Hi there, as a 54 year old who has owned 4 Landrover's over the years. An 88 inch hard top that took our family from Uk to Brittany, a 109 safari (lovely but horrendous fuel consumption), and 2 88 inch diesels, that i flogged daily, on the beach at Southport collecting firewood and just messing about, I have to say that I love them to bits. I have never once broken down, and even though they are noisy, and were heavy to steer, i could modify them how i wanted, using a drill and some elbow grease. The other day I sat in an ex United Utilities 110 Defender and fell in love again. These vehicles get in you blood! I sat there and a voice in my head said. 'you are a thing of beauty.' I do not think i have psychosis! Any how sir, your reporting and objective narrative is refreshing. I am totally aware that a defender is not the best at everything, but one man's meat is another man's poison! I intend to buy a 110 defender in the nest few months, and will take my time doing so. I have a lot of respect for Toyota's Landcruiser having lived in the middle east for nearly 5 years, but they always left me a little cold. I have 'surfed' in the deserts of the UAE and understand that even Lancruiser's can overheat, and get bogged down and break. It's a machine! Thank you for your great reporting, I wish you health and happiness, o'h and great adventures. Mark
Bill Soucess. I agree and understand you completely! I do. I owned a Defender for 8 years. I owned a Range Rover for eight. But my guess is that you are from the UK. In the UK, a Toyota is an ordinary mass produced family car, many of which are very dull. But in South Africa and Australia they make the most reliable and best overland 4x4 trucks - and they also make some quite good cars as well. As for me, I get EXACTLY the same thrill I once got at a lonely camp site when I looked at my Defender - now with my Land Cruiser. So our perspectives are different, and I assure you, while you find it difficult to understand, a Toyota can also make you feel that way. A Land Cruiser is a fantastic vehicle, and like the Land Rover, gives sincere pleasure to many owners that love them. No difference whatsoever on how you feel about your 130.
I love your stuff, I work for a company in Western Canada that makes backroad mapbooks. I have a 1972 Series Land Rover I am currently building into an camper (it was once and has a well documented trip from Spain to South Africa to South American before ending up in Vancouver where it was sold) however the old set-up was not good for my climate as it was all aluminium and water condensed on it and it was got very cold to touch! I feel I have the best of both worlds with a 1976 Toyota B diesel mated to my Land Rover gear box. My only problem is that there are not many companies set up to do roof conversions (like alu-cab), and things like that, here in Canada. Most people throw campers in the back of pick-up trucks. So I may be doing a lot of the stuff myself. Anyways I love your videos and people will always argue what is the best 4x4. I've always been a Land Rover guy but I bought a Jeep Rubicon in 2012 and it is pretty awesome and goes everywhere...I never thought I would be a Jeep guy but each vehicle has it's strengths and it is really hard to argue which is truly the best...
Rover owners like myself cant explain the joy we get on being an owner, so far my D2 has no issues at 182,000 miles and she has been to Ausie land and back to USA and all that is done is the regular needed maintenance and what a joy to upgrade as parts wear out. Plenty of parts on the used side from grocery getters that were sent to rover graveyards and here in north America we have an unlimited supply of good used parts. Rover vs the others will only have one conversation as always “oh rovers are unreliable” and I dont agree coz ours have been reliable. Rovers do not need HD swaps to make it hardcore off road worthy as per design (built to be serviceable out in the bush and heavy duty bits from OEM already) but other manufacturers need modifications to be called HD rigs. I own both rovers and Toyotas and know better. Now Jeep owners will argue with you relentless coz they are another breed. Jeeps are like Harley Davidsons, never ending bling bling items one can buy and add. :) Love em all !
Nice to read other people's points of view.. I own your book on 4#4 in southern Africa... For me range rover classics are the best! Andrew, you're a legend! some more videos please
My 1980 Landrover S3D2.25 is very reliable, it still hasn't had an engine overhall, I frequently drive it on the highway at ~>90kph, I haul ass over rough terrain (happily over 40kph), It's the roomiest vehicle I have ever been in, Easily 30-40% more cab space than a Cruiser. (I know it will sound egotistic) but you have to been very confident and tough to drive my particular land-rover, it'll be the hardest thing you'll ever drive (as repeated by truckies that reckon otherwise), at times even I don't feel like the effort to drive it. So I do agree that a 70+ cruiser is much more cosy (although not as comfortable, and yes there is a difference). This landy has done the clock repeatedly (at least until the speedo cable broke) (the reason why my landrover isn't cramped like the modern defenders is due to the fact I remove the original dash and redesigned one based off a s2, but about 50% of the s2 dash size, heaps of room)
Troopy is prone to rolling over where as the Landrover Defender will go places that a troopie wont go. I live in Australia and talk from personal experience. Hence the reason I will continue to use my Landrover 110 series over a Toyota Troopie
Andrew, your presentations and coverage or things is superb! You really know overlanding and most of all you understand people and how the two tie together. This is great stuff.
