Member Since: 20 Apr 2012
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 46
No one seems to know,they don't fit the latest RRS
8th Oct 2016 6:17 am
ruggedpeak
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 1625
I went online to spec out a D5 to replace my D3. Aside from the base £40k not having satnav (if I read it correctly - if so WTF) I looked at the accessories for a few basic bits like a sump guard, RAI, winch mount.
Not a single proper off road accessory. No guard, no RAI, no winch options, not even sure its got proper recovery points. Just a load of lifestyle tat for your average Chelsea tractor/drug dealer types.
Not impressed. Am now looking for a late model low mileage D4.
Arguably Land Rover does not have a proper off road vehicle in its entire range now.
Yes, I'm a die hard LR fan and whilst I accept they can make Evoques etc to have not a single proper off road/overland capable vehicle in the range is appalling.
And it was cold last night so my D3 wouldn't start. Again.
Happy days.Tony
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10th Oct 2016 7:14 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
The hardcore version is on it's way through the SVO division.
Also the current D4 entry level has no sat nav, no great loss as LRs system was crap on my Fl2 and crap on my DS, so I don't expect it to be any better on the D5.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
10th Oct 2016 7:58 pm
ruggedpeak
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 1625
So we have to pay a premium to be able to tow it out a hole? Tony
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10th Oct 2016 8:45 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
No don't have to, but I'm pretty sure the kit that will be on it will easily be retro fitted to the existing one.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
10th Oct 2016 10:33 pm
petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1135
I'm sure I've read that the new all aluminium body/structure is 30% stronger & stiffer than the old steel ladder frame, can this be confirmed?Peter
14th Oct 2016 11:34 am
scarry
Member Since: 20 Apr 2012
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 46
JonM wrote:
scarry wrote:
Tyre sizes guys?
We need at least 18" here or we can't find descent tyres.
Now i just need the bigger fuel tank and a real split tailgate
17th Oct 2016 10:31 am
scarry
Member Since: 20 Apr 2012
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 46
petersw wrote:
I'm sure I've read that the new all aluminium body/structure is 30% stronger & stiffer than the old steel ladder frame, can this be confirmed?
See how they go with a few snatch recoveries,and we will all know how strong they are
17th Oct 2016 10:35 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
The D5 has been through all the same testing, if not more, as all previous Discos.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
17th Oct 2016 11:04 am
RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 2260
Photshoped but I have always liked this, get rid of the RAI as not needed and add light bar on roof, Expo rack and ladder. It would be pretty good.
MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
MY12 HSE - Gone
MY16 HSE Luxury - Sold
MY20 D5 HSE - Sold
Current RR L460 PHEV
17th Oct 2016 5:27 pm
RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
Posts: 13605
I like that too RDR! Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
2012 RRS SDV6
2008 RRS TDV8
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17th Oct 2016 7:58 pm
XXV
Member Since: 02 Sep 2014
Location: Perthshire
Posts: 136
Mmmmm..looks like it'll be the same crap customer Service package you get with a D4
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