LR5 Release Updates?

[catman]

Almost ***** #LandRoverDiscovery5 spotted http://bit.ly/1XrD6ks #HotLandRoverAction #LandyLove #LandRoverDiscovery

 

[epiclr4]

Almost ***** #LandRoverDiscovery5 spotted http://bit.ly/1XrD6ks #HotLandRoverAction #LandyLove #LandRoverDiscovery

Still saying no tailgate, no return for me... The rear quarter shot makes it appear there is no tailgate...

 

[cperez]

Looks like they'll continue the use of side badges (notice inset/dimple above the beltline on the rear door) as with the current Discovery Sport. Has LR used side badging on any legacy models?

The tiresome references to Ford Explorer notwithstanding, maybe this is done to minimize confusion when viewed from the side.

 

[toddjb122]

Still saying no tailgate, no return for me... The rear quarter shot makes it appear there is no tailgate...

Ugh, I hope you're not right. If so, I'll still wait and see what they come forward with on the little slide out tailgate promised. Still, the current tailgate is a wide flat platform suitable as a work bench, seat, or bed extention. It'll be tough to beat with some slide out bastardization.

Do you think Ford will sue LR for infringement on Explorer body design?

 

[colorover]

One other thing driving the jelly bean styling is fuel economy and minimizing drag, they're doing everything they can to maximize fleet fuel economy.

I am glad that we have our LR3 and 4, but sad that the distinctive Disco will have run its course later this year. This looks like almost every other bland lifted wagon / crossover. See the new Q7, Passat, Explorer, Highlander, etc...

Will see what the Defender brings, but with no sightings of test mules that I have seen, I expect we won't see that car until late 2018/2019 at the earliest. Anybody else have better info on that?

 

[catman]

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[catman]

Will see what the Defender brings, but with no sightings of test mules that I have seen, I expect we won't see that car until late 2018/2019 at the earliest. Anybody else have better info on that?

This article says it will be 2018, but it is anyone's guess this far away.

http://www.carscoops.com/2016/06/future-land-rover-defender-could-get.html

 

[Davidinseattle]

The already mucked with the stock market. Class action brewing somewhere I'm sure.

Huh? Class action suit for what? Did I miss something?

 

[LR4USN]

Not that I'm aware of. I was just thinking out loud.

 

[Hayseed_LR4]

Cannot be as safe as the LR4 -it does not have those mandatory side safety steps... just sayin'