Land Rover Announced as 'Best Cars' Winner

[Ext User(rmcgrice)]

Not that surprising as it does have a Jaguar motor and transmission :-)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
24th November, 2005


Land Rover has accepted the prestigious BEST CARS "Best All Terrain 4WD"
award for Discovery 3 Td V6 as announced at a ceremony held at the RACV
in Melbourne.

The 'Australian Best Cars' award is one of the most exhaustive
independent tests in the world. With a strong consumer focus the
comprehensive tests are thorough, practical and objective. Complex
testing over 20 criteria (4WD categories only) was conducted in October
2005. Judges compare a range of measurable elements including standard
features, interior space, and acceleration and braking, safety and
security features, interior noise levels, pricing, depreciation, running
and repair costs and fuel consumption. (Recreational and 4WD vehicles
also undergo extensive off-road ability testing)

Already winning over 54 awards globally including 4WD of the Year in
Australia from Overlander, 4WD Monthly and 4x4 Australia magazines, the
addition of this accolade is outstanding news for Land Rover.

In a statement released by the national motoring association, they said:

"For the first time in years the best of British is good enough to be
best for Australians. Land Rover’s turbo-diesel powered, seven-seat
Discovery 3 SE is a rare find. It makes a mockery of its bulk with
impressive cornering abilities, accurate steering and dependable grip
levels. The suppression of road and engine noise is another highlight.
This diesel shames many petrol power plants. A clever five-mode Terrain
Response system allows variations of Discovery’s electronic controls, air
suspension, gearbox characteristics and differential settings
accordingly. It enhances the vehicle’s considerable off-road strengths.
Performance from the 2.7-litre common rail diesel and its clever
transmission is commendable. It offers ample pulling power, prompt
overtaking response and up to 3500kg of braked towing capacity. The
Brit’s fuel economy is good and its modern engine sidesteps significant
emissions penalties. The Discovery also soaks up bumps with assurance and
brakes with aplomb. In design terms it sets a cracking standard for space
and security. Seven adults can fill its theatre-type seats without
compromises. There also is plenty of safety, practicality and
adjustability on offer."

Steve Morten, General Manager Land Rover Australia said in his acceptance
speech;

"2005 really has been a wonderful year for the Land Rover brand here in
Australia launching to market two outstanding all-new products, the Range
Rover Sport and the multi award winning Discovery 3. Already Discovery 3
has received over 54 awards globally, including 4WD of the year here in
Australia from Overlander, 4WD Monthly and 4x4 Australia magazines. And
we take these awards very seriously particularly here in Australia where
both the customer and the motoring industry put our brand and our
vehicles through their paces with rigorous testing and fastidious
assessment and evaluation. To be awarded the coveted 'Best Cars' award
for Discovery 3, really is the icing on the cake and we are both proud
and delighted to accept this accolade. Ernest to you and your judging
team on behalf of Land Rover I would like to thank you for your
discerning choice in awarding our Discovery 3 TdV6 Best Cars All Terrain
4WD of the Year. You have confirmed what we at Land Rover know –
Discovery 3 is a vehicle in a class of it own.

[Ext User(mf1@project1221.com)]

rmcgrice wrote:

> Not that surprising as it does have a Jaguar motor and transmission :-)

The L/R is a top class engineered unit, it will easily outperform any
Japper 4x4

Alas where they [and Jag & co.] come unstuck is in quality control or
lack of

The L/R is always or near always LAST in quality and customer
satisfaction surveys, they need to move the production to Japan [prob.
be China in the future]

Cheers

[Ext User(Clockmeister)]

"rmcgrice" <mcgrice@newsguy.com> wrote in message
news:Xns971C45FA82902nofuse@129.250.170.90...
> Not that surprising as it does have a Jaguar motor and transmission :-)
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> 24th November, 2005
>
>
> Land Rover has accepted the prestigious BEST CARS "Best All Terrain 4WD"
> award for Discovery 3 Td V6 as announced at a ceremony held at the RACV
> in Melbourne.

In typical Jag tradition they spend more time in the workshop then they do
on the road.

Refined yes, reliable no.

