D3 S or SE differences

[Pilbara130]

What are the main differences between the S and the SE series 3 Discovery.

Cheers in advance for the education.

Dan

[shanemonk]

7 seats instead of 5, air suspension and terrain response are the main differences in the SE.

[sniegy]

"S"
5 seats
Cloth trim
No power outlet in cargo area
17" rims/tyres
No dual climate A/C (but some were optioned up)
Coil Springs
No Terrain Response
No Rear Distance Control
No Auto lights
H4 Halogens only
No Auto wipers
Base Stereo
60/40 Split seats
Semi Flat folding loadspace

"SE"
7 Seats in Leather
Side air bag protection for all 3 rows
Electronic Air Suspension
Terrain Response
18" & 19" rims tyres (Depending on year)
Auto Lights, Wipers
Rear Park distance control
Dual climate A/C
H4 or Bi Xenon (Optional)
35/30/35 Split seats
Flat folding loadspace with cargo blind storage

And thats about all i can think of at present.

Cheers

[Pilbara130]

I have noticed a lot of the S series for sale have a lot of off road accessories fitted would it be safe to say they are the more acceptable out of the 3 for harder off roading.
Cheers
Dan

[4evershiva]

A stock SE is still far more capable than a all accessories fitted S model. The air suspension is a luxury when going long drives and in dirt roads. Distinct feature for a LR is the terrain response that may be compensated with front and rear diff installation. Would recommend you to take a drive on both S and SE. You will feel the difference of the air suspension straight away. My 2009 SE did the glass house mountain track with fellow Aulro members as its first offroad drive and performed great. ....good luck with your choice...

[Redback]

"S"
5 seats
Cloth trim
No power outlet in cargo area
17" rims/tyres
No dual climate A/C (but some were optioned up)
Coil Springs
No Terrain Response
No Rear Distance Control
No Auto lights
H4 Halogens only
No Auto wipers
Base Stereo
60/40 Split seats
Semi Flat folding loadspace

"SE"
7 Seats in Leather
Side air bag protection for all 3 rows
Electronic Air Suspension
Terrain Response
18" & 19" rims tyres (Depending on year)
Auto Lights, Wipers
Rear Park distance control
Dual climate A/C
H4 or Bi Xenon (Optional)
35/30/35 Split seats
Flat folding loadspace with cargo blind storage

And thats about all i can think of at present.

Cheers

I thought the lights were H7 Pete?? or are they H7 in later models??

The reason I ask is one member was looking at upgrading his Halogen H7s on his D3, maybe I was thinking of another vehicle:cool:

Baz

[jonesy63]

I'm not Pete, but...

The H7 are the high beam globes in the xenon lights.

[Redback]

I'm not Pete, but...

The H7 are the high beam globes in the xenon lights.

Ahh OK, are these H4 globes dual filament?

[jonesy63]

Bingo! ;)

[jonesfam]

The difference also depends on the year model.
From memory the last upgrade to the models, about 09, the SE got colour coded mudguards & rear door handle. The S got air suspension & TR. I think the SE also got Bi-X headlights as standard, up graded stereo & a couple of other minor bits.
Jonesfam
PS This is only from my poor memory as I have lost the spec sheets since I bought mine..

[Marmoset]

I think the leather was an option on the earlier SE's? My '05 has cloth seats.

[101RRS]

The hi and lo beam globes are H7 not H4s in halogens.

[LandyAndy]

Thanks Dan.Ive been wondering the same myself.
A few of the later D3 SE models Ive seen seem to have the HSE "captains" chairs fitted.
Andrew

[Redback]

The hi and lo beam globes are H7 not H4s in halogens.

There ya go I wasn't imagining things:angel:

Baz.

[Yorkie]

I recently test drove a 2006 S with leather, air suspension and 5 seats, you can get all sorts of mixes.

[sniegy]

Yeah, My BooBoo!
Globes are H7's.
Thanks Gary.

And yes, you could opt for many differences.

The last batch of 09MY D3's were all EAS equipped. A lot were opted with Leather also as again you could choose this.

Cheers