Land Rover shows off new Defender ‘concept’

**bob10** · 14th September 2011, 01:52 PM

Looks like they are aiming for the high end of the market. It's fine to say they will be more capable, etc, etc, lets wait and see what price they put on it.Then wait and see what the ongoing service costs will be, and the cost of parts. Land Rover the 4wd for the average person? perhaps not in the future. Bob

**Sleepy** · 14th September 2011, 02:35 PM

I took a snap shot of the interior. I realise this is a concept vehicle so may not look anything like the production, nonethless things I've noticed.

Automatic
Electronic Dash - I presume the big knob is the TRC and the Fight Joystick type Gear Lever. That seems to be the only Electronic Display so perhaps a central readout for Dashboard info - perhaps supplemented by a Heads Up Display?. Airbags will, no doubt, be added.
Steering Wheel apears have have controls - perhaps just for Audio but could also indicate a Flappy Paddle gear change.
I also noted rear recovery loops....cant see any on the front though.

**disco2hse** · 14th September 2011, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by Sleepy

I also noted rear recovery loops....cant see any on the font though.

I did. They are orange.

Alan

**Sleepy** · 14th September 2011, 02:46 PM

OK, what I thought was a TRC knob is just a logo on the screen

Looks like that screen folds down too.

**Sleepy** · 14th September 2011, 03:08 PM

More info here:
Land Rover DC100 Media Microsite

2 litre Diesel with 8 speed transmission. Sport has a petrol.
Not sure about the transfer box, it is mentioned. (16 speed?)
Solar Panels on roof
3 abreast seating
Removable roof
Cooler
The screen is removable
Disconnecting drive shafts ..

**rar110** · 14th September 2011, 03:55 PM

I think they will mainly sell to D4 & Freelander customers, and so just split their existing market share or customer base.

**bob10** · 14th September 2011, 06:04 PM

Land Rover monthly, August 2011. " Land Rover/Jaguar have posted record annual profits of more than 1.1 billion Pounds.The company has seen sales records tumble on a monthly basis as the new millionares of India and China clamour to buy Land Rovers.Sales in China alone rose 43%, year on year. L.R. have committed 1 billion pounds a year for the creation of new and exciting products to strengthen LR's position in the global marketplace." China and India - thats the market they are looking at Bob

**jasonedu** · 14th September 2011, 09:30 PM

Apologies if posted elsewhere but here are some pics of the new DC100 unveiled in Frankfurt.

More pics are available here
Land Rover DC100 concept Frankfurt Gallery.

Yuck.

**the_prof** · 14th September 2011, 10:29 PM

Yes, it is a shame what they have done to the Defender. The Disco 4 looks more like the old Defender than this beast! Kind of reminds me of a cross between a Freelander and Mini Countryman.

**pm80** · 14th September 2011, 10:48 PM

I dont think we will see many of these poking about farms feeding cattle? On the other hand, has anyone read the press release? They talk about a lot of very interesting new technology. I dont know how much of it would actually work or be viable but it is interesting. One of the things is retractable spikes that come out of the tyres at the push of a button.

The topless sports ute version is a laugh. I would want to wear a bag on my head in case someone I knew saw me driving it.

I dont know what you all think, but I think they missed the mark by a mile.

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