Will be Retro

**blackrangie** · 8th August 2019, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by tc_s1

As expected, unfortunately, not a true inheritor of the line, nor off'spring' other than in name (and maybe b/c it does actually come standard with springs).

Regardless, I look forward to the unveiling and learnings to come thereafter.

Interesting, there is much in these latest articles that seem to show it will be in many ways tougher and more durable than the current defender, not sure how that makes it a false defender, isnt it an improvement? Is the current Landcruiser 200 or nissan patrol a genuine successor of the line or heritage?

Imo Landrover and any other manufacturer have every right to call anything anything and IF Landrover have made the new defender tougher, more durable, more reliable and still recognisable as a "defender" in my book they nailed it and its a true successor to the defender lineage.

80kph durability is extremely important in outback Australia and many other parts of the world, so im pretty excited about these latest articles focusing on fast dirt road reliability.

Hopefully we get some vids of the testing at some stage.

**blackrangie** · 8th August 2019, 08:22 AM

From another US forum, any guesses which companies?

Baron ZuZu · 8th August 2019, 08:48 AM

Removing the wrapping, I hope it doesn't look like that! Too similar to the old Discovery and a ford transit van

**loanrangie** · 8th August 2019, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by Baron ZuZu

Removing the wrapping, I hope it doesn't look like that! Too similar to the old Discovery and a ford transit van

The Invictus and Tusk versions give a pretty true indication of the shape.

**scarry** · 8th August 2019, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Baron ZuZu

Removing the wrapping, I hope it doesn't look like that! Too similar to the old Discovery and a ford transit van

Looks are an individual thing,but I recon it looks great,and will be even better once the padding is removed.

Being boxy is way more practical and great for packing in gear,which is what this model is all about.

It also needs to stand out from all the other vehicles that LR produce,the last thing they need is another rebadged RR,RRS,or D5.

And also its great they haven't produced a rounded thing like most of the other vehicles on the road.

**blackrangie** · 8th August 2019, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

The Invictus and Tusk versions give a pretty true indication of the shape.

And goodwood

**ChookD2** · 8th August 2019, 02:24 PM

For those who don't like or don't want to like this new Defender maybe one of these will be more your style.
Ineos confirms BMW engines for 2021 Projekt Grenadier 4x4 | Autocar

**blackrangie** · 8th August 2019, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by ChookD2

For those who don't like or don't want to like this new Defender maybe one of these will be more your style.
Ineos confirms BMW engines for 2021 Projekt Grenadier 4x4 | Autocar

Yep i think we discussed that in wont be retro a while back. Will be interesting to see what they come up with.

**goingbush** · 8th August 2019, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by ChookD2

For those who don't like or don't want to like this new Defender maybe one of these will be more your style.
Ineos confirms BMW engines for 2021 Projekt Grenadier 4x4 | Autocar

Dumb move, I unsubscribed from Ineos when I found they were sourcing engines from BMW .

**blackrangie** · 8th August 2019, 04:48 PM

BMW is our only hope for a v8 SVX defender so im happy LR partnered with them.
Looks like new jag and RR are already testing the 4.4L V8

New 2021 Range Rover spotted with BMW V8 engine | Autocar

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