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shaggydog

Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3347

1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue

Does it really matter?

Cant we just be happy that our beloved vehicles are in SUCH HUGE DEMAND that Land Rover are having to put on 24hr shifts and extend the original final build date which would perhaps make them think twice about its replacement? Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter

15th Jul 2015 10:31pm

NMBRPL8

Member Since: 07 Jul 2015
Location: Australia
Posts: 147

I have ordered a limited edition with the belief that it would be one of the last opportunities to buy one new.
I wouldnt mind if JLR extended production to 2018 or beyond. Rather , I would advocate for it.
Meeting passenger/pedestrian safety regulations appears to be a possible bar to this.
A couple of years by a couple of competent engineers should be sufficient to adapt the defender to meet future standards.
an aluminium monocoque chassis, alterations to the body that minimise changes to the appearance but meet safety and production process concerns, greater automation of production, and a new engine would go a long way toward that.
if JLR invested the same amount of money modernising the defender as it has spent over the last 20 years developing each of its fleet of hairdresser's cars they would likely see an equivalent return on their investment.
Long live the real landrover.

16th Jul 2015 4:20am

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green

shaggydog wrote:
Does it really matter?

Cant we just be happy that our beloved vehicles are in SUCH HUGE DEMAND that Land Rover are having to put on 24hr shifts?

Does it really matter - yes to those that thought they were getting a final year/month vehicle.

As to huge demand, I think the figures are higher than JLR anticipated but not to the extent I'd use the word "HUGE" - let's not kid overselves, it's not in the same league as the original over demand for the Evoque.

Also, not read anywhere about 24hr shifts - where are you getting that from?

Don't forget that an official from JLR has already been quoted n the press on this topic and Ryan's answer was:

Ryan@LandRover wrote:
Hi Supacat

Thank you for your post.

I note your query and must advise that Land Rover have made no official announcement regarding an extension to Defender production past December 2015, therefore, I am unable to comment.

Regards

Ryan

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic38303.html?highlight=january

and then someone who works in the factory has posted what they were told in an official meeting. Ryan will never be the outlet for "new" news.

If production does flow over, then there's going to be alot of scrap badges floating around:

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16th Jul 2015 8:54am

CRC@LandRover
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Member Since: 25 Mar 2013
Location: Coventry
Posts: 383

Hi all

Whilst there appears to be speculation regarding the end of production for the current Defender, end of production remains scheduled for December 2015.

No further official announcement has been made regarding this, therefore I am unable to comment further.

Regards

Ryan

16th Jul 2015 9:01am

Martin
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Member Since: 02 Apr 2007
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 6605

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Thanks Ryan, appreciate the input and that there is no official change as yet

1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top

2015 D90 XS SW

16th Jul 2015 9:09am

CRC@LandRover
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Member Since: 25 Mar 2013
Location: Coventry
Posts: 383

Hi all

Further to my previous post, we have received a further update on this.

Defender production at Solihull is now entering its final phase. We have not confirmed an end date for UK production; however we do not expect this to continue past the end of January 2016.

This is to fulfil higher than expected existing orders that were taken for the current Defender. To clarify, no additional orders have been able to be placed past the cut off date of 26th June 2015.

Regards

Ryan

16th Jul 2015 9:31am

YOLO110

Member Since: 14 Feb 2015
Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK
Posts: 1642

Hi Ryan,

Thank you for going the extra mile on this. Yes, it was important to me...

It is of course understandable that given the production capacity at Solihull of the Defender, the increased number of orders taken up to June 26th has resulted in not enough time to make them al by December! So that extension into January is now understood.

Importantly however, I appreciate the additional clarification about no extra orders being taken past the June 26th date so this is not an 'open ended' extension which would have dumbed down the entire 'Celebration' concept...

So, I presume now the history books (and badges?) will now say 1948-2016!

Kind regards,

Peter. YOLO... You Only Live Once...

16th Jul 2015 11:19am

YOLO110

Member Since: 14 Feb 2015
Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK
Posts: 1642

... and it would be pretty neat to have one of the few Defenders manufactured in 2016!

YOLO... You Only Live Once...

16th Jul 2015 11:22am

shaggydog

Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3347

I didn't mean any offense by it.

I suppose what I meant was isn't it great that the Defender is getting signed off with full order books and a busy production line rather than the last 3 months of production having lots of defenders being assembled in the hope someone may buy one?

The 24hr shifts bit was I believe in the article linked to earlier (though that may just be journalistic speculation)

Ether way, well done to those who have got one on order

Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter

17th Jul 2015 12:00pm

YOLO110

Member Since: 14 Feb 2015
Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK
Posts: 1642

None taken by me mate.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion!

Yes, it's great there have been so many orders. Sad it's all coming to an end. It would be neat to have one of the few Jan 2016 build vehicles!

YOLO... You Only Live Once...

17th Jul 2015 12:07pm

shaggydog

Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3347

Quote:
None taken by me mate. Smile

Everyone is entitled to their opinion!

Yes, it's great there have been so many orders. Sad it's all coming to an end. It would be neat to have one of the few Jan 2016 build vehicles! Cool

Quite agree

Sadly I wont be in a position to get one for now, but maybe in a few years I can pick up something interesting

Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter

17th Jul 2015 12:11pm

RobKeay

Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
Location: Stafford
Posts: 1581

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

It was wrote about some years back that 110 -130 would stay in production till 2017.
Guess if it could pass a crash test or two!

Anyway I am off for a turkey sandwich that should keep me going for a while.

17th Jul 2015 8:07pm

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