Won’t be retro...

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Originally Posted by blackrangie

Agree with this, love the specs, not to sure on the looks.

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I can see that. I went to landrover first, and nothing tickled my fancy there either (that was reasonably priced), so for $67k on road, i get a brand new, 300kw petrol v8, with all the bells and whistles, and heaps of room, and nissans reliability, i couldn't pass it up. For $40k more i could have got a d5, thats a lot of fuel. We are heppy with our decision.
BUT as i said, a PETROL v8 defender, at a reasonable price, could bring us (me, not the wife though) back over.

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Originally Posted by AndyG

Looking at the JLR range which has a 177kw 2.0 diesl, a 221kw 3.0 diesel, a 280 kw 3.0 petrol, tell me again why you would want a V8, a EV will be welcomed by the Sloane Ranger market segment, which will be bigger than the overlander segment, who should be more than happy with 177 kw 2.0.

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My reason for a v8 petrol, is simplicity. And a flat torque curve. Sound. Power. Less bits and pieces bolted to the engine for emissions and to make power.

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Originally Posted by Vern

I can see that. I went to landrover first, and nothing tickled my fancy there either (that was reasonably priced), so for $67k on road, i get a brand new, 300kw petrol v8, with all the bells and whistles, and heaps of room, and nissans reliability, i couldn't pass it up. For $40k more i could have got a d5, thats a lot of fuel. We are heppy with our decision.
BUT as i said, a PETROL v8 defender, at a reasonable price, could bring us (me, not the wife though) back over.

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Nissan was a good choice!
SVX V8 disco ? Delayed I believe, was supposed to be avail late last year

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Originally Posted by AndyG

Looking at the JLR range which has a 177kw 2.0 diesl, a 221kw 3.0 diesel, a 280 kw 3.0 petrol, tell me again why you would want a V8, a EV will be welcomed by the Sloane Ranger market segment, which will be bigger than the overlander segment, who should be more than happy with 177 kw 2.0.

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I think the entry 4 cycl Injenium motor with 180kw and 500Nm will appeal to most people here, especially if the 110 version is way under 2 tonne. That will give it twice as much get up and go compared to the last Defender.

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Originally Posted by blackrangie

Nissan was a good choice!
SVX V8 disco ? Delayed I believe, was supposed to be avail late last year

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??$$$$, and what is an svx going for?

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Originally Posted by rar110

I think the entry 4 cycl Injenium motor with 180kw and 500Nm will appeal to most people here, especially if the 110 version is way under 2 tonne. That will give it twice as much get up and go compared to the last Defender.

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Yes would be more than enough get up...for some [emoji6]

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Originally Posted by Vern

My reason for a v8 petrol, is simplicity. And a flat torque curve. Sound. Power. Less bits and pieces bolted to the engine for emissions and to make power.

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The V8 petrols used by JLR today dont look too simple, and realistically are the only option. The sticker price would be a shocker, extr.a weight over the axle? Not convinced for this segment, IMHO.

Now a straight 6 ingenium would be interesting.

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Originally Posted by Vern

??$$$$, and what is an svx going for?

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Not cheap but it exists, hope it doesn't get canned too [emoji7]

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Originally Posted by AndyG

The V8 petrols used by JLR today dont look too simple, and realistically are the only option. The sticker price would be a shocker, extr.a weight over the axle? Not convinced for this segment, IMHO.

Now a straight 6 ingenium would be interesting.

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Isn't a straight 6 rumored?

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Originally Posted by Vern

Yes, my patrol is 5.6L, 300kw, and as economical as my isuzu county. (12L/100km) It uses, 2L/100 more than our old 2.0l twin turbo amarok, and our old 300tdi disco1. Long live modern petrol v8's.

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That's what my bog stock TD5 Disco consistently gets.
With 1/3 the power......[emoji15][emoji23]