ok so some of the you may well know I rejected my long awaited SVR from Stratstone Teesside and purchased a 2018 SVR from Urban Automotive.

One of the main reasons for the Urban purchase as well is because when I finally managed to view and inspect the new 2018 SVR it is a major let down from the original SVR and the main reasons for me were;

1-Rear exhaust brushed finish, looks rubbish and no where near as aggressive as the older model, it may have been ok if they offered it in a gloss black option but they didnt?
2-Rear diffuser, since this is now body coloured and not black as per the older SVR it really makes the rear end of the new SVR look again less aggressive.
3-Side Skirts, again they have lost the lower black trim and colour coded these and they just dont suit the side profile at all.
4-Brake Callipers - Red or black and no longer brembo again a let down

Is it me or does the new Sport look like the old SVR and the new SVR look more conservative?

Dont get me wrong I love the new bonnet scoops on the new SVR but other than that it has really been tamed down, which brings me onto the interior.

WHEELS - I opted for the 22" and when I saw them in the flesh they just looked rubbish, didnt fill the arches at all and were not even on the same level as the old style 22" so wheel selection from JLR is cr*p

SEATS - Wow these are terrible, really poor quality , almost look like they are aftermarket, baggy leather, odd stitching and nothing sporty about them at all, the old seats were fantastic and these new ones are maybe too comfortable and look like they were rushed.

DASH - why have the removed the SVR badge above the glove box? I used to like that! And also when in dynamic mode i don.t like the fact that the instrument cluster no longer goes red/carbon etc it stays exactly the same except for the interior mood lighting changing to red - BORING

SAT NAV This has to be the wrost and most complicated Sat Nav in the world, it is rubbish! Not only is it impossible to configure and set a destination it is just so complex to use,

Positives - I do like that the new finish on the window buttons and other interior trims are now better quality!

New Engine? - ok its not new, but tuned, is the extra 25BHP noticeable...no it is not.

Overall I am happy with certain aspects of the new SVR but i dont feel it is a major improvement and style wise it is not as good looking as the old one.

This for me was one of the major factors on buying the Urban Automotive edition as style wise it is absolutely spot on, proper quality, carbon parts, better wheel options, better front and rear styling...pics to follow Current

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nice story pictures please lets all droll over it

I totally agree with you JPR on nearly all what you've said,,The new SVR doesn't stand out from the HSE now,,before when a svr was coming towards you you knew it was a svr,,,now its just ow look another sport.If I was in the market for a svr I would be looking for a low mileage 17/67 plate as opposed to the new my18 model.Probably LR saving money again.

Andy Andy.
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Or get a 18 plate 5.0 supercharged, if you want the petrol and power, the SVR isnt really offering much more now, since the new Sport looks better front and rear., Current

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2015 Audi RS6
2015 FFRR
2014 Bentley GTC V8
2014 Audi RS7
2011 Lumma CLR GT558
2014 BMW M3 F80
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You should have the svr badge above the glovebox, unless it's been removed by urban, see attached pic, i agree with you about the dynamic mode, if you look hard at the dials you will see the shading that follows the rev and speed needles is red, I agree with you they are poor efforts though!

 2018 Range Rover Sport SVR arrived but now rejected!
2019 Range Rover Sport SVR in Madagascar orange arrived but never heard it coming but now rejected!
2019 Range Rover Sport SVR in Madagascar orange incoming

JPR wrote:

Or get a 18 plate 5.0 supercharged, if you want the petrol and power, the SVR isnt really offering much more now, since the new Sport looks better front and rear.,

I wonder if JPR's has still got the standard exhaust with just different tips of have Urban fabricated there own exhaust? 2018 Range Rover Sport SVR arrived but now rejected!
2019 Range Rover Sport SVR in Madagascar orange arrived but never heard it coming but now rejected!
2019 Range Rover Sport SVR in Madagascar orange incoming

Badge issue sorted, regarding exhaust as far as the one on the Urban it sounds a lot more aggressive than my old SVR but i do drive in Dynamic/Sport but its definitely louder and very very raspy, with longer pops and crackles on downshifts. I think it also has maybe something to do witht he fact that on the Urban SVR's the whole rear and front end are purely carbon, so maybe they dont dumb the sound down more? When i get it cleaned this week ill upload all pics so you can see the amount of carbon bits, visible and hidden they put into their cars. But the quality of craftmanship on the tailpipes etc etc is very good.

