When I was a kid I LOVED sitting in the 3rd row and yeah adults sat in the second row. Idk why everyone who reviews 3rd row SUVS THEY THINK THEY ARE SUPPOSED to fit 3 NFL line backers or else it’s a terrible suv. IMO a 3rd row is only for say two kids and middle row is for the adults. Unless you’re a small adult. Sure it might be a small downside to the defender but I’ve driven them all the 130, Yukon, Tahoe, QX80, and Armada and I’ll tell ya what…. Nothing drives and rides like the defender. The steering is smooth, the ride is luxurious yet off road capabilities are superior to all. It’s def not without its faults but it’s a phenomenal suv imo.
Thank you for acknowledging that the 3rd row is for small humans, not 6ft plus tall humans like a lot of other reviewers that cram themselves into the 3rd row and talk how about how untenable it is. I too am a small human and I have sat comfortably in many a 3rd row so “grandpa” could sit up front.
My wife and I checked out a 130 a few weeks ago and were completely appalled by the lack of front seat leg room. I'm 6'5" (opposite problem of Jill!) and it was not comfortable at all. Very disappointing in a vehicle of this size. They need to take some interior space lessons from the Germans, my daughters 2017 (old gen) Tiguan has way more leg room.
If you want 3 rows...just get a minivan or a full-size passenger van. Plenty of room for everybody. Done. They really need to stop trying to cram a 3rd row into everything. It typically means less space for the 2nd row, which is more important, and 3rd row seats in these things are largely useless. At least with the Outbound version of this SUV, they delete the 3rd row altogether.
Once again the assumption is (and it’s always made by Americans) that because the L663 is a 6 cylinder it’s a V6. It’s not, please get your facts right and inline 6.
It looks like my 2010 Ford Flex. The leather seats in the Flex look like much better seats. I doubt you will get 350 thousand miles on it like my Flex has. I all so doubt it will get 22 miles to the gallon like my Flex.
Unfortunately, this is one of the worst reviews I have seen. It is obvious you are not familiar with the vehicle, the lineage, or the intention of its design.
Jill, one amazing review. I really enjoyed your review of the third seat.
Extremely honest and a usable review.
The paint quality on these things is amazing. Cool colours too, IMO
When I was a kid I LOVED sitting in the 3rd row and yeah adults sat in the second row. Idk why everyone who reviews 3rd row SUVS THEY THINK THEY ARE SUPPOSED to fit 3 NFL line backers or else it’s a terrible suv. IMO a 3rd row is only for say two kids and middle row is for the adults. Unless you’re a small adult. Sure it might be a small downside to the defender but I’ve driven them all the 130, Yukon, Tahoe, QX80, and Armada and I’ll tell ya what…. Nothing drives and rides like the defender. The steering is smooth, the ride is luxurious yet off road capabilities are superior to all. It’s def not without its faults but it’s a phenomenal suv imo.
What do you mean there’s no adaptive cruise control? Mine has it
I have that same question. It's a standard feature of all.Defemders sold in the USA.
Thank you for acknowledging that the 3rd row is for small humans, not 6ft plus tall humans like a lot of other reviewers that cram themselves into the 3rd row and talk how about how untenable it is. I too am a small human and I have sat comfortably in many a 3rd row so “grandpa” could sit up front.
thanks for your review.I was contemplating purchasing, but accessing the third row is important to me. They need to do a captain seat option.
They added a captian chair option on the 2025 models.
My child would get to the third row, without moving the second row in a heart beat!
do you have access height activated ?
isn't there a handle to the L of the steering wheel?! 13:20
I wonder if she actually owns this?😂
@@zalllon most definitely not lol
My wife and I checked out a 130 a few weeks ago and were completely appalled by the lack of front seat leg room. I'm 6'5" (opposite problem of Jill!) and it was not comfortable at all. Very disappointing in a vehicle of this size. They need to take some interior space lessons from the Germans, my daughters 2017 (old gen) Tiguan has way more leg room.
Why don’t use the grab handle on the dashboard to get into the driver seat?
If you want 3 rows...just get a minivan or a full-size passenger van. Plenty of room for everybody. Done. They really need to stop trying to cram a 3rd row into everything. It typically means less space for the 2nd row, which is more important, and 3rd row seats in these things are largely useless. At least with the Outbound version of this SUV, they delete the 3rd row altogether.
Because minivans look stupid and they don’t have the capability that this does
Absolutely best Review! You was honest! Iam into you.❤😊
not a V6 its an inline 6
If you want room, you buy a Suburban. You can drive them for years and years with 10% of the issues Land Rovers have.
Noti gang on deck
Once again the assumption is (and it’s always made by Americans) that because the L663 is a 6 cylinder it’s a V6. It’s not, please get your facts right and inline 6.
It looks like my 2010 Ford Flex. The leather seats in the Flex look like much better seats. I doubt you will get 350 thousand miles on it like my Flex has. I all so doubt it will get 22 miles to the gallon like my Flex.
not sure if flexing flex?
The leather seats in the Flex are legit. +1
Back seat doesn’t look comfy with those gaps if you’re a wider person.
It’s amazing how decadent we are as a society. I bet the pioneers crossing the west would have been really excited about most of these “issues”.
Unfortunately, this is one of the worst reviews I have seen. It is obvious you are not familiar with the vehicle, the lineage, or the intention of its design.
grandparents should sit in the 2nd row
For this price point it should have adaptive cruise control and fit and finish!
Adaptive cruise control sucks slime through a straw. I had it turned off permanently in my pick up.
I don't get it. The 110 has it.
How do you get your ipad to stay there on the dash. Kinda dumb looking.
Imagine being in an accident, trapped back there? No way would I put my wife or outlaws back there.
How is it any different to other three row vehicles?
@ALMX5DP it's not any different.
Outlaws. 😂
Third road seats are for wifes and kids..lol
Didn’t you just say you wouldn’t put your wife or kids back there in the other comment? lol
@@ALMX5DP haha I did. Double minded..lol
Yea get them out of the way!😂
Another youtuber bought one for his wife and after 230 miles the power steering broke. Xd wonderful QC....
I just read a story about a guy with a 2022 Toyota 4runner that had its engine replaced twice before 10,000 miles.
@@paulelledge8977 so one bad Toyota? Gotcha.
@@1976axerhand lol. I see you really got my point. Ah the anecdotal story, how useful you are...
You are, adorable…
who's typing lol.. that's so distracting
is this aa comedy act ? Use voice commands if you cant figure out the PiviPro
You’re 4’ tall so you can’t judge space back there
Nearly 5’ get it right.
@@Pickuptrucktalk ohhhhh I see 😂😂😂
Next time place a full-size human being in the third row and now a mini lady.
Poor grandpa