jwblue
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Which is best?
Offroad : LR4 vs. RR vs RRS
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This is a good question! 
I definitely look forward to the discussion. In my Land Rover club, I see a few 2010-2013 RRs, 2012 RRS, and a few LR4s and they are all pretty capable, but I think the LR4 has an edge because of the locking rear differential (if you get the heavy duty package). I don't think this is available for the RR or RRS? Though, I will tell you that the new 2013 RR has some pretty awesome wading depth.
Personally, I think each of these vehicles can be pretty awesome off road and a lot of it has to do with your driving experience/skills and modifications. My list goes LR4, then RR, then RRS in order of "best" off road.
-David
I definitely look forward to the discussion. In my Land Rover club, I see a few 2010-2013 RRs, 2012 RRS, and a few LR4s and they are all pretty capable, but I think the LR4 has an edge because of the locking rear differential (if you get the heavy duty package). I don't think this is available for the RR or RRS? Though, I will tell you that the new 2013 RR has some pretty awesome wading depth. Personally, I think each of these vehicles can be pretty awesome off road and a lot of it has to do with your driving experience/skills and modifications. My list goes LR4, then RR, then RRS in order of "best" off road.
-David
actually locking diff is standard on RR and RRS. I think RR, RRS and LR4 all have the same offroading capability...maybe out of the box, the RRS is slightly less capable but that's probably due to the sportier/lower profile tires.
But this being the LR4 forum - yes, LR4 is better
But this being the LR4 forum - yes, LR4 is better
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Really??? I had no idea about the locking rear diff. on the RR and RRS!actually locking diff is standard on RR and RRS. I think RR, RRS and LR4 all have the same offroading capability...maybe out of the box, the RRS is slightly less capable but that's probably due to the sportier/lower profile tires.
But this being the LR4 forum - yes, LR4 is better
That's very cool - wonder why that's not the case on the LR4.
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Yes, the RR has it as standard. I didn't know the RRS had it as standard as well. But I guess it's not on the build sheet so that make sense.
I think the RR and LR4 are most capable, the RRS has a lower wading rating and lower suspension and tires as well. I'm doing to assume though, that the RR takes all. But I don't think any of the newer models can outbeat the Disco II.
I can't see the RRS going off-road for some reason, although I've seen some amazing get ups.
I think the RR and LR4 are most capable, the RRS has a lower wading rating and lower suspension and tires as well. I'm doing to assume though, that the RR takes all. But I don't think any of the newer models can outbeat the Disco II.
I can't see the RRS going off-road for some reason, although I've seen some amazing get ups.
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We should keep this thread about the new models, because comparing a D2 with an LR4 is tough. Even if the D2 has all the diff locks, its still a different suspension setup, so the terrain and various other factors play into it. Mods and everything else... its hard to compare. The nut installed behind the wheel becomes a huge factor also.
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It is also definitely about driver skill.
umbertob
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The RRS (the outgoing model anyway, not sure about the new one they launched tonight as specs are still a bit sketchy and Land Rover's hyped up launch web site has been broken since, well, lauch) always offered the extra cost option of a locking rear differential, on both NA and S/C models. I have it on my 2006 build. Off-roading capabilities between LR4 and RRS have always been very similar, because they are really the same cars under platforms of slightly different lengths and different looking body shells. The LR3/4 offers slightly better approach, departure and break over angles than the Sport, but the Sport has the advantage of a shorter wheelbase, which is useful in tight quarters. I never found myself unable to go where an LR3 could with my RRS. On paper at least, the MkIII Range Rover has better approach, departure, break over angles, ground clearance and articulation numbers than either RRS or LR3/4.
One area where the new 2013 RR and 2014 RRS trump the older models (as well as the current LR4) is wading depth, the new Sport launched tonight can ford water as deep as 33.5", the 2013+ RR can go through 3 feet of it, thanks to the new air intake design. The current LR4 can do "just" 27.5!
One area where the new 2013 RR and 2014 RRS trump the older models (as well as the current LR4) is wading depth, the new Sport launched tonight can ford water as deep as 33.5", the 2013+ RR can go through 3 feet of it, thanks to the new air intake design. The current LR4 can do "just" 27.5!
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Lack of a low range and limited suspensions articulation mostly, which limit its capabilities off road. However, the Evoque is not the laughingstock many Land Rover and non Land Rover owners make it sound off road. Even with the above limitations, it is still quite capable in the dirt. More capable than 99.9% of owners wlll ever need.
Somewhat off topic, but it is interesting that on the new RRS, on every trim but the fully loaded S/C and Autobiography, a transfer case with low range and Terrain Response 2 (the new "automatic" Terrain Response) are now extra cost options part of an "Off-road package". That's smart, as a simplified transfer case and electronics keep the cost and weight down for owners who could care less about going off road - and there are tons of those buying the RRS in particular.
Somewhat off topic, but it is interesting that on the new RRS, on every trim but the fully loaded S/C and Autobiography, a transfer case with low range and Terrain Response 2 (the new "automatic" Terrain Response) are now extra cost options part of an "Off-road package". That's smart, as a simplified transfer case and electronics keep the cost and weight down for owners who could care less about going off road - and there are tons of those buying the RRS in particular.
