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Split Tail Gate
Do we definitely know that it's a one piece? No shouting please Because to me it still looks like it could be a split tailgate!
If it is a one piece why does it have so many nooks and crannies and what appears to be so many different panels making up a single tailgate!!
7th Sep 2016 6:32 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
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There are two photos that clearly show a single piece tailgate open on one of the lightly disguised cars. Have you see them?
The nooks and crannies seem to a combination of ill fitting disguising panels and some cluttered and slightly fussy design.2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
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7th Sep 2016 6:46 pm
SJ
Member Since: 24 Mar 2009
Location: North Yorkshire
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Re: Split Tail Gate
Sorry to harp on about this, but as we've all seen, the fold down panel in the boot doesn't look as if it would sturdy enough to be used as a seat or platform. To me it looks more like the small panel we have on the D3 & D4 to cover the gap between the floor and the lower tailgate. Now we all know that the D5 has a curved tailgate, so if it was a split tailgate the gap between the floor and the lower tailgate would have to be larger, therefore a bigger cover panel would be required... as in the picture?
Just a thought..... desperately clinging to the hope a split tailgate might still be on the cards..
7th Sep 2016 6:48 pm
DaveT
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AndrewS wrote:
DG wrote:
AndrewS wrote:
I hope it has the parking ticket holder like the early D3s had
Are you going to throw your toys on the floor if it doesn't
That my fellow depends on how thick the carpet is, I expect the carpet will be high end Axminster about 50mm deep. Much to the disgust of D1 owners. If it is as described I will happily throw my toys onto the floor knowing that the carpet will absorb the impact therefore saving my toys
I believe it has an app to holographically project a car park ticket onto the windscreen, thereby removing the need to insert a ticket into a holder.Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
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7th Sep 2016 6:49 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
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Re: Split Tail Gate
SJ wrote:
Sorry to harp on about this, but as we've all seen, the fold down panel in the boot doesn't look as if it would sturdy enough to be used as a seat or platform. To me it looks more like the small panel we have on the D3 & D4 to cover the gap between the floor and the lower tailgate. Now we all know that the D5 has a curved tailgate, so if it was a split tailgate the gap between the floor and the lower tailgate would have to be larger, therefore a bigger cover panel would be required... as in the picture?
Just a thought..... desperately clinging to the hope a split tailgate might still be on the cards..
It's single piece, you have to let this go and let the grieving process start 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
7th Sep 2016 7:17 pm
APL
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Confirmed for Ireland market - all models will have the 2.0 litre twin turbo Igenium engine 240hp 500nm which will bring the road tax down to at least €570 per year...
Price - from €49k.
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7th Sep 2016 7:20 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
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€49K roughly £42k
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7th Sep 2016 7:36 pm
artschool
Member Since: 21 Aug 2016
Location: chester
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Re: Split Tail Gate
J77 wrote:
It's single piece, you have to let this go and let the grieving process start
i predict there will be a split tailgate version as an extra.
its all a big bluff.
7th Sep 2016 7:40 pm
fat bloke
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How many will come from R/R brand ? with all this bling ....The Celebs will be out in force with this car .
7th Sep 2016 8:24 pm
SN
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RDR wrote:
if it goes upto or near that window its high enough to stop the dogs which is a feature i like. Just depends on how its deployed. Rear cubby pods still
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7th Sep 2016 11:39 pm
RDR
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8th Sep 2016 4:53 am
zebadee
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
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Could it be possible that by some sort of giggery-pokery that the tailgate is both one piece & split ?
In that, depending on which button you use, it will open as shown in the "scoop pictures" as a one piece, or will open in a "split format" if you so wish.
Just a thought
8th Sep 2016 6:07 am
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I quite like it but my need is for towing ability. Weight will be reduced a fair bit so my 2.5 tonne caravan may have to be towed by my trusty D4 for many a year. I will just have to continue throwing huge mounds of cash at it to keep it maintained and taxed!FFRR 2017 4.4SDV8 Autobiography. Cost so much I must be mad!
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8th Sep 2016 6:33 am
Bill Wright
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Another take on it. reckons the starting price will be £40k:
It's a bit closer to home so maybe some insider knowledge Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
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8th Sep 2016 8:13 am
J77
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So far some journalists reckon closer to £50k, some £45k now we have £40k.
I guess we will have to wait until the 29th when prices are released and my one will be cancelled on the 30th 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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Because to me it still looks like it could be a split tailgate!
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