The quality of this channel remains extremely high. Just a joy to watch. Sam comes across as a great guy that I'd love to drink a beer with and chat cars. Keep it up, Sam!
Sam, I think you need to come to terms with the fact that Land Rover have given up on the traditional (agricultural) market - The Japanese stole that a long while ago with 4x4 Pick-ups which were far more reliable and were difficult to break. If you look at the last few years of the (old) Defender market place, they were all specc'd-up to the eyeballs with 'outdoor kit' so that they could safely cruise the mean streets of Chelsea.....(until they were stolen due to crap security measures!) This car is very much aimed at these urbanites and those who (quite rightly) detest the fifth version of the Discovery. Disco 5 is dead in the water now that this car is launched
In Europe, we have more expensive fuel and smaller roads, smaller parking spaces. An American full size pick up would be stupidly impractical here. Small hatchbacks are popular because they are cheap, easy to park and maneuver and consume less fuel.
I thought I was going to go head over heels for the Defender. I'm a huge fan of LR since the Ford sured them up. What I learned is that I don't mind spending the money on luxury, but these Wrangler/Gladiator people who are spending $50-60k+ on rugged beaters are insane. The "status" trend is dumb. Get something for your money. Now pardon me while I go and spec my Bronco to over $50k to get it max ready to race over and sand dunes, and I'll never race over sand dunes.
Exactly the days of it being a worker were long gone. From the early 2000s onwards they were a fashion item. This new ones no different I can see it being popular with people who do outside activities as opposed to off road enthusiasts. No carpets to worry about but still all the toys and road manners of other SUVs on the market. If I had the money I’d have one
Alex West old Defenders were and are working vehicles for people like Farmers and Gamekeepers. Proper commercial vehicles for towing and operating off road. Utilitarian is the word. Newer Land Rovers are the ones for posers. The commercial 4x4 market has moved to pickups now. There is no chance of anyone buying a new Defender as a commercial vehicle
@@JesterEric You do know Land Rover are producing a more basic cheaper commercial version with blanked out rear windows and no rear seats similar to the old Commercial Discovery 4.
Nnnnnathan10 no worries, next week he’s gonna tell tony about it and he’ll get roasted again XD in all seriousness tho, if I live in the countryside and have the money to buy a fun car, I would seriously consider this. Kind of cool being modern and old school at the same time
What's he talking about it looks way better than the old farm stock. The front and real lights and pillars are the best part of it. Yes it is way too big though !!
The name “Freelander” seems a better choice in it’s availability for the vehicles target market & audience. While suspending the use of the name Defender .As the Grenadier fills the gap Old Defender left
Let's be honest, the car could not have been the same exact car as the old Defender (sorry Defender enthusiasts). This is primarily due to CO2 emissions and regulations. However, even though I loved the old defender, I do accept change and if I could I would have a Defender 90 in all black, with the smallest rims and offroad tires and with the front row extra optional seat, please! Also, the 3.0L engine seems to be more than adequate although a 2.0L hybrid used in the Range Rover P400e would have been more environmentally friendly. Hope we can agree Sam! As ever, excellent video! Keep up the great work and we will continue to follow :)
Land Rover Smart(phone on wheels)fender. For a vehicle that was originally drawn in sand, 72 years on - now look at it and ppl used to moan about electrics galore from 1998 onwards when the Td5 engine was launched, nowadays some are probably a bunch of f*cking hypocrites.
In basic spec, it will be used properly trust me. If people buy something to be a workhorse they will use it for that purpose... Obviously if someone buys a defender for £80,000 then they’re not going to be parking it in a hedge and driving it through a sheep field to pick up 5 filthy dogs...
Ioan Evans its been a long time since defenders were 'cheap' cars. Second hand they are still expensive with bad examples setting you back 8k. The 'old' defender when it was new was still very expsensive.
Russell It was ok new, I could justify the 25K starting price- granted, not at all cheap for what it was 😂 but a lot better than the rest of the Land Rover range. Depends what cheap is, you can get a decent TD5 SW for 12 to 15K, which I think is ok dependent on how well it’s been looked after. You’re right though, It is a rip off for bad examples when they’re worth around 8K, especially with rotten chassis
@@xPUR3xSHOTZx That's because of an over inflated used market; in reality it's hard to justify what some people want for second hand motors these days.
