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My current L494 is 12 years old, so getting on a bit. I'm thinking it's time to change to a newer one.
What would be the newest model year I could get, that is 100% Diesel and doesn't have any battery/hybrid stuff?
This could be my penultimate car unless future tax thievery makes it untenable, so it's likely I'll keep it for a good while.
Thanks for feedback. RRS HSE Dynamic SDV6 2014

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I think 2020 was around the last of the SDV6 before the D300 engine introduced? 2026 P460e Autobiography on order

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Plus a few other cars inbetween!

Or slightly older and get the last of the SDV8. I think they would be 2017. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Thanks for replies so far.
Was the D300 engine ever installed in the Sport before the current model was introduced?
Im thinking thats my sweet spot in terms of age/price, as I like the L494 shape and the D300 engine appeals. RRS HSE Dynamic SDV6 2014

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Yes it was, but I thought you did not want any of the hybrid stuff?
The D300 is a mild hybrid, hers is an example on Autotrader


https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?ad...ar-to=2022 2026 P460e Autobiography on order

2022 HSE Dynamic P400e

2017 Discovery 3.0 HSE Silicon Silver Nimbus interior and a few extra toys SOLD

2013 HSE Black, Orkney Grey, Ebony Seats and Ivory Interior SOLD

2006 HSE

Plus a few other cars inbetween!

Thanks, have been doing a bit of research and it seems you cant get a D300 without the mild hybrid stuff. Shame really but there it is. Probably just going to have to put up with it if I want the newer engine.
Theres a few around sub £40k which is a relief. RRS HSE Dynamic SDV6 2014

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The mild hybrid is unnoticeable on the D300 just helps with reducing stepping off lag and spooling up the turbo I think

Doesn’t help with fuel consumption either

But is a fine engine perhaps a little punchier than the Sdv6 and maybe a touch more refined

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Thanks, have been doing a bit of research and it seems you cant get a D300 without the mild hybrid stuff. Shame really but there it is. Probably just going to have to put up with it if I want the newer engine.
Theres a few around sub £40k which is a relief.