Who has seen a D5 off-road?

[SeanC]

Saw my first D5 off-road on Moreton Island before Christmas. Turned up one morning at Yellowpatch, camper trailer in tow. Good to see some are using there’s D5s to their full potential.

[PerthDisco]

Prepare to be impressed

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[Redtail]

Yep, we had a D5 in our convoy for the GOE drive days I did last year. Straight from the shop, no mods, and performed just like you'd expect a Disco should - perfectly. :cool:

[DiscoJeffster]

Yep, we had a D5 in our convoy for the GOE drive days I did last year. Straight from the shop, no mods, and performed just like you'd expect a Disco should - perfectly. :cool:

Until it blew a manifold, lunched a crank, dropped its alternator, cut through the coolant hose, or wore through its bushes? Yep, like a Disco

[Redtail]

Until it blew a manifold, lunched a crank, dropped its alternator, cut through the coolant hose, or wore through its bushes? Yep, like a Disco
Oh, such cynicism from the faithful! [thumbsupbig]

[loanrangie]

Back in May last year Lee took his D5 with us up to Mt Terrible and big river, made it all look easy.

[discomatt69]

Back in May last year Lee took his D5 with us up to Mt Terrible and big river, made it all look easy.

UM, thats because it is easy, any muppet could drive any suv up there...

[loanrangie]

UM, thats because it is easy, any muppet could drive any suv up there...

I never said it was difficult smart arse, just talking to Lee and he said he didnt event have to think about it, and a few years ago it was difficult ,rough and rocky as all ****.

[Eric SDV6SE]

Until it blew a manifold, lunched a crank, dropped its alternator, cut through the coolant hose, or wore through its bushes? Yep, like a Disco

Lucky its got only one turbo to fail...

[scarry]

Lucky its got only one turbo to fail...

Thinking about that,is the D5 designed for body off for repairs like D3/4?

[loanrangie]

Thinking about that,is the D5 designed for body off for repairs like D3/4?It has no chassis.

[Eric SDV6SE]

Yes, it's a monocoque construction, they shaved about 400kg s off the kerb weight compared to a D4.

I was lucky enough to visit the Solihull UK plant last March and saw the production line. Very impressive. They produce 1500 cars per day, and all built to order. The D5 is made on the same line as the RRS, Velar, RR SVR and Jag F pace, all just in time manufacture.

[IndusD4]

I reckon that 400Kg is between the heaviest D4 (7 seat HSE plus all the trimmings) and the lightest D5. I had a TDV6 7 seat with leather base spec D4 and now a 5 seat SE spec D5. I think it is 120Kg lighter only.

Ron

[SBD4]

I reckon that 400Kg is between the heaviest D4 (7 seat HSE plus all the trimmings) and the lightest D5. I had a TDV6 7 seat with leather base spec D4 and now a 5 seat SE spec D5. I think it is 120Kg lighter only.

Ron
Good thing though, is that the D5 has a much better payload.

[IndusD4]

Good thing though, is that the D5 has a much better payload.

That is deceptive too. With the D4 you are allowed 150kg of tow ball weight and only any amount over 150kg has to be deducted from the payload.

With the D5 that 150kg allowed tow ball weight has disappeared. All tow ball weight has to be deducted from the payload.

But you’re right, when not towing it is better than the D4

Ron