All the people crying about it “not being a real Defender” either had never actually driven an old Defender (because they were crap) or would never buy one of these anyway!... LR know what sells
I've run a few XC90's...drove a defender a few years ago, was blown away by how functional, simple and sturdy it was. This year I bought a Land Rover. 1966 series 2a...beat up old thing, will be putting it to work and keeping it running. If they'd have updated the old defender platform instead of the compete departure that this is I might have bought one. I don't really understand the many options currently offered by LR...disco, range rover, RR sport and now defender...all seem basically the same to me and none are what I am after. An old platform defender with a few much needed updates I'd part with my cash for...Spent my money on the used market instead. I'm sure these appeal to some people and my views are obviously just based on my personal experience.
@@Blackmamba12345 And that's exactly what Tata have done for JLR. They haven't improved the practicality or utilitarian nature of their Land Rovers, they've just increased sales. I've no reason to trade my OG defender for this new one and when I want a bit more comfort I drive my ranger. Can't say this new defender excites me.
As someone who has lived in the highlands for their entire lives, the locals who have had old defenders in the past will be moving to more conventional pickups and the new defenders seen in the highlands will be wealthy city folk who go to their holiday home in the highlands once a year. Or prehaps again wealthy people southerners who retire for the so called ‘rugged highland lifestyle’. It’s a shame but in truth its probably the reality.
@Jkinsg92 If I had to guess, it would be total lack of awareness of the local culture, history and ettiquete; in fact total inability to comprehend that there's even a difference from say Surrey... Add to that the negative impact that an influx of wealthy individuals moving to an area but not really joining the community can have for the local population, and then the disproportionate impact just a handful of oblivious tourists can have on the very limited infrastructure in large parts of rural Scotland... Or Culloden. One of the two.
I think the Greadier not being built in Britain is going to lose it's appeal to most buyers. That is even if it ever gets built anywhere. Going to be a confusing world if there are grenadiers and Defenders going around. The one that isn't a Defender looks like a Defender, and the one that is a Defender doesn't look like one.
Grenadier is going to end up being the same kindof thing, rugged aesthetic in a lux package. Yeah itll have solid axles but the drivetrain will put off a lot of utility buyers and home mechanics. And I am skeptical of the price being anywhere near the old defender.
@@Yarxov unfortunately nowadays it's almost impossible to sell a vehicle with a rugged, old school diesel engine, like I imagine you are talking about. this is why ineos are going for an engine/drivetrain which is both proven and reliable, but also meets emission standards. In regard to price, Ineos have never stated that it will be a budget vehicle. they have always said that it will be priced similarly to the new defender, but that it will be a genuinely rugged vehicle, with top quality parts to enable it to do the things that the old defender could, but probably even better. I'm excited for it, but realistic about what they can achieve.
Aa I used to be a technician for Land Rover when the time they launched the Discovery 3, entire body lines are very similar to this all new Defender. Anyway the Discovery is an excellent off-roader. Thumb up to new Defender. Wish Land Rover to defend the Defender for the next 70 years!!!!
I’ve just picked up a 10 yr old Disco 3 HSE and love it, the engine is as smooth as butter and inside everything I need, whilst plenty of room in the back for the dogs! Best all round Land Rover out there imo and value for money (well after the previous owner replaced the gearbox, entire suspension and airbags)!
I have one. I agree with much of what you say. Maybe they just used the wrong name - you can't compare it to the original Defender (which I also still have). Totally different car and concept. Better to compare it to the Discovery (which I've just got rid of to buy the Defender). It's like a "Discovery Rugged". It's like a better version of the D4 (which I had), leaving the D5 (which I also had) to drift upmarket as a 'Swiss army family wagon'. Target audience: It's definitely more rugged inside and outside than the Discovery and you can get it with decent (smaller) rims and off-road tyres. Mine hauls my family in style; my trailers with ease; the dog with no pretence and kit inside and on top more capably than almost any other car on the market (save a VW Transporter). Mine also spends time off the tarmac and is currently covered in muck. All vehicles are a compromise. I'd say this is an all-purpose vehicle with swagger. It takes punishment when needed, can cosset on long journeys with ease and stands out from the increasingly bland cookie-cutter competition. Most importantly, it makes you feel like you can conquer the world - even though you're just off to Tesco.
I would agree with you but minus Twiggy. Two noticeable observations on the Defender is that square between the C and D pillars and the enormous barn door relieving the boot. Good help the person if someone parks too close. Another subject, reliability???
