Thread: Won’t be retro...

Who was talking about the D5 being versatile, My argument was the old Defender WAS versatile.

OK if the NEW Defender can do this I'll shut up.





Rivian patents modular box system for its R1T electric pickup truck - Electrek

Originally Posted by Disco-tastic

They also let it sit in Deep water with the doors open for an hour, before draining the water and seeing if it would start. It did. It seems they have gone to some length to waterproof the electronics.

They probably haven’t forgotten what happened when the D3 was released,LR arranged a few to do a run in East Africa.

Everyone of them stopped after water crossings.

I have a mate who was with the group.

Yes he is an LR tragic,still lives in Tanzania.

Originally Posted by goingbush

Who was talking about the D5 being versatile, My argument was the old Defender WAS versatile.

OK if the NEW Defender can do this I'll shut up.





Rivian patents modular box system for its R1T electric pickup truck - Electrek

Indeed. No resting on any laurels there and the only thing retro about it are the fibreglass looking bubble backs, which I’m sure are not the final product given the svelte design of Rivian overall.

Theyre clearly leading the EV SUV pack. ...c’mon Defender!

What have Rivian gone and done there, patented tray back accesories?

Rivian have not done anything but talk the talk. Those are just forum renders. Bit like defender speculation on design.

Good chance Rivian will flop

The difference is all we gave to speculate on re Defender so far is this

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Originally Posted by manic

What have Rivian gone and done there, patented tray back accesories?

Rivian have not done anything but talk the talk. Those are just forum renders. Bit like defender speculation on design.

Good chance Rivian will flop

No they wont flop they have big money behind them.

At least their test mule is aint covered in clown wrap, ..... oh wait

This Ford F-150 Pickup Truck Hides Electric Secret: It's A Rivian R1T

Originally Posted by goingbush

Who was talking about the D5 being versatile, My argument was the old Defender WAS versatile.

OK if the NEW Defender can do this I'll shut up.





Rivian patents modular box system for its R1T electric pickup truck - Electrek

Looks like a good idea, its already been shown the defender will be avail in multiple body styles, and in more practical types then just a few different tray designs..good on em for thinking out side of the box though.

Originally Posted by scarry

They probably haven’t forgotten what happened when the D3 was released,LR arranged a few to do a run in East Africa.

Everyone of them stopped after water crossings.

I have a mate who was with the group.

Yes he is an LR tragic,still lives in Tanzania.

It looks like they havent, so good on em right?...I'm generally impressed by this, want to see proof though.