Discovery 2017

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  • B16 KJR
    Member Since: 24 Jun 2016
    Location: Rosyth
    Posts: 62
    Scotland 

    D5 v D3

    For all you guys who are now proud D5 owners, can you tell me how you would compare it to a D3 ?
    30th Mar 2017 6:16 pm
  • ashields
    Member Since: 25 Feb 2017
    Location: nottinghamshire
    Posts: 46
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    Nicer to drive
    more and newer toys
    nicer cabin
    better performance
    should get into more multi storey car parks
    dropping and raising seats is easier and faster although it wasn't a problem on the d3

    not as good for adults on the second row
    rear load space not as usable - narrows sharply about 8 inches from the bottom so realistically is nowhere near as wide
    rear cubby space is useless, I used to carry a mini compressor, tow rope and set of jump leads. No space for any of these in the new one. I also still had space for the removable tow bar, luckily the new one is electric.
    30th Mar 2017 6:41 pm
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
    Posts: 1102
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    There is a space for a removable tow bar, its under the flap where you access the spare wheel winch. If you have the deployable tow bar then this space could be used to store tow ropes etc

    As for difference between D3 and D5 they are totally different and cannot really be compared as they are so different.
    D5 is really really nice place to be on a long drive, comfy heated and cooled seats, apps that work and allow you to do various tasks from your phone, smooth and quick to drive not sure about getting into more multi storey car parks as I think and find it bigger.

    Don,t get me wrong the D3 is and always was a great car, I had one and know but the D5 is in a different league
    Namib Orange 1st Edition with black roof and wheels.
    Privacy, tow bar, drive pack, surround camera, heated front & rear seats, auto dim door mirrors, side steps, remote Pro, RSE, arm rest fridge dash cam front and rear.
    30th Mar 2017 7:03 pm
  • AndrewS
    Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
    Location: Pembridge
    Posts: 410
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Silicon Silver

    Comparing a D3 to a D5 is like trying to compare a D2 to a D3 imo.

    Im looking for any excuse to drive mine at the moment its great Thumbs Up
    30th Mar 2017 8:03 pm
  • B16 KJR
    Member Since: 24 Jun 2016
    Location: Rosyth
    Posts: 62
    Scotland 

    I was never really worried about some of the niggles that were raised on the D3 Forum, as I very rarely have people in the back of the car, the seat issue isn't a problem. I never have large items that I need to transport, I don't have a dog so no huge dog cage and I never use multi storey car parks. My main concerns are for a good comfortable tow car.
    30th Mar 2017 8:04 pm
  • B16 KJR
    Member Since: 24 Jun 2016
    Location: Rosyth
    Posts: 62
    Scotland 

    AndrewS wrote:
    Comparing a D3 to a D5 is like trying to compare a D2 to a D3 imo.

    Im looking for any excuse to drive mine at the moment its great Thumbs Up


    I went from a D1 to a D3 so that was an even bigger jump Thumbs Up
    30th Mar 2017 8:05 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Well am going from a Citreon Berlingo van to a D5 if that's any consolation. Rolling with laughter
    So it will be like a Rolls Royce in my opinion Thumbs Up
    30th Mar 2017 8:58 pm
  • fisherman
    Member Since: 11 Oct 2016
    Location: Hornchurch
    Posts: 94
    United Kingdom 

    I drove a D5 and RRS back to back last Saturday and felt the D5 was far more comfortable in the front two seats. The RRS was beautifully finished with a black and white interior but pretty pointless to have such a big car that was really just a big car that goes off road. The D5 however was beautifully finished and had a serious amount of toys. It also had two extra seats which made it far more practical. You're never going to get the same amount of space out of something with curved corners like you would out of a box but then a box doesn't cut through the air as well as something with curved edges. It's a compromise on form but I think it's grown on me and having driven one I now want one in red or blue with the dynamic pack please. So even compared to my very lovely D4 (2012MY) which I love dearly, I'd swap it for a D5 tomorrow. Bow down
    31st Mar 2017 7:28 am
  • ashields
    Member Since: 25 Feb 2017
    Location: nottinghamshire
    Posts: 46
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    I'd dismissed the storage space under the boot flap as useless.

    just tried it and managed to stow:

    compressor
    tow strap
    jump leads
    spare number plate
    31st Mar 2017 7:30 pm
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