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SDV8



Member Since: 09 Jan 2015
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2006 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
All Autobiography models are repainted by SVO. They go down the standard line and are painted Santorini Black. They are then partially dismantled and resprayed at SVO.

Edit: I think that white vehicle is a Dealer 'Autobiography' mock up....the interior isn't two tone from what I can see. And, as mentioned above, white isn't available as a contrasting colour. 2016 Defender Adventure 110
2015 Defender Autobiography 90
2016 Defender V8 Classic Works 90
2020 Defender 110 P400 X
Post #423641 14th May 2015 9:25pm
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smb



Member Since: 15 Jan 2013
Location: Cheshire
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
It wasn't a dealer mock-up. It was part of the show at JLR's Castle Bromwich Manufacturing Plant reception.

If that is an autobiography then JLR should employ people who can paint. Considering this vehicle was a display one in a prime position at their own plant then I would hate to know what the clients are going to get.

When you see things like this you start to understand why we have so many issues. Such a shame, but then I suppose now they are targeting people with more money than sense. Rolling Eyes
Post #423646 14th May 2015 9:53pm
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David87



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
I wouldn't take too much notice of the fit and finish of any pre-production cars; they will be unrepresentative of the production-spec examples.
Post #423654 14th May 2015 10:20pm
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smb



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
David, you miss-understood. It wasn't pre-production. It is a fully registered car before it is off to the dealer.
Post #423658 14th May 2015 10:51pm
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SDV8



Member Since: 09 Jan 2015
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2006 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
They won't be sending a 64 plate pre reg off to the dealer for sale as one of the 80 Autobiography models. 2016 Defender Adventure 110
2015 Defender Autobiography 90
2016 Defender V8 Classic Works 90
2020 Defender 110 P400 X
Post #423666 15th May 2015 5:00am
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Wolfi



Member Since: 27 Apr 2015
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Switzerland 
Not sure about the UK and other markets, but Fuji white was an option for the Autobiography for the Swiss market...
Post #423673 15th May 2015 6:08am
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flintymutt



Member Since: 30 Jan 2015
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United Kingdom 
I wish they'd do the Adventure with the side runners. I'll be having to lift the kids in the back all the time! Plus I think it looks better.
Post #423680 15th May 2015 6:33am
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Wolfi



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Switzerland 
Again not sure about the other markets but for the Swiss market the Adventure comes with side runners as option in both, the black and the silver finish.
Post #423685 15th May 2015 7:01am
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Holty



Member Since: 21 Mar 2015
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Tonga Green
I wonder if you can fit side runners on the adventure whilst still keeping the sill protectors in place?
Post #423689 15th May 2015 7:08am
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
I'm trying to figure out the weight of crud you could get lodged in those 'sill protectors' if you actually drove that one off road. Approaching a tonne on each side, I reckon, if the entire void was packed.

A triumph of style over substance!

And as for that black and white paint job, words fail me..... Big Cry
Post #423723 15th May 2015 8:52am
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Supacat



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
blackwolf - Once the first owners experience issues like that there will be a recall to fit bungs in the swaged holes...

Although, there must be a marketing opportunity for someone like MSS or Sense of Adventure to modify them into storage lockers like the ones in planes?
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BuckBlu110



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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 110 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel CSW Buckingham Blue
I quite like the black and white one Embarassed
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GUM97



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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey
I was at Castle Bromwich and Solihull on Wednesday with work. I have to agree with SMB here, the standards from 'SVO' are appalling. I'm ashamed to say that we're producing and selling such utter rubbish. The Autobiography 90 in those photos in a press vehicle, not one of the UK vehicles, and has non-UK spec options on it Confused An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"
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Lord Hemming



Member Since: 02 Feb 2015
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Adventure Corris Grey
Spec sheet for UK Autobiography:

Autobiography Edition
The exclusive Autobiography Edition provides more comfort, equipment and luxury than ever
before. The combination of hand finished Premium Windsor leather interior and a palette of unique
Autobiography paint finishes make this the most desirable Defender ever produced. The
production run will be limited to 80 vehicles in the UK and the Autobiography will be available
exclusively in the iconic 90 Station Wagon bodystyle.
A power upgrade from 122PS to 150PS guarantees performance to match its exclusive
appearance. The striking duo-tone paintwork and hand finished interior are the most obvious of
the Autobiography’s unique features, but the most desirable Defender ever built includes a host of
tasteful additions.
Key features: 15MY XS specification plus:
Increased power output (122PS to 150PS)
Increased torque output (360Nm to 400Nm)
Choice of unique Autobiography paint colours
o Roma Red
o Bering Grey
o Calama Copper
o Corris Grey Satin finish (optional upgrade)
o Santorini Black
Choice of duo tone Autobiography Windsor Leather interiors to include seats, dashboard,
roof lining, door tops and cubby box
o Ebony/Ivory
o Ebony/Lunar Grey
o Ebony/Tan
o Ebony/Pimento
Santorini Black upper body, rear door, grille, headlamp surrounds and wheel arches
Seven-inch LED projector headlamps
Clear indicator lenses
‘Defender’ bonnet script in machined bright finish
Metal/Aluminium exterior door handles
Metal fuel filler cap
Side steps
Underbody protection for engine sump
Bright Pack (white tail and indicator LED lamps)
16-inch Gloss Black Sawtooth alloy wheels
Goodyear MT/R tyres
Autobiography badge (rear)
Santorini Black central information panel
Semi Aniline premium leather seats with twin needle contrast stitching and embossed
Autobiography logo
Privacy Glass
Aluminium door lock button, handle and air vent bezels
Bright machined/enamel diff lock instruction plate
Unique deep pile carpet mats to front and rear
Spun metal discs in cup holder slots
Post #426562 26th May 2015 10:51pm
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