I just can?t get enough of this picture of Garrett.
A stock LR3/4 and Range Rover are absolutely useless off-road once you introduce some rain in a mildly muddy, flat fields. Introduce some "obstacles" and you have a shit show. When I facilitated the LR dealer events, the stock trucks with street tires were hard pressed to get very far. On a dry day the "aid" devices worked their magic and all that. But a slightly modified D1/D2/RRC would do far better then a bone stock late model truck in wet terrain. I don't miss doing those events. It was a lot of work to get those stock late model trucks through the course without any damage - let alone just down the trail.
A stock LR3/4 and Range Rover are absolutely useless off-road once you introduce some rain in a mildly muddy, flat fields. Introduce some "obstacles" and you have a shit show. When I facilitated the LR dealer events, the stock trucks with street tires were hard pressed to get very far. On a dry day the "aid" devices worked their magic and all that. But a slightly modified D1/D2/RRC would do far better then a bone stock late model truck in wet terrain. I don't miss doing those events. It was a lot of work to get those stock late model trucks through the course without any damage - let alone just down the trail.
I think it did pretty well there.
That kind of slop will turn anything shy of a Simex or Interco into a racing slick, and to be entirely fair to the vehicle... That was a pretty rough line out of those ruts. Most people, even with an older vehicle, would have needed some help. Solid axles could have jammed that thing right up without some tall tires.
Once they gunned it, they were mostly fine. Control wasn't precise, but if smaller wheels are available, that thing would be right nasty with more sidewall.
I don't know what it is with people who use that kind of system and keep stopping. You have to keep that throttle on, and really live the "as slow as possible, as fast as necessary" mantra. The TFL guys had the same problem in the Ridgeline.
You've got to let it work out what's going on. Once it does, you'll be okay.
Honestly, I believe that vehicle will work just fine for most trail mileage, even among the off-pavement community. Half of them can't drive, a further quarter can't keep momentum, and the next eighth wouldn't know a good line if it got them into the bartender's pants.
I'm not saying I'd want one in a Zombie scenario, but for general trail use, beach trips, and the occasional bit of mud and rock hopping, I wouldn't turn my nose up. It would probably be fine on some overland trips, as well. Remember: You're not trying to get stuck out there. You're avoiding mud like that whenever possible.
Cheers,
Kennith
99% of the people buying these won't likely have much experience off-road or any real skill. I mean those guys in the video had no idea where their wheels were pointed. Typical rookie mistake of over correcting/steering and having no "feel" for the terrain/feedback. But that's going to be the majority of the buyers. No amount of technology will overcome that - well unless Tesla makes a self drive off-road vehicle.
Tires and all that plastic crap are big limiting factors if you want to keep that vehicle in good shape.
I think it did pretty well there.
The latest full tank l ran through mine delivered 31.5 mpg running 65 mph up I-81 through Pennsylvania. I'm getting 25 mpg just driving around on the countryside in upstate New York, running pretty slowly because of the mulitudes of deer that are wandering around up here. A day hasn't gone by when we haven't seen a dozen deer on the side of or in the road.
600+ miles on a full tank is attainable.
The D5 started growing a bit on me after reading that coil springs are fitted for the base models. Most will probably go for air but still good to see that LR acknowledges all the issues with air that came with the LR3/4.
Also, reviewers are showing 28 city/ 30-33mpg highway with the diesel, much higher than the EPA estimated 24 or 26. That?s damn good for such a heavy ass vehicle.
That's the way it was when I lived in Atlanta. I would wave at them as a fellow Land Rover owner and the women would look at me like I was crazed perv. I got flipped off a few times too.I see them running around town with soccer moms at the wheel.
Not only are coils cheaper, they're a joke on this vehicle. The only reason LR was able to get away with independent suspension on an "off-road" vehicle was the height adjustment and solid axle simulation provided by cross-linked air struts.
Who care's if you're getting 30mpg? If you're buying efficiency you get a Prius. If you're buying utility, towing, cargo, or off-road capability in 2018, you're stuck with a pickup. Now, if you can get 30mpg AND utility, towing, cargo, or off-road capability, then great, but let's get our priorities straight.
Following LR's lead, Chevy has released the new Blazer, lesbian edition.
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Jesus. That?s a fucking abomination
Isn?t that kind of sort of what the D5 is? Albeit wrapped in a little more luxury and plastic paneling. 442lbs of tq, plus 600 miles to the tank, room for 7 and nearly 8k towing rating ain?t too shabby. I bet if someone made aftermarket bumpers for these things it would be pretty legit off-road.
The styling isn?t my favorite but I do recall how many people hated the D1 when it came out, calling it a moms SUV etc which LR later answered with their Camel Trophy challenges.