dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
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Nick H wrote:I have a friend who does work for JLR and has seen the new D5, the tailgate is one piece 
He wasn't 100% sure if there is a pull out platform or not as they didn't see this demonstrated.
I have been told there will be a multi-use platform whatever that means. Person who saw it said it was a clever bit of kit that actually fills a couple of uses.
That's all I go so take it with a pinch of the proverbial MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
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Irwin
Member Since: 04 Aug 2015
Location: Internet
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Would you prefer one new D5 parked outside your house or 5 fairly low mileage D3's?
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| 6th May 2016 1:28 am |
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Farmer Chalk
Member Since: 06 Mar 2013
Location: Independent Republic of Kentishshire.
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dubbs wrote:Nick H wrote:I have a friend who does work for JLR and has seen the new D5, the tailgate is one piece
He wasn't 100% sure if there is a pull out platform or not as they didn't see this demonstrated.
I have been told there will be a multi-use platform whatever that means. Person who saw it said it was a clever bit of kit that actually fills a couple of uses.
That's all I go so take it with a pinch of the proverbial
I would suggest that he is referring to the underpinnings of the chassis.... By common use of parts across the F pace, D5, RRS and DS allows huge cost savings and maximum profit.... Normally they would be referring to floor pans, axles etc whereby the running gear is similar but with the cosmetic bodywork making each vehicle look individual. ( think Cayenne and Toureg, Saab and Vauxhall, Renault and Nissan...)
If you look at my RRS many many components are carried over from both Jaguar and L405...
JLR have definately stamped the corporate look now across the range.....the new D5 is no different and lots of styling ques have been nicked from the RRS..... I think unfortunately that as a result it will lose a lot of its practicality!
My RRS is a stunning machine but when compared to the D4 there are a lot of compromises in relation to practical load carrying and interior space design..... In fact the D4 also lost it over the D3 which was a far more family orientated machine! 
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| 6th May 2016 5:53 am |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
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My X5 has a split tailgate 
So Does my L405 
The G has a Defender Style Door
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| 6th May 2016 6:00 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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Yellow Ken ....Yellow  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
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| 6th May 2016 6:58 am |
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Alex08
Member Since: 09 Nov 2006
Location: Glasgow
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Farmer Chalk wrote:
My RRS is a stunning machine but when compared to the D4 there are a lot of compromises in relation to practical load carrying and interior space design..... In fact the D4 also lost it over the D3 which was a far more family orientated machine!
+1
Agree totally. D3 was the most usable design - but had its flaws in the mechanical department. RRS has been flawless so far mechanically (other than a broken spring on the electric towbar -cost ?10p - that required replacement of the entire towbar - cost £1000). RRS is for driver fun though - still use the shogun for actually carrying things.....
D5 has to be more practical to get my money. The new XC90 will give it a good run for its money in terms of space and practicality - tow capacity at 2.7T may limit it though. However it does have a good 3rd row of seats now and still some boot space with them up.
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| 6th May 2016 8:32 am |
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J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
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XC90 is a nice machine and it will be on my shopping list. 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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| 6th May 2016 11:40 am |
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Farmer Chalk
Member Since: 06 Mar 2013
Location: Independent Republic of Kentishshire.
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Christ Man steady on! Next you'll be voting for independence...!
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| 6th May 2016 3:41 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
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| 6th May 2016 4:03 pm |
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J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
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Live life on the edge 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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| 6th May 2016 5:23 pm |
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Skep
Member Since: 04 Dec 2007
Location: between Sheffield, Chesterfield, Worksop and Mansfield
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J77 wrote:XC90 is a nice machine and it will be on my shopping list.
Just over 2000 miles on the clock now and loving the Volvo, no regrets yet!! '16 Volvo XC90 R Design Bursting Blue (Vera)
'12 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Fuji White (Daz - Gone 
'10 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black (Vinnie - Gone)
'07 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 SE Stornoway Grey (Gone)
Club Side Skeps
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| 6th May 2016 9:31 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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What i the 2.0L engine like, do you tow with it? 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
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| 6th May 2016 10:42 pm |
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Skep
Member Since: 04 Dec 2007
Location: between Sheffield, Chesterfield, Worksop and Mansfield
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I was dubious about just a 2.0 but it is good, it's really quiet and on the motorway it's not constantly changing gear if you accelerate, just pulls away, Sheffield to Cardiff got 42mpg last weekend. I have had my ifor Williams on but no real weight in it, tbh couldn't see much difference in the way it pulled than the disco was.
Oh and CitySafe works '16 Volvo XC90 R Design Bursting Blue (Vera)
'12 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Fuji White (Daz - Gone
'10 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black (Vinnie - Gone)
'07 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 SE Stornoway Grey (Gone)
Club Side Skeps
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| 7th May 2016 6:24 am |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
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Skep wrote:if you accelerate, just pulls away
You must have a good one... the turbo lag on the demo one I used for a week drove me mad, especially at busy junctions. There's always a price for small engine big turbo!
I really wanted to like the XC90... even got all my extras sorted with the dealer and loved the R-Design. In the end my work kit wouldn't fit in the back. It's that sloping tailgate issue that I fear may effect the new D5 too? At this rate I'm going to end up with a VW Caravelle or even a Transit Custom Crew cab !!!
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| 7th May 2016 8:35 am |
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J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
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It will be hard for me to walk away from LR, I've used the same dealer/salesman for almost 10 years. I was joking with him saying it will be my 10th anniversary as a customer, he said I'm sure we can work out a nice deal on a D5. I might hold him to that 
I used the XC90 as a bargaining tool when I realised my error buying the DS, ended up giving pretty much what I paid for the DS and they sold it for a grand less. Might use the F-Pace for D5 negotiations 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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