Is the V6 the best choice in 2015 RR?

[haven]

Truck Trend makes a convincing case that, unless your goal is impressing the valet at your country club, the entry level Range Rover with supercharged V6 is a better choice than the V8 models. Sure, the V8s are faster. But the V6s are fast enough (0-60 in 7 seconds), more fuel efficient (600+ mile range), lighter in weight, smaller brake rotors (the better to fit smaller and lighter rims and tires), and has a lower (numerically higher) final drive (crawl ratio of better than 50 to 1). Not to mention the V6 is more than $10K cheaper.

http://www.trucktrend.com/features/1508-first-test-2015-range-rover-hse-v6/

 

[99Discovery]

I would think so, mainly because of the crawl ratio. Does it REALLY have smaller calipers? I know that there is some concern that 18" LR3 and even compautomotives won't clear the brakes on a non-supercharged MKIII post 2010(11?) update. I was in an email conversation with Compautomotive and they weren't even certain. I ended up passing on the purchase, so we never proceeded further.

I wonder of the compautomotive's 18"s will fit on the V6? If so, it's the best of all worlds!

But a $96k price-tag! WOW. If you can fork that over, you could certainly fork the $5k needed to re-fab your brakes and add 18"s if you really want to wheel such an expensive beast.

One may end up in my garage, but it will probably be 20 years from now and I'll be pushing 60 before I can afford it!

 

[LR Max]

As long as it isn't a dog, then sure why not.

 

[dcproven]

TDV6 is much better... almost here...

 

[BearHammerMountain]

Could they please offer the TD6 for the LR4? Wouldn't that make more sense?

 

[sunrisehiker]

Could they please offer the TD6 for the LR4? Wouldn't that make more sense?

No . LR 4 is a dying breed, makes no sense to introduce another engine. LR5 however, is slowly coming and for sure will receive a diesel option .

 

[mpinco]

Supercharged V6 is probably fine for flatlanders. At altitude the V8 is the best choice. V6 gets 1 mpg more at sea level?

 

[Jwestpro]

Could they please offer the TD6 for the LR4? Wouldn't that make more sense?

You're preaching to the choir! Write a letter (petition) and we'll all sign it

 

[Jwestpro]

One may end up in my garage, but it will probably be 20 years from now and I'll be pushing 60 before I can afford it!

You're an optimistic one .... thinking these computerized machines will not be too obsolete to be worth maintaining in 20 years

Obviously a D110 300 tdi manual transmission is the last future proof Land Rover !

 

[Jwestpro]

But a $96k price-tag! WOW. If you can fork that over, you could certainly fork the $5k needed to re-fab your brakes and add 18"s if you really want to wheel such an expensive beast.

The only $100,000 + NAS vehicle I would really consider "wheeling" would be a current G wagen and you can 18" wheel on them with 35" tires in stock form or do very simple mods like spring or spacer lifts for 35"-37"

 

[KyleT]

V8. 10k is a small % of the cost... And will be made up at resale.


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[evilfij]

Can't get the V6 in the LWB. Then again I am not dropping $115k for a new Range Rover.

 

[Jwestpro]

V8. 10k is a small % of the cost... And will be made up at resale.


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Why is there always someone who says this crap assuming there will be a resale in a time frame that is relevant? Additionally, the V8 is not necessarily going to somehow retain $10,000 more upon resale when they depreciate like Skylab in it's last year. In 4 years they are both overpriced luxury vehicles. You could even do better by having spent $10,000 less up front, not sinking that money into a car, when the 2nd buyer just wants a Range Rover and is not as concerned about what engine is under the hood.

If all a person needs is a mode of transportation with the least amount of $ loss over time, then a Land Rover of any model, engine, whatever trim, is a pretty poor choice.

 

[Jwestpro]

Can't get the V6 in the LWB. Then again I am not dropping $115k for a new Range Rover.

Nor the tdi. Which seems a bit goofy. I would expect it's more of a first year introduction issue and the engines will be more available across SWB LWB in time. What I find more ridiculous is that the top seat choice is only available in the Autobiography models as far as I can tell, possibly as an upgrade in the supercharged but maybe not even then without special dealer order. A LWB tdi with the split back and massaging seats would be the absolute nicest way to road trip our large North American continent.

 

[KyleT]

Why is there always someone who says this crap assuming there will be a resale in a time frame that is relevant? Additionally, the V8 is not necessarily going to somehow retain $10,000 more upon resale when they depreciate like Skylab in it's last year. In 4 years they are both overpriced luxury vehicles. You could even do better by having spent $10,000 less up front, not sinking that money into a car, when the 2nd buyer just wants a Range Rover and is not as concerned about what engine is under the hood.

If all a person needs is a mode of transportation with the least amount of $ loss over time, then a Land Rover of any model, engine, whatever trim, is a pretty poor choice.

Because being around them lately, you can sell one with 10k miles for more than sticker... Even old l322 supercharged trucks bring more than a non s/c. People know what they are. True resale isn't a large factor, but it is moreso than most of the old rover crowd is used to...

V6? Not so much... Plus it's weak on power.

I agree with the last statement though.




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