I live in a 'posh toff' area and have seen 3 of these already in the town. 1 of the 3 I've seen was in a matte olive green and it did look pretty awesome... My first thought was that there was an outbreak and the military had rolled into town until I noticed the tiny 'yummy mummy' sitting 2 inches away from the wheel.
Personally I love the new defender, however it is roughly the same price as a discovery. So in a way the same car in different clothes. If I found a new defender on my driveway, I wouldn’t be upset.
Look cool has a daily but to off road I prefer the old defender because doesn't have any electronic. Ineos Grenadier I think is a good alternative for those of you, who are looking for something analog Like the old defender.
So many manufacturers bragging about 'Retro' inspired designs , love the way this things looks in a modern funky kind of way. It's definitely way more up-market than the original ever was!
Crackin review Sam 🙂 It's nice to hear a 'Personal' opinion, rather than just a review on what it's got or not got, so thanks for that 🙂👍🏻 My opinion, being an ex-farmer, and working for the National Trust building team in the North Yorkshire dales, I literally lived 90% of my time in or with the older Defender's, and I loved them 😊 I had a TD5 90 for work, fully kitted out and constantly pulling a trailer, And personally I owned a series 3 110 as our family vehicle, and sure they weren't luxurious, but my god were they capable 😉👍🏻 And I knew I could trust in the fact it would take any amount of abuse I through at them, and I definitely feel that's what these new one's have lost 😣😥 There's no way farmer's are going to shell out 60k-70k on a vehicle that's going to spend 99% of it's life covered in shite, and getting knocked about by livestock 😕 and surely that was landrovers target audience?? Or it certainly used to be, I definitely feel the new one is aimed at the soccer mum's, doing school runs and shopping with the girl's 😒 I'm sure landrover won't loose out, and will sell plenty, But they were seen as the backbone of the British farming industry, or known as the best rugged around the world vehicle like the iconic 'Camel Safari' race There's no chance these ugly thing's will be doing that, and that's lost the whole ethos of the vehicle in my eye's 🥺😔 Thanks again for the review Sam 🙂 All the best, Mark 👍🏻
@@fridajohansson6307 Absolutely agree 👍🏻 These haven't been made or designed for the type of Rugged, Off-Road action that they were known for 😣 These are now a luxurious SUV, targeted at the Yuppies and Soccer mom's 😒😥
I am in the U.S., and I had test driven the new Defender two days ago. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! I am having one built to my specs starting in October, and it will be delivered to me in December 2020. 😉😍
I'm a Series 2A owner and one of the beauties of driving a Series/Defender is its simplicity and ability to fix it in the field. Sure the new Defender is capable but how far do you want to stray from the dealership service department?
I really like the new Defender. It appears very capable off road. There is also a commercial version that should be available now. My family have owned Land Rovers from the 60s, 70s and 80s, and as much as I love the previous versions, the fact remains that:- 1.0 People were not buying them and the vehicle doesn't conform to current standards 2.0 The Aluminium alloy panels on a steel Frame was way too expensive to build 3.0 The interior was cramped and heavily compromised. 4.0 For Land Rover to survive they need a model that will last (with regular updates) for the next two decades, unlike Mercedes LR cannot afford a nostalgic Halo Project. Owners of the previous Defender need not worry, there are loads of companies re imaging and rebuilding them to new showroom specs. There are also so much spares around an owner could easily do a 'triggers broom' if they wanted to.
That’s the point, it’s really tall but doesn’t have any ground clearance or wheel travel. The maximum ground clearance under the chassis is lower on its highest setting than a fully loaded old defender. The SAE ground clearance isn’t published but it’s very poor. The real issue is the very low hanging suspension arms will prevent movement in hard ruts and that the exhaust is unprotected and is the first part to come into contact with the ground as it hangs underneath the rear differential. The incredibly soft and vulnerable bodywork is also very low to the ground. You can no longer pick your way over stones and stumps by driving over them. The cross linking of the air suspension is only a marketing exercise as there’s virtually no real world articulation due to the tiny size of the pipes and the ridiculously short suspension arms don’t help either.
