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Albion



Member Since: 08 Dec 2014
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
I’m also one with issues regarding the bonnet. Too sloping for my liking and would rather see a more squared off horizontal one, that looks a little more strong/bold/aggressive rather than a weak front end. Perhaps an after-market version will be in the offing! I hope it does very well.

I looked at the photos again and stood back and thought, if I didn’t have a Defender or knew of the Defender, would it be something I would buy, amongst all its competition....answer...absolutely! G-Wagen is too expensive, British made 4x4 with a classic utilitarian look and modern build quality should be able to compete head to head with the Japanese utility vehicles.


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tookaphotoof



Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: dordrecht
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Netherlands 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Don't like the bonnet. Don't like the rear lights. You can only hope the interior makes up for it, otherwise it will go the same way as the "Iveco-Defender".
Personally I wouldn't go for it anyways. If I want the same car, there is no need to go for the Grenadier. I can keep this one.
If I want something more modern, the new Defender is up to date.
One other thing. How many parts of the Grenadier are of the shelf parts from other brands? I ask because if it fails to succeed it will end up as a very heavy piece of paper weight if you can't get hold of them. Just a thought...
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LandymanStefan



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England 2001 Defender 90 Td5 SW Epsom Green
I think the reason the bonnet is how it is for pedestrian safety regs
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Mike c



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England 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Belize Green
Not keen personally, too G wagon for me in styling plus as mentioned above regards to parts etc, no doubt it will also be around 50k.

Happy to stick with the old Defender thanks Very Happy
Post #841073 1st Jul 2020 4:17pm
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kyvlle



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green
Ooh! I like this! The old Defender isn't going anywhere, that's a keeper for all it's heritage and the jazz...

Wait till the guys that makes (faux-Defender/G-wagen) parts for the Suzuki Jimny have a go at this. I think it'll look ace! Cool
Post #841077 1st Jul 2020 4:32pm
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spudfan



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Ireland 
Looks promising.
Anything said in the promo like this "The Grenadier’s wheels are as close to the corner of the vehicle as possible, with very little overhang at the front and rear. That means you get the approach and departure angles needed for off-road performance.
The Grenadier has been designed rather than styled. It combines practicality and purpose with unmistakeable character. From the no nonsense boxy body and exposed hinges to the iconic circular lights."
could be straight from a 90/110 brochure. This is how Land Rover USED to think. Definitely heading in the right direction. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
Post #841081 1st Jul 2020 4:46pm
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jst



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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
I am going to reserve judgement until engine options matched to trim to prices become available. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #841082 1st Jul 2020 4:48pm
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spudfan



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[quote="Grenadier"]

"McG talking out of his a*** that keeping the essence of the Defender wasn't possible because of constraints palced by EU regs, build costs, platform etc."
Maybe that is what he told the powers that be in JLR and they ran with it..... 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
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Roger



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Java Black
I'm not a fan of the front end or the rear lights but love everything else, especially the split rear door. The front end looks strange but I also thought the new defender looked strange on first sight and like it now.

I'd be really interested to see it in person and what the look like when people inject their own personality and accessories. It won't tempt me away from my current defender but is certainly the front runner when it eventually dies.

INEOS are saying all the right things about the truly important stuff - off road capability but also not having to suffer for it...... not that I feel I suffer in the Defender but I wouldn't turn my nose up at a little more comfort.
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Supacat



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
spudfan wrote:
Grenadier wrote:


"McG talking out of his a*** that keeping the essence of the Defender wasn't possible because of constraints palced by EU regs, build costs, platform etc."

Maybe that is what he told the powers that be in JLR and they ran with it.....


You can actually blame the Prof for many things, and I would, but this is not one on them. He may well be guilty of voicing it publically; but it was very much a corporate line obviously discussed internally and agreed upon as being the party line.


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Post #841091 1st Jul 2020 5:26pm
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Will@LRW



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 1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
They've gone and done it Thumbs Up LR Workshop
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spudfan



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I find the Puma extremely comfortable and relaxing to drive. I am not in the market for a replacement but if I were INEOS have something that would interest me. The new JLR offering does not interest me. INEOS seem to have started from what I have now and adapted it to meet various regulations that JLR said could not be done. There is no doubt that the current GRENADIER depictions are not the final production versions but represent the basic direction of travel, and in my view they are heading in the right direction. The front does not seem to mesh with the rest of the vehicle but I am sure it could be modified as the project progresses.
We will see how the interior developes. I wonder if they will go with a flat floor with rubber covering? There are no front vents so does that mean we will get a normal type dash? Tom Sheppard modified a Discovery dash to fit his 90 300 tdi and it worked very well with lots of flat space but he did it so the vents could still be used.
Wonder how much electrics will feature? Anyway though I will not be queing to buy one just yet, if I needed a new vehicle this has piqued my interest. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai


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8619simon



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Wales 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
I am in the yes please camp and as soon as you can! The new Defender had totally missed its point in my view and the ridiculous hype and secrecy surrounding it got quite boring. I appreciate the apparent honesty and open approach the Grenadier is taking.

It wont be replacing my rather fine 300TDI but it might well earn a place next to it. Thumbs Up
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Bluericky



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green
When the defender or should I say 110 / 90 were revealed back in the 80’s , I can’t imagine that a vast amount was said about the styling , mainly because it wasn’t hugely relevant . It was aimed squarely at the utilitarian market .
Jump forward a few decades to the Grenadier and again you have a vehicle aimed squarely at the utility market, the rake of the bonnet , the shape of the grill and the look of the rear lights will have no bearing with the customer base they’re aiming at .
It has the purpose of the early defenders at heart but with modern engineering throughout and improving on almost every aspect without losing its no nonsense credentials .
I imagine Ineos had a very clear checklist and I should think they’ve ticked every one of them . At the very bottom of the list was “needs to look pretty” !
Good on them and I have no doubt this will be a success .
No doubt they’ll have military contracts in their sights as well as emergency services etc . That’s the gaping hole that JLR chose to leave , the very same one that made them great . https://www.instagram.com/hustynminepark/
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lonewolf



Member Since: 23 Oct 2013
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Zambezi Silver
I like it, a lot. Defender, Gwagon, Toyota FJ Cruiser (bonnet sort of) all rolled into one.
Let’s face it, it couldn't have been an exact Defender copy so there had to be some styling variations.
When I saw the new ‘Defender’ I was underwhelmed but when I saw the Grenadier I thought ‘wow they appear to have nailed it style wise, and I’m sure the engineering on the drivetrain and chassis components will have been well thought out.
As regards JLRs reaction to copyright I don’t think they’d be able to do anything after all how many cars/suv’s look very similar to one another, that’s the way it is.
Probably couldn’t afford to buy a new one tbh but I do have the lottery on for tonight. Thumbs Up
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