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Test Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover HSE
« on: May 12, 2015, 06:31:21 am »

Capability and luxury abound in Land Rover's flagship
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover HSE
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2015, 08:42:01 am »
Another great Pritch review!!

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The headlights are notable, too. Shoppers mightn’t get to see how these work on a test drive if the sun’s out, but when it’s not, they may not even realize it. The xenon projectors positively flood the road ahead, and the treeline beside, with illumination as bright as a nearby lighting strike. A washer system keeps the lenses clear at all times, and they’re among the best headlights your writer has ever used for safety and reducing late-night eye fatigue.
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...and the, according-to-Pritch thin A-pillars sound delightful.

I think quality concerns and perhaps gangsta-esque image are the only two issues that need to be sloughed off.

...I also checked out the video - great (and love the scarf)!!!  And good point about winter tires even with an off-road capable SUV in the winter!
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover HSE
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2015, 12:52:44 pm »
Excuse me sirs, but the Range Rover in this article has dirt and grime on it and that is not realistic as that does not happen in the real world. Please see to it that your pictures do not twist reality in the future.  ;)

Great article, Justin! This would be a fantastic ride for a family road trip.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover HSE
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2015, 12:54:06 pm »
Range Rover with a proper fold down tailgate....me likey. Too bad they are sooooo unreliable.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover HSE
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2015, 12:55:12 pm »
Quote from: Wildsau on May 12, 2015, 12:52:44 pm
Excuse me sirs, but the Range Rover in this article has dirt and grime on it and that is not realistic as that does not happen in the real world. Please see to it that your pictures do not twist reality in the future.  ;)

Great article, Justin! This would be a fantastic ride for a family road trip.
But they do get dirty in their home country towing horse trailers away from the local point-to-point meets, leaving the parking at Silverstone or Brands hatchand stuff like that.   Good gluelike UK mud.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover HSE
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2015, 12:56:44 pm »
Real Rangies and Land Rovers have diesel engines.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover HSE
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2015, 01:48:45 pm »
Not keen on the new front end.

Beyond exclusivity I don't see what a Land Rover brings to the market that a Grand Cherokee can't deliver.

The G.C. Pentastar V6 delivers 295-hp, 262-lb f without a turbo or super charger and decent fuel economy.

The G.C. also offers a diesel.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover HSE
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2015, 01:52:27 pm »
Quote from: redman on May 12, 2015, 01:48:45 pm
Not keen on the new front end.

Beyond exclusivity I don't see what a Land Rover brings to the market that a Grand Cherokee can't deliver.

The G.C. Pentastar V6 delivers 295-hp, 262-lb f without a turbo or super charger.

The G.C. also offers a diesel.

Way more room, for one thing.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover HSE
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2015, 07:45:19 pm »
... a mechanic's wet dream.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover HSE
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2015, 08:37:52 pm »
Yep, the GC is tiny compared to the RR, RRS or LR4. I sat in a GC recently and was surprised at how small it seemed inside.

That said, friends bought a 2014 RR with the supercharged engine, and it has been a lemon. Constant electrical gremlins and it's been in the shop a lot. They love it when it's working but probably wouldn't get another.

Quote from: OliverD on May 12, 2015, 01:52:27 pm
Quote from: redman on May 12, 2015, 01:48:45 pm
Not keen on the new front end.

Beyond exclusivity I don't see what a Land Rover brings to the market that a Grand Cherokee can't deliver.

The G.C. Pentastar V6 delivers 295-hp, 262-lb f without a turbo or super charger.

The G.C. also offers a diesel.

Way more room, for one thing.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover HSE
« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2015, 10:02:44 am »
Quote from: bluelines on May 12, 2015, 08:37:52 pm
Yep, the GC is tiny compared to the RR, RRS or LR4. I sat in a GC recently and was surprised at how small it seemed inside.

That said, friends bought a 2014 RR with the supercharged engine, and it has been a lemon. Constant electrical gremlins and it's been in the shop a lot. They love it when it's working but probably wouldn't get another.

Quote from: OliverD on May 12, 2015, 01:52:27 pm
Quote from: redman on May 12, 2015, 01:48:45 pm
Not keen on the new front end.

Beyond exclusivity I don't see what a Land Rover brings to the market that a Grand Cherokee can't deliver.

The G.C. Pentastar V6 delivers 295-hp, 262-lb f without a turbo or super charger.

The G.C. also offers a diesel.

Way more room, for one thing.
Sounds like Lucas Electrics still lives on.  Lol.
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Re: Test Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover HSE
« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2015, 12:36:53 pm »
Quote from: OliverD on May 12, 2015, 01:52:27 pm
Quote from: redman on May 12, 2015, 01:48:45 pm
Not keen on the new front end.

Beyond exclusivity I don't see what a Land Rover brings to the market that a Grand Cherokee can't deliver.

The G.C. Pentastar V6 delivers 295-hp, 262-lb f without a turbo or super charger.

The G.C. also offers a diesel.

Way more room, for one thing.

And of course the Range Rover badge of honour, which is very important in some neighbourhoods.

Though agree the Grand Cherokee is sweet.
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