Thread: The New Range Rover Sport

Originally Posted by ak

Agreed Garry I wouldn't buy a Land Rover or any other off road vehicle unless it has low range. I want a real 4wd not a pretender.

I have a real 4wd that is more capable than most all Landrovers and it does not have low range, and doesn't even have 35" tyres - only 24" tyres.

But in the context of the discussion - yes you are correct.

The new evoque 9 speed gearbox gets a lower 1st gear. It would make more sense to have a couple of low gears in an existing box as modern engines have the torque to cope with starting in say 3rd, leaving a couple of under drive/low gears. It all helps get the weight down and economy up I guess, I suppose it's also one less drivetrain join to leak without a transfer case

Originally Posted by garrycol

I have a real 4wd that is more capable than most all Landrovers and it does not have low range, and doesn't even have 35" tyres - only 24" tyres.

But in the context of the discussion - yes you are correct.

And what 4x4 is that Garry?

Originally Posted by Marmoset

The new evoque 9 speed gearbox gets a lower 1st gear. It would make more sense to have a couple of low gears in an existing box as modern engines have the torque to cope with starting in say 3rd, leaving a couple of under drive/low gears. It all helps get the weight down and economy up I guess, I suppose it's also one less drivetrain join to leak without a transfer case

Throw in the air suspension and it would be a weapon, a squashed ugly weapon, but still a weapon.

Originally Posted by Rich84

And what 4x4 is that Garry?

1973 Haflinger AP700

Originally Posted by Geedublya

1973 Haflinger AP700

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I prefer: 1971 Jaguar V12 E-Type Series 3 Roadster

Though I'm sure the Hafy is a lot of fun.

Gents, is no this ultimately the key argument/issue for the brand.

I am sure LR know that the vast majority of RR and RRS owners will never really use their vehicles in anything more difficult than a gravel road, the beach or a trip to the snow.

So dropping a who transfer case (that will never get used) and making the car lighter, more fuel efficient and therefore attractive to the main buyer segment is a pretty simply equation.

For those that really want to take their Sport off road they will either have to step up to the next model or buy a Disco 4 or 5 when released.

Now I hope they retain low range in the next generation Discover (whenever that gets released) because if they go with the new aluminium style frame and drop 450 -500 kg the new Discovery will be equally as awesome as the new Sport sound from every report I have read.


garrycol, whilst I am sure the Haflinger is great off road I am pretty sure it next to useless and a long distance tourer. Not a very fair comparison as the fact it has only 1 gear box is because it is basically low range with no high range, not the other way around.

Regards,

George.