Thread: Disco 4 - when is an SE really a SE

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

A little confused. I have a MY12 SDV6 with the uprated engine, but could have bought the 2.7TDV6. In fact I drove a 2.7 demonstrator and then drove mine 5 min later.

Originally Posted by Graeme

The table is not quite correct. As previously noted the MY2011 3.0 were badged SDV6, in Oz anyway.

Sorry, Let's see if I can get it right this time....

D4/RRS 2010
2.7 ltr (140kw/440nm) = "TDV6" - S specification (not RRS)
3.0 ltr (180kw/600nm) = "3.0 TDV6" SE & HSE specification

D4/RRS 2011
2.7 ltr (140kw/440nm) = "TDV6" - S specification (not RRS)
3.0 ltr (180kw/600nm) = "SDV6" SE & HSE specification

D4/RRS MY12
2.7 ltr (140kw/440nm) = "TDV6" - S specification (not RRS)
3.0 ltr (183kw/600nm) = "SDV6" SE & HSE specification

D4 MY13 onwards
3.0 ltr (155kw/440nm) = "TDV6" - S specification (not RRS)
3.0 ltr (183kw/600nm) = "SDV6" SE & HSE specification

RRS MY13 onwards
3.0 ltr (190kw/600nm) = "TDV6"
3.0 ltr (215kw/600nm) = "SDV6"

Did the 2010 2.7 have the TDV6 badge at all?

Originally Posted by Graeme

The table is not quite correct. As previously noted the MY2011 3.0 were badged SDV6, in Oz anyway.

Now just one more question. The Land Rover production year starts around September, so a vehicle made in October will have the specifications for the following calendar year, the Australian Compliance plate lists the actual manufacture month so our October 2011 D4 will have MY12 specs but be plated as MY11 on the compliance plate.

When we talk about MY11 D4 being SDV6 are we actually talking about MY12 spec vehicles with MY11 compliance plates in Australia?

At least this is what happened with my Phase II Range Rover classic. It was 10/84 build then registered and insured as MY84 but I always had to order Land Rover parts to suit a 1985 classic.

The VIN will show the precise model year but Oct build will be well within the next calendar year model. My Oct 09 build is MY10 but first registered in 2009 so shown as a 2009 model. My 9/84 build RRC is also MY85.

Originally Posted by Graeme

The VIN will show the precise model year but Oct build will be well within the next calendar year model. My Oct 09 build is MY10 but first registered in 2009 so shown as a 2009 model. My 9/84 build RRC is also MY85.

Sounds like we have a similar collection!

Do you still have the classic? I'm thinking about putting my classic on hysteric rego in the new year.

Yes its still around c/w bad hail damage and original alloy rims doing occasional farm service such as spraying firebreaks in spring and pulling the header comb around during harvest.

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

In fact I drove a 2.7 demonstrator and then drove mine 5 min later.

They say never drive the 183kw if you only want to pay for a 155. Until you drive the 183, the 155 is brilliant, especially if like me you own a 300tdi Defender at the time.

Originally Posted by JamesH

They say never drive the 183kw if you only want to pay for a 155. Until you drive the 183, the 155 is brilliant, especially if like me you own a 300tdi Defender at the time.

Isn't that sooooo true!
The 183 was even a surprise against my 4.6 classic.