Discovery 2017

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  • T16ole88
    Member Since: 20 Apr 2019
    Location: Wales
    Posts: 21
     

    Whats coming for the disco, NewOrder, 3-dealer, 3- answers

    I have a 2019 commercial and thinking recent it may be worthwhile ordering a new one given the potential delays.

    I’m not sure it’s the right thing to do, though I’m worried it may be discontinued.

    Does anyone have an idea on the future of the discovery commercial.

    Is there going to be hybrid option, if so, will it retain the 3.5t towing capacity, is an all new 6 on the horizon, could it even be discontinued.

    I spoke with three dealers about a new order and told

    1) we’re not taking new orders as the MY23 is coming
    2) 9-12 months
    3) 18-months if you’re lucky

    Gone sadly are the days of 10% off and a factory order arriving in 3-months!
    7th Jun 2022 6:44 am
  • Darras
    Member Since: 16 May 2020
    Location: Newcastle
    Posts: 749
    United Kingdom 

    I’d look elsewhere. Plenty of alternatives tbh.

    Rumour control, backed up by LR actions and inactions thus far, has it the D5 is to be discontinued with no replacement.


    I can’t be arsed replacing mine atm. It goes fine, so it stays. I certainly wouldn’t be going to a dealership and them kidding on they are doing you a favour at rrp, whilst ripping you off on your trade in when the new order finally arrives.

    It’s like giving them a blank cheque and trusting they won’t get carried away with their profit which after Covid/furlough, which ain’t going to happen. They’ve got two years of near zero income to make up from Joe Public and by God they’ll shaft us.
    7th Jun 2022 7:23 am
  • Popsdosh
    Member Since: 06 Nov 2021
    Location: Cambs
    Posts: 138
    United Kingdom 

    Pretty sure there wont be a D6 yet alone a commercial option , Thats going to become Defender territory.
    They nearly dropped the Disco at D4 but the Defender project was taking so long. How many others have been fooled thinking a disco 4 is coming towards them only to realise its a Defender.
    7th Jun 2022 7:40 am
  • T16ole88
    Member Since: 20 Apr 2019
    Location: Wales
    Posts: 21
     

    Darras wrote:
    I’d look elsewhere. Plenty of alternatives tbh.

    Rumour control, backed up by LR actions and inactions thus far, has it the D5 is to be discontinued with no replacement.


    I can’t be arsed replacing mine atm. It goes fine, so it stays. I certainly wouldn’t be going to a dealership and them kidding on they are doing you a favour at rrp, whilst ripping you off on your trade in when the new order finally arrives.

    It’s like giving them a blank cheque and trusting they won’t get carried away with their profit which after Covid/furlough, which ain’t going to happen. They’ve got two years of near zero income to make up from Joe Public and by God they’ll shaft us.


    Fair enough, see I love mine, and I don’t really think there’s any real replacement given the tax breaks a commercial offers.

    It does it all well, tows nicely, reverses a heavy trailer up the step drive, great ride with the air suspension, something no pickup can offer, looks good. fits in anywhere, practical, the list goes on.

    we have two and they’ve been utterly reliable.
    8th Jun 2022 6:50 am
  • Darras
    Member Since: 16 May 2020
    Location: Newcastle
    Posts: 749
    United Kingdom 

    Okay, you’ve answered your own question. Thumbs Up
    8th Jun 2022 12:09 pm
  • conts355
    Member Since: 01 Nov 2021
    Location: UK
    Posts: 82
    United Kingdom 

    Had call today from dealer to say 11 months on commercial still in holding pool,And more than likely it will mow be MY23.5!

    Placed order for MY22…..

    Prob more features dropped from previous models.
    9th Jun 2022 7:21 pm
  • eelpout
    Member Since: 01 Jun 2017
    Location: Don't call it "Cali"
    Posts: 295
    United States 

    Popsdosh wrote:
    Pretty sure there wont be a D6 yet alone a commercial option , Thats going to become Defender territory.

    if the D5 is truly the last of the Discovery's, I think there's going to be a fair amount of unhappiness in the existing customer base. Having to go to that school-bus-barge that is the 130 to get any kind of cargo space is ludicrous.
    10th Jun 2022 6:26 pm
  • 747_JK
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2018
    Location: England
    Posts: 371
    United Kingdom 
    2022 Discovery SDV6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    @eelpout - you are spot on. I couldn't agree with you more.

