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Soon: 2020 G63 Currently: 2016 GLE63 SUV + 97 F250HD, Before: 2013 G550, Range Rover Sport, 1984 CJ7
G63 2019+ on Highway Extended Miles? (Your input sought)
Hey Gents,
I am hearing/seeing conflicting stories of the new G (2019+) on the highway at speeds above 65mph. I have a stretch of a drive that is 100miles long and straight. I cruise at 80mph (125kmpm)
Is the G smooth at 80mph on highway? Does it pull to one side or the other (road crowning)? Is it shaking? I see some saying it is super smooth and others experiencing a dodgy ride above 65+mph.
Any driving reviews of the G at highway settings would be appreciated. Thank you!
I am hearing/seeing conflicting stories of the new G (2019+) on the highway at speeds above 65mph. I have a stretch of a drive that is 100miles long and straight. I cruise at 80mph (125kmpm)
Is the G smooth at 80mph on highway? Does it pull to one side or the other (road crowning)? Is it shaking? I see some saying it is super smooth and others experiencing a dodgy ride above 65+mph.
Any driving reviews of the G at highway settings would be appreciated. Thank you!
Great question/poll! This is my only hesitation given the long stretch of a drive I have (though my stretch of the Taconic is a labyrinth!)
Soon: 2020 G63 Currently: 2016 GLE63 SUV + 97 F250HD, Before: 2013 G550, Range Rover Sport, 1984 CJ7
For those completing the poll - thank you. Great forum content for all of us.
Also if you could post your tire size too it'd be great. Suspect all are on the 22's?
Like @pateljb mentioned, the softness could have an affect on our perceive ride quality (smaller wheels - more like an S class, vs the stiffer 22's?)
It’s compliant on the road but due to solid axle in the back and no air suspension, the ride is much sportier than S class or L405 Range Rover. It coveys road’s undulations in a subtle way even with front double-wishbone independent suspension and electric rack & pinion steering, it conveys somehow, which I think is a good thing. 22” wheels and ‘relatively’ thinner tires add to the experience and constant high ride height with high center of gravity doesn’t help the situation, but I’m amazed how well it handles. As I drive it more, I’m beginning to fall more in love - it’s a very unique vehicle with its own character.
For longer road trips, hybrid S class is a better option, but I don’t think g63 would be too stressful to drive if you get used to it. Fuel economy is horrible, but we didn’t get it for that, did we? It does go in 4-cylinder mode and i thought its funny it’s got a ‘charge’ meter when it’s coasting or during braking, I thought I should post it anyway
50% off!
Charge meter!
Last edited by Festertester; Jul 13, 2019 at 04:03 PM.
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