Thread: Range Rover TD6 vs RRS TDV6

There are MY05 L322s having the diff recall done now - I'm not sure when it was sorted but LR Aus is changing them. Once the recall is complete the car has the same Diff as later MY07 cars.

MY06 upgrade was virtually only cosmetic for the diesel variants, it wasn't until the release of the tdV8 that the diesel RR received the full upgrade.

I'm in the process of this same decision. In standard form the RRS has a bit more power (140-130) and torque (440-390) and as you mentioned an extra gear, the 2.7 is IMO is a little quieter. They are pretty much the same weight (RRS 2425 - 2400kg???) so the RRS should be a little more responsive to drive. The RRS has significantly less internal space. RRS has Terrain Response which L322 didn't get until the tdV8. RRS models seem to be, on average better equipped - 02 to 05 L322 HSE had a few options to tick, and from what I see not many were ticked..

L322 originally had BMW electronics. They were gradually changed between 04 and 06, so vehicles in this range will have a mix of BMW and Ford, and yes it's a mix, they were gradually changed, so these vehicles actually have 2 Bus Systems for the computers - 1 BMW & 1 Ford (CAN). I'm not sure that's a big problem, but it does make it interesting when looking for a diagnostic kit for home, you would need to know exactly what you have.

A big one for me is the stupid folding towbar on the RRS, L322 has a old fashion solid tow point.

Originally Posted by harlie

A big one for me is the stupid folding towbar on the RRS, L322 has a old fashion solid tow point.

You can retro-fit the MY2010 tow system to the older RRS/D3's - it's a bit better than the older ones, as it does not hang down so low.

Cheers,

Gordon

Originally Posted by gghaggis

You can retro-fit the MY2010 tow system to the older RRS/D3's - it's a bit better than the older ones, as it does not hang down so low.

Cheers,

Gordon

Is it still a folding arrangement?

Not quite sure what you mean by 'folding'?

The hitch/receiver slots and locks into the underside of the chassis bar (where the recovery point is). So it's 'removable', but I wouldn't call it 'folding'??

Cheers,

Gordon

Thanks Harlie - that is the sort of information I am looking for.

Cheers

Garry

Originally Posted by harlie

There are MY05 L322s having the diff recall done now - I'm not sure when it was sorted but LR Aus is changing them. Once the recall is complete the car has the same Diff as later MY07 cars.

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Hi there

do you have any more information on this. I have a 05 one and the local dealer is claiming not to know about any recall. Any information from anyone would be greatly appreciated

Originally Posted by cairnsrover

Hi there

do you have any more information on this. I have a 05 one and the local dealer is claiming not to know about any recall. Any information from anyone would be greatly appreciated

A bit more digging and have just found out that it was done by Sydney dealer in April this year

When I purchased my L322td6 in 2005 I took both it and the RRS for a drive to compare.

The RRS is horrible to sit in! It feels like a cocoon and I'd imagine it would be very uncomfortable after a long trip.

Also when taking both vehicles over a rutty paddock at some speed the L322 thrashed the RRS for comfort.

The RRS appeared to have a better performance.

6 speed v 5 speed transmission - who cares? - in the L322 one never knows which gear its in anyway!