    It would be a brand-moving decision for me!
    MY23.5 D5 3.0 MHEV Metropolitan Edition – Santorini Black – Ebony Windsor Leather – 21” Style 5025 gloss black wheels – 21” full size spare tyre – Black roof rails – Black side mouldings - Williams Ceramic Coat. [Gone: D5 HSE @ 50,795miles: (now LH68 BYW)]
    10th Jun 2022 6:29 pm
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
    Posts: 1094
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    and for me
    However I did say a while ago that the D5 was the end of the Discovery range.
    I also believe that many many people will move away from the brand as the Defender isn’t the right car for a lot of people. This am be seen by the amount that are up for sale after only a short period of tima
    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.
    10th Jun 2022 9:14 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black




    Last edited by Road Runner 2017 on 10th Jun 2022 9:35 pm. Edited 1 time in total
    MY17 First Edition - 3L Diesel Td6 - Farallon Black - Roof rails,side steps,tints,tow bar,mudflaps,door strips.
    MY18 Hse Luxury - 3L Petrol Si6 Supercharged - Santorini Black - Roof rails,side steps,tints,tow bar,mudflaps,door strips,22's,dynamic pack 1,bonnet vents,t.v,dual view,frontcooler,360°camera,rear cooler/warmer,roof vane,black LR badges,wade sensing,door sill plates,boot liner, solar screen,wind deflectors,service plan,tracker,speed camera detector,dual dash cameras,ceramic coating.
    10th Jun 2022 9:34 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Me as well


    MY17 First Edition - 3L Diesel Td6 - Farallon Black - Roof rails,side steps,tints,tow bar,mudflaps,door strips.
    MY18 Hse Luxury - 3L Petrol Si6 Supercharged - Santorini Black - Roof rails,side steps,tints,tow bar,mudflaps,door strips,22's,dynamic pack 1,bonnet vents,t.v,dual view,frontcooler,360°camera,rear cooler/warmer,roof vane,black LR badges,wade sensing,door sill plates,boot liner, solar screen,wind deflectors,service plan,tracker,speed camera detector,dual dash cameras,ceramic coating.
    10th Jun 2022 9:35 pm
  • Popsdosh
    Member Since: 06 Nov 2021
    Location: Cambs
    Posts: 138
    United Kingdom 

    The way fuel prices are going there wont be a luxury SUV market anymore in 2025. Why do JLR need to develop a new vehicle when they cannot even supply the one that already exists . One way of making more money is cut down on developing vehicles that are not likely to sell in volume and im afraid thats the D6
    11th Jun 2022 9:05 am
  • Popsdosh
    Member Since: 06 Nov 2021
    Location: Cambs
    Posts: 138
    United Kingdom 

    Russell wrote:
    and for me
    However I did say a while ago that the D5 was the end of the Discovery range.
    I also believe that many many people will move away from the brand as the Defender isn’t the right car for a lot of people. This am be seen by the amount that are up for sale after only a short period of tima


    At the moment theres a huge carrot to get out of a defender and some are making money out of this.
    11th Jun 2022 9:08 am
  • Darras
    Member Since: 16 May 2020
    Location: Newcastle
    Posts: 749
    United Kingdom 

    Yep, you’re right. Would I spend £60 to £70k plus on a new diesel or petrol Disco? No way, it’s a fools errand.

    Ask me about spending that on an electric vehicle and the answer would be different.

    If there’s one thing this present crisis has taught me, it’s get rid of the fossil fuel vehicles. They will become white elephants sitting on the driveway. The cost is only going one way. Anything else is just throwing money down the drain.
    11th Jun 2022 5:03 pm
  • T16ole88
    Member Since: 20 Apr 2019
    Location: Wales
    Posts: 21
     

    I’m happy to embrace an EV.

    But this is a commercial vehicle, and part of a it’s role (which I can’t do without) is towing

    And at present, an EV for towing is just not a option.

    My conundrum is more along the lines of do I wait and get a few more years out of mine, which is the more sensible option, but it runs the risk of it being discontinued.

    And being so tax efficient, it’s a no brainier in comparison to anything else.
    12th Jun 2022 3:15 pm
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