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County V8



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Been for a test ride today and all I can say it ticks all the boxes great power train you don't notice gear changes.

It was a prototype but no rattles off road.

Rear wheel/ handbrake


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Will@LRW



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 1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
I've just posted the main video in case anyone's interested. Burnt the midnight oil to get this one out, so it's in two parts Laughing

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Hufflepuff



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Hmm just watched it, thanks for putting the effort in Will.

I'm left feeling slightly deflated by your statement that they are not aiming this at the off road enthusiast. I appreciate out the box it will be a 'modern SUV' so to speak, with an functional work-horse twist - but I'm concerned that it could be limited in terms of 'upgradabililty'.

For example - the wheels. If you can't put 35" tyres on, I can't see the Australians seeing this as a proper 4x4. The 35" tyres these guys got on the new Defender made it look so much better in my eyes:



There is the hint of the suggestion that Ineos is designing this for the person who doesn't modify their car - and this is almost entirely the reason I like Defenders - you can customise them to make them unique to you.


Having said that, if there is a will, I am sure the aftermarket scene will find a way. 2005 Td5 90 XS
1989 V8 110 CSW

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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Make a brew, get some biscuits and immerse yourself in this. Part 1 is out:



The excitement is off the charts for me. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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Pacha



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
I like what I have seen so far - very encouraging!. Rgds.

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Danny Fireblade



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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Alpine White
County V8 wrote:
Been for a test ride today and all I can say it ticks all the boxes great power train you don't notice gear changes.

It was a prototype but no rattles off road.

Rear wheel/ handbrake


Click image to enlarge


How is everyone managing to get test drives? Must be giving out free BJ's Rolling with laughter
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Part 2 available from 14:00 today

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Will@LRW



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Hufflepuff wrote:
Hmm just watched it, thanks for putting the effort in Will.

I'm left feeling slightly deflated by your statement that they are not aiming this at the off road enthusiast. I appreciate out the box it will be a 'modern SUV' so to speak, with an functional work-horse twist - but I'm concerned that it could be limited in terms of 'upgradabililty'.

For example - the wheels. If you can't put 35" tyres on, I can't see the Australians seeing this as a proper 4x4. The 35" tyres these guys got on the new Defender made it look so much better in my eyes:



There is the hint of the suggestion that Ineos is designing this for the person who doesn't modify their car - and this is almost entirely the reason I like Defenders - you can customise them to make them unique to you.


Having said that, if there is a will, I am sure the aftermarket scene will find a way.


I think if the aftermarket get involved (which they probably will) there will become lots of things. They do want people to "modify" their vehicles, bolting things off, etc. They're trying to find the balance of what accessories they should make and what left to the aftermarket. There are extra bolt holes, rivnuts, mounting areas around the vehicle (inside, outside and underneath) with the expectation that they'll be used for something by someone.

The 35" tyres, i'm sure someone could make it work, but not out of the box. If you remove the inner wheel arch and cut the bodywork a little then they'd probably fit (as we'd do on a Defender), as the crash structure is above and slightly inboard of the spring seats. They just aren't approaching it's offroad flexibility like the Jeep Wrangler does, which the Defender never did either. Removing the anti roll bars would be more work than a Defender, but being 4 link it has good potential for articulation LR Workshop
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County V8



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I know we need protecting from ourselves but why reversing sensors and no ashtray btw I don't smoke but thank smokers for he handy trinket tray they have provided us with over the years.
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Very enjoyable videos. Long time since I got so excited watching a late online video..without any nudity Whistle Anyway back to the nitty gritty (no not one of "THOSE" videos!). I noticed the heater/ventilation unit for the middle row seats takes up a lot of room. It would probably limit the middle second row seat to child use only. But as it is still a model in progress it could change but it is a good idea. 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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