Discovery 5

**LandyAndy** · 29th September 2016, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by catch-22

Wrong link?

Nope,the new email today shows a D5 that looks a lot like a refined Territory

I like Territorys,we have the AWD XR6turbo powered version.I wouldn't want a Landy that looks like one.
Andrew

**catch-22** · 29th September 2016, 07:46 PM

Rar, any detail as to why they did a coil EAS combo?

**rar110** · 29th September 2016, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by catch-22

Rar, any detail as to why they did a coil EAS combo?

No. But does look like a small coil and small EAS combo. The DS and Evoque is coil only. I suspect the D5 combo suspension will be a differentiating feature compared to the L405 & L494.

I'm betting the new Defender will be different again ie coil front EAS rear.

**SimmAus** · 29th September 2016, 08:48 PM

I was really looking forward to seeing this and learning a bit more about the config, then it all got a bit anti climatic...a bit soft, stupid electric seats touted as the "best feature"...lost some of the adventure that disco stands for IMHO.
Time will tell whether the same versatility will exist (adventure, touring and luxury sedan), it will sell like hot cakes with the school mum brigade.

18" wheels available according to the telegraph, but LRA will probably not bring those in...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news...-pictures-and/

I was never going to be queuing up for the first production run, so keeping my D4 for now.....

**rar110** · 29th September 2016, 09:11 PM

The interior looks very like a DS. I'm not a big fan at this stage but that might change. I'm sure the off road traction logarithms will have improved even more. However I'm guessing off road supremacy combined with lux will be the Range Rover niche (other than Evoque). Off road supremacy minus lux and so many gizmos will be left to the new defender. The D5 will be in the middle appealing to the masses.

**CSBrisie** · 29th September 2016, 10:09 PM

I am waiting for the rumoured SVX and hope it adds what seems to be missing for keen off-roaders / outback adventurers. Correct me if I'm wrong but at launch for D3 and D4 the accessories brochures included factory:

Winch kit
A Bar
Raised air intake
Front sump guard
Rear ladder
Expedition rack

And with D5 - hmm - not much.

Sigh, maybe I will have to wait for the new Defender.

**SBD4** · 29th September 2016, 10:28 PM

Shows the fold down ledge:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-csA1Ns1T4[/ame]

**rar110** · 30th September 2016, 05:58 AM

Here is the link to the brochure with specs.

[ame]http://www.landrover.com.au/Images/L462_17MY_MB_INT_ENG_V8a_tcm296-307857.pdf[/ame]

Its not a coil EAS combo like I thought, but a choice of one or the other.

Like the L494 the TR2/dual range box is optional as is the EAS. So the base S spec D5 will to some extent be like the DS except bigger.

The SD4 is the same as the L494. It sounds an impressive motor in terms of power and a flat torque range of 1500-2500rpm. Combined with being at least 400kg lighter than the D4 will make it good off road (with EAS) and a good on road driving experience. The load space is a little less than the D4 but a lot more than the RRV or RRS.

The base S spec D5 with its new shape will be a popular urban choice Im betting.

**Graeme** · 30th September 2016, 06:18 AM

No mention in the specs of CVDs nor of any changes to the L405/L494 suspension system operation other than the option to auto lower when parked. I note that all engine versions use the same brakes.

**TerryO** · 30th September 2016, 06:23 AM

Yes I think you are correct RAR the basic S spec will be a popular choice for urban dwellers. However with coil springs and no low range it will be little better than any other soft roader on the market off road. Plus reducing the carrying capacity makes no sense to me, that was always a major point of difference to a RRS, it carried lots more, now it's little better.

In my opinion they have made a almost look alike poor mans Range Rover, apart from lots of gizmo's which may or may not trickle down to the every day entry level model that most will buy, to me anyway it is not a very inspiring ground breaking vehicle like the D3 was when first released and even the Pommy Journo in the UK Telegraph review is saying he thinks they made a mistake going away from the Disco design.

If it's correct that the D5 has a pedestrian air bag in the front bumper then how on earth do you design a bull bar with one of them included and keep it ADR complied?

***edit

Check out this review, no entry level coiler S for Australia or petrol engine. Our base model will be the SE, however they might be doing what Holden did when they dropped the Berlina name tag and made to versions on the Calais with the base Calais being similar spec to a Berlina but with a higher spec name.

https://www.4x4australia.com.au/news...very-revealed/

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