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[wilson59]

Hi everyone .
Just ordered a new Defender X 110 .
My dilemma is which engine to choose . I have just come out of a 2014 RR sport diesel but thought I would give petrol a try this time .
Mostly country driving family trips and towing a mid size ski boat . Interested to hear from others of what they have gone with . Thanks

[zilch]

nothing wrong with the straight six diesels, far more frugal than the Petrol, better for towing, plenty of torque
and low down grunt. Diesels are also coupled to the MHEV = less lag.. If i was going to order again, it would
be either a D250 with 18" or the D300 and pay Tuff Ant to do the ADR certified 18" wheel conversion (rear
caliper swap).. As it is i have the P400, its a great machine, but in the long run it will cost me dearly when
it comes to towing our off road van which is due imminent delivery :)


edited: and i will be shortly paying Tuff Ant to do the 18" conversion to replace my 19" wheels, so more money
to shell out [bigwhistle]

[wilson59]

Thanks for your input. I am going to drive both back to back tomorrow.

[wilson59]

Drove both today . The petrol feels quick but in reality I think the diesel will be the choice .
The diesel has great torque and super quiet makes great power for a car of this size .
Would more buyers be buying diesel ?

[grey_ghost]

Diesel = better economy, more torque, better for towing (in my eyes).

Petrol = no adblue, no dpf issues, no egr issues , quicker, less torque, worse fuel consumption.

Depends on what you intend to do with it.

I bought a P300.