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The black plastic on the inside of the numberplate recess stops at the point of the line under the lights. why would it do that it looks awkward unless there is a split.
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I'm also going to guess that if there are 2.0 litre engine options then that's what we will get over here in sunny Ireland, again, to suit local tax regulations.....
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16th Aug 2016 8:37 pm
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It looks like it still has some form of plastic disguise across where the split would be, the guys who disguise the cars probably read this forum and are themselves laughing at all the speculation going on Cheers Ian
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The Dundonian wrote:
Don't blame me that you put a blind deposit down a bit of tat.
There's no need for that Dave Cheers Ian
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Hairy Dan wrote:
It looks like it still has some form of plastic disguise across where the split would be, the guys who disguise the cars probably read this forum and are themselves laughing at all the speculation going on
Thought the same myself its like all the hysteria around each iPhone release but more fun and important obviously MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
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Looking back at some earlier spy shots maybe they haven't actually finalised the design yet? The "line" suggesting a split tailgate appears to have been moving around somewhat on each mule! Some depict the line running straight above the rear lights, some at the bottom of the rear window, and some like we discussed in today's shots, running under the rear lights.....
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16th Aug 2016 9:06 pm
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Ok
£1 says it's split
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16th Aug 2016 9:15 pm
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£2 it isn't I can't go any higher as I don't know the price of the D5.
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RDR wrote:
or maybe not higher on one side
could split either side inline with bottom of lights then lip up to top line of number plate?
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RDR wrote:
The black plastic on the inside of the numberplate recess stops at the point of the line under the lights. why would it do that it looks awkward unless there is a split.
I think that is the edge of the rear lights. The disguise hides most of that part of the rear lights with just a small cut out for possibly the reverse lights.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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Why would LR invent the 'activity platform' with a single piece tailgate of they were going with a split tailgate?! It's a one piece and there will be some silly pull out bench. I'll eat the hay with the donkey as well if I'm wrong.
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themselves laughing at all the speculation going on 
its like all the hysteria around each iPhone release but more fun and important obviously 
