any news on a 2005 Defender??

**Ace** · 15th January 2005, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by rmp
The Defender doesn't need a face lift. It needs a more powerful engine, an auto option, improved interior, safety. I see no need to "modernise" the look. If they did that they would improve sales no end.

There's not much wrong with it.

Had a Jeeper looking at the Defender today, wants more space!

You are right RPM, to a certain extent. Whilst we love the look of the defender because we can appreciate the heritage behind it, there are many possible buyers who may respond to a more modern look. Now dont get me wrong, i dont want the defender to change to much, but a few modern styling cues and as you said a better thought out and more comfortable interior may increase sales immensely, oh and increase the range aswell. There will always be room in the ozzie 4wd market for a no frils 4wd because whilst vehicles are changing the country we are driving on still remains harse and demanding on equipment. I simply feel that a slight change in shape may draw the attention such a great vehicle needs, we need a vehicle which give people like 4wd monthly, ovelander and 4x4 Australia, nothing to gripe about. Matt

**rmp** · 15th January 2005, 08:00 PM

Yes, an updated exterior would be good for the reasons you say. But it should be the practical square shape.

Overlander isn't biased against Landrovers or even the Defender.

**Ace** · 15th January 2005, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by rmp
Yes, an updated exterior would be good for the reasons you say. But it should be the practical square shape.

Overlander isn't biased against Landrovers or even the Defender.

True, they are far better than the other two.

I am not saying change the square shape, as you say it is practical, and whilst some people might compare it to a house brick it does serve a purpose, for example interior mods are easier because things stack in easier. But a new slant on the square shape might attract some wanted attention. As they say a change is as good as a holiday. It cant stay idenical for ever. Matt

**rmp** · 15th January 2005, 08:06 PM

Yes, an updated exterior would be good for the reasons you say. But it should be the practical square shape.

Overlander isn't biased against Landrovers or even the Defender.

**Ace** · 15th January 2005, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by rmp
Yes, an updated exterior would be good for the reasons you say. But it should be the practical square shape.

Overlander isn't biased against Landrovers or even the Defender.

Have you got a stutter RMP, i recall you writing something similar up the page. But yes i agree with you. Matt

**rmp** · 15th January 2005, 08:11 PM

Yes, an updated exterior would be good for the reasons you say. But it should be the practical square shape.

Overlander isn't biased against Landrovers or even the Defender.

**rmp** · 15th January 2005, 08:14 PM

Yes, an updated exterior would be good for the reasons you say. But it should be the practical square shape.

Overlander isn't biased against Landrovers or even the Defender.

**Ace** · 15th January 2005, 08:14 PM

Ok, you are scaring me now RPM, stop it. I think you need to whack yourself, you seem to be skipping. 8O Matt

**rmp** · 15th January 2005, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by Ace
Ok, you are scaring me now RPM, stop it. I think you need to whack yourself, you seem to be skipping. 8O Matt

The problem was with my PocketPC, which I'd not used to post on AULRO before. I posted one reply, and then every time I went back to the page another reply appeared! So I'm back to the laptop now instead.

**DiscoTDI** · 15th January 2005, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by Ace
Ok, you are scaring me now RPM, stop it. I think you need to whack yourself, you seem to be skipping. 8O Matt

here we go, pots and kettles again [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

Thread: any news on a 2005 Defender??

Thread Tools

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions