Range Rover Getting V6 Supercharged - LR Dropping V8s

[Count Laszlo]

So what are your thoughts on this? Does that mean 2014 LR4s will also get the V6? I can't believe they're dropping the V8s... I can understand having a choice of motors... but to rid the V8s in favor for V6s is disappointing. If I don't care about gas prices and mileage, met me order or buy one off the lot with a V8 option. If I do care about mileage and my foot print on the world, then let me buy or order the V6. Give us the option... please. :-(

 

[gamh2001]

Will it be the diesel V6?

 

[Count Laszlo]

Will it be the diesel V6?

Nope, a petrol V6 supercharged. It's about 20% less hp and torque. But, it gets very good mileage. My assumption is that if LR is dropping the V8 (non-supercharged) for the V6 MY then it could find itself into the 2014 LR4. I think trying to market a Range Rover with a V6 diesel wouldn't attract buyers... BUT, if the LR4 has the diesel I'd get it in a second. Not sure what's going on at Land Rover but I smell Tata micro-management all over the place. I just can't see spending 90K on a Range Rover with a V6... period. I understand regulations, but that's what the Evoque is for.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2...percharged-v6-and-v8-engines-in-us-55406.html

The 2014 Range Rover is now available for order in the US with a choice of two supercharged engines, with deliveries set to begin this summer.

The all-new Range Rover can be ordered starting today with a new and more efficient turbocharged 3-liter V6 engine, delivering 340 HP, as well as the already popular supercharged 5-liter V8, with an exhilarating output of 510 HP. A new Intelligent Stop/Start System is said to reduce idling and emissions on the V8.

Both engines will be mounted to a eight-speed ZF 8HP70 gearbox, meaning that the V6-powered version will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds.

Land Rover hopes to further build on the sales success of the 2013 version, which is sold out in US dealerships until summer

 

[Count Laszlo]

This somewhat questions the price for the Range Rover HSE as well... you can get one now with a V8 for 85K (base) but in a few months you get a down-market V6 and I am sure the price won't be reduced, even though it should be. Bah!

 

[gamh2001]

I think I heard it in Motorweek about a couple of years ago, that despite the diesel being their best seller world-wide, in the US there are still issues with emissions. If I recall correctly still will have to clear CA and CT regulations. I asked a colleague about diesel emissions in the US and these are tougher that Europe (!) and unless it can pass all 50 states we will have to wait (bummer!)

 

[PALR4]

The power difference is actually about 10%, but I too think this is a terrible decision. The drop in power is going to be even worse on the LR4, because it is still full fat... I felt the current n/a V8 was about the minimum for that weight. The new RR is quite peppy with the n/a V8 motor, almost negating the need for the s/c motor. In addition, the base and HSE RR's will also get smaller front brakes (the current ones are the same as the RR s/c).

I'm glad I got one of the '13 V8 RR HSE's, although I may still upgrade to the S/C in a year or two... Maybe my resale/trade in will be higher on the V8 HSE...

 

[Finlayforprez]

V6????

Count, you are bringing me all bad news today! :-(

 

[umbertob]

I am pretty sure they won't introduce a V6 for the LR4 until / unless our platform goes through the same extensive redesign and slimming down of the new 2013 Range Rover and upcoming 2014 Range Rover Sport... Those two vehicles have lost 800+ lbs in weight, so a more fuel efficient V6 makes a lot more sense as the base engine (plus, the big 500+ hp Supercharged V8 will still be available as an option for both RR and RRS in 2014.) Until that time, I don't think we have anything to worry about. The current LR4 is just too bloated and heavy for a weaker V6.

 

[Count Laszlo]

Well, regardless of power output, you cannot beat the sound of a V8. Even the older Disco II with its V8, although not a powerhouse, was a sweet engine and exhaust note and it always made you feel a little "more" special. A V6 isn't special by any means, regardless. I wouldn't pay 85K for a V6 Range Rover... NO WAY. Or a loaded HSE for 100K plus... V6? Laughable. If Mercedes can offer a GL450 and 550 w/V8, which is produced in numbers much, much higher than RR, and in the same price range, why can't Land Rover? I don't buy the BS V6 excuses... sorry.

 

[Finlayforprez]

I agree with Count.