Went for the factory fitted Tow Bar given the ridiculous cost of installation by dealer at a later stage. Will mostly use for bike rack but also think it might be a plus for resale.
Was wondering whether anybody had seen what it looks like?
From the picture in the brochure there is an opening in the bumper but how discreet is it?
Given the design of the "derriere" of the new RRS, it might be difficult to integrate seamlessly...Would hate to have a gaping hole there...
Any insight would be great.
Thanks

I'd be interested in this too - I've also ordered the tow bar for the bike rack mainly and occasional Horse Trailer use. 2017 MY - Dynamic, same again!

2016 MY - Dynamic - same spec again all round, engine a noticeable improvement

2015 HSE Dynamic - same spec as the last plus Meridian, Full Size Spare & InControl Apps

HSE Dynamic 2014:
Ebony / Lunar, Heated Mirrors, Privacy Glass, Heated Steering Wheel, Red Callipers, Interior Mood Lighting, Ebony Headlining, Panoramic Roof, Electric Towbar, Centre Console Fridge.

Previously: 2011 RRS, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Audi S5 Cab, RRS, Audi S4 Cab.

Have just found this pic in the brochure - have a feeling this may be it??

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looks like a £1800 hole in the rear bumper to me

Edit: sorry just double checked my figures on the LR website £1980 hole in the rear bumper

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I think the fixed one is £800 or so...unlike the current sports it requires a similar set up to the FFRR so a whole sub-frame assembly and wiring for the electric one Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

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Dealer is charging me £810 for the electrically deployable factory fitted . 2017 MY - Dynamic, same again!

2016 MY - Dynamic - same spec again all round, engine a noticeable improvement

2015 HSE Dynamic - same spec as the last plus Meridian, Full Size Spare & InControl Apps

HSE Dynamic 2014:
Ebony / Lunar, Heated Mirrors, Privacy Glass, Heated Steering Wheel, Red Callipers, Interior Mood Lighting, Ebony Headlining, Panoramic Roof, Electric Towbar, Centre Console Fridge.

Previously: 2011 RRS, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Audi S5 Cab, RRS, Audi S4 Cab.

Thats good price...assuming you are sure its not the fixed bar with the trailer electics (or they havent yet added on labour, vat etc )

Actually the fixed one is a little cheaper

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100% definitely electrically deployable at £810 factory fitted.  2017 MY - Dynamic, same again!

2016 MY - Dynamic - same spec again all round, engine a noticeable improvement

2015 HSE Dynamic - same spec as the last plus Meridian, Full Size Spare & InControl Apps

HSE Dynamic 2014:
Ebony / Lunar, Heated Mirrors, Privacy Glass, Heated Steering Wheel, Red Callipers, Interior Mood Lighting, Ebony Headlining, Panoramic Roof, Electric Towbar, Centre Console Fridge.

Previously: 2011 RRS, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Audi S5 Cab, RRS, Audi S4 Cab.

Is the 810GBP the RRP inclusive of VAT? Current:
2014 RRS HSE - Causeway Grey, Ebony with Ivory seats, Ebony roof lining, Black Piano wood, Panoramic Roof, Heated Exterior Mirrors, Heated Steering Wheel, Privacy Glass, 21" Wheels, Electric Tow Bar, Full Size Spare, Load through & Black Badges. 5 yr service pack
997 GT3
Golf R DSG
Past
2010 Discovery 4 HSE
2006 Discovery 3 HSE

Yup it was £1980 (and configuration shows this) then quoted £810, now £980 factory fitted but dealer has honoured £810 as this is what I was quoted when I added this to the order.. 2017 MY - Dynamic, same again!

2016 MY - Dynamic - same spec again all round, engine a noticeable improvement

2015 HSE Dynamic - same spec as the last plus Meridian, Full Size Spare & InControl Apps

HSE Dynamic 2014:
Ebony / Lunar, Heated Mirrors, Privacy Glass, Heated Steering Wheel, Red Callipers, Interior Mood Lighting, Ebony Headlining, Panoramic Roof, Electric Towbar, Centre Console Fridge.

Previously: 2011 RRS, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Audi S5 Cab, RRS, Audi S4 Cab.

nice! My dealer is charging £980 but def electric factory fitted. It does look like a gaping hole, can't avoid it I suppose given the design but not so hot.Fixed one going to look downright ugly on the rear end.
I hate to think how much is labour on top of the £1980 they charge for the parts...

The FFRR loaner I had recently had deployable tow bar and was very neat - no hole in bumper

Pressed button and came down from behind bumper - pressed again and disappeared back - well impressed and so much better than filthy detachable out of boot then kneeling in the mud to locate the slot  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Hello everybody,
I'm reviewing the configuration of my RRS before confirming the order.
I have a doubt about the tow bar. I'm not going to use it very often and 2k pounds seems a bit too much for the seldom occasions when I may need it. The fixed one looks quite ugly indeed. Does anybody know whether it is possible to get a detachable tow bar in the after market?
Thanks for your advice
cheers
Víctor

The basic vehicle doesn't have the facility for a tow bar. When a tow bar is fitted, either in the factory or by a dealer, a new sub frame is bolted in to the rear of the vehicle to carry the tow ball. Any aftermarket system will have to include some form of subframe in the same way. As the RRS is an aluminium chassis, any subframe will have to be carefully designed to use the correct fixing locations on the chassis so is likely to be as expensive as LR's item is.

Would you really want to risk a cheap aftermarket item on a £60k vehicle anyway?  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed