Thread: Won’t be retro...

To give an idea of the (apparent) size of the 130:


New 130 (leaked details)

width: 1999mm

height: 1916mm

wheelbase: 3022mm

length: 5100mm


Nissan Y62

width: 1995

height: 1940

wheelbase: 3075

length: 5165



So, the 130:

- is wider than a Y62
- is lower
- has a longer wheelbase
- is 65mm shorter

In other words, as anyone who has stood next to (or sat in) a Y62 will know - the 130 will be a big vehicle.

And, unlike the Y62 the 130 is monocoque, so the interior will be cavernous.

Originally Posted by Homestar

What’s the silver plate thingy at the C pillar supposed to be? Looks kinda stupid...

Don't know and yes.

Originally Posted by ozscott

That 130 rendering shows no greater overhang than a D2 but it's not angled upwards like a D2. To be perfectly honest the silhouette isn't flattering compared to D2 or.Defender. Should look better in the flesh. And I'm not sure either what that panel area is ...looks weird especially on the 130.

Cheers

Its just a photoshop of the dash pic, only "official" leaked, is this. Well this is a remake of it.

It won’t be retro – Some thoughts (My rant)

Initially I had an old 4 door petrol Range Rover. I never had a major problem and could easily maintain it myself.

Next was a Discovery D2a. I never had any significant problems, but with a NanoCom and a workshop manual there really wasn’t much that couldn’t be fixed by a reasonable mechanic.

I now have a 2017 D5 SE SD4. It’s reasonably capable, a very comfortable vehicle to drive apart from the turbo lag, has plenty of power and a good amount of room. Apart from an intermittent glitch with one of the cameras or park sensors which totally disables all the sensors when it occurs, its been trouble free for a year. They are I believe a very reliable vehicle, but if it does go wrong, I don’t think anyone outside the dealer network can fix it. (Its been back in three times with the park sensor problem).

The IDDTool still isn’t fully functional, and as my son correctly states, it’s a computer on wheels.

The wheel sizes are difficult and it’s very difficult to fit chains which is often a requirement in the Australian High country.

What’s really stupid is that if the engine stops for any reason the park brake and transmission lock will automatically be applied after a short period of time, and there is nothing in the user manual about how to release them. (I believe you call your local dealer and they will come out a fix the problem !!!!!!. That could be interesting)

If Land Rover continue with this philosophy of locking the users and available mechanics out, I don’t see how it will ever be able to replace the old Defender. The new Defender will probably be extremity capable and reliable, but everything eventually fails.

Originally Posted by ozscott

Yeah I am a live axle and locker fan but the traction systems on.these new LR's are seriously good and better in some situations than twin lockers.

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Ps. And it's stock...

Seriously any car you buy today has TC that is exactly the same as this and has for the last 10 to 20 years. Some of you guys need to get out more and try other brands.

Originally Posted by Red90

Seriously any car you buy today has TC that is exactly the same as this and has for the last 10 to 20 years. Some of you guys need to get out more and try other brands.

Many members on here are owners of multiple brands of 4x4 and are very knowledgeable about the capabilities of LR TR/TC vs other brands.

Land Rover TR is known to be the market leader in terrain response.

Not all T/C's are the same, not by a long shot and have improved vastly over the years reducing overheating and the speed it can be used along with the way it activates and doesnt.

Some 4x4s switch off TC when the rear locker is activated, others allow it.

ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL: SLOWLY KILLING THE LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL - Unsealed 4X4

Hmmm the 90 will have a wheelbase 1.8 in more than my current D2 but with only 2 doors. Works for me, I only need 2 doors. Delete any rear seating will probably set up as a pretty good tourer.

Originally Posted by Red90

Seriously any car you buy today has TC that is exactly the same as this and has for the last 10 to 20 years. Some of you guys need to get out more and try other brands.

Seriously, we all know that but, oils aint oils! Land Rover is a leader when it comes to traction control for off road.