So the answer is buy this and then take it to Twisted and make it more reliable! Job done. It has to be one of the coolest Defenders I have seen in ages!
Thanks for sharing. For someone who build 3 touring vehicles himself (1x Pajero, 2x Patrol GQ) I enjoyed watching this. Even though that Defender looks a bit too macho for me but hey, that's what happens if you bolt everything on it and keep it all in dark grey. ;) I'd have liked to see some of the details when it comes to the conversions though.
I agree with most of your comments but having had many Land Cruisers as company issued cars I feel you missed an important point. The Defender is superior off road in rough conditions. My own TD5 Defender is now 22 Years old, having done cape York, Ayres rock several times and she has never missed a beat. My secret is " Service it your self".
Andrew how far you have come with your videos. I started to follow you 3 years ago and just wow the growth you went through. Amazing. Btw funny to watch this video when you just bought your old Landy. Keep it up
4xOverland Didn't I say your video is beautiful edited? It's just my way to handle the fact that you pick the Japanese product to be your favourite. I enjoyed your video.
Edo Dijkgraaf I understand better now. I'm often accused of being biased whenever I give an opinion, particularly when it refers to something about a Land Rover, and its often assumed my opinion has been 'bought'.
I am - by the way - most thankful for showing me the All-Cab alternative. The thought of having a flip-roof conversion on my late series 2a makes me feel all warm inside!
Nice review, Nice Landcruiser. I had a 110, loved it. But now I drive a VW t5 Calfornia Seikel. If you get the chance to test a VW Seikel, a new world will open up. At least it did to me.
Never had engine problems with my 96 Defender, broke a rear axle years ago and that is it !! sure they rattle and roll, but for a dedicated Deer Hunter they are the ideal vehicle for the Victorian Bush. A couple of days back we headed up a clay covered bush track, scouting for deer. and with my truck in 1st gear, low range I crawled slowly uphill at walking pace, with NO 'slippage' or wheel spin. Whereas my mate in his Toyota had to rev his engine hard and tear up the track to attain the same outcome. Defenders remind me of donkeys (and I've owned and used both) They may not look that flash (and certainly mine no longer does with over half a dozen Roo strikes to it credit) but they GET-THE-JOB-DONE !!
i had a 1955 land rover 86 the short model...and i can tell you ...youre right about climbing hills..slow and steady ..no revving the engine...the power at low end is its good point...my partner had to rev that toyota to make it up the hill..a long 40 degree climb... spinning as he went...
no surprises as the low range ratio on a defender is 3.31:1 vs Land Cruiser’s 2.4:1 Toyota relies heavily on engine power and a stronger drivetrain but neglected the low range. LR does the opposite
The is a company in Ft Lauderdale, S Florida that does Land Rover conversions. They can do anything you can imagine. They do it right first time. For 25yrs they know everything you need to know. Strongly recommended, they make your LAND ROVER dreams a reality. I know, cause I'm a customer. I have a tricked out Defender and a Disco.
Plain & simple it's personal preference as the Land Rover vs Troopy arguements are never ending. We have the same situation here in North America, Ford vs Chev vs Dodge, the arguements & pros & cons have been going on since I can remember & show no signs of stopping. Bottom line imo, buy whatever is best suited to your personal needs & preferences, maintain it & it will be the best truck there is...for you! Convincing anyone else is just akin to beating your head against a brick...after awhile all you've gotten in a dam big headache. Great review video!
YYC Designz RC Creations Ford really dissapointed its true diehards followers since the first new 2004 150 and on. Ford is made to be repair after repair money pit
hi there . Watched all your films. And i think they are great. I've worked oñ toyota and landrovers for the last 40 yrs and they are par with each other with reliability. I do like the 79 series. But landrover will always come out better. As parts are still being made to this day for the very old landrovers and easier to get .yes i do agree that the engine is to small, it would be nice to have a v8 diesel like the old toyota. But i do like my td5 . And had in the ppast a toyota hilux that rotted away. And a ladrover 200 and 300 tdi . Most reliable engines i have had . Keep up with the good work
There’s only one Land Rover! There’s only one Defender! Toyota’s LC is a great car. Personally I run a Discovery. But my dream is to own a Defender!👍🇬🇧🙏
Hello Andrew, just to say that your channel is the best 4x4 youtube channel. Thanks for your videos, and looking forward for some more new videos. Best Regards from Portugal and good in Australia.
