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Thread: Thinking of trading up from a 2015 D4 to a D5

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    Thinking of trading up from a 2015 D4 to a D5

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    "Is the D5 better than the D4? The D5 rides better, has far more safety and tech features, is far cheaper to run and service. It's also bloody expensive, ugly as and ergonomically challenged (compared to the D4). I do think the SD6 SE would be a great vehicle to have (especially at the mo as LR are doing deals) and really it has no peer (large 4WD tourer) in the market at this time."

    Pretty much sums up my thoughts at this time!If a D5 rides better than a D4, it must be one hell of a ride - because I think the D4 is pretty damn good!

    I think I am sticking with the D4 at least until the next iteration of the D5 comes out - when some of the known bugs should be fixed.

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    The D4 and D5 are quite different vehicles and a lot of the good points of the D4 simply aren't present in the D5: for example, in the D5, unlike the D4, third row passengers get less legroom and tiny, high porthole windows - but if you're not using the third row much that won't be a concern.
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    I traded my D3 in 18 months ago on a D5. I used the D3 offroad quite a lot but apart from a couple of stints on the beach and a trip into the local state forest the D5 has not really had any serious off road trips, but that will change shortly.

    I have towed my camper trailer with the D5 down to Vic (we are in the Northern Rivers area of NSW) and up as far as Townsville and back through central Queensland and it has performed faultlessly. I am about to clock 50,000 klm's and have not had had a problem (am I tempting fate here?). The D3 was costing me a lot to keep it on the road and I had lost confidence in its ability to get me around. I loved the shape of the D3 and the ride but the D5 is a great vehicle to drive and the 3ltr engine pulls the van along effortlessly. My wife would not drive the D3 when towing but is happy to get behind the wheel of the D5.

    Must admit Im happy with my upgrade. I looked at other vehicles Toyota and Ford but came back to LR.

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    I think those that say that going to a D5 from a D4 is a retrograde step are delusional. The D5 is in every aspect better. Better off-road, better on-road, safer, more responsive, more frugal, etc. The question is, is the D5 $40,000 plus better?

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    Thanks for all the responses.

    ATM my thinking on the D5 is: its capable, ugly (in the eyes of this beholder) and questionably reliable.

    I won't be rushing out to order one, but will stick with my D4 for a while longer.


    • The apparent capability of the D5 comes as a bit of a surprise to me.
    • The ugly I can live with.
    • Perhaps the bugs will be ironed out with the next iteration!

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    There is not the range of touring accessories available for the D5 yet compared to the D3/4 I think. ECB have a bull bar but I would like a long range tank.

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    Quote Originally Posted by akovach View Post
    I think those that say that going to a D5 from a D4 is a retrograde step are delusional. The D5 is in every aspect better. Better off-road, better on-road, safer, more responsive, more frugal, etc. The question is, is the D5 $40,000 plus better?
    Well, it is a retrograde step if you're in the third row and want to see out. Or want any head or leg room back there. Or want to fold the central middle row seat down. Or want to see where the front corners are.

    No doubt the D5 has its own strengths, but my point - and plenty of others have made the same observation - is that the D5 really isn't the successor to the D4 or D3, because it doesn't incorporate the distinct features of those vehicles.
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    trading up to a D5

    Hi Barraman,
    i'm onto my second D5. traded the 2017 HSE TD6 to a 2019 MY20 HSE SDV6. great vehicles. very happy with these D5's.
    love the electronics have not yet tested the 4WD capabilities. once this beer virus is over will give it a try.

    also would point out that my D5 speedo is out 6km as well. When towing the caravan it is out 9KM. suspect it is because I now have AT tyres on. ????

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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoTom View Post
    Hi Barraman,
    i'm onto my second D5. traded the 2017 HSE TD6 to a 2019 MY20 HSE SDV6. great vehicles. very happy with these D5's.
    love the electronics have not yet tested the 4WD capabilities. once this beer virus is over will give it a try.

    also would point out that my D5 speedo is out 6km as well. When towing the caravan it is out 9KM. suspect it is because I now have AT tyres on. ????
    Jeezus, you burn through cars!

    Ps I love the D4, but in my experience the running costs and depreciation of this car is about the same as the depreciation of a brand or one year old car with warranty.

    My car D4 is in getting an 8k new gearbox at only 160k so your beloved D4 might be solid now but for how much longer?

    I’ll go a year old D5 soon and collect some warranty, or you could go one with the new five year warranty, sounds great but I don’t have the extra money

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