15-7/18
2018 RRS DYNAMIC P400e, BRITISH RACING GREEN 8/18-8/19
2019 RRS DYNAMIC P525, SILICON SILVER 8/19-8/22
2020 RR VOGUE D300, EIGER GREY 9/22-7/24
2025 RR P550e, CHARENTE GREY 8/24-