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Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

The D4 had a heap of great features that seemed to disappear in later models.

One would have to wonder what some manufacturers are thinking…..

I've always marvelled at how the D3/4 seats fold flat, must've been done on a great CAD/CAM programme, or full size mock up to make sure all the parts moved without hitting others.

Disappointing that the D5 seats don't fold flat, and it's turning circle is larger than the D3/4's, and now this sort of thinking seems to have carried on to the New Defender.

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The 110 rear 7 seat Defender seats fold flat but the rear two seats are really for children or double amputees! But I guess if the market says build us a true 8 seat people mover (with leg room) then compromise is the only way given everything else that is needed below the seats like the mild-hybrid gear.

JLR are probably not much interested fro a sales perspective in selling to a few Australian recreational owners. If it produces a hard top (troopy) version then there will be a market here for sure.

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Originally Posted by one_iota

The 110 rear 7 seat Defender seats fold flat but the rear two seats are really for children or double amputees! But I guess if the market says build us a true 8 seat people mover (with leg room) then compromise is the only way given everything else that is needed below the seats like the mild-hybrid gear.

JLR are probably not much interested fro a sales perspective in selling to a few Australian recreational owners. If it produces a hard top (troopy) version then there will be a market here for sure.

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Or bring in the commercial version that is already in production..so bloody practical

Apparently nearly $25,000 more than an equivalent 110
https://www.drive.com.au/news/2023-l...ice-australia/

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Originally Posted by shanegtr

Apparently nearly $25,000 more than an equivalent 110
https://www.drive.com.au/news/2023-l...ice-australia/

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I wish I could command an extra $25k for all the extra inches I have. *boom tish*

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Originally Posted by shanegtr

Apparently nearly $25,000 more than an equivalent 110
https://www.drive.com.au/news/2023-l...ice-australia/

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$124K + on roads, that is pretty steep.. our P400 SE 110 7 seat (with e-diff, tow pack, black roof, plus the majority of
the explorer pack minus the lunch box) came in at the same price but inclusive of its on road costs as the 8 seater before
you fork out the governments $$$$$ + the options.. That was 18 months ago, so assume my pay out would go up a bit if
i bought a replacement from new.. The next point would be parking, mine is a tight fit in most car parks, especially
Westfield, wonder how the 8 seater is going to fit ..

I have a bullbar and rear spare wheel carrier on my D3 and it gets a bit tight in some carparks, but luckily the turning circle is fairly good for a big vehicle. It will be interesting to see how the 130's go for the average driver, when fitted with the same mods extending the length, combined with a greater turning circle. I think the onboard cameras will be getting a workout!