Thread: All discussions relating to the Defenders end of production

Let's face it part of the reason we all love LR products is at night our subconscious mind sees a defender silhouette on the African savannah so they need to keep an off-road icon going. Cheers

Ha ha ha
This thread is total BS. I love it. Soooo entertaining

Originally Posted by MrLandy

But it will need to be built for purpose ie HD hose out simplicity to win me over.

What sort of work are you talking about, exactly? It sounds like what you're really looking for is...

Originally Posted by Andrew86

What sort of work are you talking about, exactly? It sounds like what you're really looking for is...

Nah, too fancy.

2018-20 is going to possibly be a very interesting time in the ute/ wagon derivative area!
First is the one we want to see, the new defender,
It's competition will be hilux/4tuner, cruiser series 7x , ranga/Everest, amarok and dmax/MUX etc those are the current competitors, but by 2020 there will be;
Amarok wagon, merc ute based on navara and possibly the next gen Dodge Ram 1500 in Rhd direct from the factory with 3 engine options, v6/v8 petrols and the 3.0tdv6 from the grand Cherokee , throw in a possible ram wagon and jeep grand wagoneer( but that will be more of a D5 competitor) and it will be a market to suit all tastes! Also to compete with the 2 door wrangler and the small hole left by the fj and defender 90 there will be the bronco , which is based of the ranger so would be an easy rhd swap.
Then there will also be a wrangler dual cab with a 3.6 v6 petrol and either a td4 or a 3.0 tdv6 ! This could be another live axle option for those who don't want independent all round or are looking to do modifications.

I heard the new Defender will be based on the Evoque soft top. Same running gear, 19" wheels a different body shape (think latest Jeep Renegade) and a khaki canvas top to keep the S1/2 dreamers happy.

Originally Posted by Geedublya

I heard the new Defender will be based on the Evoque soft top. Same running gear, 19" wheels a different body shape (think latest Jeep Renegade) and a khaki canvas top to keep the S1/2 dreamers happy.

And only available in Indus Silver

Originally Posted by frantic

2018-20 is going to possibly be a very interesting time in the ute/ wagon derivative area!
First is the one we want to see, the new defender,
It's competition will be hilux/4tuner, cruiser series 7x , ranga/Everest, amarok and dmax/MUX etc those are the current competitors, but by 2020 there will be;
Amarok wagon, merc ute based on navara and possibly the next gen Dodge Ram 1500 in Rhd direct from the factory with 3 engine options, v6/v8 petrols and the 3.0tdv6 from the grand Cherokee , throw in a possible ram wagon and jeep grand wagoneer( but that will be more of a D5 competitor) and it will be a market to suit all tastes! Also to compete with the 2 door wrangler and the small hole left by the fj and defender 90 there will be the bronco , which is based of the ranger so would be an easy rhd swap.
Then there will also be a wrangler dual cab with a 3.6 v6 petrol and either a td4 or a 3.0 tdv6 ! This could be another live axle option for those who don't want independent all round or are looking to do modifications.

Yes, interesting. I'll bet the Koreans will produce something too as Hyundai seeks worldwide domination. And there may also be a Chinese ute by then.