[Ext User(Toby Ponsenby)]

On 27 Nov 2005 20:53:23 GMT, rmcgrice wrote:

> Not that surprising as it does have a Jaguar motor and transmission :-)
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> 24th November, 2005
>
>
> Land Rover has accepted the prestigious BEST CARS "Best All Terrain 4WD"
> award for Discovery 3 Td V6 as announced at a ceremony held at the RACV
> in Melbourne.
>
> The 'Australian Best Cars' award is one of the most exhaustive
> independent tests in the world. With a strong consumer focus the
> comprehensive tests are thorough, practical and objective. Complex
> testing over 20 criteria (4WD categories only) was conducted in October
> 2005. Judges compare a range of measurable elements including standard
> features, interior space, and acceleration and braking, safety and
> security features, interior noise levels, pricing, depreciation, running
> and repair costs and fuel consumption. (Recreational and 4WD vehicles
> also undergo extensive off-road ability testing)
>
> Already winning over 54 awards globally including 4WD of the Year in
> Australia from Overlander, 4WD Monthly and 4x4 Australia magazines, the
> addition of this accolade is outstanding news for Land Rover.
>
> In a statement released by the national motoring association, they said:
>
> "For the first time in years the best of British is good enough to be
> best for Australians. Land Rover’s turbo-diesel powered, seven-seat
> Discovery 3 SE is a rare find. It makes a mockery of its bulk with
> impressive cornering abilities, accurate steering and dependable grip
> levels. The suppression of road and engine noise is another highlight.
> This diesel shames many petrol power plants. A clever five-mode Terrain
> Response system allows variations of Discovery’s electronic controls, air
> suspension, gearbox characteristics and differential settings
> accordingly. It enhances the vehicle’s considerable off-road strengths.
> Performance from the 2.7-litre common rail diesel and its clever
> transmission is commendable. It offers ample pulling power, prompt
> overtaking response and up to 3500kg of braked towing capacity. The
> Brit’s fuel economy is good and its modern engine sidesteps significant
> emissions penalties. The Discovery also soaks up bumps with assurance and
> brakes with aplomb. In design terms it sets a cracking standard for space
> and security. Seven adults can fill its theatre-type seats without
> compromises. There also is plenty of safety, practicality and
> adjustability on offer."
>
> Steve Morten, General Manager Land Rover Australia said in his acceptance
> speech;
>
> "2005 really has been a wonderful year for the Land Rover brand here in
> Australia launching to market two outstanding all-new products, the Range
> Rover Sport and the multi award winning Discovery 3. Already Discovery 3
> has received over 54 awards globally, including 4WD of the year here in
> Australia from Overlander, 4WD Monthly and 4x4 Australia magazines. And
> we take these awards very seriously particularly here in Australia where
> both the customer and the motoring industry put our brand and our
> vehicles through their paces with rigorous testing and fastidious
> assessment and evaluation. To be awarded the coveted 'Best Cars' award
> for Discovery 3, really is the icing on the cake and we are both proud
> and delighted to accept this accolade. Ernest to you and your judging
> team on behalf of Land Rover I would like to thank you for your
> discerning choice in awarding our Discovery 3 TdV6 Best Cars All Terrain
> 4WD of the Year. You have confirmed what we at Land Rover know –
> Discovery 3 is a vehicle in a class of it own.

Yeah, well....

They're cute when they're young.

--
Toby.
quidquid latine dictum
sit, altum viditur

[Ext User(Kev)]

No No No that can't be right
the 380 won it surely
only the 380 is good enough to win any award



Kev

rmcgrice wrote:
>
> Not that surprising as it does have a Jaguar motor and transmission :-)
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> 24th November, 2005
>
> Land Rover has accepted the prestigious BEST CARS "Best All Terrain 4WD"
> award for Discovery 3 Td V6 as announced at a ceremony held at the RACV
> in Melbourne.
>
> The 'Australian Best Cars' award is one of the most exhaustive
> independent tests in the world. With a strong consumer focus the
> comprehensive tests are thorough, practical and objective. Complex
> testing over 20 criteria (4WD categories only) was conducted in October
> 2005. Judges compare a range of measurable elements including standard
> features, interior space, and acceleration and braking, safety and
> security features, interior noise levels, pricing, depreciation, running
> and repair costs and fuel consumption. (Recreational and 4WD vehicles
> also undergo extensive off-road ability testing)
>
> Already winning over 54 awards globally including 4WD of the Year in
> Australia from Overlander, 4WD Monthly and 4x4 Australia magazines, the
> addition of this accolade is outstanding news for Land Rover.
>
> In a statement released by the national motoring association, they said:
>
> "For the first time in years the best of British is good enough to be
> best for Australians. Land Rover’s turbo-diesel powered, seven-seat
> Discovery 3 SE is a rare find. It makes a mockery of its bulk with
> impressive cornering abilities, accurate steering and dependable grip
> levels. The suppression of road and engine noise is another highlight.
> This diesel shames many petrol power plants. A clever five-mode Terrain
> Response system allows variations of Discovery’s electronic controls, air
> suspension, gearbox characteristics and differential settings
> accordingly. It enhances the vehicle’s considerable off-road strengths.
> Performance from the 2.7-litre common rail diesel and its clever
> transmission is commendable. It offers ample pulling power, prompt
> overtaking response and up to 3500kg of braked towing capacity. The
> Brit’s fuel economy is good and its modern engine sidesteps significant
> emissions penalties. The Discovery also soaks up bumps with assurance and
> brakes with aplomb. In design terms it sets a cracking standard for space
> and security. Seven adults can fill its theatre-type seats without
> compromises. There also is plenty of safety, practicality and
> adjustability on offer."
>
> Steve Morten, General Manager Land Rover Australia said in his acceptance
> speech;
>
> "2005 really has been a wonderful year for the Land Rover brand here in
> Australia launching to market two outstanding all-new products, the Range
> Rover Sport and the multi award winning Discovery 3. Already Discovery 3
> has received over 54 awards globally, including 4WD of the year here in
> Australia from Overlander, 4WD Monthly and 4x4 Australia magazines. And
> we take these awards very seriously particularly here in Australia where
> both the customer and the motoring industry put our brand and our
> vehicles through their paces with rigorous testing and fastidious
> assessment and evaluation. To be awarded the coveted 'Best Cars' award
> for Discovery 3, really is the icing on the cake and we are both proud
> and delighted to accept this accolade. Ernest to you and your judging
> team on behalf of Land Rover I would like to thank you for your
> discerning choice in awarding our Discovery 3 TdV6 Best Cars All Terrain
> 4WD of the Year. You have confirmed what we at Land Rover know –
> Discovery 3 is a vehicle in a class of it own.

