Thread: New Defender 4X4OTY ???

With the Rubicon, I understand that you cant get the factory diff locks with the diesel model, is that correct ?

Blythe -- you are spot on!

The Rubicon is unbelievable value and a lesson to Land Rover and other manufacturers that there is a market for such vehicles at an affordable price. A diesel Rubicon would be nice though.

If it ain't the Rubicon, my money would be on the RRS TDV8, but there will be lots of pressure from the advertising managers at Toyota to see them give it to the Cruiser.

Well you all thought I was crazy - but here it is...

RRS 1st
D110 2nd

4WD car of the year - ninemsn Video

Ha HAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Like I said in my first post - you have to look at the criteria they were judging the contenders on. Very much biased towards offroad ability. Plus I get the feeling many of the judges wanted to give it to the Landrover. Look at how often Defenders pop up in 4X4 Australia articles as mules and support vehicles not to mention the number of magazine staff who own them.

I will, with good grace, accept all your apologies below here...

Originally Posted by solmanic

I will, with good grace, accept all your apologies below here...

I always thought you were right!

I think it's a common perception that the magazines are ruled by japanese add $$$.

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

I always thought you were right!

Thanks Steve - Oh, and by the way, I will also accept hasty about-faces and suck-ups too .

Originally Posted by solmanic

Thanks Steve - Oh, and by the way, I will also accept hasty about-faces and suck-ups too .

I sense you're a bit stoked by their choice

We both agree with them and our vote counts as we had to front up with the $$$$

Cant wait to read some of the pro jap forums.............2 x LR's 1st and Second ,

Regards

Stevo