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AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red

I think that its heavily disguised.

I also think its going to be too small, smaller than the existing 90 and 110

130's have feeling's as well you know

9th Nov 2018 10:21am

Cupboard

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 2971

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey

blackwolf wrote:
It does at least look as though there will at last be a proper replacement for the Discovery, which is good.

Shame there won't be a replacement for the Defender though.

^^
this.

If I wanted a station wagon with independent suspension I'd buy a Land Cruiser.

I think if my Defender ever packs up I'll move to some

of a 78 Troopie with a 80 series.

9th Nov 2018 3:25pm

Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2638

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White

I like it

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2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged

Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO
Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ

9th Nov 2018 4:30pm

agentmulder

Member Since: 16 Apr 2016
Location: Outer Space
Posts: 1324

Well, in terms of looks, it's much better than the other things that have been presented over the years

Not my cup of tea, but certainly better.

I don't know much about car manufacturing or the pro and cons of portal axles vs. independent, but for me personally the look of a portal axle is a part of the Defender DNA.

Why did they opt out of them? Old tech? Can't be modernised with all the traction control and so on that we need nowadays? Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...

9th Nov 2018 11:41pm

Tommo

Member Since: 19 Dec 2013
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 830

2006 Defender 90 Td5 Black LE Java Black

I kind of like that...if it turns out to be the swb defender then

For me, I have no need of a bigger vehicle so that size is not a problem.
However, the price is likely to stop me from buying

10th Nov 2018 8:01am

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

I've been studying the mule pics, I think the bonnet is heavily disguised and it just doesn't look right. The more I look the more I'm thinking that the new vehicle will have a similar bonnet and wing arrangement as the Defender, ie top of wings visible. If you look at the pic of the front you can see that the bonnet is deeper between the headlights than it is above the headlights. 130's have feeling's as well you know

11th Nov 2018 11:10pm

Ramajama

Member Since: 28 Jul 2016
Location: Heartland, ‘Murica
Posts: 109

AndrewS wrote:
I've been studying the mule pics, I think the bonnet is heavily disguised and it just doesn't look right. The more I look the more I'm thinking that the new vehicle will have a similar bonnet and wing arrangement as the Defender, ie top of wings visible. If you look at the pic of the front you can see that the bonnet is deeper between the headlights than it is above the headlights.

Yes the roof and the hood both have prosthetic pieces taped to them.

12th Nov 2018 3:21am

need4speed

Member Since: 23 Nov 2012
Location: Kilmarnock
Posts: 746

Even though the pics are heavily disguised, the overall shape looks hideous.

The jeeps look far nicer 4.6 RV8 110HT

13th Nov 2018 9:21pm

Ramajama

Member Since: 28 Jul 2016
Location: Heartland, ‘Murica
Posts: 109

^^ LOL!!

14th Nov 2018 1:14pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4206

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

From a French mag’s FB page. Slightly less disguise.

Click image to enlarge 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

14th Nov 2018 8:54pm

seriesonenut

Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Essex
Posts: 1211

boxy shape.....lets hope its not got that new corporate face (Disco/Evoke/Vellar)zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

2010 XS USW
1957 Series One 88 diesel
1958 Series One 88 4x2

14th Nov 2018 9:04pm

mikelike

Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: new zealand
Posts: 108

That French mag pic looks like the Driver has his arm out the window in true Defender Style , because there is no bloody room in the Thing !

I am starting to worry about JLR , to many odd niche vehicles , losing volume sales , reliability and serious affordability issues .

I think Mr Radcliffe will be very very happy

14th Nov 2018 10:10pm

Ramajama

Member Since: 28 Jul 2016
Location: Heartland, ‘Murica
Posts: 109

Bluest wrote:
From a French mag’s FB page. Slightly less disguise.

Click image to enlarge

Yup, it’s going to look fantastic!

15th Nov 2018 1:42pm

Ramajama

Member Since: 28 Jul 2016
Location: Heartland, ‘Murica
Posts: 109

Modern retro.

15th Nov 2018 1:42pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17368

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

It looks as though they are running a Disco 3 under the padding just to pull our chains!

It will be nice to have a proper Discovery again, shame there'll not be a Defender.

15th Nov 2018 4:38pm

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