Canburne
Member Since: 15 Jan 2013
Location: Devon
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The height and width of the boot space is restricted by the access dimensions of the rear door - how has that changed from D4 to D5 - this could be far more relevant. .
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RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
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The height of the opening is very relevant to me and something I'm waiting for the dealer to confirm, i need to chase them. My dog nearly knocked its self out on the roof when jumping into the D4 last week so i don't want it much lower  MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
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| 5th Nov 2016 12:19 pm |
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petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
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Ride height info
2.4.7 Four-corner air suspension
Land Rover’s four-corner air suspension system not only improves ride quality when driving on-road but also provides greater capability when off-roading.
With its two-stage off-road mode the automatic system is able to vary between two ride heights of +40mm and +75mm. At speeds below 50km/h (31mph) the +75mm setting is available and for faster speeds on rutted dirt roads, between 50-80km/h (31-50mph), the vehicle will operate at +40mm. In addition, the new Speed Lowering function cuts drag and enhances fuel economy by automatically reducing the ride height by 13mm at cruising speeds above 105km/h (65mph).
Link here 2nd part is official Land Rover press pack
http://www.ovalnews.com/2016/09/the-new-la...#more-5620 Peter
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| 5th Nov 2016 1:44 pm |
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Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
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Rear Height Adjust allows the driver to lower and raise the height of the rear of the vehicle using the key fob or switches in the luggage compartment to make hitching a trailer simpler than ever and make it easier for dogs to jump into the back.
To aid entry and exit, the vehicle body height drops by an initial 15mm when the ignition is turned off or a passenger unclips their seat belt, in anticipation of getting in or out of the vehicle. When an occupant opens a door, New Discovery lowers by an additional 25mm to reduce the step-out height by its maximum of 40mm. Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
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| 5th Nov 2016 2:40 pm |
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jimbg
Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: UK
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Bill, any idea what the actual height is from the floor to the boot level?
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| 5th Nov 2016 3:05 pm |
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petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
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Video showing dog ride attributes ( go to 5 minutes ish )
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| 5th Nov 2016 4:06 pm |
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Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
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jimbg wrote:Bill, any idea what the actual height is from the floor to the boot level?
That video has no dimensions and I've searched the brochure in vain for that measurement. Page 122 has many dimensions but not that one. Perhaps someone going to a Dealer display can measure up for you. I'm going to one on 28 Nov so I'll do it then.  Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
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| 5th Nov 2016 4:56 pm |
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petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
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No measurement, but assuming the vehicle was at automatic access height (minus 40mm) at least this shows the extra lowering ability. Peter
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| 6th Nov 2016 8:18 am |
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
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But the lowering ability of the D4 is also 40mm! 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
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2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
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| 6th Nov 2016 8:23 am |
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petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
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Yes.
The Lowering ability of the D5 is 60mm.  Peter
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| 6th Nov 2016 9:18 am |
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
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At the back only, but no one yet know what the actual loading height is yet. 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
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| 6th Nov 2016 9:23 am |
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petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
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I'm going to see one 17th Nov I will measure myself.
What is the D4 at its lowest can't see that in my handbook? Peter
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| 6th Nov 2016 9:41 am |
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
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It's 29 1/2 inches from the lower tailgate to the ground on my D4 (freshly measured). 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
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| 6th Nov 2016 10:52 am |
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petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
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Thanks
Will measure D5 on 17th.
Another thought
If it lowers the back end only for the last 20mm the angle created would contribute to make load height lowering greater than 60mm
Says Pythagoras
I think ! Peter
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| 6th Nov 2016 11:09 am |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Red Merle wrote:It's 29 1/2 inches from the lower tailgate to the ground on my D4 (freshly measured).
In what height setting. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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| 6th Nov 2016 11:35 am |
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