Continuing model so didn't need testing. This is why it couldn't be sold in the USA - not safe.
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Continuing model so didn't need testing. This is why it couldn't be sold in the USA - not safe.
I find it amusing to see people that own defenders with a crap safety rating bagging another brand that is probably a higher ANCAP rating[bigwhistle]
It's ironic that a vehicle with a terrible crash rating can be sold here but another vehicle which doesn't meet Australian Design Rules because of a wrong placement of indicators, lights to wide/far apart etc which are otherwise safe cant.Quote:
Originally Posted by weeds
But Defenders are no longer sold where this Jeep is a new 2019 model.Quote:
Originally Posted by trout1105
Safety is one of the reasons Defenders stopped being made.
Jeep should be able to do better than that with a 2019 model, just as I'm sure JLR will with the new Defender.
JEEP should learn land rover's dirty trick of listing defender as light commercial truck not passenger vehicle
There is no bloody baby seat anchor in my MY13 defender because, guess what, my defender is not a passenger vehicle so anchor points not *required* by law. I do feel being deceived by JLR, the dealer never inform me defender is not passenger vehicle.
And does the regulating body have double standards on vehicle safety?....
Quick Someone send an email to john cadogan....
I don't own a Defender - far worse in fact safety wise but for my daily duties where I do 99% of my driving, and where I'm at the most risk I drive a 5 star rated vehicle.Quote:
Originally Posted by trout1105
I have no issues if other want to run out and buy a brand new car that's got a 1 star rating - I wouldn't - and my point is in this day and age, manufacturers should - and can - do better, but they're still happy to put profit before your safety - says a lot about a company IMO.
Hmmm, I wonder what rating my '93 L/cruiser 'tilly would be?
Hi,
I read that Wranglers from 2012 had a rating of 4 so wonder if something unusual/unexpected has happened with 2019 version--I really can't accept that it has gone backwards like this, and knew that Defender was a commercial vehicle ratings wise hence no testing. Most of us accepted its lack of rating so would see no difference to potential Jeep owners--you either want a Jeep or you don't--exactly the same with Defender ,Iveco owners etc. I certainly will look seriously at the new Jeep Gladiator with 3ltr diesel and auto ( I want a good tow car) regardless of any rating, it has seat belts, air bags etc so that is enough for me--try driving a S1 with no safety features --you do because you want to and accept the risks.