Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 2260
DSL wrote:
06S, just the right amount of boxes ticked, especially with heated steering wheel fitted & TomTom app on the iDog&Bone. And no leaky drain tubes or engines going bang. Touch wood.
Best model year and car I ever owned just added a SmartNav system to make it perfect Still think about it every so often. I pretty much gave it away at the dealers with a bust gearbox and diff oh how I wish I had just parked it in the paddock for a future restoration project MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
MY12 HSE - Gone
MY16 HSE Luxury - Sold
MY20 D5 HSE - Sold
Current RR L460 PHEV
Also, from what I can see, the following are being tested:
VO65 HCK: 3.0 Petrol
VO65 GZV: 3.0 Petrol
VN65 ZDH: 3.0 Petrol
VN65 CVA: 3.0 Petrol
VO65 GZL: 3.0 Diesel
VN65 CJZ: 2.0 Diesel
VN65 CRX: 3.0 Diesel
VN65 CVH: 2.0 Diesel
VN65 ZGT: 2.0 Diesel
So no signs of anything bigger than the 3.0 petrol and diesel variants yet.Front Runner Rack, OEM Ladder & RAI, Tuff-Trek Foxwing, B'rakhah Ingonyama Expedition Trailer, RLD's Spare Wheel Protector, Bodsy's Bars, Empty Pockets! Member of Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response.
1st Jun 2016 10:35 am
sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
Posts: 2144
I know, boring, but what else to do during a coffee break.
If I wasn't looking at this, I'd be looking at things to buy for the car or camping trailer, so I saw this as doing myself a favour and saving money!!!Front Runner Rack, OEM Ladder & RAI, Tuff-Trek Foxwing, B'rakhah Ingonyama Expedition Trailer, RLD's Spare Wheel Protector, Bodsy's Bars, Empty Pockets! Member of Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response.
Missed those photos first and second time round so thanks for reposting Ace Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
D4 SDV6 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone MY15.
13th Jun 2016 5:20 pm
Cam-Tech-Craig
Member Since: 24 Feb 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 419
I spoke to a pal in the factory today and he said the tailgate is definitely one piece now
2.0D engines 3.0SC engines and was also telling me the EAS becomes optional now! So, coil overs saves money on spec 15.5MY XS in Corris Grey with Black & Almond leather
15th Jun 2016 11:41 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
I find it hard to believe that the air suspension is optional, perhaps on the entry level 2.0D with no high/low range but the rest of the range with the 3.0 diesel will have it.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
16th Jun 2016 5:20 am
Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Going the same way as the XC90MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
16th Jun 2016 7:23 am
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
Cam-Tech-Craig wrote:
I spoke to a pal in the factory today and he said the tailgate is definitely one piece now
2.0D engines 3.0SC engines and was also telling me the EAS becomes optional now! So, coil overs saves money on spec
If that is the case then it's a complete disaster on all counts! 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
16th Jun 2016 8:04 am
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
Yes I think on the Q7 air is an option rather than standard.
Personally the air suspension makes all the difference with the Disco for me so I would spec it if it was not standard. I can live with the one piece boot lid with a sliding floor if it is well done but I still need the 3rd row seats.
As for engines the post is interesting and makes me wonder if they will not put the V6 diesels in, instead waiting for the inline sixes to be released 6-12 months later?
PS Memo to LR - I do want a petrol BTW.2014MY Discovery
16th Jun 2016 8:31 am
jenkinsdh
Member Since: 11 Aug 2015
Location: Hinckley
Posts: 53
A common strategy when developing a new car is to release a new car with existing engines first, and then carry out a new engine uplift mid life cycle. This engine then continues into the beginning of the next car in the line, 5-10 years later. This spreads the development and financial risks (and workload) and ensures that the marketing teams have something to crow about throughout the product lifecycle for their adverts.
Based on this, I would be surprised if the straight six made it into the initial D5 variants, and I can't see them launching without a (V6) diesel .
JenkinsDH
16th Jun 2016 8:45 am
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
Agree in general but the 'net reckons the new inline engines will be ready in late '17 and the Disco Sport had it's similar engine refresh after six months. Bizarre if you ask me!2014MY Discovery
16th Jun 2016 8:51 am
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
Interesting to see how some are falling out of love with diesel and going back to Petrol2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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Still think about it every so often. I pretty much gave it away at the dealers with a bust gearbox and diff 
oh how I wish I had just parked it in the paddock for a future restoration project 
