Member Since: 27 Jan 2006
Location: London
Posts: 47
Anyone seen any pics of the new freelander? A dealer tols me it looked like a baby D3
2nd Feb 2006 5:31 pm
Dom Harvey Lord of the Four Fingers
Member Since: 15 Apr 2005
Location: Dorset
Posts: 7454
Yes I have in a recent car magazine (bright yellow front), can't remember which sorry but it said that it was going to be launched at thisd years motorshow and yes it has a lot of D3 features even down to a simplified Terrain Response.2004 Discovery 3 - gone
2006 Discovery 3 - gone
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2nd Feb 2006 5:50 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
Martin wrote:
simon wrote:
Got to Gaydon and it very quickly whizzed up the slip road (no break lights - which were working by the way) which was a shock as its a VERY tight one when exiting from the London bound side. Martin will verify that.
Absolutely, I wouldn't want to throw a 4x4 round it
Seemed to be well flat too going round the curve... a well sorted beast if I ever saw one.
Oh and did I mention it was flippin FAST.
-s
2nd Feb 2006 5:55 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
Simon could it have been the rumoured black badged one?DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
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2nd Feb 2006 6:28 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
No idea mate. Couldn't keep up with it at all... could be I guess from the way it moved.
The current Freelander (1.8, V6 or TD4) would have been left for dust too.
Did look quite a bit bigger but then it was black with black - what looked like - tarpaulin on the back. Very dirty too. But definitely a healthy size compared to the current one.
-s
2nd Feb 2006 7:45 pm
Dom Harvey Lord of the Four Fingers
Member Since: 15 Apr 2005
Location: Dorset
Posts: 7454
Simon the new one is both longer and wider and the spare wheel is slung underneath as per the D32004 Discovery 3 - gone
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2011 Freelander LE Special Edition - gone
2007 Discovery 3 XS - gone
2012 Discovery 4 GS - current
Well if the D3 looks like a Transit that'll look like a Transit Connect then
Buy a white one and you'll get free driver training from the governmentThe End
2nd Feb 2006 7:52 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
No its similar in size like D2 to D3 it just uses the space better. My dealer has sat in it. He described it as Freelander like at the front, D3 sides and RRS rear.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
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2nd Feb 2006 7:52 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23337
Anyone know for sure, when/if the D3 will get the bigger Diesel lump. I've been told no plans for at least another 18 months.
I'd love to know, as the only issue I have with the D3 is that IMO It's a little underpowered.
I'd get it chipped, but Sods Law as soon as I buy one, the announcement will be made that the 3.0 is due out in Sep.!
2nd Feb 2006 8:15 pm
LRtuning
Member Since: 22 Feb 2005
Location: AUSTRALIA + UK
Posts: 468
All I know is that it's due this year but it may go in RRS first as a 2nd diesel engine choice...Money talks.Sex sells.Mud sticks.Time flys. happens.People talk.Impressions last!
I would have thought the 3L lump may not be anymore powerful than the 2.7L, at a guess it'll be more 'restricted' to make it EuroIV compliant so the capacity has been raised to compensate for this. You could go for the TDV8 though
Hopefully TC or someone else with a bit more inside knowledge will be able to reveal moreThe End
2nd Feb 2006 8:21 pm
LRtuning
Member Since: 22 Feb 2005
Location: AUSTRALIA + UK
Posts: 468
The only reason they are bringing out a 3.0 litre TDV6 is to comply with euro 4. I understand it will not be any more powerful than the current 2.7 TDV6 so it makes no odds which engine you opt forMoney talks.Sex sells.Mud sticks.Time flys. happens.People talk.Impressions last!
2nd Feb 2006 8:24 pm
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