2011/2012 SDV6 HSE with external dynamic pack (Autobiography bodykit) and roughly 15-20k on the clock
or
a brand spankers 2014 SDV6 SE (with a few minor extras to improve it's kerbside appeal ) at circa £10k more


I'm interested to hear from those who've looked at the pro's and cons of the new v's old shape... RRS gone
Audi SQ5...Gone Audi Q7 S-Line 240 3.0TDI Gone
Audi A6 Allroad Sport 270 3.0TDI

Has much as I don't yet like the new shape - it's bound to grow on me - go for the New model. ( you could always go back )  16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

It's something I've contemplated awd and I keep coming back to staying with my current RRS.

I thinks it's a very personal decision that will attract many opinions, but for me, the new one just doesn't float my boat at the moment. Sure, I'm sure a time will come when I'll like it, but at the moment, it's stay with the current or jump brands for me. ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

I certainly wouldn't have the new SE. It's a RRS-lite as far as I can see.

I wouldn't have an "old" one with a bodykit either.

I would go for a late "old" one in HSE.

Actually, I'm staying with my "very old" one for a while and might look to go to the new RRS or FFRR in a couple of years. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

I agree, the new look and the price will have to grow on me, however I had the same problem with the 2010 facelift the smaller grill and front end did not look like a Range Rover to me, and now its the norm. In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
Gone - A couple of RRS, A couple of Disco's. However thinking of another Sport.

I would go for the new model. Looks so much better than the old one and handles like a Range Rover Sport should. (IMO)  Arrived: MY16 A/B SDV6 in Aruba, Ivory interior, piano black trim, black panoramic roof, spare wheel, blind spot monitoring, mudlaps and more...

Gone but not forgotten:
2014 RRS2 SDV6 HSE in Loire Blue
2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE in Santorini Black

Go for one 12 months or so old and let someone else take the first year's heavy depreciation.

I'm looking at changing my old one for another old one. FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Considering ive got one of the vehicles in your choice awd, if i was offered a brand new sport SE as a straight swap then i wouldn't do it. As Bc says, its a personal choice and i also like my motors to be well specced which mine is. For me to spec a new sport anywhere near the current spec of mine i'd be looking at around 75k which is rediculous. As said above, if you really decide on a new shape, then let someone else take the depreciation hit, but it will be a good 12 months due to delays in supply and the back log of orders. Chances are you will get an HSE.

Thanks for the comments everyone....

I think leaving it another 12 months sounds the best option, and if I decide on the current outgoing model I'll save myself some more dosh  RRS gone
Audi SQ5...Gone Audi Q7 S-Line 240 3.0TDI Gone
Audi A6 Allroad Sport 270 3.0TDI

I would support the view above.

The 13my are very similar to the 2014 in handling etc, its not earth shattering albeit improved and the equivelant spec then gets to serious hard cash.

As soon as I get to the dealer to talk my 2013 sport won't be replaced with another sport for a fair few years if at all.

The new ones design will grow on me more and the specs will change but for now you can't really straight swop and certainly not autobio old to new se Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

Having driven a friend's MY13 Black Edition, I was surprised how much better the road manners were than my MY08 TDV8. I did find the engine a little lacking but only when overtaking where the slight lack of torque seemed obvious. I don't really see what thee MY14 would have over that, especially in SE spec.

I can see where the MY14 HSE Dynamic would be nice with the new SDV6, but in SE TDV6 trim? No chance! 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

I've had a good look round the new model , and there are 4 wee niggles
1, the steering wheel is now too cluttered with lots of pods for cruise/radio controls
2, the boot is a lot narrower reducing usable load space, although it is supposedly bigger, and the rear seats don't fold flat
3, there is only one glove compartment, I like the small top one, easy to reach for storage.
4, the start button is way out of reach, you need arms like a monkey to start it

I will stick up for the SE though, everyone poo poos it, but underneath it is the same car, and can be specced just how you want it. I enjoy the fact that mine costs me a few £k less in company car tax than an HSE, especially since I will be keeping mine for another couple of years. When it comes to changing I dare say I will get the new one in SE spec unless there is something else that comes along (like a bigger evoque with a V6 and air suspension or am I dreaming)

Cheers
Dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG

I think we are talking about the new SE - which isnt the same as the HSE and cant be speced the same as the HSE. Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

As Mike says, the new SE is not in anyway like the old SE which was just another RRS to which you could add most options if you wished. The new SE can't be spec'd with proper 4WD nor any of the dynamic stuff. A number other options appear to be unavailable too. And it gets the old-spec TDV6 only. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed