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8th Feb 2017 12:40 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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That's the collective noun for the D5 set, a swarm.
8th Feb 2017 12:43 pm
Case1
Member Since: 06 Dec 2011
Location: Dublin
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Most dealers are in Barcelona at the moment driving and learning about new D5.
New advert to be broadcast this weekend featuring Ben Ainslie so expect to see a lot of proper road tests in press over coming weeks.
It will be interesting to see what they say about looks and most importantly how new 2.0D drives!
Personally I think the back looks funny from photos but as with all new LandRover models including RangeRovers, they tend to grow on you as time go by, so maybe it will be same with this model.
8th Feb 2017 3:11 pm
Irwin
Member Since: 04 Aug 2015
Location: Internet
Posts: 270
It reminds me of this for some reason
8th Feb 2017 4:11 pm
ste m
Member Since: 13 Apr 2015
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 129
I managed to have a really good look at one yesterday, even got showed some of the functions available from the boot, i.e. lower the suspension, tow bar, all seats can be lowered, it was next to some vogues and similar size, everything about the d5 looks spot on except that off set number plate, it does look huge though and extremely fat but it a good way if that makes sense.
8th Feb 2017 4:13 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
Geoff at Drym wrote:
The D4 is instantly recognisable by it's unique design. The D5 could be from any number of manufacturers.
I'm set in my (old) ways, but I still prefer the D3/D4 shape.
We seem to be spotting them easily enough 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
8th Feb 2017 4:48 pm
petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1135
That's the collective noun for the D5 set, a swarm.
Is it not a bloat of D5's? Front Runner Rack, OEM Ladder & RAI, Tuff-Trek Foxwing, B'rakhah Ingonyama Expedition Trailer, RLD's Spare Wheel Protector, Bodsy's Bars, Empty Pockets! Member of Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response.
8th Feb 2017 4:59 pm
Case1
Member Since: 06 Dec 2011
Location: Dublin
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As a matter of interest. Does the suspension lower only with air suspension or will it lower on coil springs too?
8th Feb 2017 5:34 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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alfamale wrote:
DSL wrote:
That's the collective noun for the D5 set, a swarm.
Is it not a bloat of D5's?
Even better.
8th Feb 2017 5:38 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
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Case1 wrote:
As a matter of interest. Does the suspension lower only with air suspension or will it lower on coil springs too?
Air only23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
8th Feb 2017 5:51 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
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I forgot to add that I waved at the lady driver as she past (left handed) butt got nothing back
I quite liked the look of it though but prefer the D4 although I agree it's probably a bit dated now.
P.S. In Germany at the moment, near Stuttgart and spotted a D4 today Iggy/Ieuan
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8th Feb 2017 9:43 pm
SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
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jimbg wrote:
The D4 looks like a Ford van
And the D5 like a Ford Explorer D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
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8th Feb 2017 11:51 pm
Russell
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Think you may well see a lot more on or after the 15thMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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9th Feb 2017 7:08 am
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