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PaulC

Member Since: 27 Nov 2009
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Posts: 112

2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Rear Air Con in D4

Hi, just thought I'd ask if anyone knew whether available. I have it in my D3 HSE- was standard when I bought it in 2006- understand became an option. Doesn't appear on options list for D4- however i went on Landrover Experience driving day yesterday, where they had an "Irish spec" HSE without leather, sunroof, but with the rear aircon! I was impressed with the new engine, brakes and suspension setup, but would like to get the rear aircon if possible

27th Nov 2009 12:30 pm

FISHY

Member Since: 08 Oct 2009
Location: BRISTOL
Posts: 97

2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 GS Auto Stornoway Grey

Hi PaulC

I also drove an Irish spec D4 at Eastnor Castle recently and according to the Land Rover employed instructor you just have to ensure your dealer orders rear air con on your vehicle and it will be fitted foc but will not be fitted unless asked for.

Seems odd to me but thats what I was told.

27th Nov 2009 6:15 pm

MrH

Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
Location: lost in the forest
Posts: 7754

I was told it's not available on the D4 when I asked whilst ordering my D4 HSE LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.

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27th Nov 2009 7:52 pm

shawn

Member Since: 23 Aug 2005
Location: At the top of the hill
Posts: 574

2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Bali Blue

I ordered mine yesterday hse plus extras and was told rear air con is definatly NOT AVAILABLE as i really wanted it on mine does anyone know ant difference as i still have a few days to alter the build spec

cheers shawn bali blue disco 4 with rear dvd's, privacy glass, pre heat system, heated steering wheel, full size spare, piano black trim, ipod cable, 20 inch wheels and i love it loads more than my TDV8 RRS, KTM 250 EXC 2 Stroke for the real off road stuff

12th Dec 2009 2:07 pm

jpi3418

Member Since: 01 Jun 2006
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Posts: 54

2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Nara Bronze

I think it's funny that in the UK you would need rear aircon, although maybe it's for the heating. My son who rides in the 3rd row is always complaining of being too cold, despite it being 38-40 degrees outside, so when I specced my D4 I was happy to give up the rear air. Not so happy to give up power seats and armrests but here in Oz the D4 SE (equiv to UK XS) is dearer than than my old D3 HSE. So much for the GFC driving prices down. I think LR have realised they can charge a premium now and so are benchmarking themselves against Mercedes, Audi and BMW rather than Toyota. 2005 D3 TdV6 HSE Buckingham Blue
2010 D4 3.0 TdV6 SE Stornoway Grey
2014 D4.5 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze

16th Dec 2009 3:31 am

caverD3

Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922

2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Auto Fuji White

jpi3418 wrote:
I think LR have realised they can charge a premium now and so are benchmarking themselves against Mercedes, Audi and BMW rather than Toyota.

Have you seen the price of the new Prado? or the LC200 for that matter.
Bench marking against Toyota makes for a price increase.

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16th Dec 2009 8:01 am

OzDisco

Member Since: 14 Nov 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 26

shawn wrote:
I ordered mine yesterday hse plus extras and was told rear air con is definatly NOT AVAILABLE as i really wanted it on mine does anyone know ant difference as i still have a few days to alter the build spec

cheers shawn

Is this just not available in the UK?
The Australian brochures and website still show it as available. Life is not measured by how many breaths you take, but by how many moments that take your breath away...

26th Dec 2009 7:23 am

caverD3

Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922

Rear air is definately an option. I think you can have only two of :rear air, Sunroof, rear enternainment and e-diff. Due to putting it over it's weight range.

â€œThere are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.

26th Dec 2009 9:04 am