Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23730
If the extending platform has the back rest thingy on it, as in the concept, I'll be happy. As it's no good for me and the dog.
I really need the D5 to be unsuitable for me. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
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26th Jun 2016 9:45 pm
Darbs
Member Since: 29 Dec 2010
Location: Nr Pershore, Worcs
Posts: 102
jjvd21 wrote:
Here is their concept:
This what it will look like, single piece tailgate and extending platform. Not sure if the platform is an option, or whether it has the 'social seating' built in.2012 - 8 Speed D4 HSE in Indus Silver with surround cameras, adaptive headlamps, privacy glass, rear entertainment, 20" alloys.
26th Jun 2016 9:58 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23730
I'm guessing standard on top spec. Expensive option on lower specs. Time will tell.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
26th Jun 2016 10:01 pm
dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
Love the fact all this is going to make the D3/D4 modern classicsMY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
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26th Jun 2016 10:18 pm
Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Tailgate on that looks identical.to the camo cars complete with the odd shape number plate area.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
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
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26th Jun 2016 11:10 pm
jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1070
I've looked at the most recent spy shots and I can't wrap my head around why LR would produce the D5 with such a similar shape to the RRS. I realize they share the same platform but have they really lost the ability to make the different models distinguishable from each other?!16 D4 Landmark
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27th Jun 2016 4:18 am
Ocsid
Member Since: 29 Nov 2005
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 255
That "Event platform" looks if it compromises fitting a towing hook; if that is so then for us it will be out of the frame.
I suspect it can be achieved with a highly cantilevered design but that is not an elegant engineering solution.
27th Jun 2016 8:07 am
RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 2260
Russell wrote:
Tailgate on that looks identical.to the camo cars complete with the odd shape number plate area.
I'm still wondering if that weird number plate surround is the last piece of camo hiding the all important split. Things that are automatic and sliding are not fast. with the dogs it's great how you drop the tailgate let them jump up and close it immediately behind them leaving a controlled area to remove leads. Waiting for things to slide in and out and close will not be as slick from that perspective.MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
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27th Jun 2016 8:17 am
muddywheels4wd
Member Since: 16 Dec 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Posts: 1681
I use a dog crate as the slow opening on RRS was recipe for disaster with an excitable dog - I know an owner whos dog was jumping out as opening and trapped foot in catch mechanism housing falling out with foot pinned
I'm just fitting towbar to DS and it's the worst design I've ever seen (bit like removing body to repair engine) - shows 2 hour on instructions but took an hour to remove mudflaps then had to remove skid plate, bumper, lights, rear bar, underbody panel and drop exhaust. I started at 3 in the afternoon and gave up at 10 so it's still in bits. Just about to start again now
I've done loads in past without breaking a sweat Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW
It's concern about the interaction between the tailgate & dogs, plus of course price, which are my main reservations about the D5.
I'd also love to see a petrol engined version - dream on....Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
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27th Jun 2016 8:52 am
Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Think tow bars will probably go to eclectically deployable as many other marques haveMY17 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
27th Jun 2016 8:55 am
muddywheels4wd
Member Since: 16 Dec 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Posts: 1681
I could of had deployable for a grand but gone for diy removable for £300 Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW
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27th Jun 2016 9:00 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
NJSS wrote:
It's concern about the interaction between the tailgate & dogs, plus of course price, which are my main reservations about the D5.
I'd also love to see a petrol engined version - dream on....
Price will be the deciding factor for me, because from those recent cammo photos and interior photos it doesn't look like it will be worth the inevitable price increase over the current car.
My plan at the moment is to replace my current Disco with a used FFRR. I'm FFRR forum stalker at the moment 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
27th Jun 2016 11:19 am
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1255
jjvd21 wrote:
I've looked at the most recent spy shots and I can't wrap my head around why LR would produce the D5 with such a similar shape to the RRS. I realize they share the same platform but have they really lost the ability to make the different models distinguishable from each other?!
You only have to look at BMW/AUDI all look the same and sell thousands .Most people now just by the brand not what it looks like or drives etc.
27th Jun 2016 12:00 pm
jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1070
I think the "activity platform" is right in front of us. Look at the rear lower trim on both of these D5 test mules. On the first the camouflage wrap is tight to the lower bumper trim, the second extends outwards....perhaps they deployed the platform and the wrap kept it from extending or the wrap stuck to it and it didn't retract. Or, maybe this is how far it sticks out in general....
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