Thread: Discovery 5

Originally Posted by scarry

They probably look at that as going backwards,so it will never happen,just like going to smaller brakes to accomodate smaller rims.



The well documented brake size issue is a bit weird,as other vehicles,similarly powered,such as LC200,and even the Audi TDV8 can be fitted with 18's.LC200 can actually be fitted with 17's,as an option on most if not all models.

I suspect the bigger brakes are for better TC/TR/HDC. The other brands don't seem to have traction ability of the modern LR, which is quite impressive.

Originally Posted by rar110

I suspect the bigger brakes are for better TC/TR/HDC. The other brands don't seem to have traction ability of the modern LR, which is quite impressive.

But do soccer mums need all these fancy traction aids?

Originally Posted by Babs

What do we expect, I watched one of the new Land



Don't get me wrong the D5 looks good but its target market is obviously not us.

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I am not so sure about the look. I think they have taken the RRS and tried to make it more practical and ended up with a ginormous backside that doesn't work. It may grow on me. When I had a Patrol I was never really keen on the Discos and now I love the 3 and 4.

Originally Posted by rar110

I suspect the bigger brakes are for better TC/TR/HDC. The other brands don't seem to have traction ability of the modern LR, which is quite impressive.

Bigger brakes is for improved on-road performance, which makes sense given where most D5s will spend their lives.

As for the next Defender, we still know little to nothing about it. Part of me hopes it'll restore some faith in the brand to make a rough 'n' tough off-roader, another part of me doesn't care either way. If the D4/Defender was LR's peak, most of us already have one in the garage

Originally Posted by scarry

But do soccer mums need all these fancy traction aids?

School ovals can be quite slippery, and don't forget the polo field

I do not like the new look. They have gone for a more generic look - more rounded as all other manufactures have gone.
The D2a and Disco 4 in my eyes are the best looking Discos to date.
It needs to be a really good off roader to get my money.

Originally Posted by crash

I do not like the new look. They have gone for a more generic look - more rounded as all other manufactures have gone.
The D2a and Disco 4 in my eyes are the best looking Discos to date.
It needs to be a really good off roader to get my money.

More rounded at the front gives better pedestrian safety (better safety rating = better sales), better aerodynamics and combined with the rounded sides, has given the D5 a wading depth of 900mm - most cars these days are going for safety ratings and fuel economy, which is why they share similar looks.

Originally Posted by scarry

They probably look at that as going backwards,so it will never happen,just like going to smaller brakes to accomodate smaller rims.

The well documented brake size issue is a bit weird,as other vehicles,similarly powered,such as LC200,and even the Audi TDV8 can be fitted with 18's.LC200 can actually be fitted with 17's,as an option on most if not all models.

The 200 series can be fitted with smaller rims because the brakes are small, way too small for it's weight and are good for one heavy stop only, the D4 on the other hand stops without issue regards of the conditions. Pat