The New Defender

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Originally Posted by TB

Engine bay is interesting. I read elsewhere that the battery is now under the (RH) drivers seat, and that all the electrical systems are rated to IP68 meaning they can handle quite a soaking without any trouble. And with the air compressor option at the rear door, there's not a lot of need for under-bonnet mods.

Also I loved the way the seats fold down flat.

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Are you sure it's ip68 I seem to remember ip67 either way that's fantastic but want to make sure.

Plenty of time to save up for your new Defender.
Local dealer doesn't think it will be here till first quarter next year.

Colin

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Originally Posted by blackrangie

Are you sure it's ip68 I seem to remember ip67 either way that's fantastic but want to make sure.

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Yep...IP67. Up to half an hour in up to 1M of water.

IP67 vs IP68: Waterproof IP ratings explained

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

A couple of introductory vids, firstly American and then British.

YouTube

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At 4:35 in that video the guy lifts the rear floor in the 110 to show some additional empty space that would be very useful. I suspect it's where the battery pack will go in the PHEV model, but for the rest it's the obvious place to look at storing spares, recovery gear, tools, or alternatively a 2nd battery etc.

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Originally Posted by scarry

And a handy 179mm of sidewall.

I am starting to like this new beast even more.

I wonder if the 285/65/18 will fit,i suppose we will have to wait and see.[biggrin]

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285/60/18, which is a really common size tyre, would certainly fit unless the rim was at its limit with a 275 tyre.

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Originally Posted by TB

At 4:35 in that video the guy lifts the rear floor in the 110 to show some additional empty space that would be very useful. I suspect it's where the battery pack will go in the PHEV model, but for the rest it's the obvious place to look at storing spares, recovery gear, tools, or alternatively a 2nd battery etc.

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I wonder if there is space under the front passenger seat for a second battery?

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Originally Posted by Gregz

...... except by qualified thieves/hooligans

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Yep, having trouble getting it off? Local Pinball Parlour. (Is there such a thing these days?). "Hey Son. you & your mates want to earn a fiver?

5 minutes later "job done Mister. BTW how are you off for a set of Alloy wheels? You just supply the bricks ok?"

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Originally Posted by TB

At 4:35 in that video the guy lifts the rear floor in the 110 to show some additional empty space that would be very useful. I suspect it's where the battery pack will go in the PHEV model, but for the rest it's the obvious place to look at storing spares, recovery gear, tools, or alternatively a 2nd battery etc.

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Follow up – I saw a pic today showing the drivetrain diagram for the P400, and that space is occupied by the MEV batteries. So all you folks keen on the 6 cylinder won’t be able to use that space.

I have a 2015 D4, which I just luv - easily the most comfortable, fast touring, big boat towing vehicle I have ever owned! I've racked up 140k in 4.5 years with about half of those towing a 6.5M boat.

I don't like the look of the D5, which IMO looks like someone kicked up the bum! I have other dislikes of it as well.

I think there may be a new Defender in my future - spec'd out to be as much like my D4 as possible, but I will wait for the next model so they can iron the bugs out!

Is the bench seat a single unit? Or does it comprise two standard seats with a jump seat installed in the middle?
The bench seat will make the decent bed?

New 110 is 54mm lower, 71mm shorter and 201 narrower than a D4.

Any specs on 110 air suspension heights?

creaser