Well, the MY13 specs and prices are out now; dealers don't like to discuss it unless you get down to price negotiation.
Apparently some deliveries will be end of Jan 13; wanted a 13 build, so waiting a bit longer.
These are RRP, including GST and LCT, ex dealer delivery, rego etc:
3.0L TDV6 $68,900
3.0L SDV6 SE (183kW) $84,600
3.0L SDV6 HSE (183kW) $95,900
5.0L V8 $129,900
Can't remember the figures for the TDV6.
There is calculator on the LR website:
https://landrover.webqem.com/driveaway/
Cheers,
Sean
“Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” - Albert Einstein
Looking at the old price list, looks like MY13 hasn't increased in price for the HSE.
Given that many of the D4's main opposition are specking up the various models with even more extra's I would have thought it fool hardy for LR to raise prices to much. Especially given that they are already much more expensive than nearly all of their opposition.
cheers,
Terry
Cheers,
Terry
D1 V8 (Gone)D2a HSE V8 (Gone)D3 HSE TDV6 (Unfortunately Gone)D4 V8
They are pretty competative a the moment. LC200 starts at 90K on road and you don't get a lot for it. Euros and jeep (Toerags and Cherokees etc) are better value and are more of a threat.
Line ball in overall value I would say. If LR were going to put the price up thye would have to give a lot more free fruit.
Some specs are puzzling; there is keyless start, but not entry. If the system is already in place for one, it shouldn't be that hard to add the other.
One huge advantage LR has is the engine; I looked at the Prado, but the diesel is old and underpowered.
Having just gone through the exercise of comparing the new diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland to the current D4 the difference in specification is massive.
To get a D4 to the same spec's as a standard Overland it would cost around $50,000 more than an Overland. And the Overland has features like Adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning, electric opening and closing tail gate which you can't even get in a D4.
Plus if you order the 'Adventure pack' for $650 more it comes with full under body aluminium bash plate protection. 18" wheels and lower diff ratio's for off road usage. Also from memory if you compare 0-100 kph times of both 3 litre diesels the new Jeep GC is around 1 second faster than the D4. So it's not slow either. Both can tow 3.5 ton and have 350 kg ball weights.
My point is Land Rover need to be either seriously up specking their various D4 models or looking at making them more affordable otherwise they will lose many sales to the new Jeep in the near future, especially when the Jeep gets an 8 speed box mid year and even more toys to play with standard.
Already Jeep Grand Cherokee sales have gone from selling sweet stuff all before this new model over 12 months ago to way out selling the 200 series Cruiser and is heading towards the number one spot which is owned by the Prado.
The D4 prior to the new Jeep GC was good value and a far superior vehicle compared to the Landcruiser 200 series, but the new Jeep has changed that equation and can't be ignored.
cheers,
Terry
Cheers,
Terry
D1 V8 (Gone)D2a HSE V8 (Gone)D3 HSE TDV6 (Unfortunately Gone)D4 V8
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