Disappointed in the D5 / waiting for the Defender

... the tests I've seen show they're pretty similar off road and given they're 99% focussed on being on road machines and most won't take either Velar or D5 off road, it doesn't really matter. The auto Amarok is 8 speed and single range and does pretty well.

Just like we rarely see RR off-road, in truth I reckon we will rarely see D5 off road. I'm sure many will disagree but as everyone also says the next Defender will really be the next D4.

So I'd still choose a Velar over a D5 as a luxury SUV. And I still agree with the OP.

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Originally Posted by Tombie

Just built one!

With Dual range TC, Locking Diff and Full Size Spare..

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Turned out damn pricey!!!

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Indeed! ...and even a D5 with the basics = not much change from 100K. ..,More reason I reckon why fewer will actually go off road.

The G Professional Wagon is starting to look like a good deal. If you want a more serious off roader, why buy a Disco 5?

Hope next Defender is more affordable!

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Originally Posted by Tombie

Just built one!

With Dual range TC, Locking Diff and Full Size Spare..

[emoji41]

Turned out damn pricey!!!

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Really??

Two different reviews say otherwise,maybe it can be optioned up.

Yes the prices are way over the top,but it is targeting that market.

The around town market that wouldn't need a 2speed TC or a full sized spare anyway[tonguewink]

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Originally Posted by scarry

Really??

Two different reviews say otherwise,maybe it can be optioned up.

Yes the prices are way over the top,but it is targeting that market.

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....It's the only market Land Rover are targeting 😳🤑

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Originally Posted by Tombie

Just built one!

With Dual range TC, Locking Diff and Full Size Spare..

[emoji41]

Turned out damn pricey!!!

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Cant see that anywhere in the Aus spec sheets??

Unless i need a trip to specsavers.[bigwhistle]

E diff,and different spares are options.So is EAS on some models.

Geez it has a lot of options,some of those are standard on garden variety vehicles costing less than $40K.[bighmmm]

After watching 2 Amaroks drag their low arses up bush tracks and overheat the trans , not in the same league.

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

After watching 2 Amaroks drag their low arses up bush tracks and overheat the trans , not in the same league.

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Was just about to say that. I was there too and remember having to stop every 20 minutes to wait for the VW gearboxes to cool.....

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Originally Posted by Zeros

Indeed! ...and even a D5 with the basics = not much change from 100K. ..,More reason I reckon why fewer will actually go off road.

The G Professional Wagon is starting to look like a good deal. If you want a more serious off roader, why buy a Disco 5?

Hope next Defender is more affordable!

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I'm still wondering why you think the D5 is "not a serious offroader" or "not as capable" as other cars when it has been stated here numerous times by numerous people that it is?

Look at this for perspective. My mate in Germany just sent me a pic of the Geländewagen G650 Maybach....$450,000 Euro in Germany...even for the V12 that is huge coin especially in its country of origin...so D5 looks like a Defender in comparison cost wise!

Cheers

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/09/940.jpg

So........

If we take the statement “wouldn’t want to scratch $100k of vehicle off road” out of the equation....

People would take a new D5 offroad?

I certainly would, regardless of price, because that’s what I would buy it for!