Saw my first SVX - better in the flesh

[spudboy]

Saw a nice new SVX yesterday at the Adelaide dealer. Big and black and bad :eek:

I have to say they look a lot better in the flesh than from the photos I'd seen. The front light work is still "interesting" but not at all offensive like I thought it might be.

Seats are fantastic. I want some in my 110 now. It even comes with a steering bash plate as standard.

The guy I spoke to had just bought it, and was an ex 100-Series Land Cruiser owner. He's looked at the 200 series and wasn't impressed, so perhaps Land Rover is onto something here :D

An SVX is a bit too bling for farm use really, but I am wishing (a tiny bit) I'd waited a few more months and got one. No idea how much they are but definitely a nice bit of kit.

[solmanic]

I choose to ignore the previous post on account of the appalling lack of PICTURES!!!

[Quiggers]

What Solmaniac said LOL

Land Rover AU - New Defender - Limited Edition Defender SVX (http://www.landrover.com.au/au/en/Vehicles/New_Defender/SVX.htm)

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[Ace]

yep, useless without pics.

But from the pics i have seen it does appear to be an interesting beast.

Land rover could do alot with the defender if the optioned it up a little and made it look cool, people would snap them up i reckon.

[spudboy]

Well my phone is one of those prehistoric things that only makes phone calls and doesn't have a camera in it. You'll have to make do with the web link above - sorry :(

The other thing I forgot to mention that surprised me was the seats in the back (right in the back, not the normal back seats). Must be a 7 seater. They take up a lot of room though when they fold up so you lose quite a bit of luggage capacity.

[29dinosaur]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Quiggers]

Well done, 29dinosaur, one assume's that's the optional airbag package?

[loanrangie]

Does look pretty good, only a couples of things that would put me of one -
1) price - although competetive
2) that bloody handbrake lever
3) no auto option
4) price !

[spudboy]

And the price is......?

[EchiDna]

it's a 10 grand premium over the 'normal' 110

[Basil135]

http://www.motorspain.com/wp-content/fgallery/general2/landrover-defender-svx-2.jpg

I thought we were getting a pic of another Landy...;)


Looks good thou.. Just pity it is a Deefer....:mad: now if we can have that Bling in a Disco....:D

[Timmo]

If they moved the handbrake, where would i rest my left foot when i'm on the highway????

[Quiggers]

Judging py the pic, the handbrake is now mounted externally, just behind the front right wheel...:wasntme:

[Brick]

Judging py the pic, the handbrake is now mounted externally, just behind the front right wheel...:wasntme:

:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling: Hope your wife/partner/significant other (your choice) isn't looking over your shoulder.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

If they moved the handbrake, where would i rest my left foot when i'm on the highway????


Judging py the pic, the handbrake is now mounted externally, just behind the front right wheel...:wasntme:


when you figure it out Timmo,,
we want PICS!!:p:p