I struggle with it , JLR have always struggled with their electronics and the last thing you want in an off road rugged vehicle is mountains of electronics , they can’t make 100k vogues and sports work so I doubt the new defender will be reliable in this field , I think you hit the nail on the head it’s the perfect family car 7 seats easily cleaned and rugged, old defender prices have increased but they are still obtainable to the vast majority of people and if that’s what your looking for just buy the original you won’t loose any money on a landy either apart from the temptation of modding , it’s more of a disco isn’t it I think we just have to let go of the past model it will always live on and view this new defender for what it actually is , a comfortable 4x4 with the JLR badge that will spend its life on school car parks and costa drive throughs
I had the defender experience for 8 years , which survived kids and dogs. Everything is subjective , so if you like the new one okay. JLR may even make money out of them. Doubt it will be an icon in 50 years time. Funny if the original outlasts it or wears an EV conversion very well.
I want to love it, wish the front was a bit sharper but there’s a lot I like about it. They couldn’t use the older defender base, like the G-wagon, as the old def was too badly flawed. I look forward to seeing one in the flesh and driving it.
I went on a test drive in the new Defender and I loved it. Has the feeling of a Jeep or truck but with a exceptional interior. In America, it’s only about $10k more than a specced up wrangler so it’s not insanely expensive here.
When it comes to real serious off-roading this thing just looks wheels up in the air and has no articulation while it relies on traction control hopefully doesn't get an air leak in the suspension. If you take a Rubicon to its limits with front and rear locked and sway bar disconnects engaged it will walk places this thing could never dream of. And sad thing is both with stock tires we will, we'll have a little meat with sidewalls this thing will pop tires like on tfl off road video. It's a joke. Land Rover just makes a bunch of luxury things now all this is a Range Rover with a big square body
@prasannaiks naiks I bought two, both increased in value and I made good money if I sold them, but I never will. On the other hand the new one loses half it's value once you roll out the showroom. That's the difference.
@prasannaiks naiks It is yet another variant of Discovery. Not really a commercial utility vehicle, which was what the old Defender was. Land Rover has given away that market, without even trying to defend it, to the ubiquitous pickup truck. Whole swathes of the countryside and utility companies, police and coastguard have dumped their ancient old 90 and 110 for pickups. Discovery5, Defender and RR are cannibalising each models sales. That must be a huge problem for JLR because their main competitor is their own vehicles and they are all roughly in the same price zone.
So as someone that live on the border of suburbia and rural in the Northeast USA I can see a few of my neighbors/friends getting these to thrash around on the weekend and still be able to haul the kiddos around to school. As for me I've been looking into getting one bare bones to just thrash.
Right now it does look very slick and fresh. But, as time passes and Land-Rover updates the rest of its vehicles, this Defender will likely age to feel more authentic and utilitarian.
Farmers hadn't bought brand new the old one for a long time. Like it or not the icon had to move on. This places itself as a great replacement for the Discovery 4.
@@che6mw1 You should tell all the farmers near me driving around in 14 and 15 plate Defenders that they are driving mirage then...I see loads of them every day!
Love the new Defender. I'm glad Rover didn't just tart up a old Defender and call it a day. Looking forward to ordering a new 90 and putting some meaty tires on it
I love it, I think it's a fairly good mix of usability, ruggedness and creature comfort. I own an Evoque and when the defender gets here to Panama I intend to look at the 90 and 110 as a replacement I love going to the beach for diving and I see the Defender as the perfect companion as I can get the equipment without worrying about the sand, water, etc
@@StephenFogarty2023 Yes I see there is the "Hard Top' commercial version ( VAT applicable therefore ) but do you know if they have drummed down the interior luxury look?
@@StephenFogarty2023 there is some info about, seems pricing starts at £35500 plus VAT (so more than the basic non commercial model) and won't have rear seats so 3 in the front option only. Coil sprung an option though for those who are using it regularly over rugged terrain and don't want air suspension!
P L the Commercial version D90 and D110 can b a 3 seater via front jump seat if u want this. Neither version has rear seats, so that the rear has max cargo space, which makes sense for a Commercial vehicle. If u want 5 seats, buy a basic version of D110 or D90.
This is a joke right....? Horrendous reliability guaranteed. Off road capability more A6 allroad than old defender. It’s just an SUV not even remotely a defender replacement.
Great video Sam. I definitely love it - I didn’t think I would because old Defender was one of the best cars for almost everything I have ever owned, but having now seen 2 new Defenders on the road I am very tempted.
