umbertob
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Hard to tell without sitting in one, but judging by the photos in the press releases the dash and seating position of the new Disco certainly looks more upright and "traditional" than the sports car-like cockpit of the Sport (which has always been the case, going back to the LR3 and original RRS back in 2005, which were otherwise nearly identical cars under the skin.)
Speaking of Sport vs new Discovery... from a value standpoint, the Disco certainly makes the current RRS look overpriced by comparison. Unless you can spring for the high performance SCV8 powered models that are unique to Sport and Range Rover, the Sport offers less space and utility, creature comforts and up-to-date technology for... about 8-10 grands more than the Discovery, when you similarly equip them. Utility and cargo space have never been the main selling point of the Sport, looks are important and that Range Rover badge on the hood is definitely worth paying extra for some, but still. I wonder if the new Disco will somehow cannibalize sales of that model - especially base SCV6 and TD6 engines - when it comes out next year.
Speaking of Sport vs new Discovery... from a value standpoint, the Disco certainly makes the current RRS look overpriced by comparison. Unless you can spring for the high performance SCV8 powered models that are unique to Sport and Range Rover, the Sport offers less space and utility, creature comforts and up-to-date technology for... about 8-10 grands more than the Discovery, when you similarly equip them. Utility and cargo space have never been the main selling point of the Sport, looks are important and that Range Rover badge on the hood is definitely worth paying extra for some, but still. I wonder if the new Disco will somehow cannibalize sales of that model - especially base SCV6 and TD6 engines - when it comes out next year.
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