Will be Retro

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Originally Posted by veebs

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Quick and dirty comparison against the gold standard in vehicles (the D4), the D5, the best detail I could scavange for a 2013 defender 110, and what we know about the 2020 Defender...

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Nice table. Practically though the old Defender would easily wade 900mm.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by grey_ghost

I am hoping to purchase a 90 - when they are released next year. I am not silly enough to place an order - until I have seen it, driven it and looked at the specification sheets and options. I can't wait for some real facts.

In the meantime - I will continue to drive my FFR, 101, Range Rover Classic, Discovery 1, Freelander 1, Series 2 88, Series 2 109, etc. [thumbsupbig]

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No one has ordered any yet fyi [emoji6]

Wowsers, here we go folks [emoji41]

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That black interior with the wood paneling is just beautiful! [emoji7]

Very cool exterior colour combos, explorer pack [emoji1419]

Looks good. About three vids in is a Country Pack with some promising accessories. Also liked the shots of it towing a substantial caravan.

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Originally Posted by blackrangie

Wowsers, here we go folks [emoji41]

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It looks fantastic... way better than I thought it would.. I think i'm in love.. :)

Love the look of the 90, here's hoping for durability and reliability

I think that I'm in love.

But I also think that I will need to rob a bank.. [bawl]

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Originally Posted by djambalawa

It looks fantastic... way better than I thought it would.. I think i'm in love.. :)

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It actually looks better in motion to my eye than it does at rest. There were scenes in the videos that looked very reminiscent in motion of classic 110s or defenders, others less ao and obviously superior movement with modern assist. I don't hate it, certainly not. I don't love it (at least not yet), but I know for a fact I'd like to try it and see what develops from there.........hmm.... sounds kind of how SWMBO looked at me once and things turned out pretty well. [biggrin]

Just a word from an old motor industry person .

The first 6 months to a year's production will all be highly optioned expensive specifications as LR will try to "make hay while the sun shines" so don't expect to be able to buy a "stripper" until dealers are buying vehicles for stock and the stock builds.
The gauge of success of the Defender will be how long they can keep building and selling all the premium specification vehicles that they can . One year at least for a successful model , 6 months if a dog.

I fear/hope those wanting a stripper will be waiting a long time.

I want one, as the reasons I would not get an old model were A I couldn't fit in it and B they were just so agricultural. My RRCs and D2 are the nearest I could get. But reality says I will have to win Lotto first.

Regards PhilipA