I go to Daylesford most weekends and I have to agree with Sam the place will be full of 110s & 90s this Autumn along with London folk in very clean shiny green wellies ........ PS Love Twiggy
Super funny seeing it reviewed in its “realistic use scenario.” Refreshing to see someone acknowledge that instead of pretending that they would actually Jeep it all over the place! 😂
I think the conclusion to this is that you bought an X3 M40i. Same price, much faster, better to drive, 6 cylinders, and still four-wheel drive for light off-roading. The similar engined P400 is £20k more - a big premium for new Defender looks.
jeep managed to do it, ford managed to do it, mecredes soft of did it, Mini messed up and land rover well this is no defedner its just a bigger freelander :)
Excellent video Sam as always. To be honest, I love the new defender in a particular spec, white roof, Defender 90, commercial, steel wheels, then it's cool.
I think it's brilliant. Land Rover were always going to have a difficult time doing a like for like replacement for the old Defender as that car was a product of its time in history. I think they nailed it, these things have proven they can do all and more that the old Defender could and it brings the interior, the handling and technology up to 21st Century standards. I think they should bring out a much cheaper version with less luxury and more of a wash down interior so that farmers and the like aren't worried about damaging the interior. I also really like the look of it I think they really captured the essence of the old Defender and made it look 100% more stylish. I would love one if it was a full EV, I believe there may be one coming in the future!? We have to start taking climate change seriously.
Good honest review, well done. This will outsell the Discovery. I prefer it to the Discovery however as you say, Id feel uncomfortable taking it to Eastnor Castle for a mud bath.
Gareth Hood I had the old model, a 94 defender 90....and although I loved the vehicle and wish I had kept it, I’ve driven the new 110, have one on order, and I’d take it any day over the old. And yes, I go off roading.
Tomcsy44 Weatherill the old defender was, if we are really honest, an awful vehicle. I feel the eww Defender Isn’t quite as hard core as some were hoping. It’s certainly doesn’t look like a nostalgia trip to me. That said I think it will be very popular.
Misses the mark. Not dependable, rugged, reliable and too expensive. I will stick with my old defender for the adventures away, including Moab in Utah lol.., and D4 as daily driver for as long as possible. Jeep wrangler, Toyota Tacomas, likely Ford bronco - that's the main new choices available in NA. In UK I'm assuming the farmers and the like will be sticking with the diesel Toyota, Nissan pickups. It is a shame Suzuki Jimny not available in N.A..
I bought a Disco Sport, 180 HP Diesel. After adding a few optionals such as a retractable towing hook and a few others, the price came out to over 66k Swiss Francs. So to complain that a much bigger car is just a bit more dear is really trying to find anything to complain.
I reckon LR need to make a stripped down basic version so it isn't "too much" Interesting to see what the 90 will be like as well as the industrial / work variants will be like.
I saw one up in Vail when I was in the Mountains a week ago, the one I saw was a nice gun metal gray, very good looking car in person. I was a bit worried about the look at first, but it’s kinda grown on me
Remember when Porsche made an SUV and everyone went mad? If Land Rover made the old defender and sold 50, they wouldn't survive long enough to make anything else. Hence new defender.
@@katchaontheflipside will see when rivian makes their all eletric pick up in ohio usa 🇺🇸 suppose to be a off road monster and on road cumuter. Plus make a work truck in a van for postal workers.
@@fridajohansson6307 lol, u do realise the UK ( which builds land rovers) is still in the EU right? So no tariffs. And leaving the EU would be the dumbest thing to do for any nation, especially one so reliant on trade like NL
Maybe give the 90 wheelbase a go, base spec with no trim? Surely that's the natural follow up to this, see if you can get as close to the original car as possible in terms of price?
Isn’t the Defender also available as a more basic, more rugged and less expensive version that generally makes much more sense unless a flashy Matcha-Latte transporter is what you’re looking for to drive up and down in Fulham Road?
Spot on review Sam. A very cool and capable car no doubt but they have completely lost the market of who defenders were originally made for. Can't see many farmers ragging them about with their sheepdog in passenger seat. We need to see a half-way house between the Suzuki Jimny and the new Defender... rugged, retro, hard as nails, good 4x4 credentials and prices starting sub £30k, you'd be onto a winner.
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The quality of this channel remains extremely high. Just a joy to watch. Sam comes across as a great guy that I'd love to drink a beer with and chat cars. Keep it up, Sam!
Glad you enjoy it!
