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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4209   
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The thing is, they aren't interested in what previous customers bought 90s and 110s for. This isn't going to be a utility vehicle. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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8th Aug 2018 3:23pm |
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| skyrover Member Since: 14 Feb 2014 Location: Northumberland Posts: 17
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It needs IMO:
Full Ladder Chassis Body sections mounted via rubber mounts Much stronger solid axles The current defender wheel bolt pattern Selectable 2wd/4wd transfer case Modular construction (pickup, soft top, hard top etc) Easy to bolt things to, drill holes etc Longer and wider than the current vehicle A naturally aspirated petrol V8 No canbus system A cable operated throttle Removable carpets/rubber mats Galvanized steel components This would IMO be the best mass produced offroad vehicle on the planet and would justify land rovers claims. |
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9th Aug 2018 2:18pm |
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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223
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^^
  1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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9th Aug 2018 2:31pm |
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| isacs Member Since: 28 Aug 2015 Location: Leamington spa Posts: 404
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Jeep wrangler anyone?
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9th Aug 2018 3:26pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20359
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Nothing with with a bit of 🇺🇸 muscle.
Currently if I had to choose I'd be much more interested in the Wrangler and it's following, much more what we are used to as well! $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴🇮🇪🇺🇸⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪 |
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9th Aug 2018 3:56pm |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907 
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There's a four page article on the new Defender in Autocar this week.
Apparently, prices for the most basic model (Defender 90) will start from a little under £40,000. When I think my 110 van cost me just under £24000 new in early 2014, that will immediately mean I have no interest at all in the new ones, whatever they're like. And, just like most (no, bother it, every) current LR model, if Autocar's speculative images are correct, as I'm a plumber and not a hairdresser, I wouldn't be interested even if I could afford one. Oh, and apparently they won't be out until April 2020 at the earliest. If Autocar are right, all LR are doing is bringing out yet another up-market Chelsea tractor that this time looks a bit like the old Land Rovers used to (remember them...?) However, if you buy AutoExpress as well this week, the new Suzuki Jimny they've driven, at approximately £13,500, looks much more like it. |
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9th Aug 2018 6:22pm |
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| J@mes Member Since: 20 Apr 2012 Location: Bomber County Posts: 36
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1940 called, they want their spec sheet back  |
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9th Aug 2018 7:00pm |
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| skyrover Member Since: 14 Feb 2014 Location: Northumberland Posts: 17
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If it ain't broke and all that
Seriously though, if your into serious offloading, overlanding etc etc, this is your shopping list. |
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9th Aug 2018 8:53pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4209
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Sadly the likelihood of anything meeting that shopping list is decreasing, not increasing. What’s the nearest thing still available to your checklist? 70 Series ‘Cruiser? 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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9th Aug 2018 9:00pm |
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| Freypal Member Since: 23 Sep 2013 Location: Shropshire Posts: 271 
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Was there any mention in the article as a source for this? Or is it all pure conjecture on their part? It does sound entirely believable however. |
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10th Aug 2018 12:56pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17378 
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Why? That would be a MASSIVE retrograde step and would remove one of the near unique selling points of the Defender. It is the single factor which most puts me off vehicles such as the Ranger as an alternative. Full-time 4WD is a definite plus. |
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10th Aug 2018 1:08pm |
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| skyrover Member Since: 14 Feb 2014 Location: Northumberland Posts: 17
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Land Rover introduced full time 4wd as they did not want to spend the money upgrading their axles.
So instead of sending 100% power to the back, it was split 50/50 allowing them to retain swiss cheese axles while introducing more powerful engines. It was marketed as a feature. Full time 4wd is not necessary for everyday tarmac driving and has an impact on fuel economy and wear/tear. Last edited by skyrover on 10th Aug 2018 1:49pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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10th Aug 2018 1:41pm |
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| skyrover Member Since: 14 Feb 2014 Location: Northumberland Posts: 17
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The current Jeep wrangler meets most of those requirements but falls short in the payload/utility area. Jeep will be rectifying this in the near future with commercial/pickup versions. The Suzuki Jimny also meets most of the requirements but is much too small. |
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10th Aug 2018 1:43pm |
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| Freypal Member Since: 23 Sep 2013 Location: Shropshire Posts: 271
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Just had a look and to be fair the Wrangler starts at just under 40k too...
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10th Aug 2018 2:38pm |
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