So good in fact im about to take delivery of another urban vehicle in 3 weeks  Current

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2018 Urban SVR
2018 Urban FFRR
2018 AMG E63s Edition1
2018 SVR Rejected from Stratstone Teesside !
2017 G63 AMG 463 Edition
2017 M3 CP
2017 C63s AMG Edition 1 Motorsport
2016 RRS SVR
2016 Bentley GT Speed 626
2015 Audi RS6
2015 FFRR
2014 Bentley GTC V8
2014 Audi RS7
2011 Lumma CLR GT558
2014 BMW M3 F80
2010 BMW X5
2006 FFRR SC
2005 RRS HSE

SVR575 wrote:

JPR wrote:

Or get a 18 plate 5.0 supercharged, if you want the petrol and power, the SVR isnt really offering much more now, since the new Sport looks better front and rear.,

Thanks for your thoughts JPR. I think its more as you have said above, the normal sports are much improved and to the untrained eye look like SVR,s.

What about the sound?

I don't believe Urban change any of the exhaust they just fit new end trims, JPR can you confirm this?

Oh JPR do the screens all work fine on the Urban cars?  SVR 2018 in Santorini Black.

Last edited by SVR575 on Tue Mar 20 2018 4:34pm. Edited 2 times in total

Just run down to look, so it looks like the system is cut and then floats to the Urban style trims, maybe louder because of this? As it now resonates from pipe and not finisher, i dont know but im really happy with the sound! Current

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2018 Urban SVR
2018 Urban FFRR
2018 AMG E63s Edition1
2018 SVR Rejected from Stratstone Teesside !
2017 G63 AMG 463 Edition
2017 M3 CP
2017 C63s AMG Edition 1 Motorsport
2016 RRS SVR
2016 Bentley GT Speed 626
2015 Audi RS6
2015 FFRR
2014 Bentley GTC V8
2014 Audi RS7
2011 Lumma CLR GT558
2014 BMW M3 F80
2010 BMW X5
2006 FFRR SC
2005 RRS HSE

Well thats cheered me up waiting for mine June-ish

That said, coming from a 2yr old Evoque not having had a RR Sport before ... means i won't be able to compare as much. That said, if the noise I've seen/heard from pre MY18 SVRs is much different (less noise) i would be pretty ed if I'm honest as that is partly what sold it for me. MY18 Range Rover Sport SVR (18' - current)
Land Rover Evoque (16'-18')
Porsche 911 Turbo S Convertible (13’-16’)
Audi R8 V10 (10’-13’)
Golf R32 (06’-10’)
BWM M3 (04’-06’)
TVR Tuscan S (03’-04’)
TVR Chimera 4.5 (99’-02’)
Peugeot 206 GTI (99’-02’)
Alf Romeo 156 (92’-98’)
Ford Orion (89’-92’)
Ford Escort (’87-’89)

I won't lie, this post actually really helps ease my pain. I cancelled my order for a MY18 SVR and picked up a used MY16 SVR instead a few weeks ago. I'm really happy with the car. I think I had major FOMO with respect to the new tech and new seats and I'm happy to hear the seats aren't really better. The tech/nav/screens can't possibly be worse but still nice to know it's nothing to feel like I'm missing out.

Also, my favorite parts of the SVR are the rear treatment with the diffuser and exhaust pipes and I have to agree the new treatment is really subdued. Definitely like the older style more. Also didn't hurt to save the $40K.

Shame other people’s deliveries have got delayed as would have liked to hear wider feedback before mine gets locked down in build in mid April. MY18 Range Rover Sport SVR (18' - current)
Land Rover Evoque (16'-18')
Porsche 911 Turbo S Convertible (13’-16’)
Audi R8 V10 (10’-13’)
Golf R32 (06’-10’)
BWM M3 (04’-06’)
TVR Tuscan S (03’-04’)
TVR Chimera 4.5 (99’-02’)
Peugeot 206 GTI (99’-02’)
Alf Romeo 156 (92’-98’)
Ford Orion (89’-92’)
Ford Escort (’87-’89)

Everyone has there own opinion obviously but for me i like and prefer all the changes that have been made to the new 18 model. I like the look of the new seats, rectangle exhaust trim coloured side skirts, the new 22" wheels are lovely the new lights are years ahead, bonnet vents, new steering wheel. Perhaps they should have still offered Blue callipers but thats about it, so as you see i love the new look but cant comment on the sound but reading the reviews out today they all seem to think it sounds antisocial so all good. SVR 2018 in Santorini Black.