Agree
he definitely does seem to be the most genuine "car youtuber". most of them put up some weird shoutty/obnoxious personality
Sam, I think you need to come to terms with the fact that Land Rover have given up on the traditional (agricultural) market - The Japanese stole that a long while ago with 4x4 Pick-ups which were far more reliable and were difficult to break. If you look at the last few years of the (old) Defender market place, they were all specc'd-up to the eyeballs with 'outdoor kit' so that they could safely cruise the mean streets of Chelsea.....(until they were stolen due to crap security measures!)
This car is very much aimed at these urbanites and those who (quite rightly) detest the fifth version of the Discovery.
Disco 5 is dead in the water now that this car is launched
ls the Discovery 5 one of the best looking vehicles Land rover designed?!?!?!?!?
U.K - this thing is HUGE
U.S - guess they are bringing a new hatchback
It is pretty big, bigger than the new bronco
“Ginormous” lol.
We have a range rover, an X7, a suburban. This thing is a midsize at best in the US. I have a deposit on a 90. That thing is gonna be TINY for the US.
H Mann that scares me.
In Europe, we have more expensive fuel and smaller roads, smaller parking spaces. An American full size pick up would be stupidly impractical here. Small hatchbacks are popular because they are cheap, easy to park and maneuver and consume less fuel.
I thought I was going to go head over heels for the Defender. I'm a huge fan of LR since the Ford sured them up. What I learned is that I don't mind spending the money on luxury, but these Wrangler/Gladiator people who are spending $50-60k+ on rugged beaters are insane. The "status" trend is dumb. Get something for your money. Now pardon me while I go and spec my Bronco to over $50k to get it max ready to race over and sand dunes, and I'll never race over sand dunes.
Bang on.
You do realize that the Bronco failed on the Rubicon Trail
“Yuppie country folk” and driving down Kings Road was already a big part of the old Defender hence the existence of companies like Twisted and Urban.
Love what Twisted do with Land Rovers!
Exactly the days of it being a worker were long gone. From the early 2000s onwards they were a fashion item. This new ones no different I can see it being popular with people who do outside activities as opposed to off road enthusiasts. No carpets to worry about but still all the toys and road manners of other SUVs on the market. If I had the money I’d have one
@@West4ea they'd be no fashion statement if I had one or a Discovery, they would be mobile toolboxes and skips 😀
Alex West old Defenders were and are working vehicles for people like Farmers and Gamekeepers. Proper commercial vehicles for towing and operating off road. Utilitarian is the word. Newer Land Rovers are the ones for posers. The commercial 4x4 market has moved to pickups now. There is no chance of anyone buying a new Defender as a commercial vehicle
@@JesterEric You do know Land Rover are producing a more basic cheaper commercial version with blanked out rear windows and no rear seats similar to the old Commercial Discovery 4.
4:16 how I describe my girlfriend
I believe that Sam has talked himself into buying a new defender lol
Nnnnnathan10 no worries, next week he’s gonna tell tony about it and he’ll get roasted again XD in all seriousness tho, if I live in the countryside and have the money to buy a fun car, I would seriously consider this. Kind of cool being modern and old school at the same time
You can hear the doubt in him
What's he talking about it looks way better than the old farm stock. The front and real lights and pillars are the best part of it. Yes it is way too big though !!
Have a look at the experience of The Fast Lane Car, then if you still want one I'll find out the lovely jumper with sleeves that tie at the back!
The name “Freelander” seems a better choice in it’s availability for the vehicles target market & audience. While suspending the use of the name Defender .As the Grenadier fills the gap Old Defender left
Base spec 3 door for me with the steel wheels. Think I’d probably still steer around puddles though lol 😂
Going to the preview of the 90 this Friday and my wife is excited about a car for the first time in her life!
Let's be honest, the car could not have been the same exact car as the old Defender (sorry Defender enthusiasts). This is primarily due to CO2 emissions and regulations. However, even though I loved the old defender, I do accept change and if I could I would have a Defender 90 in all black, with the smallest rims and offroad tires and with the front row extra optional seat, please! Also, the 3.0L engine seems to be more than adequate although a 2.0L hybrid used in the Range Rover P400e would have been more environmentally friendly. Hope we can agree Sam! As ever, excellent video! Keep up the great work and we will continue to follow :)
I think you're spot on- this car will be bought by yuppy families. In other words, it's really the new and improved Discovery.
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Seen loads of farmers with them already.
