Ford Defender idea

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Originally Posted by frantic

Yup 100% ugly, BUT:
The drivetrain is pure ford ranger/bt50, 3.2 tdci5, 6 spd manual which by now would have been under a new defender, if Ford didn't fire sale LR. The ranger has a true 130 in wheelbase and there is a wagon due soon from Ford. Not sure if Mazda will do a version as it would impact cx9 sales.

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Isn't ford's new wagon the ranger based Everest?

I could have sworn Ford had a global "one ford" policy which was to make new vehicle platforms usable world-wide. A LHD only vehicle is in direct conflict with that.

Trouble with it is Ford will use Taiwan made TDCi's and Chinese made Getrags that fail on a regular basis,unless they use UK/German made units it will be rubbish. Pat

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Originally Posted by frantic

Not sure if Mazda will do a version as it would impact cx9 sales.

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Ford own Mazda, so they probably will.

One of the companies Ford kept in the fire sale........

It would want to be a bit better than some of the Transit vans that have woeful electronics which are basically unrepairable:(

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Originally Posted by Drover

Jeep Wrangler cross FJ40 with a Pajero rear end.......spew

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X3. Defo some of the Paj in there! Wud look better on slightly larger muddies with some mud flaps at the rear...

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Originally Posted by scarry

It would want to be a bit better than some of the Transit vans that have woeful electronics which are basically unrepairable:(

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Rio bought the Ford mine spec models and they fail daily,my partners failed to proceed twice last week,both times electrical. Pat

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Originally Posted by Drover

Ford own Mazda,

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At one time they were about 30% shareholders but they sold the bulk of it and only have a bout a 3% stake now.