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Location: Scotland
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LT wrote:
I think it's a possibility that they'll be a sprung version, as there was on the D3 in the early years. Perhaps even a 2wd version as well.
That would bring the pricing down for an entry level model that would still appeal to those who just need a 7 seater "school run" car or large capacity estate.
The vast majority of D4's never venture off road, other than parking on the school playing field on speech day.
I was in a sub two year old steel sprung D4 in Southern Africa recently and it rode beautifully on Tarmac, no TR mind.2014MY Discovery
15th Aug 2016 8:58 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
Wasn't coil sprung D3s 5 seaters only?23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
15th Aug 2016 10:09 am
zebadee
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: The Magic Roundabout
Posts: 1392
APL wrote:
......... Hope they continue to provide a 5 seat Commercial over here if the price is going to be that expensive as quoted.....
As far I could establish all D5's are going to be 7 seater. At least for the medium / long term anyway. I doubt LR are going to be too pushed about changing the production runs to build the "Paddy 5 seat Utility" version for a very long time. That market I suspect is a very small drop in the ocean, compared to the rest of the world market.
J77 wrote:
There definitely won't be a 2WD version, LR haven't made a 2WD DS so don't see happening anytime soon on the D5.
When "Mrs Zeb" was looking around when she was changing her X3, we looked at the DS & were told by the dealer that was indeed a 2WD version available if we wanted
15th Aug 2016 11:22 am
dgardel
Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: Greater Venice
Posts: 2025
I'm so happy that the D5 will sell a lot...
There will be so many recent D4 used with very few km (or mls with the steering wheel on the wrong side) to buy at a good priceDiscovery 5 tdv6 HSE Corris Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition IID Pro MV License
15th Aug 2016 11:44 am
APL
Member Since: 14 Sep 2011
Location: Europe
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zebadee wrote:
APL wrote:
......... Hope they continue to provide a 5 seat Commercial over here if the price is going to be that expensive as quoted.....
As far I could establish all D5's are going to be 7 seater. At least for the medium / long term anyway. I doubt LR are going to be too pushed about changing the production runs to build the "Paddy 5 seat Utility" version for a very long time. That market I suspect is a very small drop in the ocean, compared to the rest of the world market.
J77 wrote:
There definitely won't be a 2WD version, LR haven't made a 2WD DS so don't see happening anytime soon on the D5.
When "Mrs Zeb" was looking around when she was changing her X3, we looked at the DS & were told by the dealer that was indeed a 2WD version available if we wanted
The 5 seat Utility we have over here is more or less unique to Ireland, built for our tax rules, in a similar way to the earlier various forms of Discovery Commercial that we had over here way back, all either converted locally upon arrival into Ireland or built at Solihull to suit (as they are at the minute). Whether there will be a 5 seat version of the new Discovery will depend on whether the load space behind row 2 is large enough to qualify (think it has to be something like 130% or such to qualify).
And yes, the eD4 version of the Discovery Sport is widely available here, it is 2wd.
Most current D4 models over here have the single speed transfer box also......2016 Discovery 4 Commercial
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15th Aug 2016 1:53 pm
J77
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Location: Fife
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We don't have it in the UK though, there is no need for it here as the 4WD e-capability car meets the lower emissions for company car drivers.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
15th Aug 2016 4:32 pm
Jon76
Member Since: 16 Aug 2016
Location: South West
Posts: 9
Hi all,
Long time lurker, first time poster here. I've got a D5 on order, which will be my first Discovery. Latest from my dealer is that the reveal should be "soon" and they'll be getting their demo cars in December. I'm number 18 on their list but I'm hoping a few people will drop out so I can get my car before the new VED taxes kick in next April.
Including a new one where you can see a bit of the dash:
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16th Aug 2016 9:48 am
twistedmr666
Member Since: 19 Jun 2015
Location: essex
Posts: 39
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White Landcover Discovery SE Tech
Fuji White
Black Design Pack Pack 20 inch
Surround Camera System
Electric Seats( without memory) and front armrests
Exterior Detection Pack
previous cars
2011 BMW 520D M Sport Touring white
2006 BMW 730D silver
2002 Honda Legend Gold
2006 BMW 330D M Sport black
1997 BMW 528i silver
2001 VW Beetle blue
1997 Nissan Micra white
16th Aug 2016 10:42 am
Someone-Gone
Member Since: 21 Dec 2015
Location: Gone
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me! the steering wheel is disgusting! That would be reason enough not to buy it. Can't imagine looking at that every time you drive it. presume there's a sticker covering up LR in the middle. It's either that or they've gone all retro with an 8 tack player on your steering wheel!
16th Aug 2016 11:26 am
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Very Rover ST1!!
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16th Aug 2016 11:34 am
Jon76
Member Since: 16 Aug 2016
Location: South West
Posts: 9
The steering wheel looks to be the same as in the FFRR:
16th Aug 2016 11:54 am
Russell
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Location: Kent
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Air vents also look the same as does the speaker that is on view in the passenger doorMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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16th Aug 2016 11:57 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
It's a Range Rover parts bin special, no bad thing though.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
16th Aug 2016 12:08 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
The Dundonian wrote:
me! the steering wheel is disgusting! That would be reason enough not to buy it. Can't imagine looking at that every time you drive it. presume there's a sticker covering up LR in the middle. It's either that or they've gone all retro with an 8 tack player on your steering wheel!
Personally I prefer to look out the windscreen when I'm driving.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
16th Aug 2016 12:09 pm
robpenrose
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J77 wrote:
It's a Range Rover parts bin special, no bad thing though.
Sounds expensive...
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