Thread: Disappointed in the D5 / waiting for the Defender

I think I've seen more flex from a 79 series.......actully i haven't, jokes.
Seriously though im not even slightly impressed with it. If i ever see one off road ill try to get a decent pic 🤣

Originally Posted by rammypluge

Until proven otherwise, the replacement for the defender and the base model disco has already arrived, in the form of the Amarok.

Amarok are a capable and comfortable car, but they're no replacement for a Defender. I'm pretty sure most D4 owners would say no replacement either. A replacement for D5 base model perhaps. You could try one for a couple of years like I did, but based on that experience, I'd be buying one of the last Defenders now, or waiting for the new 2020 Defender, as the OP says.

Originally Posted by Zeros

Amarok are a capable and comfortable car, but they're no replacement for a Defender. I'm pretty sure most D4 owners would say no replacement either. A replacement for D5 base model perhaps. You could try one for a couple of years like I did, but based on that experience, I'd be buying one of the last Defenders now, or waiting for the new 2020 Defender, as the OP says.

Well, i partly grew up in a County 110, i crossed the simpson with my Amarok and a Perentie, and i have done a section of the Border Track with a new Defender. My Amarok has always been the more capable, comfortable, economical, etc vehicle. All vehicles were reliable, so equal on that score.

It's funny how the D5 is no good but the almost identical Amarok is. Pat

Originally Posted by rammypluge

I reckon a RR Classic over the same hump would either keep all four on the deck or nearabouts. Just invented a word.

Your comparing the best mass produced live axle coil spring chassis ever,of course the D5 will not compare.Saying that, the all over performance of Land Rovers Independent chassis vehicles is above the coilers. And to prove I'm not biased,I love the RRC,so much so that after my pre production 2A an RRC is my next build. Pat

Originally Posted by rammypluge

Until proven otherwise, the replacement for the defender and the base model disco has already arrived, in the form of the Amarok.

I'll bet you a fifty that suspension isn't standard. Pat

I just read on 4x4 Australia that the Amarok has "adequate" ground clearance of 192mm. Is that right? That's less than a stock Discovery Sport and I can tell you that's not enough for some pretty simple off-road driving. It would also make comparisons with the D5 a bit of apples and oranges as they're clearly designed with different priorities.

Originally Posted by PAT303

I'll bet you a fifty that suspension isn't standard. Pat

Agree, my amarok doesn't flex that easily