Turtle800
26th June 2013, 10:25 PM
Hi folks,
Thought I'd share my initial impression of the TD4 SE after 10 weeks ownership.
Lovely car, would buy one again if I was back researching cars. Though not anywhere near as fuel efficient as I was expecting. My 2010 outback diesel was running at low 7s/100kms around Melb, FL2 cannot get under 10 on the same combined cycle/routes, which includes some freeway driving.
The torque is nice, still don't think i needed the SD4 for towing etc. i like the auto transmission after only ever driving manual cars. The tow pack electrics dont work with trailer LEDs, that is, the reversing sensor is not deactivated nor does the car tow light appear... took numerous calls to landrover to work this out. Can be fixed by changing trailer lights or buying a $330 adaptor from landrover.
Amazing offroad. Drove around bunyip state forest. Was only limited by clearance.
Just enough room for a baby seat + toddler seat + a skinny adult in the back seat. Boot is adequate for small family with dog, pram etc...even coming from a longer Subbie outback boot...
Entertainment system is a little clunky. Ie changing from am to fm is a 2-3 button process...and connecting a phone call via iPhone to bluetooth can be hit and miss sometimes, especially if cable is connected when dialling. Quite a few redundant controls too...ie no voice control, button on steering wheel only mutes audio. Navigation button on display, but car doesn't have sat nav...
Cruise control isn't as smooth as my old Subbie. The resume speeds button slams the accelerator to the floor and propels the car.
Driving to Fraser Island next month so hoping I won't need to use snatch rope as appears perhaps I can only use the tow bar for rescue? Will take spade and rescue tracks.
Would like to hear more highlights and low-lights from other owners.
Cheers
Thought I'd share my initial impression of the TD4 SE after 10 weeks ownership.
Lovely car, would buy one again if I was back researching cars. Though not anywhere near as fuel efficient as I was expecting. My 2010 outback diesel was running at low 7s/100kms around Melb, FL2 cannot get under 10 on the same combined cycle/routes, which includes some freeway driving.
The torque is nice, still don't think i needed the SD4 for towing etc. i like the auto transmission after only ever driving manual cars. The tow pack electrics dont work with trailer LEDs, that is, the reversing sensor is not deactivated nor does the car tow light appear... took numerous calls to landrover to work this out. Can be fixed by changing trailer lights or buying a $330 adaptor from landrover.
Amazing offroad. Drove around bunyip state forest. Was only limited by clearance.
Just enough room for a baby seat + toddler seat + a skinny adult in the back seat. Boot is adequate for small family with dog, pram etc...even coming from a longer Subbie outback boot...
Entertainment system is a little clunky. Ie changing from am to fm is a 2-3 button process...and connecting a phone call via iPhone to bluetooth can be hit and miss sometimes, especially if cable is connected when dialling. Quite a few redundant controls too...ie no voice control, button on steering wheel only mutes audio. Navigation button on display, but car doesn't have sat nav...
Cruise control isn't as smooth as my old Subbie. The resume speeds button slams the accelerator to the floor and propels the car.
Driving to Fraser Island next month so hoping I won't need to use snatch rope as appears perhaps I can only use the tow bar for rescue? Will take spade and rescue tracks.
Would like to hear more highlights and low-lights from other owners.
Cheers