Difference between revisions of "Model Years"

Latest revision as of 16:14, 11 December 2013

2005 Model Year

VIN ID: SALLAAAxx5Annnnnn

2006 Model Year

VIN ID: SALLAAAxx6Annnnnn

2007 Model Year

VIN ID: SALLAAAxx7Annnnnn

• TDV6 engine updated to Euro IV emissions
  • Improvement in fuel consumption
  • Reduction in CO2 emissions by up to 5g/km
  • Note that from this year onwards, blanking the EGRs causes system faults
• Rear park distance control on 'entry level' 7 seat TDV6 (GS)
• Option of Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Electric power lumbar support added to the driver’s seat where memory seats are specified
• One-touch opening passenger window
• Destination input on the move function now available on the navigation system
• Premium navigation system now has the option of hybrid television, capable of receiving both analogue and digital TV signals
• Land Rover Watch available

2008 Model Year

VIN ID: SALLAAAxx8Annnnnn

• Front mats fix with two hooks set in floor, not turn buckles
• Centre console trim panels changed in shape slightly
• Straight-grain satin walnut wood finish or piano black veneer available on higher end models
• Premium ruched leather seats on HSE
• Driver seat cushion pockets
• Eight-way passenger seat adjustment
• Premium carpet mats
• Electrically adjustable steering column (some markets only)
• Driver's seat powered lumbar support (some markets only)
• Ebony coloured centre stack and centre floor console
• 'Noble' plating finish to facia air vents and other switchgear/controls
• Silver plated finish to speaker bezels.
• Colour changes to the facia plastics (now Ebony colour)
• Improved Bluetooth PTI with contacts list download
• Rear Air conditioning became an option on HSE models
• V8 petrol engine option no longer available in the UK.

2008.5 Model Year

VIN ID: SALLAAAxx8Annnnnn

• Deletion of phone cradle with PTI system
• Centre armrest coolbox becomes optional

2009 Model Year

VIN ID: SALLAAAxx9Annnnnn

• Revamped front and rear bumper covers
• Body coloured front bumper (all models)
• Body coloured wheel arches and rear bumper (higher trim levels)
• Body coloured tailgate handle
• Body coloured bottom tailgate trim
• Tungsten finish side vent
• Tungsten finish door handles (higher trim levels)
• Clear side repeaters
• New design of 19-inch wheel with 7 spokes
• Three new exterior metallic paint colours:
  • Santorini Black
  • Galway Green
  • Bournville (black with a hint of brown)
• New Almond interior trim colour
• Updated Bluetooth PTI system

2010 Model Year

VIN ID: SALxxxxxxAAnnnnnn

• Launched as Discovery 4 / LR4

2012 Model Year

VIN ID: SALxxxxxxCAnnnnnn

• SDV6 3.0 power output increased from 245hp to 255hp
• 8-speed automatic transmission replaces 6-speed
• Drive Select rotary transmission shifter replaces lever
• Terrain Response selector revised and relocated
• Steering wheel mounted PaddleShift
• CO2 figure is reduced from 244g/km to 230g/km
• New 'compact' Smart Key provides window open and close function
• Improved HDD Navigation System (not GS)
• Timed Climate with 7 day timer (standard on HSE, not available GS) with optional remote
• Audio System has significant changes:
  • Commercial: 8 speaker system with a 4.2" colour TFT display with Bluetooth, DAB and USB connectivity (no iPod)
  • GS: 8 speaker system with a 4.2" colour TFT display with Bluetooth, DAB and USB/iPod connectivity (standard iPod USB lead - special lead no longer required)
  • XS and HSE: High-ICE with 11 speakers and 380W fitted as standard
  • Premium LOGIC 7 ICE is now an option (except for GS) with 17 speakers and 825W

• High and Premium ICE additionally have:
  • Single slot CD player with MP3 capability
  • Full control of the audio system features via touchscreen
  • DVD Audio and MP3 DVD playback
  • Virtual CD Auto Changer function which allows up to 10 CDs to be downloaded to the hard-disc
  • Gracenotes so that CD’s and tracks can be identified and stored

Further details: http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10851/Discovery_4_12MY_UK_Product_Brief.pdf

2013 Model Year

VIN ID: SALxxxxxxDAnnnnnn

• Improved navigation system