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| BogMonster Member Since: 05 Feb 2008 Location: Stanley Posts: 400   
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Getting away from the Autocar photoshop efforts loosely based on grafting a Freelander nose onto a DC100 or similar, which have been plaguing us for years, is there any real information that is actually from Land Rover themselves about the new model? E.g. a launch date?
I have long believed that the new model was a myth, and the story that one day it would be replaced was simply a lie being kept alive for marketing purposes. The existence of some 'mules' doesn't prove a lot except that there is a fairly short model out there being tested, for all that is obvious from the mules it might be the next Evoque. Is there any verified information at all, or is it literally all speculation? I don't mean McGovern rambling out of his big shirt about 'durable premiumbility', I mean as in something like a definite launch date/event being confirmed. I find it hard to believe that a model that I thought was supposed to be launched in 2018 has had NO spy photos of it anywhere. --- 2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi |
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13th Sep 2018 9:51am |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6605  
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There are mules running around (shortened L494 RR Sport) but other than that there's no info.
Lots of speculation/rumour but we won't hear much until LR decide to do a launch (at a motorshow probably).  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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13th Sep 2018 9:58am |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3784  
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No.
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13th Sep 2018 10:09am |
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| stanley Member Since: 18 Sep 2009 Location: Dorset /hampshire Posts: 1032 
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I also think the new defender is a myth , JLR are extremely clever at marketing, fo example posting the recent video featuring the series1 , with the sole idea of keeping the enthusiast hanging on !
IMHO it’s time to bury the Defender and give it the dignity of being an Icon in motoring history I don’t think there will be a new defender and I hope that they don’t use the name on a new vehicle for me that would be an insult . There is nothing that can replace the concept of defender soley because these days they just aren’t needed. The market has gone for JLR |
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13th Sep 2018 10:11am |
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| Guy Member Since: 11 Feb 2013 Location: St Eval, Cornwall Posts: 250
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B/M, out of interest, what are the views down there in the Falklands? Are people moving to Japanese pick ups, are American trucks imported from South America, or does the existing Land Rover fleet keep getting repaired and put to work? I know a few people who have moved there for work and took a 4x4 with them, usually a Pajero or a Discovery 1 or 2. Just curious, that's all. 
DINGO - '99 Discovery 2 V8 with 300Tdi transplant, chawton white. Repatriated from Australia and expedition prepped. **FOR SALE** SHARKY - '06 Discovery 3 HSE Auto, bonatti grey. SOLD. GEORGE - '99 Discovery 1 300Tdi Auto, willow green. Daily driver, travel companion, part of the family! SOLD. PINGU - '96 Defender 110 300Tdi station wagon. SOLD. Dream LR - 130 pop top station wagon camper. |
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13th Sep 2018 10:19am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804  
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“Is there any real info out there?”
Bogmonster, joke questions, threads and posts are only allowed on the 1st April. Please observe Forum rules or Martin will have words.  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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13th Sep 2018 10:44am |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 
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According to Sully Tucker in the Red Lion the other night build tests have started in Nitra, 01 build May 2019, hands on July 2019 customer delivery December 2019. Apparently Land Rover want to get as many new vehicles into the country before we leave the EU as we will have to pay import tax after Brexit. 130's have feeling's as well you know
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13th Sep 2018 10:57am |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
Land Rover want to get as many new vehicles into the country before we leave the EU as we will have to pay import tax after Brexit.
if so build them in UK LRJ  or are your given £££££££££££££££££ by  to move production Poland and SlovakiaLast edited by dorsetsmith on 13th Sep 2018 1:40pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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13th Sep 2018 12:22pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295 
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Best information out there...
3 Model Ranges Discovery / Range Rover / Defender (probably) SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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13th Sep 2018 12:38pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110  
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I have been reliably informed that the delay is due to JLR's board employing various mediums to conduct seances to make contact with the deceased Maurice Wilks the original Land Rover designer as they have run out of ideas and think maybe Maurice Wilks will give fresh input.
Latest news is that Derek Acorah that well known spiritual medium has through his spirit guide Sam been in contact with Maurice and he has told the board their latest Defender design is crap so its back to the drawing board.  For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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13th Sep 2018 12:39pm |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Last edited by dorsetsmith on 21st Sep 2018 9:37pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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13th Sep 2018 12:46pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3750
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Price tsg of £40 to £70k so a 110 in family XS spec I guess will be £50K plus....
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13th Sep 2018 12:55pm |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707
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Id take my post more serious than that click bait
 130's have feeling's as well you know |
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13th Sep 2018 1:06pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110
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Ahh! Sully Tucker the Red Lions oracle and fount of all knowledge. Impossible for her to be wrong so good report For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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13th Sep 2018 1:22pm |
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