Thread: End of D4?

Originally Posted by Nicky

If you look at some European LandRover sites, it would appear that LR are clearing the D4s. There seem to be less standard options, fewer colours, no leather etc. (Perhaps only in the HSE form) Couldn't even find rear e-diff option. The special Disco here is only in white, with black interior.
The D5 must be close.

A ways off yet... MY17 build plates for D5 in Oz

Originally Posted by Tombie

A ways off yet... MY17 build plates for D5 in Oz

Not so far, look here
DISCO4.COM - View topic - Discovery HSE MY16 special order.

That was an order for a MY16 D4... unless I didn't put on my decoder glasses!

Originally Posted by jonesy63

That was an order for a MY16 D4... unless I didn't put on my decoder glasses!

Yes which means if you want a new current-shaped D4, then get your order in
SAP.
I have looked over a Discovery Sport, and see that the D5 will look similar, just more gadgets and options via the computer, and a straight 6 engine. The charm and practicallity of the D4 will go, along with most loyal LR customers.

I ordered a highly optioned MY2016 HSE four weeks ago, with delivery due late January. We currently have a 2008 D3 (50,000 kms) and a 2010 D4 (105,000 kms), both of which we are keeping. They've been exceptional cars, and are in mint condition.

My decision to buy now was related to timing. I have little doubt that the D5 will be well designed and drive well, but I believe it would be around 18 months from now before a build to order one would be available. I recall waiting 7 months for my D4 ordered shortly after release date. The D5 will undoubtedly be less practical in some areas (less square, less glass area) and better in others (lighter, fuel efficiency, handling). The D4 does everything I require of a car, and is the most comfortable car I've ever owned (previously 2 VWs, 3 Subarus and 2 earlier Discoverys). I'll almost certainly buy a D5, but probably not until the first update.

I suspect it will be very popular with the trendy young couples and the kid drop off mums.


D5 Does not appeal to me, not that I can afford one. I'll just keep getting things done on the D3 as it needs it. As I have just had a new engine fitted it should serve me nicely for a few more years.

Originally Posted by Nicky

Yes which means if you want a new current-shaped D4, then get your order in
SAP.
I have looked over a Discovery Sport, and see that the D5 will look similar, just more gadgets and options via the computer, and a straight 6 engine. The charm and practicality of the D4 will go, along with most loyal LR customers.

What a load of bollocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That same line has been said of every model update since the Series I...

All that is happening at the moment is the building of Brand Identity - Grouping the vehicles into a format that will lead them forward...

Add to that modern global regulations for emissions, impact, pedestrians etc and you will find many vehicles will need to adopt sweeping lines, soft edges etc...

Beauty is only skin deep - the capability will lie beneath.

And an inline six should have more torque than its V counterpart (V config is a packaging exercise mostly)

I'd expect the D5 to be somewhere between the current RRS & DS. It will be at least as capable as a RRS, if it retains EAS. It will be interesting to see if LR use a rear suspension similar to the DS, which seems to allow for a wider cargo area. I'd also expect the D5 to have an optional dual transfer box, like the current RRS.