New Defender.

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Originally Posted by scarry

That is one of the things that put us off, the load area doesnt seem to be much bigger than a D1.
Particularly after having the D4.

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We noticed all the length seems to be in the passenger cell. The middle row has great leg room even with the front all the way rearwards.

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Originally Posted by Tombie

We noticed all the length seems to be in the passenger cell. The middle row has great leg room even with the front all the way rearwards.

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Yes,thats correct, may even be more room there than D4.
But for a touring wagon, larger rear load area, and fuel tank would be good.

Just my 2 cents worth[biggrin]

To call the dear lady "Chief" anything would be a step too far Tombie and she may get big headed. :)
AlanH.

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Originally Posted by scarry

Yes,thats correct, may even be more room there than D4.
But for a touring wagon, larger rear load area, and fuel tank would be good.

Just my 2 cents worth[biggrin]

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The new Defender is aimed at the Yuppie "Toorak Tourer" brigade as a "Status Symbol" Not the touring, caravan draggers/ boat dragger brigade of buyers at all that have been loyal to the brand with their past ownership of the previous offerings of defenders/Disco's as far as I am aware.
Why would anyone seriously thinking about getting a new "Tug" be jumping in and spending huge dollars on an Unproven (In Real terms) a totally new design/concept 4WD like the new defender without waiting to see how they actually preform in the Real world ??

I wonder how the rear load area of the 2021 Defender 130 will compare to the 2020 Defender 110 and D1, D2, D3/4, etc in the flesh. That might be the pick which satisfies the people coming from a D3 or D4 after this current Defender proves itself.

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Originally Posted by trout1105

The new Defender is aimed at the Yuppie "Toorak Tourer" brigade as a "Status Symbol" Not the touring, caravan draggers/ boat dragger brigade of buyers at all that have been loyal to the brand with their past ownership of the previous offerings of defenders/Disco's as far as I am aware.
Why would anyone seriously thinking about getting a new "Tug" be jumping in and spending huge dollars on an Unproven (In Real terms) a totally new design/concept 4WD like the new defender without waiting to see how they actually preform in the Real world ??

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Like the thousands of Cruiser owners do every model release?

The new Defender at series 2 will be a good thing.

For a couple touring it will more than do the job, for a family of 4 I’d consider waiting for the longer one!

He is at it again, does have a few good points though.

MY BEEF WITH LAND ROVER. And I think I speak for most Land Rover Defender fans. - YouTube

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Originally Posted by scarry

He is at it again, does have a few good points though.

MY BEEF WITH LAND ROVER. And I think I speak for most Land Rover Defender fans. - YouTube

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I just can't be arsed, he really annoys me.

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Originally Posted by rick130

I just can't be arsed, he really annoys me.

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I'm hearing you Rick, he's a self opinionated, ill informed, over animated LAM. He should open a frock shop. :bat:[bigrolf]

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

I'm hearing you Rick, he's a self opinionated, ill informed, over animated LAM. He should open a frock shop. :bat:[bigrolf]

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He knows his stuff though and thinks things through so like all of these guys i listen to their ideas and make up my own mind based on my wants and needs.