That looks hideous!

Think my eyes must be tired.

The caption says New Range Rover yet the picture appears to be a chafed dog's c-ock

I think they're way way off. My inside source says it'll look broadly similar to the L322, and the spy shots seem to show a very similar profile. I don't believe the roofline or interior space will change for a start!  Range Rover-less at the moment - Pining!

They'd be stupid to make it radically different, they've progressed so subtlety over the years, one of the spy shots had a side view and the front bumper corner made it look like an Audi A6 all road but other shots ive seen look more like the L322. I guess it's the camouflage doing its job well. Let's hope it isn't like their renderings. 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

Hopefully they'll employ the same design philosophy as Porsche do with the 911, evolution, not revolution!  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

I think it's going to be quite l322 like but sported up with aggressive lights and grill, and the wider arches ... But itll still very much be a rangie. V8 or else ...

I've been told by a guy in the know that if you think big Evoque your not far off, that would tally with the Top Gear pictures ...

Unfortunately it's increasingly clear that LR don't care for their traditional markets.

It's all about tawdry flash for the Chinese, Indians and Americans now.

You cannot blame LR for designing for the maximum sales and profit. No business can afford not to. They have the same problem with the RR as with the Defender and Porsche with 911, Aston etc. What I hope is that they do not lose the 'stately', sophisticated and imposing feel. I will be disappointed if there is too much of the Evoque influence as it really is much of a fashion statement and I think it may date quite quickly.

Nick 2019 D5 HSE Lux SDV6 Indus
55 D3 SE
98 MX5 1.8 RS
gone 17 older variants of FFRR

Doesn't Land Rover want to make a bigger Evoque? That's what I read somewhere. So what's the point of making the L322 look like the Evoque?
Some subtle changes are maybe needed, however I'm happy with mine. The current L322 might be 10 years old but it's still a head turner.

Agree with you Nick, the Evoque will date quickly. Just look at the RRS, it has been looking outdated for 2/3 years already. As for the 911 I think they've done a good job so far, although not my cup of tea.

Long live the L322

JJ

I like it

Paul

Nick Ground wrote:

You cannot blame LR for designing for the maximum sales and profit. No business can afford not to

Agreed. However, LR made the mistake of leaving the Defender to appeal to their long standing customers and the sales have gradually dropped away leaving them with an almighty job to do.

The balance will be appealing to the 'new' to the brand FFRR buyer AND having sufficient tradition to keep the old guard (me) on board. Add into the equation that the traditional markets (USA & Europe for example) are having a bad time and the new money is in places such as China, (Brazil, Mongolia (!) Russia too) where the tastes are culturally different. I certainly would not like to be a product planner/designer at Gaydon, Lode Lane or wherever the bulk of the design work is carried out. What we need to hope for is that LR recognise the strengths of its flagship and build upon them but continue to have the genius to generate new segments (RR,Discovery, & Freelander) but not to dilute the brand further with anything in addition to the RRS and Evoque.

My list misses one or two other motors (non LR) that will not fit into the signature limit! But always an RR.

Nick 2019 D5 HSE Lux SDV6 Indus
55 D3 SE
98 MX5 1.8 RS
gone 17 older variants of FFRR

Nick Ground wrote:

The balance will be appealing to the 'new' to the brand FFRR buyer AND having sufficient tradition to keep the old guard (me) on board