Thread: Won’t be retro...

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Originally Posted by blackrangie

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

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

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.

Yes would be more than enough get up...for some

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.

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.

Originally Posted by Vern

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

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

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.

Isn't a straight 6 rumored?