Thankyou , I have just recently started looking and comparing these two vehicles , indeed Defender character ,;; Troopy reliable and bit more up to date . cheers
So here’s the deal.... the Defender is the most masculinely attractive vehicle ever made. Cant remotely afford one, but if money were no object, i’d drive one...
Thank you for your honesty really enjoyed and I don't know if your right or not , my last landrover kept driving with the head gasket gone for 7000 km it had gearbox failure ect , you know I think it's they never really let me down , noisy uncomfortable yea your right .
Very honest and fair comparison, it would be very difficult for me to choose. But, if it were a matter of survival, I would take the Toyota with that Alu-Cab tent.
I would like to see ICON do an overland version. They build the best 4x4 in the world IMO. New chassis, body, engine, etc. I really love this vehicle if it were crossed with ICON.
thanks for the video. as far as I'm aware 2015 is the last year of production for the Defender (maybe to do with its lack of reliability) so guys no need to fight over which is best lol
Toyota equals the best vehicles made on Earth. Its pretty difficult for anybody to argue that. From quality, ruggedness, ease of ownership, business practice, Toyota is at the top. From economy cars to trucks, suv's to performance vehicles. Simply the best
Couldn't help yourself Andrew - another dig against Pajero's. Reminds me of Gareth Cliff who always called Port Elizabeth a hole and could never let it go - you cut me deep :)
Defender is an old design yet has coils all round. I can't do leaf springs. Each to their own though as long as you're out there doing it, doesn't matter what in.
REMEMBER THE OLD HAIFLINGER ANYONE??? AUSTRIAN I THINK? MY LATE STEP DAD HAD ONE WHEN I WAS A CHILD! SUCH GOOD ADVENTURE TRAVELING MEMORIES! WE WENT OFF ROAD THROUGH HILLS/FORDS ETC ! HAIFLINGER! HOPE IVE SPELT IT CORRECTELY!!? :)
I think Pete get paid by toyota but know that the Landrover are a better truck at the back of his mind that why he calls LC's Landrovers all the time ha ha haa
Thanks for an honest, experienced assessment. Sadly, neither vehicle is readily available in the States. I'd have a Troopy variant tomorrow, if only we could get the diesel.
In my experience, which isn't too extensive, the Defender is generally a better off-roader. When it comes to mud and wading, the Defender wins hands-down. I've had cruiser owners ask me to drive through thick mud and rivers 1st incase they need a pull (no jokes, after the heavy rains we had in Namibia a few years back). As far as comfort goes, Cruiser takes it by a mile. As far as reliability goes, I have absolute faith in the Defender.Usually when something goes wrong, it's simple to fix, you just need to know where to look. On open road, the cruiser wins, once again. But last I checked, we don't buy these cars for highway use. To conclude: If you want a highly capable 4x4 that you don't have to understand at a mechanical level, that's comfortable and quiet and is a serious treat to drive generally, go for a Cruiser. If you want a car that is a true, rough and tough pioneer, keeping in mind she won't be the most comfortable, she won't be quite and you enjoy understanding how your car works, buy the defender. The defender is for the self-sufficient man, the cruiser is more suited to someone that would rather take their car in to the garage when something is up. No problem with either, just comes down to preference.
The Land Rover Troopy 75 and 78 has an interior cab capacity of 4,5 cubic meters, whereas the Defender is about 4,2. I'm not guessing. "The roomiest vehicle". That's quite a statement. The S3 is without question the most cramped vehicle I have ever driven. I've also driven the S3 on sandy desert tracks - and it is really hard work. Only for the tough.
Deon Van der Westhuizen i have an 04 v8 4runner SE. supposed mileage is 15/19. i get 13/16. it's a tough pill to swallow. only get about 300 miles range before i fill up without stressing about it. everything else is perfect though, at least.
FYI when an engine works hard it doesn't shorten its life, quite the contrary actually. With diesels it avoids carbon deposits which often are the death of turbos. Short trip cold driving & lack of servicing do though.
