Thread: New Buyer - Advice Re Sydney Appraisal

Originally Posted by Strop

See that's what I mean. Model differentiation is difficult for us new comers. I think it might be a TdV6 if it does not have electric seats. I am thinking it is a 2.7 litre turbo. Yet to figure out differences between Tdv6 & TDV6.

I asked someone who advertised their car if the ad was correct because I saw 18" wheels and it was advertised as a SDV6 which are supposed to have 19" wheels - after questioning they came back to me and said no it wasn't what they advertised.

Perhaps it's confusing for the owners as well.

Now for that search on PDF - no DPF

Yep! It's been covered elsewhere in this forum, but I'm just as confused as you! I think the nomenclature of TDV6 changed to SDV6 for the 3.0L dual turbo diesel during the 2010 to 2013 D4 model years.
I think the TDV6 (2.7L single turbo) only came with the 6 speed gearbox. The SDV6 originally also came with the 6 speed gearbox, but at some stage around 2012 (I think, please feel free to correct me) the 8 speed gearbox was fitted.

If your budget runs to it, try to find an SDV6 3.0L engine with the 8 speed gearbox. With low mileage, no DPF and with the colours and options you want. Oh! And for not much money!

Originally Posted by DieselLSE

>Is your's an HSE?

No. it's an SDV6 I think. Has leather seats (hundreds of 'em!). Well, 7. Now has three. But manual adjustment which I can live with. I assume it's a sort of base model. I know it cost $97k new in December 2013. I understand the options included were towing pack, rear aircon, 11 or 13 speaker HK upgrade, satnav with rear camera. It doesn't have power fold mirrors, sunroof and the keyless entry. But I think the keyless entry was in the last of the D4 upgrades in early 2014.

I take your point on the e-diff and I had been advised of that. But I prefer having front and rear diff locks as an emergency escape provision!

I think SDV6 stands for Sequential Diesel whereas TDV6 is Turbo Diesel. Mine is SDV6 too and HSE is model, HSE is the top, SE the middle and TDV6 was the so called "poverty pack". As mentioned, if you can get an 8 speed it is better, mine is an 8 speed. I think the TDV6 was a 6 speed and 2.7 as opposed to 3.0 which was/is and 8 speed. From memory it changed in 2013 hence the confusion. If you can get the VIN you can look it upon TOPIX the LR repository of knowledge and you can see what it has etc.. Even though I bought an HSE there were still options I could have chosen such as the sun roof.

Martin

You will find, certainly in the later models that the engine Specs for these are:

TDV6 - 155Kw / 520Nm
SDV6 - 183Kw / 600Nm

Originally Posted by laughto

You will find, certainly in the later models that the engine Specs for these are:

TDV6 3.0l 155Kw / 520Nm
SDV6 3.0l 183Kw / 600Nm

D4 TDV6 2.7L 140kW / 440Nm 6 speed, same engine as the D3, 09 to 2012, no 8 speed in this model and single turbo the TDV6 3.0l D4 started as a 6 speed in 09 183Kw and 600Nm.

TDV6 is just the configuration of the engine, it doesn't mean it's a certain model

Originally Posted by DieselLSE

Strop, I've just been through a similar D4 selection/buying process except that I was prepared to buy a new/demo vehicle until I learned about the DPF (diesel particulate filter) that was fitted to most recent (2014 to 2017)
Good luck.

Our 2016 (nov15 build) SDV6 HSE does not have a Diesel Particulate Filter...

Did the same in November of last year. From North Beaches as was the seller. Got him to drop it at Graeme Cooper they inspected it for me. Ended up getting it, a SDV6 2012.

Originally Posted by Redback

D4 TDV6 2.7L 140kW / 440Nm 6 speed, same engine as the D3, 09 to 2012, no 8 speed in this model and single turbo the TDV6 3.0l D4 started as a 6 speed in 09 183Kw and 600Nm.

TDV6 is just the configuration of the engine, it doesn't mean it's a certain model

To clarify some more (or maybe confuse!), the MY10 models with 3L were called "3.0 TDV6 xxx" where xxx was the trim/spec level. Like this one:
https://carsales.li.csnstatic.com/ca...700&width=1050