Oh no, is this a sign of things to come

[PeterJ]

Just released info on 2017 RRS, tells this story ".....2.0-l Ingenium diesel engine, the first four-cylinder diesel engine in a full-sized Land Rover. It produces 240 hp (179 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)......"

Thats backward from where we are now with the D4 and a long way back from the Aust spec RRS 225kW and 700 N.m.

If that is the D5 engine it'a all a bit of a worry really for those of us who tow.........

[Grentarc]

I remember it being stated that the bottom spec engine will be this 2.0 but there will be a 3.0 as well for higher spec

[MrLandy]

Some would say it's a step forward environmentally to go to a smaller engine. ...Full-sized Defender has had a four cylinder engine most of its life and at half of these figures.
While I agree that for towing bigger is better. How much bigger is necessary is the question.

[JDNSW]

As an interesting comparison, Land Rover's first four cylinder diesel produced just 51HP from 2.0litres. And as for 'full size' - it was available on the 109.

John

[WhiteD3]

In the detail you'll see that the RRS weighs in a lot less than it used to so a comparison of old to new is not really valid.

Just released info on 2017 RRS, tells this story ".....2.0-l Ingenium diesel engine, the first four-cylinder diesel engine in a full-sized Land Rover. It produces 240 hp (179 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)......"

Thats backward from where we are now with the D4 and a long way back from the Aust spec RRS 225kW and 700 N.m.

If that is the D5 engine it'a all a bit of a worry really for those of us who tow.........

[sheerluck]

Why worry? Do you seriously think that Land Rover would kill off one of the biggest sectors for it's vehicles?

[Narangga]

I remember it being stated that the bottom spec engine will be this 2.0 but there will be a 3.0 as well for higher spec

As indicated in this article

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car...d-2-0l-diesel/

[Grentarc]

As indicated in this article

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car...d-2-0l-diesel/

I knew I read it somewhere

[Narangga]

I knew I read it somewhere

Me too - I had to go search for it

[SBD4]

Just released info on 2017 RRS, tells this story ".....2.0-l Ingenium diesel engine, the first four-cylinder diesel engine in a full-sized Land Rover. It produces 240 hp (179 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)......"

Thats backward from where we are now with the D4 and a long way back from the Aust spec RRS 225kW and 700 N.m.

If that is the D5 engine it'a all a bit of a worry really for those of us who tow.........

You are comparing a future bottom spec engine with current top spec engines.

The current 3.0TDV6 in the D4 is 155Kw/520Nm (the 2.7 was only 140/440), I think with the expected weight loss in the D5, the 2L Inginum will be putting up a good fight.

Land Rover have been pushing more performance out of all their new vehicles (on and off road), no reason why this should be any different.