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DG wrote:
But all you have seen is a prototype ....I've no doubt that the range that we will eventually see will meet the expectations of all but the most die hard beard lover
Actually its not even a prototype. Its a concept previewing design cues and ideas that mostly will never make production... at least not in the next few years.
I don't believe this is an LRX / Evoque scenario where concept became reality (body design wise).
There are many elements of this concept that will of course make production. Proportions, silhouette, architecture of the interior etc.
One thing that is very clear, boxy is out. Curves and 'stance' are in at Land Rover.
I'm keen to see what the 'robust and rugged staple of the range' will look like. Thats the one we will be interested in. Not the Discovery Sport or the direct replacement for the current D4 (which is reported to be a very premium vehicle)... unless you have the cash of course
Overall I'm 60/40 on the concepts look. I was 'WTF' when I first saw it. Its a grower looks wise and as we get used to the overall design cues (which will make production) we will grow to love it.
For example, the front on view is very different, yet very familiar. Same with the 'direct rear on' view...
Until we actually see the new Discovery Sport (Freelander replacement) at the end of the year, we don't really know how Land Rover have taken this concept into reality for its first of four new Disco's.
17th Apr 2014 12:18 am
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Concept ..prototype .. yada yada same thing
I like the LR future a lot ...I just hope I'm around long enough to see most of it 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
17th Apr 2014 12:25 am
sjn
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17th Apr 2014 1:57 am
Russell
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Sorry that info is a bit old, has already been well documented here
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic110148.htmlMY17 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
17th Apr 2014 2:08 am
sjn
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Thanks Russell missed that threat
17th Apr 2014 2:22 am
al cope
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that was the Disco concept that was also shown on the BBC midlands new last night, along with the see through bonnet (by using a heads up display and front cameras that showed you the road in front of the car, and gave the effect of being able to see down through the bonnet, so that as you crested a mound, you could see the track falling away, instead of like now, when all you can see is sky.
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Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
17th Apr 2014 8:33 am
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First pic I've seen with a humanoid in the shot. Brings it a bit more into scale, well for me anyway as I thought it was smaller than this makes it look.
17th Apr 2014 8:58 am
Jlrjim
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But he's only 5' 1" and those are 23" wheels!!
17th Apr 2014 10:34 am
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Chosen specifically to make it look big for the US market.
17th Apr 2014 10:36 am
highbayrack
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Those doors will work just great in Tesco's car park On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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17th Apr 2014 10:37 am
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If you can afford one you're meant to shop at Waitrose with it's FFRR sized spaces.
17th Apr 2014 10:39 am
highbayrack
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That's true, I'll be sure to tell the butler On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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17th Apr 2014 1:34 pm
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The more I look at the suicide doors the more I like them. I also believe they are better in car parks than normal doors, we will just have to wait and see.MY17 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
17th Apr 2014 2:23 pm
lespes
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Is it just me thinking this looks more BMW than Landrover D4 Landmark MY16 Santorini Black THE LAST
D4 HSE MY12 Marmais Teal: Gone. Missed a lot!
Freelander 2 SD HSE MY11 Silver:Thankfully gone.
D4 HSE MY11 Silver: Gone missed !
Range Rover Sport MY06 HSE Buck Blue: Gone missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Facelift MY Red Gone Missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Cobalt Blue: Gone Missed!
Discovery D1 Auto Oxford Blue Not missed at all!
Discovery D1 Avalon Blue First LR! missed!
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