MY14 Mirror Size v Original

O.k.... so here we have the 2014 Model Year mirrors in a side by side comparison, and yes, it appears the view out and around the mirror now is better on the MY14.
I might wrong (if someone could ask the question down at the factory that would be great), but it looks like LD may have been smart enough to simply redesign the new smaller shell casing onto the existing original fixed extender arm of which it pivots on.
If this is proven true, then perhaps the new MY14 casing could simply be retro fitted onto the existing original extender arms without any complication.
The fixed extender arm on both versions look identical in shape,size,and length.
It's a very interesting question i hope someone can find out.
Also, i would like to know if the new mirrors pivot further around when retracting in?

MY14

Original

MY14

Original

Agree it looks like the actual glass is the same. Love the visibility of the old so this could be a win win!
Does the new still have the indicator light built into the mirror? Can't see it?

They can make the mirror smaller as this would be the smallest they could make it for Type Approval. Since I am tall the lack of gap between the mirror and the window has never been a problem for me, but if I slouch down in my seat then I can see how it would be quite dangerous for a shorter person. That said, for anyone towing a trailer/caravan then the standard fit ones are excellent. With clip on towing mirrors I have absolutely no issues with our 2.5m wide van.

Looks like a really sensible update.

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(28-11-2013 07:58am)BA74 Wrote:  Agree it looks like the actual glass is the same. Love the visibility of the old so this could be a win win!
Does the new still have the indicator light built into the mirror? Can't see it?

It is still there, just more hidden

(28-11-2013 07:58am)BA74 Wrote:  Agree it looks like the actual glass is the same. Love the visibility of the old so this could be a win win!
Does the new still have the indicator light built into the mirror? Can't see it?

Mirror glass looks different shape to me.

I am intrigued at the thought of a retrofit, but I'd need to see it in the flesh first

Why, why why did they change the Range Rover graphic in the driver info screen to Land Rover - last year LR spent fortunes trying to separate the brands and now we've gone backwards. Change for change's sake, there was nothing wrong with reminding us we were driving a Range Rover - if I want to drive a Land Rover I would buy a Defender or a Freelander or a Disco but I drive a RANGE ROVER. The cost to change the graphic would have been better spent making the rear lights into DLR's

^^^^ LOL
I did see that in the screenshot too!

Many thanks Benzina for posting those pics of the new mirrors. I was one of the first to highlight that for some less tall drivers like myself, had trouble seeing over and around the original mirrors. I'd be interested to hear & see if the MY14 ones can be retrofitted.

(28-11-2013 10:23am)XFullFatTim Wrote:  Why, why why did they change the Range Rover graphic in the driver info screen to Land Rover - last year LR spent fortunes trying to separate the brands and now we've gone backwards. Change for change's sake, there was nothing wrong with reminding us we were driving a Range Rover - if I want to drive a Land Rover I would buy a Defender or a Freelander or a Disco but I drive a RANGE ROVER. The cost to change the graphic would have been better spent making the rear lights into DLR's

+1

hi guys, i've been considering on purchasing this vehicle and have tested this a few times but the main concern was these side mirrors!

video on youtube also posted a guy with the same issues:


with the new downsized my2014 side mirrors will this eliminate this problem??

(28-11-2013 10:23am)XFullFatTim Wrote:  Why, why why did they change the Range Rover graphic in the driver info screen to Land Rover - last year LR spent fortunes trying to separate the brands and now we've gone backwards. Change for change's sake, there was nothing wrong with reminding us we were driving a Range Rover - if I want to drive a Land Rover I would buy a Defender or a Freelander or a Disco but I drive a RANGE ROVER. The cost to change the graphic would have been better spent making the rear lights into DLR's

Tim +1

I sense it's a bit like buying a Lexus and finding a Toyota badge on the screen, or Infinity/Nissan Accura/Honda.

JLR - get a grip!