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No split tail gate then.
It's seeming less and less likely that the D4 replacement will have one
Having spent much time over the last 9.5 years, sheltering from rain, making hot drinks, cooking, eating, standing and just sitting on the tail gate of a Discovery, it's a feature I'd be loathed to be without.
2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
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4th Nov 2015 3:58 pm
Brian_DL13
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Personally I'd be glad if it's gone. Lesser of two evils
However, I thought there was somewhere on't interweb a JLR preview /concept car that had a 1-piece tailgate plus a slide-out 'lower bit' - the implication being that this would probably make it to production ?
4th Nov 2015 4:03 pm
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Gratuitous tailgate pic taken at the side of the road in Finnish Lapland in June . Big, very big step backwards.
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4th Nov 2015 4:04 pm
ThatMartinChap
Member Since: 06 Nov 2007
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a big loss - we use the lower tailgate all the time. - putting on muddy boots, somewhere to sit when donning/doffing wetsuits,
A great feature of the Disco although it does sometimes make loading more difficult - but sometimes easier. would be a real shame to lose it completely.Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
Sadly Gone : MY08 D3 TDV6 HSE : Stornoway + Alpaca + Privacy + BAS Remap
Bit of a personal matter though; to me, it's quite the opposite. With dogs, boots, horsey stuff etc., it's a feature that would be sorely missed. If I can't access something at the front of the boot, I can simply fold down a rear seat.
I'd really like to see a clever system where the lower tailgate can retract out of the way, but then I also think I'd rather they kept things simple, strong and robust. An alternative slide out platform might be an option, but it still can't match the usefulness as a barrier to keep dogs and stuff in the boot.
One thing's for sure, if it weren't for the split tailgate, I wouldn't be putting bikes on the roof. Some kind of split is a complete necessity to allow the bottom to remain open and top closed, so that'd be well and truly scuppered.Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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4th Nov 2015 4:38 pm
J@mes
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Handy for changing nappies on too 2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
4th Nov 2015 4:40 pm
J@mes
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Not mine btw. 2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
4th Nov 2015 4:41 pm
LT
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J@mes wrote:
Handy for changing nappies on too
Yes that's been done.
It's even been a temporary operating bench, for bandaging and stapling up a wounded lurcher.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
4th Nov 2015 4:48 pm
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4th Nov 2015 4:56 pm
countrywide
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The Evoque has a optional slide out seating system, which takes upto 200kg
4th Nov 2015 5:07 pm
110CSW
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I understand the logic in that a sliding tray/seat could be viewed as performing the same function, thus the tailgate can be one piece and, I presume, electric.
If there is a poll for this, put me down as preferring the split tailgate.2014MY Discovery
I understand the logic in that a sliding tray/seat could be viewed as performing the same function, thus the tailgate can be one piece and, I presume, electric.
Can't substitute for the things I mentioned though.
Electric tailgate...oh how sad it would (will) be... Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped
Several Discovery 300 TDis
4th Nov 2015 5:41 pm
ThatMartinChap
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Woolmeister wrote:
Or delivering lambs on
Steve
You should send that to JLR marketing - I'm sure they could include it in the D4 brochure.Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
Sadly Gone : MY08 D3 TDV6 HSE : Stornoway + Alpaca + Privacy + BAS Remap
4th Nov 2015 5:49 pm
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Re: No split tail gate then.
LT wrote:
It's seeming less and less likely that the D4 replacement will have one
Have you seen it then 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
4th Nov 2015 5:52 pm
ThatMartinChap
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Lost for Words wrote:
One thing's for sure, if it weren't for the split tailgate, I wouldn't be putting bikes on the roof.
For sure the tailgate is useful for roof access -- however for putting bikes on the roof I use one of these foldable platforms :
and keep it in the boot when going out with the bikes. Great for weaklings like me Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
Sadly Gone : MY08 D3 TDV6 HSE : Stornoway + Alpaca + Privacy + BAS Remap
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Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
You should send that to JLR marketing - I'm sure they could include it in the D4 brochure.
