Following from Inter674,spoke to the sales guy i know at the local dealer.
He is not very happy
He said come down and look,but neither are for sale,but i won't have time before we head off for a couple of weeks away.
No diesels until at least end of 2021,possibly the 6,and then that isn't confirmed.D240 gone for good from the Defender range in Aus,wouldn't say why.Seems odd as its available in the D5.Rumours are Defender isn't paying for itself,with the D240.I suppose there is a heap of R and D that needs recouping.
Only petrols,at starting base model price of $115K,i didn't ask,but i bet that is a 5 seater.
Petrol is pretty complicated,turbo and supercharged,and must run on premium.
There won't be many available until sometime next year.
Said can't compete with other makes,difficult with a diesel,no hope without one.
Doesn't seem like a good start at all,in Aus.Apparently the D240 will still be available in Defender in other markets.
I did notice D240 in D5 was derated in Aus about 6 months ago or so.I don't know why.
Anyway,i did see a green one on the road today,which was a surprise.
Looked good.
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