Wow. A compared review thorough, honest and to the point. Good job mate. What do you think of the Jeep JK 2 or 4 door. Thinking of building one and knitting it up.
I live in Venezuela where there is this obsession with Toyota and landcruisers, we are one of the few countries in the world that keeps getting new landcruisers with Australia, etc. Infracstructure here is really bad so 4x4 are used a LOT and the Landcruiser is simply amazing i have seen Landcruisers with hundreds of thousands of miles and they just keep going. One proof of Landrover Defender vs Landcruiser FJ70 is the police in our county they have to get into what you can call Favelas like the ones in Rio Do Janeiro poor neighborhoods in mountains, recently they imported HUNDREDS of Landrover Defenders they all ended up as trash in a few years while some Police here have Landcruisers that have been running for 20 years... Im gonna try to find pictures there is a HUGE graveyard of Defenders. Same thing happen in Argentina search it Landrover Defender Tucuman
I see your words defender tucuman,,lot of abandoned defender like do in our country when military bought some defender, soon they replaced with trusted isuzu dmax n now hilux
Hi there, as a 54 year old who has owned 4 Landrover's over the years. An 88 inch hard top that took our family from Uk to Brittany, a 109 safari (lovely but horrendous fuel consumption), and 2 88 inch diesels, that i flogged daily, on the beach at Southport collecting firewood and just messing about, I have to say that I love them to bits. I have never once broken down, and even though they are noisy, and were heavy to steer, i could modify them how i wanted, using a drill and some elbow grease. The other day I sat in an ex United Utilities 110 Defender and fell in love again. These vehicles get in you blood! I sat there and a voice in my head said. 'you are a thing of beauty.' I do not think i have psychosis! Any how sir, your reporting and objective narrative is refreshing. I am totally aware that a defender is not the best at everything, but one man's meat is another man's poison! I intend to buy a 110 defender in the nest few months, and will take my time doing so. I have a lot of respect for Toyota's Landcruiser having lived in the middle east for nearly 5 years, but they always left me a little cold. I have 'surfed' in the deserts of the UAE and understand that even Lancruiser's can overheat, and get bogged down and break. It's a machine! Thank you for your great reporting, I wish you health and happiness, o'h and great adventures.
Mark
Bill Soucess. I agree and understand you completely! I do. I owned a Defender for 8 years. I owned a Range Rover for eight. But my guess is that you are from the UK. In the UK, a Toyota is an ordinary mass produced family car, many of which are very dull. But in South Africa and Australia they make the most reliable and best overland 4x4 trucks - and they also make some quite good cars as well. As for me, I get EXACTLY the same thrill I once got at a lonely camp site when I looked at my Defender - now with my Land Cruiser. So our perspectives are different, and I assure you, while you find it difficult to understand, a Toyota can also make you feel that way. A Land Cruiser is a fantastic vehicle, and like the Land Rover, gives sincere pleasure to many owners that love them. No difference whatsoever on how you feel about your 130.
I love your stuff, I work for a company in Western Canada that makes backroad mapbooks. I have a 1972 Series Land Rover I am currently building into an camper (it was once and has a well documented trip from Spain to South Africa to South American before ending up in Vancouver where it was sold) however the old set-up was not good for my climate as it was all aluminium and water condensed on it and it was got very cold to touch! I feel I have the best of both worlds with a 1976 Toyota B diesel mated to my Land Rover gear box. My only problem is that there are not many companies set up to do roof conversions (like alu-cab), and things like that, here in Canada. Most people throw campers in the back of pick-up trucks. So I may be doing a lot of the stuff myself. Anyways I love your videos and people will always argue what is the best 4x4. I've always been a Land Rover guy but I bought a Jeep Rubicon in 2012 and it is pretty awesome and goes everywhere...I never thought I would be a Jeep guy but each vehicle has it's strengths and it is really hard to argue which is truly the best...
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4xoverland i really love your shows... best 4x4 channel on TH-cam... love from Australia
4xoverland yay. I'm from South Africa
4xoverland DEFENDER!!!!!!
Ha, just re-run into this video! It's one of the inspirations we had back in the day. Cheers from a fellow Defender Overlander!
Finally a Non-Marketing expert view. you are the best on youtube please keep going and never go corrupt as other viewers! Please
Thank you. Keep watching. I post a new video every week.
Thank you for your honesty. I drive an FJ40 with swapped 13B diesel engine, and it's a beast! and I rode Land Rover Series occasionally too..
