Thread: MODEL DIFFERENCES

I thought the 02 model was identical. The 03-06 bit may be that they were first released over there in 03 - not sure, but originally, they didn't get the classic until 89 I think.

Could be barking up the wrong tree with release dates, but the parts will fit.

Think the L322 was released here late '02. Yanks didn't get diesel. But most bits for 02-05 should fit. MY06 made changes due to Ford take over.
Most body bits can be swapped 02-11 some are bigger jobs than others. a number of people have swapped front & rear lights & bumpers. Dont get headlights from US as left hand drive.
Electronics are a different thing going from BMW to Ford based (now Tata owned ). As have the motors.
Would help a bit more if we knew what you were looking at

Gary

just things like grilles,door handle covers ect.

No problems there.

Hi all, here's my research if it helps.
Im looking for an 05 right now, like the idea of the updated screen.

- 2003 -
All modems sold from June previous year
4.4l BMW M62 V8 engine from 7 series 5 speed auto
11 and 13 inch articulation F&R
3 zone aircon

- 2004 -
Bi-xenon headlights

- 2005 -
'MOST' Optical wiring
VGA screen with 4 wheel drive graphics

- 2006 -
(sold from June 05) Jaguar 4.4 & intro of 4.2 Supercharger 6 speed auto (ZF HP26) Supercharged model gets to mesh grill and gills from bladed
Adaptive turning front lights available
Extra sound deadening on all
Updated LCD under speedo
Tyre pressure monitoring Rear view camera Rear seat dvd available
Variable locking rear diff available

- 2007 -
TDV8 3.6l added (TDV6 dies)
Circular TERRAIN RESPONSE knob from Disco
Articulation reduced by 2.5 inches front and back!
Driver knee airbags Acoustic windscreen
+15% bigger quieter aircon

- 2008 -
4 zone aircon, IR deflecting glass all round

- 2009 -
Tata ownership money brings interior quality increase
Leather upgraded on dash Upgraded front door seals

- 2010 -
TFT 12inch electronic instrument panel
Dual phase LCD screen
SC V8 upgrades to 5.0l

- 2011 -
TDV8 updated to 4.4l 8 speed auto (8HP70) 5.0 SC keeps 6 speed auto Terrain Response has 2 additions, Brembo all models

- 2012 -

- 2013 -
(to be released June 2012) Gen 4 code: L405 all new design, full aluminium chassiss 450kg lighter 8 speed auto Hybrid version

The updated screen is nice, keep in mind it makes it much harder to add an AUX input for iPod or similar though than the earlier cars unless you go for one that had the factory rear seat entertainment package fitted.