Sorry maybe I was misleading the previous replies.

The screen basically have 2 mode - speedo (normal/standard) or full map
if you choose full map then there is no speedometer displayed, and the speed is displayed at the bottom
if you choose the speedometer mode, then there are 4 themes you can select (not a big diff in it really), and the map won't be displayed at all (unless if it gives you an instruction, then a small map will be displayed in the middle, like in the old system)
there is no 'combined' mode unfortunately...

Thanks for the clarification. I'm surprised that tiny speed display is legal, though - I hadn't even spotted it!! I wonder what the actual minimum requirements are? I've ordered HUD, so maybe the map display would be the most useful in my case.

I don't want to rain on your parade and though digital is a big step forward JLR is way behind Audi in that regard.

Drag a drop should be the order of the day whereby instruments can be placed anywhere and sized by pinch and stretch gestures the way Apple would do it.

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OK I didn't know that Audi instrument displays are prone to melting. Not good!

However in Audi's defence there are always dials on screen. It's just that they are smaller when in map mode.

Another thing, the RRS display is a tad bland and tries too hard to look like standard analog.

Anyhow that's just my opinion. RRS (MY13) Santorini Black SDV6 HSE luxuary
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Hello all,
Long time follower, first time posting.

I just viewed the delivery on my MY17, and it DIDN'T have the TFT instrument panel (HSE with V&C package). Dealer didn't know too much saying that 'this sometimes and rarely happens'..The TFT instrument panel looks slick, and I feel I am missing out..

Does anyone have any insight from the internals of Land Rover? Parts shortages? Dedication to certain markets?

Cheers!

It's a market thing. The 2017 brochure shows LHD HSE cars with the mechanical instrument package. I'm surprised that your dealer didn't make this clear. On second thoughts maybe not so surprised but it's a pity your expectations won't be met.

Sorry but the 2017 digital dash is rather good.

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Thank you for the reply Silty.
Everything on order form pointed to it, even the sticker has it on there! Lol
I guess I just have to laugh . This is the second order in 9 months and I still couldn't get the right car delivered..

Might be worth checking if Audi's in the USA get a TFT screen - if not then it will be a DoT homolgation/type approval thing and not much you or LR can do about it 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Thank you Tim. I thought about that one too, but I sat in a S/C with the TFT panel..
I have to put put it down to timing.. Maybe those who get theirs delivered in the US from Feb onwards get the panel..maybe.. Hopefully... Lol

While the panel does look slick, there may be a reason Porsche continues to keep the traditional dials

Couldn't agree more.

JLR lost the opportunity to overreach Audi and do a TFT screen Apple style.

As it is it's a poor attempt and they should have done what Porsche did and stay with analogue until the technology catches up. RRS (MY13) Santorini Black SDV6 HSE luxuary
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AFAIK the new Discovery5 doesn't get a TFT dash even as an option, they get deeply cowled Evoque style analogue instruments in all the photos I have seen so maybe LR has decided that the tech isn't right yet. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW