2014 V8SC L494 here. I love the engine/transmission combination. This thing is fast and very responsive, if you open the throttle it just goes, there is no waiting. It tows my 3t loaded caravan with ease and will accelerate up any hill. Fuel economy is better than my D4 V8 (17l/100 in the city) but I just averaged 28l/100 on the weekend towing the fully loaded van over the Blue Mountains (Bells Line of Road) at the posted speed limit in sport mode. I usually do better than that (23/100) but wasn't driving for economy. I think it is faster 0-100 towing the van than my D4 V8 was unhitched.
Dislikes: The exhaust is little loud for me, the engine isn't as smooth as the 3.0 litre diesels, you know you have a 5.0 litre V8SC. Rear seat passengers aren't treated as well as in a Discovery 4, front seats are firm but supportive but not D4 windsor leather comfortable. My daughter much preferred the D4.
I have driven the V8 diesel and it does go well but the V8SC is another level when it comes to performance.
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