I'm trying to find a 12-13 year autobiography but because of wanting to buy from a main dealer down to the used approved warranty they are all telling me that it's a rare car to find and have told me that a Black Edition is the same spec with a few other bits as it was a run out model but you don't get the HST bodykit.

Anyone know much about a Black Edition that can confirm this and maybe give a few more details on them.

Have a word with Muddywheels he had the black edition.

Andy Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

These are lovely examples

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic33134.html 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 ;(

BE which came out in 2013 was the run out model and had extras over, say, 2012 plain HSE but it was still missing quite a few features that AB had. For example BE had timed (but not remote) climate as standard but not the heated steering wheel. It had extended leather but not two-tone seats. BE didn't have adaptive cruise either. The standard audio system may also have been superior in AB (although BE had a decent system as well). BE did have TV tuner and hybrid/dual view screen as standard though.

This list is not exhaustive and just a quick attempt. The difference between BE and AB was more than just a bodykit. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

Tyrefitter wrote:

Have a word with Muddywheels he had the black edition.

Andy

BE was the nicest LR I ever owned and IMHO pretty good value compared to it's replacement

If I was in the market for a RRS - an approved used BE would be tempting

Fkarim sums it up pretty much regarding the differences  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!

Hi,

I had a Baltic Blue HSE Black Edition from March 2013-2016.

I ordered it with adaptive cruise, adaptive xenons & tow pack. I fitted Remote Park Heat myself.

You could order them with the AB body kit but I didn't.

If I had to go back to an RRS 1 from my RRS2 AB , I'd look for one too as I reckon they were/are good VfM for the spec you get.

Scrumps Somerset - Where the apples do grow and the cider do flow!
2021 Defender 90 D250 HSE in Tasman with white roof.
24MY D300 AB - Verasine Blue - 😀
19MY SDV6 AB - Byron Blue - Gone
17MY D5 SDV6 HSE - Firenze Red - Gone
16MY SDV6 AB -Aruba Silver - Gone
13.5MY SDV6 "HSE Black" - Baltic Blue - Gone
10MY TDV8 HSE Galway Green - Gone
14MY D4 HSE in Scotia Grey - Gone
05 TD5 D90 CSW in Cairns Blue

+1 on Black Edition value for money. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

Black edition owner here and very good value for money I would say, sunroof never bothered me neither did rear screens as the kids are all about iPads these days so would of been wasted anyway. I retro-fitted remote park heat and heated steering wheel myself but it wasn't a deal breaker for me as the rest of the car was very clean and honest.

In terms of the body kit it wasn't for me as I like to use mine offroad but it was an option on them I believe so there maybe a few black editions with it fitted  2003 BMW M5 - 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black

2013 SDV6 HSE Black Edition- Orkney Grey with Ebony & Ivory. LR Facelift RAI, Genuine G4 Expedition Rack, 4x Warn SBD-160 Spotlights, Warn 9.5XPS Winch, Mantec Underbody Protection and Sump Guard, Full Easy Lift Suspension Module, LR Light Guards, Light Force HTX230 Hybrid spotlights, 18” Compomotive PD1881 on 265/65/18 BF Goodrich KO2, ARB fridge, TuffTrek awning 😎

I have looked at a Causeway Grey with ivory leather Black Edition today 06/13 registered which has a heated steering wheel at a LR main dealer and apart from the lack of HST body styling which I would have got with a Autobiography the car had everything I could of wanted so took it for a test drive and it was like driving a brand new car so I bought it and pick it up next weekend
I also looked at a compleat dog of a Autobiography at a independent car sales place which was that bad I turned and walked away in under 5 minutes.

Very happy with my purchase and not bothered about the lack of body kit now as I can't fault the rest of the car.

Whatever you paid for it, it's got to be worth it if the car has a heated steering wheel!!! The MUST HAVE accessory, couldn't live without it now!!!

Enjoy your new vehicle when it is ready for collection.

Old Jock 2018 (MY19) Jaguar F-Pace R-Sport 300PS Petrol in Caesium Blue with many bells and whistles.
2015 RRS HSE SDV6 Firenze Red with Santorini Panoramic Glass Roof, gone but not forgotten.

Never had a heated steering wheel so wouldn't of missed it if it didn't have one. Saying that my dads new car has one and he said now he's go it he wouldn't want another car that didn't have it.

Well done! Like others have said, if I have to downgrade to another RRS, Black Edition would be the only option for me. Great engine, gearbox and spec at a very good price. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

Sounds great - enjoy

I used to think heated steering wheel was for wimps and people with more money than sense but now I've got one I realise what I've been missing  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!

I wish I had heated steering wheel on my Amarok.

Andy Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Just a week of waiting then I can pick it up and enjoy it once I get it cleaned and polished to my standard as I'm sure dealers aren't as fussy as me when it comes shiney.
Then it will be time to learn how everything works.

Excited already, it going to be a long week Lol.