Thread: Discovery 4 MY13 Released 5/9/12

Originally Posted by drex

they have given me an MY13 Range Rover Sport

Isn't it a little too early to have a MY13 RRS, by several months?

Originally Posted by drex

Hi. Are you absolutely sure that the 8 speed is coming here for MY13 models? My dealer swore black and blue that we wouldn't see these next year.

My D4 is currently back with the dealer getting a couple of small issues sorted out and they have given me an MY13 Range Rover Sport and this only has the 6 speed, would think it's a little odd that the MY13 D4 would get the 8 speed if the RRS didn't.

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I spoke with some of the LRA staff at the expo in Castle Hill over the weekend. My impression from those conversations was a confirmed 8 speed trans becoming available (which trim level not specified) and a de-tuned 3.0ltr for base model D4. There's also apparently "Terrain Response 2" which I took to mean new software.

As for MY13 RRS - I doubt there's any in the country yet. I wouldn't expect them to be availble before late October or early November.

Originally Posted by drex

Hi. Are you absolutely sure that the 8 speed is coming here for MY13 models? My dealer swore black and blue that we wouldn't see these next year.

My D4 is currently back with the dealer getting a couple of small issues sorted out and they have given me an MY13 Range Rover Sport and this only has the 6 speed, would think it's a little odd that the MY13 D4 would get the 8 speed if the RRS didn't.

Yes, mate, I am 110% sure. I ordered one, and while the MY13 isn't 'public' yet they go through it with you when you're signing up / forking out the $$. The specs will be released at the Paris Auto Show on the 29th Sept.

It has the tweaked diesel V6 (185kw) and the 8 speed gearbox with paddles on the steering wheel and the new gear changer (is a dial instead of the gear stick see pic below) plus a heap of other little changes and extra options (eg. the 'Black Packs').



I think the Discovery has got the upgrade because it isn't due for replacement for a few years (I'd say late 2014/early 2015) where as the RRS is being replaced next year so prob less a need to invest in any substantial MY updates as all will be covered in the new car.

I believe English vehicle years are similar in concept to horse years.

I am led to believe that August/September is the the Engilsh annual vehicle registration start and end date rather than January 1st or the initial registralian date. Any vehicle actually built and coming off the production line takes takes on the MANUFACTURE YEAR from this date.

I took delivery of my D4 in November 2010 but via the VIN it is a MY11.

Australian compliance plate maybe different again. Mine is 2010 and the Australian registation thinks its a 2010.

I'm only going by what the key ring says on the car they gave me (RR SPORT SDV6 LUX 13MY), the rear of the car also looks different to the current RR Sport, it has rego of September and ~500kms on the clock.

Edit :I've checked the VIN on Topix and it's definitely a 2013. My dealer also did the back pedal and more or less said a detuned 3.0 diesel and the 8 speed gearbox should be here next year.

Originally Posted by Brad

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As for MY13 RRS - I doubt there's any in the country yet. I wouldn't expect them to be availble before late October or early November.

Had some spare time in Paris yesterday so went to the motor show. There was only one D4 on display and it was a MY12 in the std EU trim with the 8 speed that they have had for a while. All the focus was on the RR and Evoque with 4 or 5 of each on display along with a lone 90 defender. The show runs for another 10 or so days so it may be released later on.

Not sure if this is from a press release but just found this link:

2013 Land Rover Discovery Announced Ahead Of Australian Debut | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications

The V8 is "mated to ZF's stronger six-speed auto." Should I be concerned when I plan to purchase an SE with the eight-speed and tow a 3T boat regularly? I don't want transmission trouble!!