Member Since: 12 Mar 2012
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 1397
Very similar to the one I saw at Gaydon last year minus the suicide doors.Displaced Yorkshireman.
=^:^=
SDV6 Auto obviously, Loire blue/Ebony, ugly kid glass, RLD wheel protector, private plate and maybe side steps.
12th Aug 2016 8:55 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
A car that looks like a Range Rover, that's cheaper than a Range Rover, seats more than a Range Rover and more practical than a Range Rover. Not good.
It's all going downhill and LR have lost the plot, can't build them quick enough, long waiting lists for new models. What kind of business wants that?
The current Disco is great but in 2016 it still only has a 4 star crash test rating, poor pedestrian safety, high emissions, low fuel economy and is far too heavy. Lighter and more aerodynamic are way forward for all manufacturers not just LR.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
12th Aug 2016 9:58 pm
crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 5011
Quote:
Lighter and more aerodynamic are way forward for all manufacturers not just LR.
True... I wonder how much lighter that massive tailgate (plus recreational seat) is than a split tailgate design?2005 D3 HSE 2011 D4 Landmark 2016 D4 HSE Lux
2017 Ford Tourneo VR46
Club Waitomo
13th Aug 2016 12:22 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
Assuming recreational seating is standard of course but I wouldn't have thought the tailgate would be that heavy.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
13th Aug 2016 8:21 am
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 1684
A friend posted this on Facebook - have a look for the Disco
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
Thats the concept NOT the production model Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
13th Aug 2016 11:58 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
Been around for a few years that video.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
13th Aug 2016 1:01 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
J77 wrote:
A car that looks like a Range Rover, that's cheaper than a Range Rover, seats more than a Range Rover and more practical than a Range Rover. Not good.
It's all going downhill and LR have lost the plot, can't build them quick enough, long waiting lists for new models. What kind of business wants that?
The current Disco is great but in 2016 it still only has a 4 star crash test rating, poor pedestrian safety, high emissions, low fuel economy and is far too heavy. Lighter and more aerodynamic are way forward for all manufacturers not just LR.
Interesting way of putting the argument. Although, if every car they build looks like a Range Rover, it detracts from the attraction of owning a Range Rover.
On the positive side, I suppose building a range of cars that all look the same has never done BMW any harm at all 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!)
Last edited by Red Merle on 13th Aug 2016 6:58 pm. Edited 1 time in total
13th Aug 2016 2:50 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Bet in five years time we are all happy with our new D5s, after all there does not look a lot out there to compare it to, XC90 may be but with only a 2.0 engine for those who tow a lot, then may be notMY17 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
13th Aug 2016 6:47 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
There will be a D5 web site with happy people in it at some stage, it's just a shame that so many ex D4 people won't be amongst them.
I bust the budget to get the D4, a car I'd wanted for the previous 4 years. While I'm sure the D5 will be "very nice", in a Disco Sport / Evoque / RRS kind of way, there's nothing about any of them that would match the ability of the D4 to part be with stratospherically large piles of cash! 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!)
Last edited by Red Merle on 13th Aug 2016 7:23 pm. Edited 1 time in total
13th Aug 2016 6:55 pm
crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 5011
Russell wrote:
Bet in five years time we are all happy with our new D5s, after all there does not look a lot out there to compare it to,
Very true... which is why we'll inevitably compare it to the D4 !!!
The issue is, that in five years I won't have the choice of a new D4. I'm not saying things shouldn't move on and change - and to be honest the D4 is looking a bit dated and tired now - It's just sad that there doesn't seem to be anything from LR that'll stir the spirits when I need to change. Which is what I think we were all hoping for. (and a split tailgate) 2005 D3 HSE 2011 D4 Landmark 2016 D4 HSE Lux
2017 Ford Tourneo VR46
Club Waitomo
13th Aug 2016 7:05 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
Red Merle wrote:
J77 wrote:
A car that looks like a Range Rover, that's cheaper than a Range Rover, seats more than a Range Rover and more practical than a Range Rover. Not good.
It's all going downhill and LR have lost the plot, can't build them quick enough, long waiting lists for new models. What kind of business wants that?
The current Disco is great but in 2016 it still only has a 4 star crash test rating, poor pedestrian safety, high emissions, low fuel economy and is far too heavy. Lighter and more aerodynamic are way forward for all manufacturers not just LR.
Interesting way of putting the argument. Although, if every car they build looks like a Range Rover, it detracts from the attraction of owning a Range Rover.
On the positive side, I suppose building a range of cars that all look the same has never done BMW any harm at all
Probably a bad example.
The Range Rover is my ultimate car, so if I can have some of the RR looks with practicalities of the Disco then it should suit me, I would even look at the 2.0ltr if the price isn't ridiculous, it would cover most of my needs. But it I enjoy driving so it has to feel right, I've learned to listen to my gut instincts after the rather costly DS error, the current car ain't no sports car but it's got that feel to it, it's silky smooth.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
13th Aug 2016 8:18 pm
mse
Member Since: 27 Jun 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2707
Quote:
Disco is great but in 2016 it still only has a 4 star crash test rating,
There isn't a car on the road, maybe except a Range Rover, I wouldn't rather be in in a crash
I would agree that the prices are getting out of controlMike
13th Aug 2016 9:19 pm
crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 5011
You know that crash test ratings include potential risk to pedestrians too? So you might find the 4 star rating has more to do with damage to others rather than your own safety! (which obviously we're all concerned about as well)
2005 D3 HSE 2011 D4 Landmark 2016 D4 HSE Lux
2017 Ford Tourneo VR46
Club Waitomo
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
| 08MY Discovery 3 (history) 