Rover owners like myself cant explain the joy we get on being an owner, so far my D2 has no issues at 182,000 miles and she has been to Ausie land and back to USA and all that is done is the regular needed maintenance and what a joy to upgrade as parts wear out. Plenty of parts on the used side from grocery getters that were sent to rover graveyards and here in north America we have an unlimited supply of good used parts. Rover vs the others will only have one conversation as always “oh rovers are unreliable” and I dont agree coz ours have been reliable. Rovers do not need HD swaps to make it hardcore off road worthy as per design (built to be serviceable out in the bush and heavy duty bits from OEM already) but other manufacturers need modifications to be called HD rigs. I own both rovers and Toyotas and know better. Now Jeep owners will argue with you relentless coz they are another breed. Jeeps are like Harley Davidsons, never ending bling bling items one can buy and add. :)
Love em all !
Nice to read other people's points of view.. I own your book on 4#4 in southern Africa... For me range rover classics are the best! Andrew, you're a legend! some more videos please
+Miles Welton There are 212 videos of mine on my channel. And new ones every week.
They are both super cool. That bush package is off the hook.
My 1980 Landrover S3D2.25 is very reliable, it still hasn't had an engine overhall, I frequently drive it on the highway at ~>90kph, I haul ass over rough terrain (happily over 40kph), It's the roomiest vehicle I have ever been in, Easily 30-40% more cab space than a Cruiser.
(I know it will sound egotistic) but you have to been very confident and tough to drive my particular land-rover, it'll be the hardest thing you'll ever drive (as repeated by truckies that reckon otherwise), at times even I don't feel like the effort to drive it.
So I do agree that a 70+ cruiser is much more cosy (although not as comfortable, and yes there is a difference).
This landy has done the clock repeatedly (at least until the speedo cable broke)
(the reason why my landrover isn't cramped like the modern defenders is due to the fact I remove the original dash and redesigned one based off a s2, but about 50% of the s2 dash size, heaps of room)
Love the presentation. It’s like a mix of David Attenborough and Jools Holland.
That looks AWESOME! I love the idea of having a self sufficient and compact camper that can get you ANYwhere.
79 Landcruiser all day! But I must say, that defender looks mighty tuff 💪
That has to be one of the coolest Defenders that I have ever seen.
Troopy is prone to rolling over where as the Landrover Defender will go places that a troopie wont go. I live in Australia and talk from personal experience. Hence the reason I will continue to use my Landrover 110 series over a Toyota Troopie
Why is this guy so good???
Love his channel !!!
I drove a 3 series long wheelbase landrover with roof tents etc around Botswana and Zimbabwe for 5 weeks and had no problems with reliability at all.
That intro was worthy of being a Top Gear intro.
Land Rover owners are naturally drawn to each other so they can swap parts for repairs in the field.....
Andrew, your presentations and coverage or things is superb! You really know overlanding and most of all you understand people and how the two tie together. This is great stuff.
Great video. I'm a defender man myself yet agree word for word on your closing speech. Cheers.
So the answer is buy this and then take it to Twisted and make it more reliable! Job done. It has to be one of the coolest Defenders I have seen in ages!
For a person who live in the States I love the outfit of this beast. Just imagine living on time square. I need one of these puppies.
Thanks for sharing. For someone who build 3 touring vehicles himself (1x Pajero, 2x Patrol GQ) I enjoyed watching this. Even though that Defender looks a bit too macho for me but hey, that's what happens if you bolt everything on it and keep it all in dark grey. ;) I'd have liked to see some of the details when it comes to the conversions though.
The 110 engine is bullet proof if it's looked after that's why theres so many old ones and they
hold there money very well
Seen this video many times, awesome machine and awesome review but I only now noticed that Andrew calls it a Land Cruiser at 2:03
The flip top is so beautifully made.
Fantastic...this is the ultimate adventure car. i wish i could have....LRD it's awesome !!!
Fascinating ! Thoroughly enjoyed this honest evaluation.
This guy's voice just makes me smile I don't know why either 😂
I agree with most of your comments but having had many Land Cruisers as company issued cars I feel you missed an important point. The Defender is superior off road in rough conditions. My own TD5 Defender is now 22 Years old, having done cape York, Ayres rock several times and she has never missed a beat. My secret is " Service it your self".
Andrew how far you have come with your videos. I started to follow you 3 years ago and just wow the growth you went through. Amazing. Btw funny to watch this video when you just bought your old Landy. Keep it up
At the end of your beautiful edited video you forgot to say: "This video was brought to you by Toyota."