[Ext User(OzOne)]

On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:21:35 +1000, Kev <kevcat@optusnet.com.au>
scribbled thusly:

>No No No that can't be right
>the 380 won it surely
>only the 380 is good enough to win any award
>
>
>
>Kev
Oh no, yet another dickwad.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

[Ext User(jackbadger)]

>
> Not that surprising as it does have a Jaguar motor and transmission :-)
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> 24th November, 2005
>

[[[[stop right there]]]]

Would this be the 2.7l V6 TD? Think you have Ford to thank for that. Found
it's way into (Ford-owned) Jag pretty late in the day and was developed
with PSA (Peugeot, or if you like, that other paragon of reliability,
Citroen).

[Ext User(Kieron)]

On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 10:00:27 +0800, "Clockmeister"
<no-one@nowhere.com> wrote:

>
>"rmcgrice" <mcgrice@newsguy.com> wrote in message
>news:Xns971C45FA82902nofuse@129.250.170.90...
>> Not that surprising as it does have a Jaguar motor and transmission :-)
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> 24th November, 2005
>>
>>
>> Land Rover has accepted the prestigious BEST CARS "Best All Terrain 4WD"
>> award for Discovery 3 Td V6 as announced at a ceremony held at the RACV
>> in Melbourne.
>
>In typical Jag tradition they spend more time in the workshop then they do
>on the road.
>
>Refined yes, reliable no.

I wonder if this thinking could be called the 'Magna Syndrome' ? :)

[Ext User(OzOne)]

On Tue, 29 Nov 2005 02:58:14 GMT, kieronm302@hotmail.com (Kieron)
scribbled thusly:

>On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 10:00:27 +0800, "Clockmeister"
><no-one@nowhere.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>"rmcgrice" <mcgrice@newsguy.com> wrote in message
>>news:Xns971C45FA82902nofuse@129.250.170.90...
>>> Not that surprising as it does have a Jaguar motor and transmission :-)
>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>> 24th November, 2005
>>>
>>>
>>> Land Rover has accepted the prestigious BEST CARS "Best All Terrain 4WD"
>>> award for Discovery 3 Td V6 as announced at a ceremony held at the RACV
>>> in Melbourne.
>>
>>In typical Jag tradition they spend more time in the workshop then they do
>>on the road.
>>
>>Refined yes, reliable no.
>
>I wonder if this thinking could be called the 'Magna Syndrome' ? :)

Nope, Jaguar have the mortgage on that one.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

[Ext User(Kev)]

Kieron wrote:
>
> On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 10:00:27 +0800, "Clockmeister"
> <no-one@nowhere.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >"rmcgrice" <mcgrice@newsguy.com> wrote in message
> >news:Xns971C45FA82902nofuse@129.250.170.90...
> >> Not that surprising as it does have a Jaguar motor and transmission :-)
> >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >> 24th November, 2005
> >>
> >>
> >> Land Rover has accepted the prestigious BEST CARS "Best All Terrain 4WD"
> >> award for Discovery 3 Td V6 as announced at a ceremony held at the RACV
> >> in Melbourne.
> >
> >In typical Jag tradition they spend more time in the workshop then they do
> >on the road.
> >
> >Refined yes, reliable no.
>
> I wonder if this thinking could be called the 'Magna Syndrome' ? :)


Might as well
I saw one today
almost as ugly as a Magna
think of it as a Magna that has been squashed between two busses
from the looks of it they have based the bodywork on the Range Rover
where before it was just the chassis
I didn't notice if they also changed to independent suspension all
round, if so they have just lost any leading offroad abilty they once
had



Kev