Thread: Will be Retro

Interesting the disco5 is 2405L of space, new defender is 2380L behind front seats, so pretty much the same, with much less rear overhang, so for overlanding or touring this gives a great combo, more weight centred and low.
Like our LSE RRC we pack the centre of the car up with heavy stuff, light stuff in the rear as much as possible.

Double rubberized sounds good, so rubber floor instead of carpet then rubber floor mats?

Will be interesting to see the air vs coil offroad angles and comparo.

After driving a disco5 properly offroad recently im 100% sold on air, so incredibly comfortable and just works. HDC is equally impressive as is the offroad cruise @ 1.8kph .

I dont think LR is going to make it easy to not tick boxes by the looks

Also paint is going to be a tough one.

Hopefully configurations goes live straight after reveal, but official word from dealer is will be ready by morn after.

Rear seats fold flat into floor which is great as well.

Fuel tank size will be interesting.

The Defender is much more square than the D5,so its rear could still be shorter,but volume similar.

Originally Posted by TB

Oh it’s definitely smaller than the D4. If you want a big wagon you’ll have to wait for the 130. But even so, payload is substantially higher at 900kg including a 300kg “static load” rating on the roof, for which they are prominently featuring a ladder. You can carry heaps on this thing.

Edit – now I’m doubting myself on that size judgement. I formed that opinion by looking at the test mules and checking the alignment of the driver seat, rear door opening, rear axle location, and short rear overhang. But still, they are selling a 5+2 seating option. If it’s +2 like a D4 then it’s pretty big in back. If it’s +2 like my Disco Sport then I’m not sure my fridge and battery would fit in the new Defender like they do in my D4 today.

Static is stationary so can have rooftop tent, racks etc etc + 2 people sleeping or crawing around etc..prob half load rating.

Im guessing RRC LSE rear legroom, plus DS +2 space in rear.

Originally Posted by scarry

Thats a nice pic.

The rear cargo area looks small,hope its not smaller than the D4.

Side storage for recovery gear/inflation maybe?

Im guessing storage and ladder dont extend past folded mirrors.

Aftermarket is gunna go nuts with this thing!

Some specs stood out to me from leaked articles.

900kg payload(might vary with less seats)
900mm wading(might vary up or down with air/coils?)
300kg static roof load
38 approach
28 ramp
40 depart (angles will vary with air/coil)
2380L luggage space
3720kg towing*(vary?)
5,6 or 7 seats
294kw 550nm straight 6.
Software over the air.
Wireless charging
Clear sight ground view
Huge dash storage
Side storage
Side ladder
Expedition rack.
95% new D7x architecture, 3x stiffer than body on frame.

Aftermarket is gunna go nuts with this thing!

Seriously?
The D5 and the new Defender have a Lot in common and the aftermarket mobs have done Bugger all for the D5

Originally Posted by blackrangie

Some specs stood out to me from leaked articles.

900kg payload(might vary with less seats)
900mm wading(might vary up or down with air/coils?)
300kg static roof load
38 approach
28 ramp
40 depart (angles will vary with air/coil)
2380L luggage space
3720kg towing*(vary?)
5,6 or 7 seats
294kw 550nm straight 6.
Software over the air.
Wireless charging
Clear sight ground view
Huge dash storage
Side storage
Side ladder
Expedition rack.
95% new D7x architecture, 3x stiffer than body on frame.

What is the new 110 luggage space with seats up like families use it? Cheers

Originally Posted by trout1105

Seriously?
The D5 and the new Defender have a Lot in common and the aftermarket mobs have done Bugger all for the D5

Very seriously.

And yes D5 has only been out 2.5 years and you can get everything you need to tour this country in it, in 5 years you will be able to get everything you can get for a D4 no doubt.
There are two proper rear drawer systems already that i know of, fourby fitouts and frontrunner, bar, winchbar, concealed winch mounts, sliders, multiple proper roofracks, RWC, 18inch wheels, 1-6inch lift kits.
Having driven a D5 offroad recently on stock everything, tbh you dont really need much anyway.