You could not me more wrong. I have no sponsors. It's just my opinion.
4xOverland Didn't I say your video is beautiful edited? It's just my way to handle the fact that you pick the Japanese product to be your favourite.
I enjoyed your video.
Edo Dijkgraaf I understand better now. I'm often accused of being biased whenever I give an opinion, particularly when it refers to something about a Land Rover, and its often assumed my opinion has been 'bought'.
That's not so strange. Most people in their right mind would choose Land Rover.
(Please don't take it to seriously!)
I am - by the way - most thankful for showing me the All-Cab alternative. The thought of having a flip-roof conversion on my late series 2a makes me feel all warm inside!
Nice review, Nice Landcruiser. I had a 110, loved it. But now I drive a VW t5 Calfornia Seikel. If you get the chance to test a VW Seikel, a new world will open up. At least it did to me.
Never had engine problems with my 96 Defender, broke a rear axle years ago and that is it !! sure they rattle and roll, but for a dedicated Deer Hunter they are the ideal vehicle for the Victorian Bush. A couple of days back we headed up a clay covered bush track, scouting for deer. and with my truck in 1st gear, low range I crawled slowly uphill at walking pace, with NO 'slippage' or wheel spin. Whereas my mate in his Toyota had to rev his engine hard and tear up the track to attain the same outcome. Defenders remind me of donkeys (and I've owned and used both) They may not look that flash (and certainly mine no longer does with over half a dozen Roo strikes to it credit) but they GET-THE-JOB-DONE !!
Harry Carlin my dad's got a defender county had it for all its life just the chassi went rusty at the back and the fuel gage
i had a 1955 land rover 86 the short model...and i can tell you ...youre right about climbing hills..slow and steady ..no revving the engine...the power at low end is its good point...my partner had to rev that toyota to make it up the hill..a long 40 degree climb... spinning as he went...
@@ericsandrin8123 nonsense
no surprises as the low range ratio on a defender is 3.31:1 vs Land Cruiser’s 2.4:1
Toyota relies heavily on engine power and a stronger drivetrain but neglected the low range. LR does the opposite
The is a company in Ft Lauderdale, S Florida that does Land Rover conversions. They can do anything you can imagine. They do it right first time. For 25yrs they know everything you need to know. Strongly recommended, they make your LAND ROVER dreams a reality. I know, cause I'm a customer. I have a tricked out Defender and a Disco.
What is the name of the company Tim?
aspret The Rover Shop. 711 W,Broward Blv, Ft Lauderdale.
Tim Jones
Thanks Tim. Do you have an email address or webpage address for them?
Plain & simple it's personal preference as the Land Rover vs Troopy arguements are never ending. We have the same situation here in North America, Ford vs Chev vs Dodge, the arguements & pros & cons have been going on since I can remember & show no signs of stopping.
Bottom line imo, buy whatever is best suited to your personal needs & preferences, maintain it & it will be the best truck there is...for you! Convincing anyone else is just akin to beating your head against a brick...after awhile all you've gotten in a dam big headache.
Great review video!
YYC Designz RC Creations Ford really dissapointed its true diehards followers since the first new 2004 150 and on. Ford is made to be repair after repair money pit
hi there . Watched all your films. And i think they are great. I've worked oñ toyota and landrovers for the last 40 yrs and they are par with each other with reliability. I do like the 79 series. But landrover will always come out better. As parts are still being made to this day for the very old landrovers and easier to get .yes i do agree that the engine is to small, it would be nice to have a v8 diesel like the old toyota. But i do like my td5 . And had in the ppast a toyota hilux that rotted away. And a ladrover 200 and 300 tdi . Most reliable engines i have had . Keep up with the good work
Thank you for a through and unbiased explanation.
FRsi
There’s only one Land Rover! There’s only one Defender! Toyota’s LC is a great car. Personally I run a Discovery. But my dream is to own a Defender!👍🇬🇧🙏
So far the coolest overland vehichels ive ever seen
THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO THAT YOU DO !!!!!! IM FROM ITALY VENEZIA
Im an Australian and i love the land rover defender and o like the land cruiser but i like the land rover better.
Hello Andrew, just to say that your channel is the best 4x4 youtube channel. Thanks for your videos, and looking forward for some more new videos. Best Regards from Portugal and good in Australia.
