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Probably because at least one European country had punitive taxation on engines over 2.5l, and fuel costs in Europe generally favour smaller engines for what is, after all, a commercial vehicle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomo
The Australian market is no longer large enough to justify a special model, and the Defender is unable to meet US regulations (when they did sell it there it used the petrol V8 - diesels are not popular in the US anyway).
John
i hear bells...Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse
so you have heard of a new motor for the defender range here?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse
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the new 3.0 twin turbo v6 to go into our range here, It is expected to be released mid 2010
Is it just me or is this not some of the most exiting news you have heard in a long time.:DQuote:
Yes, it's true.
Actually, the fitment is easier than the TATA engineers thought & the official release date will be April 1, 2010.
now is scouse telling the truth or not seeing as though he has given the date of april fools day ;)
I reckon Scouse is joking:).... Why would they bother... the market here is so small its not really relevant.
They are also re-introducing the Isuzu motor in D4 on the same date:twisted::twisted::twisted::twisted::twisted:
Andrew
Not quite true.Quote:
Originally Posted by LandyAndy
It's to be called the D4.5
:D
Which would signify its weight in tons if they were to do that:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Scouse
a bit lighter, copper is heavyQuote:
Originally Posted by Psimpson7