Just been to see what I thought would be my new Range Rover, I hadn't realised that the 2012 updates included the hideous front grill from the Design Pack option, the only other enhancements to the car are only of any use if you spend time in the back of the car - cooled and electrically reclining rear seats are of no use to me.
The Westminster seems to be a good option as it up-specs the Vogue and Vogue SE with worthwhile extras, I think LR will lose Autobiography sales this year unless they re-think the spec change, or bring the price down substantially.

The 2012 Autobiography has the Exterior Design Pack as a No Cost Option, but you don't have to have it. 2012 Range Rover Westminster TDV8
2012 Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S
2010 Ford Focus RS
2008 Citroen C5 2.0 Hdi Exclusive Auto Tourer
1977 Triumph 2500 S Estate
1970 Lancia Flavia

I didn't realise that.

NB: It is a standard option. You have to specify the REMOVAL not the ADDITION. Dont get lumped with it!!!

I agree the front looks ugly, but the AB side sills and rear bumper and exhaust outlets look really good. Current MY2020
Gone: 1 x L405 and 2 x L322's

Yeah the sills look good  Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
Gone Audi A5 2.7TDI
Gone Discovery 3 HSE
Gone Mercedes CLK
Gone Range Rover 2.5 DSE

I really like the AB back end but not ready to spend ££££££££££'s to get it. I'm waiting for Dan to find one in his bin  Current MY2020
Gone: 1 x L405 and 2 x L322's

dmcrobin wrote:

The 2012 Autobiography has the Exterior Design Pack as a No Cost Option, but you don't have to have it.

Yes you DO!

Well not the silly bumpers/sills but you HAVE to have the HIDEOUS GRILLE no matter what option you choose!

Westminster by far the best option as its a full on Autobiography looker with very very good spec.  If you have nothing nice to say,say nothing at all.

The one my dealer ordered for me only has the hideous grill, it put me off the car as soon as I saw it. I suppose it could easily be changed to the older style or maybe an Overfinch front if they can be bought separately.

So what design is this autobiography grille  ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy

The grill is the same as that on the optional Range Rover Design Pack, not sure if it is on the RR website, it definitely doesn't show on the Autobiography section. Think of it as looking like it came from Halfords!

Is it like this one


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-Auto...709wt_1180 ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy

That may be the one, it looks much worse on the car.

This then


http://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/us...ck%201.jpg ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy

Mick, I think it's worse than that! It has a mesh grille where the splitter bar is. I have photos but can't upload from iPad  Current MY2020
Gone: 1 x L405 and 2 x L322's