Thread: The New Defender

Originally Posted by SimmAus

They should market these a bit better....I think it could be the clincher

I watched the adverts. There's 10 minutes of my life I won't get back. These are the big selling point so don't dis it

Cheers

Originally Posted by rar110

I assume it’s similar to the Magna Steyr transfer box that JLR have used since at least 2005 D3/RRS and 2007 RRV.

Agree, looks very similar. Planetary gear reduction - so no reduction through the chain.

Now thats a camera car!

First time I've seen the bash plate under the 110, notice the defender branding, does the X come with this, or optional extra ? Here is the 90 version

Originally Posted by blackrangie

First time I've seen the bash plate under the 110, notice the defender branding

Handy when it rolls over ?!

Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

Handy when it rolls over ?!

Colin

Also handy for the Dealer mechanic,he/she now has an idea which vehicle it came off

I'm impressed with the new Defender and I'm sure it's an excellent vehicle, but it's out of my price range, having to spend at least $90,000 to get a good spec.
For comparison, an Isuzu MU-X in top spec form is about $50,000, depending on deals. It's a durable 7-seat wagon, built tough, has a high-torque, truck-based engine, six-speed auto, rear coils and front independent suspension, protection, 16 inch wheels and can tow 3.0 tonnes. There is a six-year warranty, six year roadside assist and six years fixed price servicing. All for about $50k.
No doubt the new Defender is a better vehicle in many ways, but I can't see an extra $40-50k in value.
I won't be buying any new vehicle, being now a retired poor old fart pensioner, but if I was trading our 2009 110 wagon, I would be looking at either a new MU-X or a used Discovery 4 in that price range.
The new Defender just wouldn't figure in my calculations.

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