Thread: Disco 4 versus X5

Originally Posted by gghaggis

A chipped/remapped D3 2.7 still won't match a 3.0 ltr. A chipped 3.0 ltr will outrun a TDV8. Regardless, even a std 2.7 ltr will out-tow most rigs on the road.

Cheers,

Gordon

Thanks mate. Yep the Overlander Mag tow test with an 1900kg odd (from memory van) had it rated better to tow than anything else including the TD's and big petrols when it came out - so that included the 100 series petrol V8 and GU patrols etc.

Cheers

I now have something to add to this debate.

I dropped my Mini of for some work and the ride back to work was in a new X5.

My opinion as a passenger.

Ride...: Very much like my old Territory
Space...: The front seat felt narrow and cramped. (I am a big boy).
Noise...: I was surprised at the level of cabin noise.
Interior...: Busy and angular, Hard plastic surfaces where the D4 has leather. To me it felt down market from the D4 interior.