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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5172  
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that range rover beckham thing not entry level? plenty of those knocking about like the old free landers used to be Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
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31st Jul 2019 10:49pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4209 
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JLR did say that Defender would be a range of vehicles, like they already have with RR and Discovery. I would say that a smaller vehicle like that is on the way, sharing the Evoque/Disco Sport platform, but having some variation of the Defender name. Land Rover Defender Freelander anyone? 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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1st Aug 2019 8:39am |
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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223
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How about the "DEFILER"
Sounds like it may fill the gap? 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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1st Aug 2019 9:26am |
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| Ads90 Member Since: 16 Jun 2008 Location: Cots-on-the-Wolds Posts: 809 
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I really hope they don't end up with a Russian Doll range of Defender looky-likeys!
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1st Aug 2019 12:57pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4209
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Going by the the Discovery and RR line-up, there is a distinct possibility of that happening. Which might not be a bad thing if the smallest one is a sort of Jimny rival. I live in hope. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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1st Aug 2019 1:01pm |
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| Ads90 Member Since: 16 Jun 2008 Location: Cots-on-the-Wolds Posts: 809
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True - the current Defender may be tight on shoulder room but there's no escaping the advantages of it's narrowness on country lanes.
I fear that as much as I like the Rivian (and some other big trucks), they would be impractically wide for where I live. A smaller/cheaper Defender (as you say, Jimny-like, maybe just a little bigger) would actually be great! |
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1st Aug 2019 3:40pm |
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| seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1211
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Hi
yes the impression given in the article was smaller vehicle to re capture a sector of the market.  2010 XS USW
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1st Aug 2019 4:50pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6092 
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I think the Jimny (for a smaller 4x4) and G wagen/landcruiser 70 series are the only true contenders for a rugged 4x4 thesedays
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1st Aug 2019 5:09pm |
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| lohr500 Member Since: 14 Sep 2014 Location: Skipton Posts: 1316 
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If they can do a basic, small, simple utility version at Jimny pricing, then I'll put down my deposit now.
The trouble is I can't see it happening as it wouldn't fit with their premium pricing strategy. @ diesel_jim. Don't forget the Wrangler in your list! It's probably the closest thing available now to the "proper" Defender. Solid axles. Ladder chassis. Proper transfer box. Removable hard top, doors and a folding screen. Front & rear mechanical diff locks on the Rubicon model. Tons of accessories and aftermarket parts. We may even get the dual cab pick up version over here with a bit of luck. But then again I am biased, having jumped the JLR ship and turned to the dark side  |
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1st Aug 2019 7:13pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6092
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...True, I forgot the wrangler.... I stopped at the local Fiat/jeep dealership the other week and took a few pics of a SWB & LWB... quite liked them.
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1st Aug 2019 7:24pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3499 
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Alas, I think you are probably right. I will not knock the new Defender until it has been released and tested by normal people rather than the weirdo car journalists who never seem to understand what I am looking for in a car. If I was in the position to buy a new high end 4x4. Not sure the RR or Disco 5 would be on my list. |
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1st Aug 2019 7:28pm |
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