Member Since: 02 Sep 2015
Location: Kent
Posts: 64
2.0 vs 3.0 D5
I had the opportunity to take both for a test today. I must say I was very impressed with the D5 handling. The 2.0 is very revvy, not as refined, but does get down the road very respectfully. The 3.0 unsurprisingly is a familiar beast, refined, but didnt seem to be as responsive as the 2.0, may be that the 2.0 felt quicker due to the revs?. The 3.0 is certainly quicker past 60mph.
A couple of observations. The 2.0 handles better, 60kg less over the front wheels is very noticeable, the braking is also better. The 3.0 still suffers from lack of throttle response from a standstill, ie a short delay before it responds where the 2.0 doesn't suffer from this.
Looking around the used D4's after I am sold on the D5. Now just need to find a good deal, as I certainly cannot afford the HSE at book price
8th Mar 2017 3:12 pm
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
Broadspeed already doing nice discounts. Order book when I asked at launch was 2-4 months depending on engine, ie normal wait.
I've always found the 2 litre to be a bit slow in the DS as a single turbo so looking forward to trying it as a twin turbo.
If I was ordering a D5 now I would go for the two litre but overall I would prefer to see what the new engines are like in 1-2 years and whether they do anything to soften the back end (of the car). There is an interesting thread on the DS forum about their views on the D5 rear.2014MY Discovery
8th Mar 2017 3:15 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10361
Has anyone spec'd or considered the 3ltr petrol D5?
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Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
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10th Mar 2017 11:24 am
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26779
I think Ken is getting one. Would probably be my choice too, if I was buying now. I'm hanging back a year or so to see what the next generation of power train brings.
10th Mar 2017 2:57 pm
SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
Posts: 775
The new BMW engine will probably be the replacement.
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10th Mar 2017 3:15 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
BMW?
It'll be all LR built Ingenium engines, surely?23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
10th Mar 2017 3:42 pm
SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
Posts: 775
this is where I read it, the V8 option. The D5 should have a V8.
http://www.roverparts.com/News/archive/JLR...oBMWV8.cfm
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De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
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10th Mar 2017 3:56 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
Ahh, we only get the V6 in the D5.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
10th Mar 2017 5:28 pm
RODDO
Member Since: 06 Jan 2015
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 44
We have a 3.0 coming with trick diff option...just need a front winch now
12th Mar 2017 1:58 pm
jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1070
Unless LR do create a SVR option of the D5 I highly doubt they'll ever drop a V8 into it. They'll likely keep the V8 for the RRS and FFRR supercharged versions. The last few years of the D4 all had supercharged V6 petrol versions with similar horsepower to the previous V8 model.16 D4 Landmark
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