Russell
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Location: Kent
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sycove wrote:Do the front seats slide forward when the 2nd row is lowered for 3rd row access?
No the second row slide forward manually and then tilt electrically for access to third row. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
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Smaller engine 
It's the 3.0ltr but with the single turbo. 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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| 6th Mar 2017 8:41 am |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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petersw wrote:Hi Russell thanks for the report.
Is your "stereo" the £1000 uprage or the standard Meridian ?
Mine is the first edition which I believe comes with the upgraded Meridian stereo and in my view it is really good.  MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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| 6th Mar 2017 8:41 am |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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BLFarrar wrote:A smaller engine....
What's the on road performance like ?
Not 0-60 times.....but 35-40 through to 70....
Pick up on overtaking or keeping pace with normal traffic ?
For what I use my D3 for (lots of load carrying & HD towing) a 2 litre probably won't be ideal
What about passenger comfort in the secind row seats ?.... the other thing I do is carry adult sized 5'10" passengers long distances ...... drove 300 miles yesterday doing just that.
Smaller engine !!!! Mine is the 3lt diesel and I can confirm it is smoother, quicker and quieter than the D4 3lt in my view MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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| 6th Mar 2017 8:43 am |
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dantheman
Member Since: 12 Mar 2010
Location: Essex
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Russell wrote:sycove wrote:Do the front seats slide forward when the 2nd row is lowered for 3rd row access?
No the second row slide forward manually and then tilt electrically for access to third row.
Some people were saying when at the dealer launch that when people were experimenting with the rear seats the drivers seat moved forwards towards the steering wheel. Happened to a couple of people I know. Has this been altered now to stop it happening? They did say it was a bit unnerving to suddenly head towards the steering wheel!!  Today is the oldest you've been and the youngest you'll ever be again.
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| 6th Mar 2017 9:09 am |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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The question was do the seats move when the 2nd row are tilted to allow access to the third row and no they do not.
However when all rear seats are lowered the drivers and passengers seat can move forward if they are set at the rear most position, if they were already set right forward they would not move.
This is to allow the 2nd row to fold flat and from memory is the same as the D4, which when the drivers or passengers seat are right back to give maximum leg room in the front you have to move them forward to allow the 2nd row seat to fold without hitting the two front seats.
No difference there other than it is automatic MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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| 6th Mar 2017 9:37 am |
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dantheman
Member Since: 12 Mar 2010
Location: Essex
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That clears up both scenarios.
Both people that told me probably had seat right back so that would explain the seat moving. Today is the oldest you've been and the youngest you'll ever be again.
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| 6th Mar 2017 10:00 am |
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lespes
Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
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Good to hear you are enjoying it, nice to know you are feeling its an upgraded motor for your extra pennies
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| 6th Mar 2017 12:47 pm |
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namenda
Member Since: 22 Jun 2016
Location: USA
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Great review Russell. I see that your previous vehicles were v8 D4s. How would you compare quickness of acceleration from a full stop, with your current engine?
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| 6th Mar 2017 2:21 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Hi none of my previous D4's were V8's they were all diesels MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
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| 6th Mar 2017 2:23 pm |
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petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1135
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V8 D4
What's happening ?
Edit. First they came for the Diesel then ......,.. Peter
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| 6th Mar 2017 2:25 pm |
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namenda
Member Since: 22 Jun 2016
Location: USA
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My 2012 LR4/D4 is a 5 liter V8. I'm in the US.
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| 6th Mar 2017 2:40 pm |
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petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
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Ah , apologies namenda sorry for appearing flippant  Peter
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| 6th Mar 2017 2:54 pm |
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SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
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All the D4's in US are 5.0 V8's, but as one of my D3/4 mechanics who mainly works on D3/4 V8's tells me the 5.0 V8 on the D4 is not as reliable as the 4.4 D3. He has had to replace 5.0 V8's due to internal issues and oil leak issues.
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| 6th Mar 2017 4:05 pm |
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petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
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SafariDave
Do you know what engines the for D5 will be available in USA? Peter
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