Comments on: 2007 Range Rover Vogue Luxury TDV8 Road Test

By: Mike Harper

Mike Harper — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:22:53 +0000

It’s such a shame they chose to test the TDV8, not the supercharged version. OK, the TDV8 is worthy and economical, but once you’ve planted the right foot of a Supercharged rangie and left some bogan eating dust….yo can’t go back really. My personal favourite is playing chicked with BMW drivers who think they can out drag me into traffic from the left had lane…..

Sorry to be a prat, but I just love driving the big bruiser.

Strangely enough, the most problematic thing so far has been the software that runs the sound system – seems to have a touch the teenager about it and refuses to get out of bed in the mornings on occasion.

I’m actually taking it for an off road thrash tomorrow, so may be taking the train home (I wrote off my last RR Sport S/C last time I went up to Lithgow).

As much as it pains me to agree with some of the less sensitives Ruperts on this posting, if you hate it, you’ve never had the pleasure of driving it. It’s a Bentley that goes off road – BMW X5 – don’t make me laugh. It’s not a car for posers – it’s a car for people who are happy to pay for a stupendously comfortable, highly capable off roading luxury car. I heartily recommend it to anybody who enjoys cars.

By: as if you know

as if you know — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:08:24 +0000

Peter P – you have no idea really do you. I have driven a RR SPort Diesel since late 2005 and have upgraded to the TDV* Sport in early 2008. Get a grip and talk facts – I guess you dont know aa YOUVE NEVER BEEN IN THE SHOWROOM

By: Metanseundedoenelorto

Metanseundedoenelorto — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:44:45 +0000

great SUV, I`m sure this new TDV8 engine is a great powertrain, lots of torque, and 280 hp to play in the mountain roads.

The Vogue trim simply rocks

maracas culias

By: Peter P.

Peter P. — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:06:15 +0000

Eh, Ainsley, the RR “Vogue” TDV8 is not the RR “Sport”. In fact, the Sport doesn’t come as a diesel, afaik.

By: Ainsley Henderson

Ainsley Henderson — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:52:47 +0000

Don’t you just love stereotypes.

First one. My wife has a RR Sport and she takes it 4WD regularly. She knows how to drive and has the respect of her friends who accompany her. The vehicle is simply outstanding and holds its own in the company of Landcruisers and Patrols. In fact, owners of thos vehicles who have driven the RR Sport (TDV8) have raved about it.
Second one. The reliability of the RR Sport is tops. Ours has been off road and driven as a surburban taxi. It is performing above specifications.
In terms of value. I’ll pay whatever it takes for the vehicle that does what I want from it. I don’t care if it is expensive, as I have the capacity to pay for it.
You either want one or you don’t. The rest is just hot air and time wasting

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:11:06 +0000

Not too sure where the pricing comes from, the car in the road test is actually $185,000.00 including NSW on roads costs. To say it is “too expensive” is subjective, this is mainly the objective when the car is “too expensive” for a persons budget. Is a 5 series too expensive when you can can get a perfectly good large sedan in the form of a Falcon?

The Vogue is actually great value when you consider you are getting a similar level of equipment and luxury as you would expect to see in an S Class, Arnage etc… Factor in the Vogues fuel economy and off road ability and the luxury sedans (that the Vogue is actually competing with) seem ridiculously over priced; please don’t mention the Cayenne or GL as they are rivals on price and price alone and they are not classed as true luxury vehicles.

A good friend of mine works for a Land Rover service department, if his reports are anything to go by then the brand has come on significantly. I am sure people will still be harping on about the brands “reliability issues” for years to come, I am pretty sure these will also be the people that never actually own a vehicle from the range…..everyone is an expert.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:37:54 +0000

I have this car a range rover sport and plenty of others including aston martins, bmws, mercedes, maseratis, audis, alfas and sorry but what can i say. I’m a real car collector but its obvious that your all just jealous that you can’t afford a $166,000 Range Rover. Except the people who praised the Range Rover. Its a fantastic car and my most used. Lets see what you would say after crawling from your corollas and commodores and see what you would say about the Range Rover after that. Huh? Think about it before you write me an insulting reply.

By: Reckless1

Reckless1 — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:47:20 +0000

Adam, I’m not going to part with $166,000 for any LR in 2007, given that their poor reliability reputation has not been disproved, especially when a superior product (VW Touareg, Audi Q7) is available for a MUCH lower price. A new model release does not prove the bad reputation will not continue.

Spread the risk – buy the lesser priced car, be totally satisfied, and invest the rest in the sharemarket. That way you are not gambling $166,000 on a LR suddenly having a magic change to being reliable, you are only gambling $66,000 on the market. You have a better chance of doubling your $66,000 than the LR being trouble free.

By: Tonyn

Tonyn — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:11:56 +0000

you could say that, but it is good fun! im not a 4WD person but have

I have a GT falcon which i tow a bit to shows so i like to experment with 4WDs, Q7 defently has been the best for the job! i have had a td land cruiser too and the q7 is every bit as good power and towing wise…. buy my 4wd’s never go off road, just to tow with!

By: Sexythang

Sexythang — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:28:09 +0000

Tonyn
you change cars like changing underwear