Member Since: 09 Mar 2008
Location: Aquitaine
Posts: 33
My new 2014 Discovery HSE - Havana
Hello all,
Got my new 2014 HSE since a month now and it is a huge improvement if compared with my former 2011 HSE (and even more with 2006 HSE).
Havana premium colour
Interior Arabica Windsor leather seats
7 seats, Meridian surround (825 Watts), privacy glass, center console cooled box, heated wheel, winter pack, keyless entry,
Reverse traffic detection, wade sensing, DAB audio, timed climate, rear climate control, surround cameras, HomeLink, full size spare wheel, tow pack plug-in
Suspensions feel a little bit firmer (better ride in curves and roundabouts) than 2011 model and- in the same time - more comfy on bumps than previous year model.
Much quiter inside, certainly due to 8-speed box and more responsive too.
4,000 km done for now and I am more than happy.
Havana colour seemed quite different from what I thought as the configurator showed it as dark brown.
But it isn't; well, not at all. It changes from blue/grey to dark/glossy brown depending on the light/sun/clouds. I have the impression to get sevreal colours in one car, which is - I must admit it - quite fun.
See pics in my gallery, please.
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15th May 2014 12:08 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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Very nice "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
15th May 2014 12:10 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
Re: My new 2014 Discovery HSE - Havana
That looks great 8)
But
Cactus wrote:
9-speed box
How did you squeeze an extra gear in there Cheers Ian
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15th May 2014 12:44 pm
Cactus
Member Since: 09 Mar 2008
Location: Aquitaine
Posts: 33
Oops !!!
Sorry !!!
8-speed box, of course !
Thanks Dan.
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15th May 2014 12:46 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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9 including reverse.
15th May 2014 12:52 pm
Cactus
Member Since: 09 Mar 2008
Location: Aquitaine
Posts: 33
Well said, DSL
15th May 2014 1:34 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
Very nice
I fancy those wheels to replace my ageing 19" alloys23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
15th May 2014 4:55 pm
Cactus
Member Since: 09 Mar 2008
Location: Aquitaine
Posts: 33
In a couple of weeks, I plan to have it chiptuned.
303 bhp and 650 Nm i/o 256 bhp and 600 Nm.
Fuel economy (according to O2 programmation, www.o2programmation.com) can be up to 25 %. Honnestly, I'd be more than happy with 15%, which is a fair value according to what are saying other LR owners (2014 RRS) that have chiptuned their RRS from 292 bhp to 322 bhp.
16th May 2014 2:26 pm
Cactus
Member Since: 09 Mar 2008
Location: Aquitaine
Posts: 33
Well ... chiptuning also have some drawbacks: LR's warranty out and insurance (big) issue.
If I may ask site members your opinion about this, what would YOU do ?
TBH, My 2011 LR4 motor broke down in 2012 (@65,000 km) and I am worrying about putting more constraints to the actual engine with a remap/chiptuning.
18th May 2014 5:23 pm
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
DSL wrote:
9 including reverse.
Actually 18
18th May 2014 6:14 pm
Cactus
Member Since: 09 Mar 2008
Location: Aquitaine
Posts: 33
Cactus wrote:
Well ... chiptuning also have some drawbacks: LR's warranty out and insurance (big) issue.
If I may ask site members your opinion about this, what would YOU do ?
TBH, My 2011 LR4 motor broke down in 2012 (@65,000 km) and I am worrying about putting more constraints to the actual engine with a remap/chiptuning.
Any comments ? Please.
20th May 2014 5:59 pm
Tiger
Member Since: 13 Mar 2006
Location: Wales
Posts: 490
I wouldn't
20th May 2014 6:10 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
^^ neither would I ,but it depends how much importance you place on your warranty...and how much faith you have in your car that you wont need it "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
20th May 2014 6:21 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26774
The car doesn't need it. Quick enough as is IMO.
20th May 2014 7:51 pm
promitheus
Member Since: 04 Jul 2009
Location: Afidnes, Greece
Posts: 572
Congrats Cactus!
I must admit that this looks like a superb colour!!! I love it! good choice!!
BTW, how come you left the rear locking diff out of your spec, it's very close to a full option build...
Re the tune up, I wouldn't do it, but this is just a personal opinion. It just looks too much to lose for little benefit. Car performance is great, anyway!
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