Thread: New Defender?

To curved. Nowhere to check your square is accurate and the paint looks to shiny to stop you cuppa sliding off.

I think this is simply someone's guess at what it is likely to look like. If it does come out looking like that it will be pure accident.

For what it's worth, my guess is that they are likely to come up with something that in appearance is about as similar to the present Defender as the D3/4 is to the D1, and I would point out that the flat front on this illustration is likely to be one item that is not likely to be continued, as this is one of the problems with the present styling both from a pedestrian impact (EU) compliance point of view and from an aerodynamic drag and hence fuel consumption and emissions point of view.

And after all, practicality (hose out interior, flat glass, minimum heating from sun, simplicity and durability) are rather more important than appearance aren't they?

John

Originally Posted by JDNSW

And after all, practicality (hose out interior, flat glass, minimum heating from sun, simplicity and durability) are rather more important than appearance aren't they?

John

Not in this day and age. RR s example. Fill it with electronics and they will buy.

Originally Posted by clubagreenie

Not in this day and age. RR s example. Fill it with electronics and they will buy.

Possibly not Defender buyers.

John

I always prefered the series style

Originally Posted by JDNSW

I think this is simply someone's guess at what it is likely to look like. ......

Yes I tend to agree with you John, although I thought it was worth a look (show?) anyway. I dont mind the "guess" although those lights on the bumper wouldn't last long. Better looking than an FJ cruiser too.

Originally Posted by JDNSW

I would point out that the flat front on this illustration is likely to be one item that is not likely to be continued, as this is one of the problems with the present styling both from a pedestrian impact (EU) compliance point of view and from an aerodynamic drag and hence fuel consumption and emissions point of view. .

I recall watching this test. (RRC vs. Pedestrian) which argues that the flat front of 4x4 can cause less damage than a sedan. (If it wasn't for the position of the MAF......)
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aCumC7sJIg&NR=1&feature=fvwp"]YouTube - ‪Fifth Gear - Pedestrian Safety in Car Collisions Pt.2‬‏[/ame]

Originally Posted by JDNSW

And after all, practicality (hose out interior, flat glass, minimum heating from sun, simplicity and durability) are rather more important than appearance aren't they?.

Agree. I hope Land Rover agree too

I liked the looks of the 2011 Defender that was parked in front of my house yesterday - but there is no way I would think of hosing it out...

Digger, you forgot the split screen