Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
My adblue D4 is much more economical than my old 06 D3.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
21st Aug 2017 10:36 am
Pedros
Member Since: 25 Jun 2011
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 454
Differences in economy with the Discovery is really not the point. There may be a few MPG difference, but let's face it, don't expect them to be that economical and you won't be disappointed. The way you drive it is a much bigger factor.
As for towing, they are superb. The D4 won lots of towing accolades in the caravan press most years of it's production, either best in class or best overall. I shouldn't be surprised if the only thing better is indeed a D5.
D4 excellent for towing. I have had several D1's a D2 a D3 and now on second D4 and this 8 speed one is by far the best. tow a twin axle caravan probably weighing in at 1900kg's with fully loaded car and you hardly notice any difference. a run to scarborough with the van on the back will give me about 17mpg but it is a lot of hills so on straight motorways etc you would get slightly better
22nd Aug 2017 7:15 am
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Posts: 3005
I had a D3 for over 10 years and it was a brilliant towcar, however in April after quickly discounting the D5 as its replacement, I bought one of the last new Landmarks available.
The D4 is smoother, quieter, slightly more economical towing (24 mpg as opposed to the D3's 22 mph) much smoother gear changes and more powerful, even though my D3 had a BAS Re-map. I certainly don't regret buying it as a towcar
22nd Aug 2017 11:08 am
mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
Posts: 2477
ive had
D3 manual
D4 6 speed auto
D4 8 speed auto
D3 manual definitely the most economical by id say approx 3-4 mpg the sutos are about the same
typical fuel light on to full to fuel light on agin ranges
manual usually 395-425 miles
autos usually 345-380 miles
just general all round averages in my experience over 7 years of ownership
towed a large twin axle with them all D4 8 speed best for ease towing but there all superb towcarsMY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
MY10 HSE D4 auto
MY14 XXV more buttons than the spaceshuttle
22nd Aug 2017 1:59 pm
azure111s
Member Since: 20 Sep 2006
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 155
D3 manual, D3 6spd auto and D4 8spd all produce roughly same fuel consumption figures in my experience. However, D4 is streets ahead in terms of performance, handling & 'quality'. Tow horsebox and single axle caravan (although not at same time ) and all have excelled at that job. Prefer D4 to FFRR TDV8.LR history:
2016 D4 Landmark
2012 Defender 110 XS 2.4
2011 FFRR Vogue SE
2002 Defender 90 H/T Td5
2008 D3 XS TDV6
2006 D3 S TDV6
1996 D1 300 Tdi
Some overlaps involved & other marques interspersed!
24th Aug 2017 9:21 pm
Disco3newbie
Member Since: 26 Oct 2008
Location: Scottish Borders
Posts: 600
O8 D3 manual - good for both non towing and towing except had to keep changing gear!
66 D4 automatic - never thought there would be so much difference - more economical by 4 - 5mpg(on Wranglers though and D3 was ATRs). Easier towing with auto box and with slightly heavier single axle tintent. Towing mpg probably 1 - 2mpg better than manual with similar driving.
Club RLD spare wheel protection
Club RLD skid plate
Club its all black
Club D3 - it's gone
Club D4 - just arrived and still all black
25th Aug 2017 9:43 pm
XXV
Member Since: 02 Sep 2014
Location: Perthshire
Posts: 136
Outstanding at towing...Horse trailer and two horses (550kgs each) they have had a few hairy moments as you forget you are actually towing something.
4th Sep 2017 5:42 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
its 2.7 tons...you aint going to get 50 to the gallon.but the drive will be AMAZING
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) and all have excelled at that job. Prefer D4 to FFRR TDV8.
