Thread: L322 Ability Off Road

I have a Td6 and the traction control is very good,actually it's bloody good.They are too low,I have to pick my lines early when going over ground my defender will do on it's ear and I've had three through the tread punctures running continental tyres.They are very neat underneath,nothing hangs down and nothing is in a position that will cause it to be hit unless you really try hard to do it.I really like the room,they have enough space for five adults with thier bags,they are very quiet,smooth and I get very good economy,mine did Newman to Karratha and back last weekend and it got 9.5ltres per 100 sitting on 120k's/hr.All over they are good,I would and have taken mine over some rough ground but I'm fitting it with harder tyres when the conti's wear out,service costs are cheap,all over running costs are cheaper than my 08 hilux I had.Fitted with Michelin tyres I would take mine anywhere across WA,I just wouldn't go to the really hard rock hopping type tracks. Pat

I have only had mine since May. In the deep north its very wet tracks that we have to contend with. I am amazed at the ease that the L322 does it and a very smooth ride. I can compare with a ML and Cruisers that I have had over the years.

For super rough stuff had to beat a Cruiser ute but other than that these heavy machines do it very well.

Comparing specs on the brand new models:

Range Rover Vogue off road height clearance - 283mm
D4 off road height clearance - 310mm
Range Rover Sport off road height clearance - 227mm

Would expect the older L322/D3/RRS to be pretty similar to the new ones.

I haven't had any clearance issues on the rare occasions we have taken the L322 off road but tyres are definitely an issue, especially on the 19/20" wheels - best to stick to the 18" if you want a reasonable selection of more off road biased tyres.

Cheers,

Al

In Newman rocks are an issue,I drove down a creek bed two weeks ago to get to a waterhole and mine scraped a few times.The only issue is you can't fit taller tyres,but then again thats why I have the defender.All up they are a class act. Pat

Originally Posted by ariddell

Comparing specs on the brand new models:

Range Rover Vogue off road height clearance - 283mm
D4 off road height clearance - 310mm
Range Rover Sport off road height clearance - 227mm

Would expect the older L322/D3/RRS to be pretty similar to the new ones.

Al

I am surprised at the lack of ground clearance of the RRS given its Disco origins. I can see that figure in the brochure but wonder if it is a misprint. My Freelander has 210mm (measured) and it gets slammed for poor ground clearance so if true - the RRS is not a lot better.

I have seen some nice looking tricked up L322s on US forums so work can be done on them if required. I have seen standard L322s offroad ans invariably performed better than standard cruisers etc.

I think if you are looking at offroad then a close look at tyres would advised.

Cheers

Garry

The biggest trouble is if you do alot of open dirt road cruising like I do you can't run at anything but normal height or you'll wreck the tyres.Washouts and ditches etc across the road means stopping and setting the height,crossing then lowering again.Still I wouldn't sell mine for anything else. Pat

Hi 2nd Rower, the earlier L322, the TD6s are fantastic oof road and with a decent set of off road tyres, I doubt that there would be too many vehicles that could compete with it.

They are great on and off road and there's lots of genuine and after market accessories available for the earlier L322 RRs.

The V8 diesel versions, the later model L322 are the greatest waste of space ever made and is nothing more than an over rated over priced under performing Pimp Mobile, a puss box special.

If your after a great off roader and a fantastic on road long distance cruiser, you can’t beat the TD6. It has more room inside that the newer RRs and the seats are bigger, so more comfortable, particularly when off road.

Plus with the way they have devalued, they will now hold their price.

Many thanks for all the responses! It's good to hear that there's a general positive consensus.

I think I would be looking at a TD6 for the longer range on a tank. There don't seem to be that many on Carsales.com.au, is there a better place to look.

Also what are the risks of taking a high KM (e.g. 170km's+) example versus one that is low km's (e.g. less than 100km's).

Lastly is there a source of knowledge on the different model variations and spec available in Australia (SE vs HSE vs Vogue), and also the options such as "Driver convenience pack"?