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What engine to choose when buying a Discovery 4
Hello all. My name is Alfredo from Spain. This is my first post here . I have a 2007 Disco 3 and i may buy now a Disco 4. I would ike to know what engine should i look for in terms of reliabiity and with less problems. I know that the first versions were the 2,7 engine on them and later the 3 liter with different horsepower outputs. So the doubt is 2,7... 3.0 211 hp, 245 or 256 hp? I am looking for diesel as i don't think they have sold any petrol cars here. Thanks in advance for your replies.
2nd Jul 2020 11:53 am
Brian_DL13
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Location: Teesdale
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Hi Alfredo
The D4 only has the 3 litre diesel, no other options.
Later models (post 2012 ?) have an 8 speed auto box and that is worth having. 2015 and later models are Euro 6 (and require AdBlu).
2nd Jul 2020 12:16 pm
dgardel
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And V6 petrol turbo (SCV6)Discovery 5 tdv6 HSE Corris Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition IID Pro MV License
2nd Jul 2020 12:44 pm
Kelvo
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SCV6 is a supercharged 3.0ltr petrol V6, not turbocharged.MY14 TDV6
2nd Jul 2020 1:29 pm
dgardel
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Member Since: 02 Jul 2020
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I believe that during the first years the engine fitted was the 2.7 diesel... have seen many for sale like that. What i would like to know is if the engines with more horsepower break down more or less than the less horsepower ones. Thanks
2nd Jul 2020 3:50 pm
Alfredo
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Location: Madrid
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"For the 2011 model year announced late 2010, the 2.7-litre engine was dropped and two versions of the 3.0-litre engine were made available – one called the TDV6 and one called the SDV6 (the latter offering 245 bhp).
For the 2012 model year, diesel models in Europe came with the new eight-speed auto gearbox with steering wheel paddle controls and a circular dial selector that raises upon startup. The SDV6 engine was uprated to 255 bhp (190 kW) whilst both diesel engines featured reduced emissions for European models. During 2012 the HSE Luxury special edition was announced, featuring enhanced trim levels, and available in Europe and North American markets. "
2nd Jul 2020 3:54 pm
al cope
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it might have been different in Europe but in the UK the 2.7 was only fitted to the early D4 commercial (van)
If you can, try and get a 3 Ltr 256 BHP with 8 speed auto.
There is no real difference in terms of reliabilty I'm afraid
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. I have a 2007 Disco 3 and i may buy now a Disco 4. I would ike to know what engine should i look for in terms of reliabiity and with less problems. I know that the first versions were the 2,7 engine on them and later the 3 liter with different horsepower outputs. So the doubt is 2,7... 3.0 211 hp, 245 or 256 hp? I am looking for diesel as i don't think they have sold any petrol cars here. Thanks in advance for your replies. 
