Would it be too much to ask LR for a vehicle that has no more electronics on it than absolutely necessary to allow for meeting ADR type regs in the proposed countries in which it would be sold?
Most people waiting for the new Defender would be more than capable of selecting low range, turning diff locks on or off as required, and even airing up or down their tyres themselves.
Then they could concentrate on fitting long-term proven reliability into their running gear, without trying to be the techiest whizz-kid on the block.
Even (shock/horror) look at something like a Cummins/Alison type drivetrain. Parts and servicing available almost anywhere in the world, using off the shelf filters, etc.
Hell, I've spent the greatest portion of my life without such things as aircon, electric windows and seats, adaptive cruise control, auto-sensing headlights and wipers, lane departure warnings, traction control, ESP, etc, etc, etc. Just something with a decent payload/towing capacity, reasonable fuel economy, adequate on road handling, and capable enough off road that a fairly competent driver can get most places he/she wants to go. But above all, something reliable, and simple enough that even a dealer-trained mechanic can have a fair shot at diagnosing and repairing without having to plug in a supercomputer!
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