Thread: Discovery 5

Originally Posted by PAT303

And steal chassis 4wd's have never bent or snapped have they . Pat

Hmm,different reason though

I have seen that photo before and it's the only one I have ever seen of an LR. Seen a few Navaras though. Cheers

I'm surprised at the negative comments about this new model.

Land Rover have stated and shown that the D5 is as significant step above the D4 as the D2 was above the D1.

I guess the same pragmatists who ****canned the D2 are the ones ****canning the D5.

I am really looking forward to meeting this vehicle in the flesh and driving it.

I have a feeling it will raise my pulse.

It will raise your seats too if you have the App.

Cheers

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

I'm surprised at the negative comments about this new model.

Land Rover have stated and shown that the D5 is as significant step above the D4 as the D2 was above the D1.

I don't think anyone here is saying the D5 won't be a great car. The way I see it the discussion has been more around where Discovery now sits in the Land Rover family and I think it's fair to say that there has been a repositioning in that regard.

Whether that's a deliberate move to pave the way for the new Defender, or if this is just JLR doing what they do best and making more luxurious off-roaders, who knows? It all makes for good chit chat though.

I think the D5 will be fantastic but undeniably LR is moving towards highly competent road vehicles that also do very well Offroad (and the flash wading depth does not offset the fact that they are offering 19 inch wheels as standard, lack of low range in some models etc and as such the new Defender cannot come fast enough for the brand.

Cheers

Maybe LR are making a vehicle to suit the market?.When you look at the facts almost 90% of 4wd's don't 4wd, instead they are used as daily drivers,ego strokers or as towing tugs.It that regard,bull bars,light bars,winches,full length roof racks,16'' tyres,the transfer case are all ballast.What people want in the Discovery segment is blue tooth connection,comfortable seats,automatic gearbox,good A/C,5 star safety rating,stylish exterior/interior,seats for the kids and easy parking.The new D5 ticks all of them. Pat

Agreed Pat. Cheers