Is there any point in the TDV8 now?

3.0 TDV6 245PS 600NM 2535KG 97 BHP/Ton 0-60MPH 8.8 secs
3.6 TDV8 272PS 640NM 2656KG 102 BHP/Ton 0-60MPH 8.6 secs

Is the TDV8 a single turbo still?

Prefer the kudos of the V8 but can't see the reason to part with the extra £5k.

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TDv8 has always been a twin turbo - one on each bank. TDv6 is now twin turbo, but sequential
The £5k price difference gets you a whole load more toys as standard for a TDv8 HSE over the TDv6 3.0ltr HSE like adaptive cruise, extra TR programme (a "high" performance setting) Adaptive Bi xenon lights,
I agree though that if you take it on performance then it's a "no brainer" to go for the 2010MY TDv6 although the TDv8 is still faster and quicker accelerating than the TDv6, there isn't £5000 of difference! I would still have another Tdv8 in preference to a 3.0ltr TDv6 though!
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Thanks for the info on the turbo's for the V8. You can still buy those options for the V6, but agree if you do, it would make sense to go for the V8. (Mind you I got the adaptive lights on my D3 and won't rush to tick the option again.) I would be interested to see how the 2 compare. I reckon a sequential turbo on the V6 must be far better than the V8 set up. Do you get as much foot tapping moments as I do on my D3 as you wait for 1950rpm. Going to try the '10MY RRS on Friday, never buy the same product twice ..........



PS I love big engines, I'm just surprised LR didn't raise the bar of the TDV8 range and separate more from the TDV6 with the 2010 upgrades......Plus the fuel burn is so much more for the TDV8 and you are not getting much more for it................. 2010MY Land Rover Freelander 2 HSE
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Seeing as the TDV6 is the same as in the XF, albeit with less power but more torque it will be a fantastic engine.

The reviews the XF has had with that engine have all been top notch and as far as refinement it is beyond reproach. Dare I say better than the TDV8?

It surprises me that LR didn't reserve the TDV8 for the FFRR, use a high power version of the TDV6 for the RRS and a slightly milder version for the D4 to form a hierarchy in the range. Runner up - 2009 Best Avatar Award
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I agree, at this point of time there is no point why you should buy the TDV8 in my eyes although it does sound really great. I hope they will do a bigger and stronger version of the TDV8 then there will be reason to buy it again - I'm thinking of something like 4.2 ltr., 330 bhp and 700 Nm, that would be great...  RRS TDV6 HSE, 2006, bonatti grey, ebony interior, rear diff, s/c grille and vents, stormers, privacy, tasmods, iphone integration

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Do you get as much foot tapping moments as I do on my D3 as you wait for 1950rpm.

Gazzer wrote:

surprised LR didn't raise the bar of the TDV8 range and separate more from the TDV6 with the 2010 upgrades......

Gazzer wrote:

Plus the fuel burn is so much more for the TDV8 and you are not getting much more for it.................

just ask a dealer who had a chance to test drive the new TDV6.

Apparently it's a non-brainer, unless of course you need that little TDV8 badge on the back...  SOMETIMES YOU'RE THE BUG AND SOMETIMES YOU'RE THE WINDSHIELD

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hmmmm interesting. Im still itching for the new MY10 and was convinced i couldnt give up the V8 when i do get the chance to change (looking for a good deal on the new e class for mum first if anyone got any hookups )... Looks like i might just have to take the 3.0 for a test drive . Then again i want all the options so might just be worth going for the tdv8. I think James was telling me the orders for TDV8's in MY10 are pretty much non existent at the moment . WINNER - 2008 Best All New Photograph
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I think James was telling me the orders for TDV8's in MY10 are pretty much non existent at the moment .

Better chance of some dosh off a TDv8 then.....................................  2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Well, I guess it's time then to ask for a TDV8, if you get enough discount for it to be just 2 or 3k more expensive than the TDV6 it makes sense again, I'd say.  RRS TDV6 HSE, 2006, bonatti grey, ebony interior, rear diff, s/c grille and vents, stormers, privacy, tasmods, iphone integration

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(looking for a good deal on the new e class for mum first if anyone got any hookups )...

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From what I understand LR are working on a bigger TDV8 and this will be anounced some time soon

A point to note is the new 3ltr is essentially the same engine as the 2.7 but either bored out or a change in the stroke etc. They have added the extra turbo now but what about tuning

I know what happens when you tune the TDV8 and also when you do the same to the TDV6

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So don't buy a TDV8 now as no one will want it in 3 yrs as there wil be the bigger one out there...... 2010MY Land Rover Freelander 2 HSE
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