I love your channel man. I wouldnt trade my FJ for 5 Landrovers.
ur fj is shit compare to a refine LandRover
Thankyou , I have just recently started looking and comparing these two vehicles , indeed Defender character ,;; Troopy reliable and bit more up to date . cheers
Fantastic videos! Well done guys
That looks like my dream car!
So here’s the deal.... the Defender is the most masculinely attractive vehicle ever made. Cant remotely afford one, but if money were no object, i’d drive one...
Thank you for your honesty really enjoyed and I don't know if your right or not , my last landrover kept driving with the head gasket gone for 7000 km it had gearbox failure ect , you know I think it's they never really let me
down , noisy uncomfortable yea your right .
Very honest and fair comparison, it would be very difficult for me to choose. But, if it were a matter of survival, I would take the Toyota with that Alu-Cab tent.
4xOverland, your reviews are very well detailed, filmed and spoken! Great videos and vehicles.
Love watching these vids, you sir are the David Attenborough of the 4x4 world 👍😁
awesome! cheers from São Paulo, Brazil!
great video, you've cracked it by and doing what you love while being married!
Good work
Both Landy Defender & TOYOTA Landcruiser ARE the Best 4x4 in the World Period!
Funny where is Nissan patrol/pathfinder lol
I agree...
The ford raptor, Unimog, and G wagon would give them a run for their money
@@spacemanjoe7074 the Ranger or 150?
Generally when people say best that means one.
i have a land crusiers and its pushing 300k miles and still drives fine! i doubt a RR can do that!
I would like to see ICON do an overland version. They build the best 4x4 in the world IMO. New chassis, body, engine, etc. I really love this vehicle if it were crossed with ICON.
I agree with you! It would be truly spectacular.
A very honest view i liked that my sort of person. i agree with you with what you say about defender. yes you get more notice in one.
Awesome way to go exploring! Love the defender!
How can you take reliability out of the equation of course you'll meet more people you're broke down bonding together...?BAHAHAHA
100% agree, and props to you for stating an honest opinion. Great production on your video too.
thanks for the video. as far as I'm aware 2015 is the last year of production for the Defender (maybe to do with its lack of reliability) so guys no need to fight over which is best lol
Toyota equals the best vehicles made on Earth. Its pretty difficult for anybody to argue that. From quality, ruggedness, ease of ownership, business practice, Toyota is at the top. From economy cars to trucks, suv's to performance vehicles. Simply the best
Knew people who had one of these Landrovers in mid 1970s. Based in Austria, they spent a lot of time in remote areas in that region of Europe
Brilliant video! Very good to see honest opinions
Great looking vehicle, it oozes testosterone.
Beautiful mini beast.
I like Toyota. I personally have my heart set on a Tacoma someday, but the Troopy looks cool too
Looks like a great camper! Oh Andrew and I think you meant Land Rover at 2:02 not Cruiser haha
Hendri Mouton Land Rover , that's right . Minor error
I WANT TO buy this NOW!!!!!!!!
Why is this kind of inventions never exist in ASIA??????? FOORKK!!
That raising bed is very clever
The Legend car, for all terrain, no road no problem.
Land Rover looks great, and is very good off road but at the end of the day I personally like the Prado as well.
Couldn't help yourself Andrew - another dig against Pajero's. Reminds me of Gareth Cliff who always called Port Elizabeth a hole and could never let it go - you cut me deep :)
Tim Jones I won't let it go because it's fun!
4xOverland Chuckle - now you got me worried I live in PE and own a Pajero :)
a very honest review...kudos!!!
Defender is an old design yet has coils all round. I can't do leaf springs. Each to their own though as long as you're out there doing it, doesn't matter what in.
Lovely land rover and a good video 😊
REMEMBER THE OLD HAIFLINGER ANYONE??? AUSTRIAN I THINK? MY LATE STEP DAD HAD ONE WHEN I WAS A CHILD! SUCH GOOD ADVENTURE TRAVELING MEMORIES! WE WENT OFF ROAD THROUGH HILLS/FORDS ETC ! HAIFLINGER! HOPE IVE SPELT IT CORRECTELY!!? :)
What a brilliant video review. Subbed!
Nice review dude!! Very complete :)
Gorgeus vehicle and I love your review.
Land Rover all day.
Great video
Land cruiser
I don't have one but it is my favorite and dream car in few days to come
The Land Cruiser and Land Rover are the ultimate camper conversions. The subscriber bait is real.
Don't ever call a Land Rover a Land Crusier 2:03
Gaming 4 Ohio
Land cruiser is a fine vehicle too.
