bostonmick Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 I am sure the loyal band of defender lovers will buy it in droves. And hopefully jlr will have put the same amount of care and quality into its build as they did for seventy years on the old model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 On 07/08/2019 at 20:04, ditchman said: what are the British army going to replace the defender with.... G Wagon or if that had sense Landcruiser pick 4.2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 24 minutes ago, dodeer said: G Wagon or if that had sense Landcruiser pick 4.2 i think the govt should commision some sort of 4wd drive....with drive rods and U/J's with a simple diff lock transmission....RSJ chassis....good solid simple enjine and something that is at least bullet proof...... during the 2nd world war the Jeep proved its purpose...and we should take a step back to that utilitarian style/age......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 51 minutes ago, ditchman said: i think the govt should commision some sort of 4wd drive....with drive rods and U/J's with a simple diff lock transmission....RSJ chassis....good solid simple enjine and something that is at least bullet proof...... during the 2nd world war the Jeep proved its purpose...and we should take a step back to that utilitarian style/age......... Go on, get building one. I am sure the MoD would look favourably on a Narfalk runabout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 hour ago, ditchman said: i think the govt should commision some sort of 4wd drive....with drive rods and U/J's with a simple diff lock transmission....RSJ chassis....good solid simple enjine and something that is at least bullet proof...... during the 2nd world war the Jeep proved its purpose...and we should take a step back to that utilitarian style/age......... I agree, think most of the so called 4x4 SUV being produced today are nothing more than lifted saloons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Land Rover Developement used to have dedicated drivers to take these new models out on preset routes sometimes towing trailers with a load on and I would assume they still do. The farming and forestry industries still need a strong easily serviced and maintained truck preferably like the original Series one where you can put the power washer inside and clean it out. The big big problem is construction and use laws, with the requirement for air bags etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 It has a Mercedes emblem on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Well spotted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 It must be my age…but I thought NoBodyImportant was in the USA, how did he get a picture of the same vehicle that team tractor posted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Google probs. Or ever car mag online. I've no idea tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 with ground clearance like that , it would not last 5 minutes where I go , I will stick to my vitara thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munzy Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Comes up as a Landy on my Vehicle Smart app... And according to insurance database it’s a Defender... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 4 hours ago, strimmer_13 said: Google probs. Or ever car mag online. I've no idea tbh I google all things LandRover 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeydredd Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 On 09/08/2019 at 12:27, NoBodyImportant said: It has a Mercedes emblem on the back Its a CND badge…….😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouser Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Also the price, which is reported to start at. £40 k. Plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 09/08/2019 at 10:08, ditchman said: i think the govt should commision some sort of 4wd drive... They did years ago - The Champ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Champ - and it was soon found that the series 1 LandRover was a far better vehicle and masses cheaper (the Champ even had 5 reverse gears!). They also tried the Champ engine (a 2.8 litre 4 cylinder made by Rolls-Royce which shared spares with other engines in the military fleet (B40, B60, B80 series)) in the series 1, but it was too bulky and heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushandpull Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 £40k plus, eh ? That sort of the money buys a new 70 series Landcruiser bakkie in RSA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Local main dealer's have taken over 100 deposits on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 It won't have a ladder frame chassis so just a generic range rover sport underneath with a restyled body harking back to the defender with windows either side of back door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 I personally think the new defender will replace the Discovery 4. The Discovery 5 has become more akin to the Range Rover models. The Discovery 4 I think, managed to combine the rugged/working vehicle/off roader a Land Rover should be with the everyday drivability and luxury Land Rover as a company, wants to be.. A Discovery 4 could happily carry 7 adults in comfort and eat up the motorway miles without feeling out of place in anyway off the beaten track, with ample cargo/loading room. Personally, I think the D4 was the best vehicle Land Rover have made because of its ability to combine so many qualities into one vehicle - I think the new defender will also combine all the same qualities... We will see very shortly I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 Well here's the new defender Leaked from a James bond set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Coming back to Bristol from Bettws Hall a few weeks back the thing flew past me and a mate, and I mean l flew, we had the windows up and aircon on and could hear its turbo whine... Not surprising when it's got an 8 sped auto boxed turbo lump... I think like has been said, it's the disco 6 and will have the range rover price tag, won't be any where near as vsrsitile as it needs to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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