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Are LR's getting too BIG?
Since removing the Freelander and replacing it with the DS, I've gotten the distinct feeling that LR models are getting only bigger.
I've seen plenty of smaller SUV's out there .... Suzuki/Mitsi/ Honda/Toyota that are selling well too. Do you think that LR are missing the point in the future of gas guzzling 4x4's?Dave
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Remember the baby Disco is still to come out and I suppose the Evoque hasn't done too badly.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
7th Jun 2016 3:14 pm
Skynet
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I'm thinking even smaller, look at the little Suzi Grand Vitara. I feel there is a space for a Lightweight sized soft-top off-roader out there. Something a 4 pot 1.6ltr can throw around with ease. A Beach bug that the younger generation can afford to run. Dave
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Re: Are LR's getting too BIG?
Skynet wrote:
Do you think that LR are missing the point in the future of gas guzzling 4x4's?
Smaller models will be forthcoming ...however don't forget that JLR have just sold over 500k vehicles in a year for the first time, and advanced orders are very strong....so their model evolution is working despite what the swivel eyed bearded woolly underpant wearers are saying 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
7th Jun 2016 5:17 pm
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They did have a clay model of the mini-ePoke on display at Gayden when we did the design centre tour. Needless to say it hasn't appeared.
And by "on display", they made the mistake of leaving the big set of Z doors open as we rolled past. And we rolled past very slowly.
7th Jun 2016 5:24 pm
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The worrying thing is Gerry McGovern has been quoted saying that Bentley and Rolls Royce are making SUVs so why can't Range Rover do it in reverse 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
7th Jun 2016 5:58 pm
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The FFRR is affectively a limo already, really. Sure, it goes anywhere you want to go but the reality is that most buyers aren't interested in the off road ability bit.Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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7th Jun 2016 8:19 pm
Skynet
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My missus wants a 4x4 for herself but we don't need 2 Disco sized cars. Since FL1 sized LR's are no longer produced, she is looking elsewhere Dave
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Unbelievably the FFRR and RRS have grown externally but the boot has shrunk - hope the D5 doesn't follow the trend
Parking a new FFRR or RRS2 now in car park spaces is very difficult and my garage was too small too
Thankfully the DS has a more rear legroom and bigger boot than the FL2 or RRS so suits my needs exactly
I think the new Defender/DC100 will be a practical small LR from what I've seen Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW
Still hoping for a S2 one day!
8th Jun 2016 1:57 pm
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The more I see those old pictures of the DC100, the more I like the look of it.
8th Jun 2016 2:42 pm
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Me too..
8th Jun 2016 8:24 pm
J77
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Skynet wrote:
My missus wants a 4x4 for herself but we don't need 2 Disco sized cars. Since FL1 sized LR's are no longer produced, she is looking elsewhere
What's up with the Evoque?23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
8th Jun 2016 9:41 pm
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Overpriced and horrible Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW
Still hoping for a S2 one day!
8th Jun 2016 10:37 pm
J77
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I wouldn't say over priced it's the cheapest car in the LR range.
I was playing on the LR builder, looking at a DS Dynamic, by the time I got what I wanted on it, it was over £50k that's real Discovery money. The new D5 ain't going to be any better.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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