Discovery 2017

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  • jimbg
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Devon
    Posts: 1472
    United Kingdom 

    I guess the ability to lower the rear of the car was an attempt to address the height issue, but it still ends up fairly high.
    1st Jun 2017 8:42 am
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    I wonder if they will revert to a split rear tailgate on the D6 ??? Rolling Eyes
    1st Jun 2017 9:27 am
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    Personally I don't see a problem with the height, I've never let my dog jump in or out of any LR, always lift her in, less risk of injury.

    She seems happy


    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    1st Jun 2017 3:41 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Nice Puppy you have J77 Thumbs Up
    1st Jun 2017 3:49 pm
  • RDR
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Derbyshire
    Posts: 204
    United Kingdom 

    Would be great if they did change things- we are seriously considering giving the D5 a miss over practicality of the rear. Current plan is to keep the D4 to cover the practical side of our needs which is just plain daft when you think about it.

    I would like to see a Split tailgate option, manual opening option and more rugged load area.

    Maybe they could offer as a 'Utility Package"" via SVO to avoid egg on face.
    MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten, MY12 HSE - Gone, MY16 HSE Luxury - Gone, D5 MY20 D5 HSE - Gone
    MY23 Range Rover PHEV
    1st Jun 2017 3:59 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    Road Runner 2017 wrote:
    Nice Puppy you have J77 Thumbs Up


    She's seen a few LRs in her time Laughing

    An Evoque
    Fl2
    D4
    DS
    D4
    D5

    She'll only be 7 this year Censored me Embarassed

    LR have me by the short and curlies


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    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    1st Jun 2017 4:40 pm
  • RDR
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Derbyshire
    Posts: 204
    United Kingdom 

    Landrovers and Dogs, its the perfect partnership or has been for us until the D5 came along. Tested ours in the D5 and they don't fit not even close Big Cry

    I've bought 5x D3/4s since 2005 and right now my head is overriding my heart and saying don't go through with the D5 for the sake of it your nuts Sad
    MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten, MY12 HSE - Gone, MY16 HSE Luxury - Gone, D5 MY20 D5 HSE - Gone
    MY23 Range Rover PHEV
    1st Jun 2017 5:09 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    Honestly I really don't see why you're buying one, you ain't listed much positives Laughing
    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    1st Jun 2017 5:18 pm
  • RDR
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Derbyshire
    Posts: 204
    United Kingdom 

    I know Laughing

    I want a more modern D4 I've been desperately waiting for the D5 for 4 years or more. I love technology and want more modern engines too. I love the D4 but that said I am a bit but bored with it !

    Don't get me wrong a like the D5 a lot from all angles other than the rear and like the cabin too. The engines are a disapointment but its the rear loadspace that is causing me the most problems as its just not suitable for our needs. I really want one and am in a position to be able to have one as well as the D4 but that just doesn't pass the sense check. It was actually SWMBO's idea to keep the D4 as well Shocked
    MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten, MY12 HSE - Gone, MY16 HSE Luxury - Gone, D5 MY20 D5 HSE - Gone
    MY23 Range Rover PHEV
    1st Jun 2017 5:26 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    That was my main reason for changing to the 5, I wanted something a bit of a step up and in a lot of areas it is but there are a few areas it is a backwards step. I'm just lucky it still fits my uses, though I'm still not sure I would take another.

    You'll get used to the rear it becomes the norm once you own it.
    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    1st Jun 2017 6:48 pm
  • RDR
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Derbyshire
    Posts: 204
    United Kingdom 

    Looks wise I'm sure it will grow but the real blocker is the practicality, it just isn't going to replace the D4 in totality for us the load space is too small so we need to keep the D4.

    Maybe if LR came up with a LWB D5 with focus on larger boot space and a Split tailgate. Please LR if your listening Bow down
    MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten, MY12 HSE - Gone, MY16 HSE Luxury - Gone, D5 MY20 D5 HSE - Gone
    MY23 Range Rover PHEV
    1st Jun 2017 7:02 pm
  • Tim in Scotland
    Member Since: 22 Jun 2016
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 101
    United Kingdom 

    Sounds like a D5 commercial cannot come soon enough for some................ but then the complaints would be it is only a 2 seater.....
    2nd Jun 2017 7:31 am
  • RDR
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Derbyshire
    Posts: 204
    United Kingdom 

    Indeed. Also have 3 kids to fit somewhere as well as dogs Laughing
    MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten, MY12 HSE - Gone, MY16 HSE Luxury - Gone, D5 MY20 D5 HSE - Gone
    MY23 Range Rover PHEV
    2nd Jun 2017 9:39 am
  • bullova06
    Member Since: 19 Apr 2017
    Location: York
    Posts: 22
    United Kingdom 

    RDR wrote:
    Looks wise I'm sure it will grow but the real blocker is the practicality, it just isn't going to replace the D4 in totality for us the load space is too small so we need to keep the D4.
    Maybe if LR came up with a LWB D5 with focus on larger boot space and a Split tailgate. Please LR if your listening Bow down

    LWB would maybe also sort other issues too like the second row seats leg room, without losing or compromising the "seven seat" feature. It could also make a platform for a more realistic commercial, or other versions i.e. Pick-up.
    Suggestion for this mooted on the D3/4.site
    "time on my hand"
    2nd Jun 2017 5:58 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    2nd row leg room! there's acres far more than the D3/4

    At almost 5 meters long I really don't see how long it needs to be? In car parks it's like turning an oil tanker in the Clyde.
    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    2nd Jun 2017 6:28 pm
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