New Discovery - 4 or 6 cylinders ?
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andyr said:
In the HSE spec, I think the price difference is only 1500 pounds between 4 and 6 cylinders.
I think resale will be better with the 6 pot, and the engine more suits the luxury style of the new car. And in the real world, I dont believe the 4 cylinder economy figures with such a large car.
Just my 2 cents worth.
I'm reading mixed reviews about the diesel engines; some say the 4 cyl is the one to have, others say the 6 cyl. I am quietly hopeful about the 4 cyl (he has no choice, you may say). I agree the 6 cyl is the more traditional choice in keeping with the luxury goal of the car. But, as there is little between the two in power and torque and the 6 cyl is an older engine and will be replaced with a 6 cyl ingenium at some point, I'm banking on the newer engine. My 3.0 XF-S gets 45-50mpg once motorway so, if I get 40mpg from the 4 cyl (realistic, I think) then I won't be too badly bankrupted by the fuel :-).I think resale will be better with the 6 pot, and the engine more suits the luxury style of the new car. And in the real world, I dont believe the 4 cylinder economy figures with such a large car.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Head ruled heart this time. And that is the problem!
Whilst I hope for your sake your 40mpg is realistic, I fear it won't be. I'm sure it didn't have the same 4 pot, but I had the 2wd manual version of the Evoque and only just got over 40mpg - bit more on a motorway run - so getting 40 in the automatic, much heavier D5 could be a struggle.
You may be right about a newer 6 pot at some point.
But the current 6 pot engine is new, albeit based on an older heavier design.
If they did create an Ingenium 6 pot, I doubt it would be much different in power/torque/economy to the current one - maybe 10% better? But it would be lighter.
But the current 6 pot engine is new, albeit based on an older heavier design.
If they did create an Ingenium 6 pot, I doubt it would be much different in power/torque/economy to the current one - maybe 10% better? But it would be lighter.
drove a 3.0 today, feels sprightly and powerful enough in the 20-50 range, performance tails off at higher speeds, but never felt lacking.
it was a demonstrator with 2000 miles on the clock, so has probably only done short journeys, and was reading 28.5mpg average.
so would expect longer term average to be c 30mpg
it was a demonstrator with 2000 miles on the clock, so has probably only done short journeys, and was reading 28.5mpg average.
so would expect longer term average to be c 30mpg
Hi All.
I've had the Disco 5 4cyl since Wednesday last week. The engine is absolutely fine so far and, in my opinion, suits the car as a lolloping cruiser. Sure, the engine sounds a bit trashy under load but, in standard driving it has a fair bit of poke and I don't feel short changed by not having the v6.
Mileage-wise, I am getting c. 38mpg for an 84 mile commute each way; keeping the car in the boring zone between 65 and 75mph. The car now has 650 miles on the clock.I did manage to get 41mpg on Friday morning and expect to be getting about that a bit more regularly once the engine settles in a bit more. Will keep you all posted with the boring details.
I am loving the comfort of the car on the long daily commute; it's really comfy!
I've had the Disco 5 4cyl since Wednesday last week. The engine is absolutely fine so far and, in my opinion, suits the car as a lolloping cruiser. Sure, the engine sounds a bit trashy under load but, in standard driving it has a fair bit of poke and I don't feel short changed by not having the v6.
Mileage-wise, I am getting c. 38mpg for an 84 mile commute each way; keeping the car in the boring zone between 65 and 75mph. The car now has 650 miles on the clock.I did manage to get 41mpg on Friday morning and expect to be getting about that a bit more regularly once the engine settles in a bit more. Will keep you all posted with the boring details.
I am loving the comfort of the car on the long daily commute; it's really comfy!
RedLeicester said:
I would were I in the market for a D5. Still stuck with my D3 as there isn't a UK-spec V8 D4.
No mention on the LR build page as to whether either of the diesel options is Euro 6
They are Euro 6 I believe, they have to be by law don't they? Some of the last D4's were Euro 6, there was an adblue filler next to the diesel filler.No mention on the LR build page as to whether either of the diesel options is Euro 6
Sixpackpert said:
RedLeicester said:
I would were I in the market for a D5. Still stuck with my D3 as there isn't a UK-spec V8 D4.
No mention on the LR build page as to whether either of the diesel options is Euro 6
They are Euro 6 I believe, they have to be by law don't they? Some of the last D4's were Euro 6, there was an adblue filler next to the diesel filler.No mention on the LR build page as to whether either of the diesel options is Euro 6
Pintofbest said:
I've tried south past Oxford then along M4 loads of times in the past as used to work in Bristol - nothing in it and sat nav always prefers going up the M40 first. I just prefer to get straight on the motorway and stick cruise on 
Certainly the longest way, but quickest too.
Fair enough, having to put up with the M5 average cams on a regular basis I'd avoid that, but I know what you mean. Mine would have taken me across country, Stow in the Wold probably, but I guess that's slower if more direct. I'm biased towards avoiding M42/M5 area which makes life difficult being a bit north of Worcester. Guess looking at your average speed you cruise a bit quicker on the motorway than me too, just an oldpharte wafting along. Certainly the longest way, but quickest too.
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