Gaming 4 Ohio how dear he
I think Pete get paid by toyota but know that the Landrover are a better truck at the back of his mind that why he calls LC's Landrovers all the time ha ha haa
Rafa v why pretentious?
@Rafa v Pretentious in which direction? I think you could also say this is necessary to maintain specificity.
Thanks for an honest, experienced assessment. Sadly, neither vehicle is readily available in the States. I'd have a Troopy variant tomorrow, if only we could get the diesel.
+Bill Sprague move to Australia you will get the whole range and in V8 diesel too.
Import one.
Bill Sprague ehhh
Ken MacMillan Can't I tried they're illegal due to emissions standards the U.S has.
Best Motor on the road, love them.👊🔥🔥🔥
1. lada niva
2.Land Rover Defender
3.toyota landcruzer
all rest are suv this is real off-road vehicle
Lexus GX470 in US ;)
Very, very good review!
In my experience, which isn't too extensive, the Defender is generally a better off-roader. When it comes to mud and wading, the Defender wins hands-down. I've had cruiser owners ask me to drive through thick mud and rivers 1st incase they need a pull (no jokes, after the heavy rains we had in Namibia a few years back). As far as comfort goes, Cruiser takes it by a mile. As far as reliability goes, I have absolute faith in the Defender.Usually when something goes wrong, it's simple to fix, you just need to know where to look. On open road, the cruiser wins, once again. But last I checked, we don't buy these cars for highway use. To conclude: If you want a highly capable 4x4 that you don't have to understand at a mechanical level, that's comfortable and quiet and is a serious treat to drive generally, go for a Cruiser. If you want a car that is a true, rough and tough pioneer, keeping in mind she won't be the most comfortable, she won't be quite and you enjoy understanding how your car works, buy the defender. The defender is for the self-sufficient man, the cruiser is more suited to someone that would rather take their car in to the garage when something is up. No problem with either, just comes down to preference.
You obviously don't know anything about land cruisers
The Land Rover Troopy 75 and 78 has an interior cab capacity of 4,5 cubic meters, whereas the Defender is about 4,2. I'm not guessing. "The roomiest vehicle". That's quite a statement. The S3 is without question the most cramped vehicle I have ever driven. I've also driven the S3 on sandy desert tracks - and it is really hard work. Only for the tough.
what is installed on the door ?
i would like buy
A piece of aluminum that serves no purpose at all.
+4xOverland. where are buy ? I like esthetic design, please say me,
alluminium doesn't rust, rust is a BIG problem in some areas, ie near the sea.
Another great video keep it dude!!!
I love the Defender.. in a way, it old design it's what makes it a attractive
WOW....WOW....WOW! Hail to our God for Land Rover Innovators!
Love these videos.
He probably gets about 5 feet to the gallon
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Actually I get about 10.5 mpg in mine
I have never heard the truth about fuel consumption from any Toyota driver.
Liters per kilometer
Deon Van der Westhuizen i have an 04 v8 4runner SE. supposed mileage is 15/19. i get 13/16. it's a tough pill to swallow. only get about 300 miles range before i fill up without stressing about it.
everything else is perfect though, at least.
FYI when an engine works hard it doesn't shorten its life, quite the contrary actually. With diesels it avoids carbon deposits which often are the death of turbos. Short trip cold driving & lack of servicing do though.
Incredible machine ,, land rovers rule
Wow. A compared review thorough, honest and to the point. Good job mate. What do you think of the Jeep JK 2 or 4 door. Thinking of building one and knitting it up.
I live in Venezuela where there is this obsession with Toyota and landcruisers, we are one of the few countries in the world that keeps getting new landcruisers with Australia, etc. Infracstructure here is really bad so 4x4 are used a LOT and the Landcruiser is simply amazing i have seen Landcruisers with hundreds of thousands of miles and they just keep going. One proof of Landrover Defender vs Landcruiser FJ70 is the police in our county they have to get into what you can call Favelas like the ones in Rio Do Janeiro poor neighborhoods in mountains, recently they imported HUNDREDS of Landrover Defenders they all ended up as trash in a few years while some Police here have Landcruisers that have been running for 20 years... Im gonna try to find pictures there is a HUGE graveyard of Defenders. Same thing happen in Argentina search it Landrover Defender Tucuman
I see your words defender tucuman,,lot of abandoned defender like do in our country when military bought some defender, soon they replaced with trusted isuzu dmax n now hilux