Thread: Photos of new Defender

I supose the bonnet bulge could be for the intercooler, which is a bad idea IMO. Surely out the front is the best place even if it does get a bit crowded with the radiator and the aircon heat exchanger as well. On top of the engine would also make it more difficult to fit an upgrade. The Prado has a top mounted intercooler (very small) which is fed ducted air from somewhere hence no scoop.

Personally I don't like the dash. I think the current dash looks a lot neater. It does give you a tacho and gets the aircon out from underneath which are pluses though.

Why are people surprised at the side air intake? It's been there since the Tdi.

I wish the dealers were able to give out more info. I have to make a decision in the next couple of months whether to keep mine (most likely) or take out a new lease at the end of the year.

Originally Posted by Frenchie

I wish the dealers were able to give out more info. I have to make a decision in the next couple of months whether to keep mine (most likely) or take out a new lease at the end of the year.

Dealers would give out more info if they had any...

pelase tell me there will be a new home for the handbrake lever in the new model

Originally Posted by Hoppy25

pelase tell me there will be a new home for the handbrake lever in the new model

Heretic! Blasphemer! He wants the Defender to be ergonomically changed to suit human beings! Persecute him! Persecute him!

Originally Posted by Omaroo

O/T - Jamo, you've taken Fleagle as your avatar! Do you remember the show?

I'm only guessing but I think it is Droopy. I might be wrong. I'll have to go google now to see.

Brilliant show.

It's a bit too "nice" though isn't it ? One of the great features of the Fender is that it's excentric - it has evolved rather than being designed from scratch. And that it's not really ergonomic at all, switches are all in stupid place, the handbrake as in the wrong place and gets in the way, the under window slot things, oh and no carpets. That's what makes it "different" and so ace. This thing looks pretty polished - and that's sad. IMHO.

Originally Posted by JamesH

I'm only guessing but I think it is Droopy. I might be wrong. I'll have to go google now to see.

Brilliant show.

Yeah... you're almost right. It's "Drooper" the lion.

Fleagle - the beagle
Drooper - the lion
Bingo - the gorilla
Snorky - the elephant

The other interesting thing here is that the fender will be around until 2010 at least. That is good news