Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
Location: Huddersfield
Posts: 421
Great write up, most informative ive seen so far to be fair.
My concern still remains though, I bought my D3 and D4 because I wanted something nothing else on the market could do on so many fronts.
For me, and I may be proved wrong, the D5 doesn't seem to be any better now than the XC90 or the RRS even.
That Company car tax friendly PHEV XC90 is looking more attractive by the day.
Just guess its the last time I ever go off road
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4th Oct 2016 7:04 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
The D5 is head shoulders above the XC90.
Why can't you take a D5 off road? it's better than the out going model in most areas.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
4th Oct 2016 7:09 pm
MattC
Member Since: 18 Nov 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 63
I too have been to see the new Disco at the LR factory today.
First thing that struck me was the massive improvement in the quality and finish of the interior. It's absolutely stunning and easily as good, if not better than the FFRR. As others have said, space towards the rear seems smaller than the D4 but I guess this is down to the monocoque construction.
A big plus for me is the addition of isofix connections in the 3rd row and the front passenger seat.
The folding platform looks thin but is actually very sturdy. I sat on it and bounced around a lot when no one was looking and it didn't budge.
There's loads of storage in the front. Cubby/fridge compartment is now much deeper and therefore loads more usable for drinks bottles. The cup holders also slide away to reveal a very deep compartment and you've all obviously already seen the storage behind the heating control panel.
I saw 2 cars, 1 with the light head lining and 1 with dark. I was thinking of opting for the dark version but I'm put off now as it feels very enclosed. The light interior on the other hand is fantastic and I'll definitely be ordering that along with ivory seats.
Outside, the car looks fantastic. Makes the FFRR and the RRS look dated IMHO.
Overall, I was blown away and can't wait to take delivery.
4th Oct 2016 8:16 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
J77 wrote:
Why can't you take a D5 off road? it's better than the out going model in most areas.
I think pcregeen means if he gets the XC90 he wont be going off road any more.Cheers Ian
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4th Oct 2016 8:37 pm
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10441
beanie wrote:
AndrewS wrote:
Agreed
However what else can carry 7 blokes in comfort to a desert then across it?
Judging by your knee high low roof height report, NOT the D5
Never said they were tall blokes In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
4th Oct 2016 8:56 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
Hairy Dan wrote:
J77 wrote:
Why can't you take a D5 off road? it's better than the out going model in most areas.
I think pcregeen means if he gets the XC90 he wont be going off road any more.
23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
4th Oct 2016 9:03 pm
DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2576
You're not taking Dwarfy to the desert are you Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
4th Oct 2016 9:03 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23824
Good write up Andrew, thanks.
Did you notice any less headroom in the front? At a whisker under 6ft7" I have just enough headroom in a D3/4 with a sunroof.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23824
I was hoping he might have glanced upwards. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
4th Oct 2016 11:00 pm
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10441
LT wrote:
Good write up Andrew, thanks.
Did you notice any less headroom in the front? At a whisker under 6ft7" I have just enough headroom in a D3/4 with a sunroof.
Not sure what the difference is. I looked up and the roof was a long way off, the same as a D4.In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
5th Oct 2016 5:37 am
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10441
J77 wrote:
At least my spec doesn't have the electric seat fold. Did all cars you try have electric seat fold?
Yes
RDR wrote:
Ive seen the dimensions but what was your take on the boot space as a whole?
The top of the rear entrance is tapered in at the top the boot space is similar.In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
5th Oct 2016 6:34 am
amazing
Member Since: 05 Mar 2011
Location: chengdu
Posts: 1542
I have read 19" of wheel travel...is that true?
"we're going to need a bigger jack"It is better to have and not need it then need and not have it.
5th Oct 2016 10:28 am
MattC
Member Since: 18 Nov 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 63
The guy doing the presentation at LR yesterday said that the wheel articulation was amazing and that he'd seen differences of about half a meter between wheels as the car went over obstacles, so 19" sounds about right?
5th Oct 2016 10:52 am
Kingmav66
Member Since: 20 Jul 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1349
Nevermind all of that other stuff. What's the jack like???????
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