Landrover claim the performance of the TDV6 is close to the TDV8, however I have noticed that when the ambient temperature is greater than 30 C the performance of the TDV8 drops substantially. Not having the TDV8 in colder climates may be OK but I think that the performance difference between the two in a hot climate may be more substantial than most people realise.

It would be interesting to compare the performance between the TDV6 and the TDV8 on a hot day. I think there may be a substantial difference bewteen the two.

Now that you have to buy the SC version to get Dynamic Response unless you are prepared to buy the TDV6, the line up here in Australia and other hot climates is flawed in it's execution. Bring on the 4.4TDV8.

Meiang wrote:

Bring on the 4.4TDV8.

I know a lot of people are saying it will not happen, but my dealer said last week the 4.4 v8 will be released as a final fling in the outgoing model, just before the new one in2013/14....we'll see! MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG

Wishful thinking I think - the 4.4 will not fit in the D4/RRS engine bay without major sheetmetal work which is not going to happen with the current vehicle.

Garry 07MY RRS TDV6
Arctic Frost
Aspen Interior

Any turbocharged car will suffer more as the ambient heat increases.

It then comes down to intercooler efficiency


My Impreza with a top mounted intercooler would lose massive amounts of power in the summer (25degs+)

The front mounted intercoolers fair better mind you... RRS gone
Audi SQ5...Gone Audi Q7 S-Line 240 3.0TDI Gone
Audi A6 Allroad Sport 270 3.0TDI