Disco 4 - HSE vs XS

[Phooey]

Does anyone know exactly what spec/goodies(?) the HSE offers over the XS on the current 255hp 8-speed Disco?

[camel_landy]

Err... Have you thought about looking on the Land Rover web site???

http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/lr/discovery-4/comp...

M

[Phooey]

aha well done Camel, looked on that yesterday but didn't see the linky to download a pdf!

Cheers

[V8Smith]

I have an XS and looked at this, I didn't think it warranted the extra £7-8k? From what I recall its better grade of leather, more camera, central armrests and two large sunroofs. The sunroofs were the only thing I felt we would want and £7k for a sunroof just doesn't wash....!

IMHO

Great car though, I have the black piano trim, reversing camera, blackout windows, steps, tow bar etc and find the spec fantastic, I love it.

Cheers

Mike

[Coolbanana]

I had a Disco 4 XS in 2010.

I then contacted http://bellautoservices.co.uk and they enabled much of the content like the 4x4 screen, timed climate control (for FBH) and some other goodies that are wired and programmed in the XS but not enabled and for which you pay a lot for in the HSE.

[piecost76]

What will the resale effects be with an XS?

Everyone wants the HSE surely???

[HarryW]

piecost76 said:

What will the resale effects be with an XS?

Everyone wants the HSE surely???

I suppose like all other buyers, I will want a HSE at XS money...............

[macar]

Even bigger saving if you spec up a GS, only minus point is the Satnav/radio, £ 11k saving and bought a satnav/tv and ipod problem solved. In five years will sell for £2k less than a HSE- overall saving £9k. That saving does'nt factor in the grief you get usually get with the Landrover sunroof and satnav.

[V8Triumph]

Had a look round a new Disco and was really impressed . Not that sure about specs but it appears you cannot have a satnav with GS spec, is this right? XS looked best of the bunch to me as IMO you didn't appear to get an awful lot more for your money with a HSE.

[Gunner Bill]

I've ordered a GS with a bunch of options, Wasn't interested in leather as this is a daily driver and utility vehicle. Apart from Satnav most of the options I wanted on the GS were still options on the XS (active dif' etc). So with the addition of what £5k for the XS over the GS I'd still have a good few grand to go on the options I needed.

I can't help feeling that not having satnav as an option on the GS is a bit daft.

Still TomTom will save the day.

[Blue62]

I went for the HSE, but it's a toy thing with me, the seats are definately better though and I like the upgraded sound and DAB. If you're serious about a Disco, they're great but troublesome.

[LimaDelta]

V8Smith said:

I have an XS and looked at this, I didn't think it warranted the extra £7-8k? From what I recall its better grade of leather, more camera, central armrests and two large sunroofs. The sunroofs were the only thing I felt we would want and £7k for a sunroof just doesn't wash....!

This for me too. The options I wanted I would have had to add to the HSE too. I can live without the cameras and electric seats.

[krusty]

I bought an HSE D4 on Monday, used but nearly new. Price wise it wasn't really a great deal different to the XS I went to look at....

[pdavison]

I'm looking at these can I ask what the price was & it was it a dealer purchase or private sale?

[JontyR]

Could you let me know the answers to a few questions?

Which of the 3 diffs can you lock? Is it just the rear diff?

Which was does the engine sit? Is it longitudinal or transverse?

Many thanks

[camel_landy]

JontyR said:

Could you let me know the answers to a few questions?

Which of the 3 diffs can you lock? Is it just the rear diff?

Which was does the engine sit? Is it longitudinal or transverse?

Many thanks

Firstly, you don't lock the diffs on the D4, the car does as part of its traction control systems... Also, the differentials themselves are e-Diffs and don't lock in the traditional manner. Instead they use clutch plates and the ECU can vary the amount of resistance the diff offers.

The standard vehicle comes with a centre e-Diff but there is the option of a rear e-Diff. The rear e-Diff is a factory fit option only and has to be specified at time of order.

As for the engine... Longitudinal.

M

[Shadow62]

Picked up my XS this eve.

Money no object then HSE is nice to have:

Softer leather (i prefer XS leather)
Sunroofs - never used on previous HSE
Keyless go - Wife had hassle with hers (XS still keyless start)
Memory electric seats - would be nice
Arm rests - look good but need to lift to put seat belt in and get in and out, cubby works
Nav looks the same? XS does have DAB
Mood lighting - see disco forum, wiring is all there for it
Metalic paint - I wanted that
Xenons and running lights?
May be a difference in wheels?

Overall XS was £7k cheaper than the HSE after discounts etc so head made the decission. Price was similar for brand new 255 XS 8 speed vs 1yr old 245hp HSE 6 speed

Great cars that do everything.