I like the B&W version above, but needs a bigger cargo area.
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I like the B&W version above, but needs a bigger cargo area.
...why? because it’s the exact shape of the so called ‘dual-purpose’ vehicle image above. Because I’m not yet convinced it won’t be retro.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackrangie
The orange one looks like a D5. The black and white one has no cargo space. All three look like retro suv toy cars. None look like a work truck to me.
Looking forward to seeing the real thing. If MB can do it with GWagen, LR can do it with Defender.
JLR have gone on record it wont be retro and wont be like the original concept from 2011 you posted. Autocar imo are the best bet to keep an eye on, educated guesses based on many factors.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeros
But yeah, getting pretty excited to see the real thing, especially considering how much they are hyping it compared to other 4x4s
...yes they have, my point is I’m not convinced by the ‘dual purpose’ nomenclature or image. JLR have also said nothing about the next Defender being a work vehicle, suitable for the defence industry, farmers, mining, or other HD applications. ...will it be worthy of the Defender name is the real question they are yet to answer. If not, it will be either retro or mid-duty dualcab. ...we shall see...Quote:
Originally Posted by blackrangie
No Defender (old or forthcoming) is a suitable military vehicle for modern warfare.
I'll be using the goat poo test. Could I get 12 bags of goat poo in the back?
Bet Gerry McGovern hasn't factored goat poo bags into his design.
And if they have any brains the new model will not be named a Defender. Kills any arguments of it being a replacement if it is called something else all together.
They have said it will be worthy of the defender name and the SVX version should make it even more so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeros
Yes, they will no doubt throw away 60+ years of Marketing and brand loyalty [emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by cjc_td5
They have also gone to great pains recently to protect the Defender name so i think it may live on.
Given the D5 has been released in an Industrial model with just front seats, I can see the defender bring released in HD versions in due course. Maybe just SVX maybe more. I can imagine SVX Fender is going to be pretty full on given they put a rear winch and upgraded travel suspension on the D5 SVXQuote:
Originally Posted by Zeros