Thread: The New Defender

Originally Posted by blackrangie

Now that is an big bum - I guess we cannot now complain how ugly the D5 rear end it - the Defender rear end is as bad. Just plain ugly.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

Now that is an big bum - I guess we cannot now complain how ugly the D5 rear end it - the Defender rear end is as bad. Just plain ugly.

Interesting, most people ive spoken to say the defender rear end is the best bit, I fully agree, i think its fantastic!
Im also coming around on the D5s, the landmark editions look great.

Originally Posted by SBD4

Yep, looked great and big, for a 90. It certainly had presence.

Looks like custom stainless or alloy front 1 peice bumper and side vent inserts, what tyres are they? 22s by the looks.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

Now that is an big bum - I guess we cannot now complain how ugly the D5 rear end it - the Defender rear end is as bad. Just plain ugly.

I think its the way the pic is taken,wait until you see one in the flesh,proportions will be different.

But the D5,and some angles of the D4,don't look the best,particularly the rear views.

Originally Posted by blackrangie

Looks like custom stainless or alloy front 1 peice bumper and side vent inserts, what tyres are they? 22s by the looks.

21" Rims apparently:

Like the new Defender 110, the 90 will be offered with a choice of four themed option packs. Land Rover’s Rugby World Cup delivery vehicle will be finished in the British firm’s Urban pack, which adds a front undershield, a bright rear scuff plate, metal pedals and a set of 21-inch five-spoke alloy wheels.

New Land Rover Defender 90 delivers Rugby World Cup Trophy | Auto Express

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PS: Finally! Worked out what the fake checker plate on the bonnet is for....so you can still put your cuppa on the fender!

I wonder if that bit is strong enough to stand on.

Originally Posted by rar110

I wonder if that bit is strong enough to stand on.

From reading previous articles, I think they said it's not. I bet a lot of people will do it though followed by a trip to the panel beater.

The whole 'have an open roof so you can stand up in it' on several of the models, gives me hope that someone may work out a way to do a poptop roof tent for touring. Now that would be interesting.