Gareth
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I'd rumour that it will definitely cost more.
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 15th Mar 2012 8:26 pm |
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DiscoDad
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Aaaall right then, back on topic everyone. 
We all know there is no chance of anything as ground-breaking as a hybrid engine going in the D4 anytime soon.
The 2013MY spec. should be announced in June-ish. Just wondered about any enhancements, minor changes to trim, bodywork etc. Daytime running lights as standard perhaps? Things often drip down from the FFRR so things like the dual-view screen could be a possibility or adaptive cruise from the RRS for instance.
Just wondered if anyone knew of anything.
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| 15th Mar 2012 8:28 pm |
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Stingray
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Stumpy, do you know that the stick shift is coming back? Not keen on the twiddly knob, so I hope you're right.
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| 15th Mar 2012 8:29 pm |
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DiscoDad
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I would like to be able to choose what colour the instruments backlighting is.
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| 15th Mar 2012 8:31 pm |
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stumpy
Member Since: 18 Apr 2007
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Stingray wrote:Stumpy, do you know that the stick shift is coming back? Not keen on the twiddly knob, so I hope you're right.
My contact tells me that it is due back on to the Discovery, due to customer demand, not sure if thats US demand or UK, but its due back yes. 110 XS Utility
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| 15th Mar 2012 9:00 pm |
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stumpy
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There had been some talk to awhile ago about the insturment cluster being the same as the FFR but thats only a rumour though  110 XS Utility
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| 15th Mar 2012 9:03 pm |
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markate
Member Since: 17 Sep 2011
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stumpy wrote:
My contact tells me that it is due back on to the Discovery, due to customer demand, not sure if thats US demand or UK, but its due back yes.
I heard that Mr Tata does not like the paddle shift and has directed that the stick shift is reinstated.
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| 15th Mar 2012 9:24 pm |
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stumpy
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Unnecessary quote removed
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| 15th Mar 2012 9:36 pm |
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DiscoDad
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stumpy wrote: My contact tells me...
Did he tell you anything else?
Get him to tell you more!
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| 15th Mar 2012 9:43 pm |
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APL
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Current shifter never made it onto the American models as of yet, so...... 2016 Discovery 4 Commercial
2019 Discovery 5 HSE
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| 15th Mar 2012 9:48 pm |
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stumpy
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I'm afraid DD that's all I know. But if any more comes my way  110 XS Utility
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| 15th Mar 2012 9:56 pm |
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DiscoDad
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| 15th Mar 2012 10:00 pm |
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NoDo$h
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How is Uncle Paul these days? I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 16th Mar 2012 12:53 am |
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amazing
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the use of the new 9speed ZF gearbox with the first two gears very very low (almost like low 1st and second) the other gears remain as normal 7 driving gears with slightly higher ratios than available now.
the diffs will have the ration raised quite a bit to allow the removal of the low ratio transfer box altogether (using just 1st and 2nd when only activated by the selection of a low ratio switch.
this will save weight and reduce backlash (apart from the die hard must have a transfer box crew)
and dual view screen inside It is better to have and not need it then need and not have it.
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| 16th Mar 2012 5:56 am |
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character
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I thought the EU directive was that everyone had to have a "hybrid" version within there product range by end of 2013 or they cannot sell within the EU 
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| 16th Mar 2012 10:58 pm |
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