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DandyLandy



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New Si4 turbocharged petrol engines and fuel consumption

Question So I am experienced in all sorts of Landy's, from Series II onwards right up to the TDi Defender 110 CSW and I am now ready to order my FL2 SD4 but now the new Si4 petrol engined models have caught my eye.

I am no off-roader but do travel on bad dirt roads from time to time, in South Africa and neighbouring countries. The trusty Defenders are a bit rough on my ageing body and the reason to scale down to FL2 purely is for comfort, nothing else.

The Diesel models seems to be quite frugal but I did not even consider the former 3.2 litre six cylinder model. Are there any members who own the new Si4 petrol models and who can comment? Anyone not an onwer but with first-hand experience on these?


I also would like to downgrade wheels to 17" as well, to have more rubber and avoid too many punctures.

Censored If only the Defender was more user friendly............................. Censored
Post #188719 23rd Jun 2013 9:32 am
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Badger1970



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Unfortunately, the Si4 derivative is nt available in the UK....(yet), so it's doubtful that you will get much of a response from members on here. Foraging near Gaydon....
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MY13 HSE Lux SD4, Baltic Blue - current, 30,000> miles without fault
MY12 HSE 2.2 SD4, Sumatra Black - gone after 10 months/43,000 fault-free miles
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DandyLandy



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Badger1970 wrote:
Unfortunately, the Si4 derivative is nt available in the UK....(yet), so it's doubtful that you will get much of a response from members on here.


Thanks for enlightening me.....almost unbelievable! Don't they want you to have some fun, there? Very Happy
Post #188722 23rd Jun 2013 9:40 am
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taztastic



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There are members on here from all four corners of the globe Badger, he may get a response, it's not an exclusive club Thumbs Up

Keep trying DandyLandy Thumbs Up
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chrisr1806



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Maybe you should send a PM to G4LAND. He owns a 2013 Si4, but I don't think that he has driven a diesel FL2. Thumbs Up
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DandyLandy wrote:


Thanks for enlightening me.....almost unbelievable! Don't they want you to have some fun, there? Very Happy


Fun Shocked in the Nanny State Rolling with laughter p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior
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DandyLandy



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What diesel mileage can I expect from a SD4 SE/HSE? I drive with circumspection and open road cruising usually is below 120km/h or 75mph. I have not yet ordered mine; have decided to wait a bit.

I saw the new Disco4 XS with coil springs and this has complicated my buying decision as I started out looking at a new Defender 110 CSW. Then I started looking around........
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archie98



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How much do you pay for petrol and diesel?
Post #188756 23rd Jun 2013 1:30 pm
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DandyLandy



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archie98 wrote:
How much do you pay for petrol and diesel?


Both Petrol and Diesel are about ₤0-75 per litre so very roughly about ₤3-60/gal. Unleaded is everywhere but ULSD <50PPM only in major centres. Tank range is important to both as each has its own threats. Petrol = heavier consumption and Diesel = not always available although LR can use 500ppm in Africa. I just prefer 50ppm or better.
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archie98



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If only we had to pay the same.those days are long gone
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chrisr1806



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I wish! Big Cry
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G4LAND



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chrisr1806 wrote:
Maybe you should send a PM to G4LAND. He owns a 2013 Si4, but I don't think that he has driven a diesel FL2. Thumbs Up


Hi, Thumbs Up yes I'm driving an SI4 in Mexico, but as you can see in my profile, I live part time in Mexico and Spain. I have driven a Td4, but not the SD4.
SI4 is really smooth, silently, "powerful" ( except the first few meters from stop, around  1.5 seconds lag)  Compsumition is quite well,  the average is around 11L/ 100km Laughing Laughing measures.... (Mix consumption)! Almost like my D5 Volvo XC70...
For me:
SI4 vs TD4: SI4 for sure!
SI4 vs SD4... I haven't try, but could be SD4 Censored Yuri
(ARS) XE1UN, EA1HCZ

13 LR2 (FL2) HSE Lux SI4
Havana/Black
(Mexico)

08 LR2 (FL2) SE
Tambora/Black
(Mexico GONE)

05 DISCOVERY 3 G4 V8
Tangiers Orange/Black
(Spain)

13 RANGE ROVER SPORT HSE SDV6
Orkney Grey / Ebony (Black)
(Spain)

07 RANGE ROVER SPORT HSE TDV8
Java Black/Black
(Spain GONE)

02 DEFENDER 90 BLACK LE TD5
(Spain GONE)

09 VOLVO XC70 OCEAN RACE EDITION D5
Ocean Race Blue
(Spain)

Last edited by G4LAND on 23rd Jun 2013 7:39 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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chrisr1806



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Nice to hear from someone who has driven both. Thanks G4LAND! Bow down
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DandyLandy



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G4LAND wrote:
chrisr1806 wrote:
Maybe you should send a PM to G4LAND. He owns a 2013 Si4, but I don't think that he has driven a diesel FL2. Thumbs Up


Hi, Thumbs Up yes I'm driving an SI4 in Mexico, but as you can see in my profile, I live part time in Mexico and Spain. I have driven a Td4, but not the SD4.
SI4 is really smooth, silently, "powerful" ( except the first few meters from stop, around  1.5 seconds lag)  Compsumition is quite well,  the average is around 11L/ 100km Laughing Laughing measures.... (Mix consumption)! Almost like my D5 Volvo XC70...
For me:
SI4 vs TD4: SI4 for sure!
SI4 vs SD4... I haven't try, but could be SD4 Censored


Thanks a million for the insights.....you live in nice places!
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G4LAND



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Quote:
the average is around 11L/ 100km ...


I think I was wrong Confused The combined consumption, is around Shocked 14L/100KM or + Whistle Yuri
(ARS) XE1UN, EA1HCZ

13 LR2 (FL2) HSE Lux SI4
Havana/Black
(Mexico)

08 LR2 (FL2) SE
Tambora/Black
(Mexico GONE)

05 DISCOVERY 3 G4 V8
Tangiers Orange/Black
(Spain)

13 RANGE ROVER SPORT HSE SDV6
Orkney Grey / Ebony (Black)
(Spain)

07 RANGE ROVER SPORT HSE TDV8
Java Black/Black
(Spain GONE)

02 DEFENDER 90 BLACK LE TD5
(Spain GONE)

09 VOLVO XC70 OCEAN RACE EDITION D5
Ocean Race Blue
(Spain)
Post #189121 25th Jun 2013 4:50 pm
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