Land Rover to ditch Defender? - AutoExpress

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Is Land Rover about to ditch the Defender? That&#39;s certainly one of the options being considered by the brand&#39;s bosses, as it decides the fate of its iconic mud-plugger. In an exclusive interview with Auto Express, Land Rover UK&#39;s MD ...

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[Didge]

That's disturbing but I think they'll keep it and modify it to meet U.S and other market requirements and increase their sales, although the purists probablynwon't be happy with the outcome

[wrinklearthur]

I wouldn't mind buying a Defender built in India, that's also probably better in quality and cheaper in price.

Cheers Arthur

[JDNSW]

That's disturbing but I think they'll keep it and modify it to meet U.S and other market requirements and increase their sales, although the purists probablynwon't be happy with the outcome

It probably won't be modified, but replaced, using, as expected, the D3 platform. Quite possibly with a better vehicle - but will it be a Defender?

John

[weeds]

anything away from the current shape should not be called a defender......

i have a defender so couldn't care if they are no longer made.......