Thread: New D5

Originally Posted by BobD

One issue that I can see is that Terrain Response is optional so there will be many fewer genuine off road versions available on the second hand market than with the D4.

My understanding is that TR2 (automatic TR selection) is optional rather TR itself.

Originally Posted by TerryO

Not to many flattering comments about the new D5 to be found anywhere. Lots of talk in the D5 section, most reflect the comments here.

It's early days but I reckon so far it looks and sounds like from most feedback that LR has seriously stuffed up with the D5, lets hope they get the new Defender right.

You are right there,lots of negative comments all over the place,not many positive.Many of the comments are from people that have D4,and have had many LR's.

Their Facebook site is a good example,and JLR Aus are answering the comments.

Once the vehicle is seen,comments hopefully may change.

Originally Posted by Graeme

My understanding is that TR2 (automatic TR selection) is optional rather TR itself.

And TR2 standard on top of range model only.

Originally Posted by Graeme

My understanding is that TR2 (automatic TR selection) is optional rather TR itself.

That's good if that is what it means. However, removing some of that stuff is probably a good way to get the cost down for people who don't go off road, and hence sell more cars.


I couldn't really tell on the build your own site whether there was any TR at all. The option pack comes with the ELD in the rear and TR2. An interesting towing initiative option also, which weighs the draw bar amongst other things. Also steers the car for you when backing a trailer.

I always find it amusing when they limit the highest spec off road gizmo's to the top of the line models, which in general are not the ones used off road.

Might be my faulty logic but I would imagine most wanting to buy a new 4x4 to seriously go bush bashing would usually want to buy the entry level model with all the off road gizmo's to bash around.

Originally Posted by TerryO

Might be my faulty logic but I would imagine most wanting to buy a new 4x4 to seriously go bush bashing would usually want to buy the entry level model with all the off road gizmo's to bash around.

No sin in wanting to go off-road in comfort...

Have seen FF being taken off-road in serious technical sections.

Originally Posted by Kandy

Two (there are many more) things that attracted me to Discoveries is /was? the raised rear roof, add a cargo barrier and wow what space,(

Actually looking carefully, the hump is still there... just.

I just read that 2 speed transfer case is an "option".... The touch screen program looks to be the same as the disco sport which I drove yesterday while my D4 had its 12 month service... I did not find it easy to navigate, the Td4 engine turned itself off every time I stopped at a set of lights if I had not remembered to turn off the feature on start up.... Didn't like it at all...