Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6261
3rd row storage bins are useless though, they aren't as deep as the current car. I found that out on my test drive, I assumed they were as deep if not better, obviously not.
In facia storage only available on HSE & HSE Lux. Why?
Top glovebox not available on S spec, again why?23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
26th Feb 2017 6:03 pm
RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
Posts: 13100
They are making up some differentiation between spec levels. Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
2012 RRS SDV6
2008 RRS TDV8
"When you fire that first shot, no matter how right you feel, you have no idea who's going to die! You don't know who's children are going to scream and burn. How many hearts will be broken. How many lives shattered. How much blood will spill, until everybody does what they were always going to have to do from the very beginning: SIT DOWN AND TALK!"
26th Feb 2017 6:42 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13906
I think LR believe that if you can only afford a S spec then you won't be able to afford any stuff that needs storing. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
26th Feb 2017 8:26 pm
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1243
Now that is funny.
26th Feb 2017 9:41 pm
stick
Member Since: 13 Jan 2010
Location: hants
Posts: 592
Back on thread...I do at least one 1500 mile trip each year with 6 in the car. Only possible and fun because all the passengers are comfortable. WE configure like a coach, 2, 2,2, with middle seat down so easy to talk. Will be very sad if I cannot find a car as comfortable when current d4 due for replacementd4 HSE
27th Feb 2017 9:39 am
petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1135
The D5 is more comfortable, quieter & has a far better ride than the D4 especially for seven people.
Has the bonus of not grazing hands when manipulating seats.
My opinion but I own a D4 and have driven a D5 for 50/60 miles.Peter
27th Feb 2017 10:04 am
stick
Member Since: 13 Jan 2010
Location: hants
Posts: 592
Thanks Peter, that is good to know. Just a thought, are you able to drop the middle seat down independently as in the d4?d4 HSE
27th Feb 2017 10:16 am
petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1135
Yes, and it's got coffee holders in it, but if your unsure don't take my word please get a test drive and take people with you, make sure you are happy.... it's a lot of money to spend.
Peter
27th Feb 2017 10:28 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13906
Interesting pictures. Is it me or do the images show the rear tapering / narrowing in at the rear?New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
27th Feb 2017 11:24 am
petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1135
Click image to enlarge
Peter
27th Feb 2017 11:29 am
jimbg
Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 478
Moo wrote:
Interesting pictures. Is it me or do the images show the rear tapering / narrowing in at the rear?
It is weird and it must taper in I guess, but stood by the car you do notice it.
From the overhead images it looks like it comes in by a significant amount.
27th Feb 2017 11:45 am
CraigP
Member Since: 22 Feb 2010
Location: East Yorks
Posts: 41
Moo wrote:
Interesting pictures. Is it me or do the images show the rear tapering / narrowing in at the rear?
I see it more as fattening in the middle
27th Feb 2017 1:41 pm
petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1135
Moo wrote:
Interesting pictures. Is it me or do the images show the rear tapering / narrowing in at the rear?
Yes, front wheel track wider than rear
Peter
27th Feb 2017 2:05 pm
crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 5011
petersw wrote:
The D5 is more comfortable, quieter & has a far better ride than the D4 especially for seven people.
I totally agree with more comfortable and quieter for the front two passengers (with the TDV6)... not sure the other five passengers would agree after a few miles?
You definitely need to try with a few friends before spending a load of dosh and realising it doesn't work !!!2005 D3 HSE 2011 D4 Landmark 2016 D4 HSE Lux
2017 Ford Tourneo VR46
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27th Feb 2017 2:31 pm
petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1135
I had 6 on my 50/60 mile test drive including dealer, two (dare I say rotund ) friends in second row thought it was very comfortable, admit child was in third row.
I normally change car every three years (held on for this) so if it's a bad as you say I won't be shy in saying.Peter
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Now that is funny. 
) friends in second row thought it was very comfortable, admit child was in third row.