Funny people think this is just made for farmers and not exploring. I have seen farmers with the new model here though in the UK.
Land Rover Smart(phone on wheels)fender. For a vehicle that was originally drawn in sand, 72 years on - now look at it and ppl used to moan about electrics galore from 1998 onwards when the Td5 engine was launched, nowadays some are probably a bunch of f*cking hypocrites.
In basic spec, it will be used properly trust me.
If people buy something to be a workhorse they will use it for that purpose...
Obviously if someone buys a defender for £80,000 then they’re not going to be parking it in a hedge and driving it through a sheep field to pick up 5 filthy dogs...
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Love the new Defender as a car, it’s comfortable and it’s as capable as any other Land Rover. But, at that price, it ain’t a defender to me.
Ioan Evans its been a long time since defenders were 'cheap' cars. Second hand they are still expensive with bad examples setting you back 8k. The 'old' defender when it was new was still very expsensive.
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Russell It was ok new, I could justify the 25K starting price- granted, not at all cheap for what it was 😂 but a lot better than the rest of the Land Rover range. Depends what cheap is, you can get a decent TD5 SW for 12 to 15K, which I think is ok dependent on how well it’s been looked after. You’re right though, It is a rip off for bad examples when they’re worth around 8K, especially with rotten chassis
@@xPUR3xSHOTZx That's because of an over inflated used market; in reality it's hard to justify what some people want for second hand motors these days.
All the people crying about it “not being a real Defender” either had never actually driven an old Defender (because they were crap) or would never buy one of these anyway!... LR know what sells
Lol... how many of these are they gonna sell? Doubt very many at that price. Plus no military / utility companies are gonna be interested in it.
I've run a few XC90's...drove a defender a few years ago, was blown away by how functional, simple and sturdy it was. This year I bought a Land Rover. 1966 series 2a...beat up old thing, will be putting it to work and keeping it running. If they'd have updated the old defender platform instead of the compete departure that this is I might have bought one. I don't really understand the many options currently offered by LR...disco, range rover, RR sport and now defender...all seem basically the same to me and none are what I am after. An old platform defender with a few much needed updates I'd part with my cash for...Spent my money on the used market instead. I'm sure these appeal to some people and my views are obviously just based on my personal experience.
@@Blackmamba12345 have you not seen the sales figures? they're flying off the shelves!
@@Blackmamba12345 And that's exactly what Tata have done for JLR. They haven't improved the practicality or utilitarian nature of their Land Rovers, they've just increased sales. I've no reason to trade my OG defender for this new one and when I want a bit more comfort I drive my ranger. Can't say this new defender excites me.
@@Blackmamba12345 Been following the Grenadier progress closely; certainly looks the part so far. We'll see what comes of it.
As someone who has lived in the highlands for their entire lives, the locals who have had old defenders in the past will be moving to more conventional pickups and the new defenders seen in the highlands will be wealthy city folk who go to their holiday home in the highlands once a year. Or prehaps again wealthy people southerners who retire for the so called ‘rugged highland lifestyle’. It’s a shame but in truth its probably the reality.
@Jkinsg92 If I had to guess, it would be total lack of awareness of the local culture, history and ettiquete; in fact total inability to comprehend that there's even a difference from say Surrey...
Add to that the negative impact that an influx of wealthy individuals moving to an area but not really joining the community can have for the local population, and then the disproportionate impact just a handful of oblivious tourists can have on the very limited infrastructure in large parts of rural Scotland...
Or Culloden.
One of the two.
I quite like that you can spec it with steel wheels so that certain people in the family don't keep curbing the alloys.
Yes, I hate when the kids curb the wheels when they are only supposed to go to the mall, lol
The dog's cute with that defender. Really fits!
I also love how they offer multiple options for the defender including the side ladder, etc.
It deserves so much more than a life of school runs and lunch dates
Would love to see one of these take on a more rugged Drive the World Series! Another great video Sam!
Maybe one day! Thanks for watching
Nooo, take a bronco for that 😁 in case they decide to sell it in Europe
Google it.There is many video
Brick Top but not with Sam hosting!
Check out Carfection review. Awesome
If you owned an older defender (like myself) and doubt the new defender, Go and drive one.
Another reason I love Sam is that we’re not seeing the same 30mins of regurgitated spec lists for the T50. What relief.
Next video: I bought an Ineos Grenadier
Noah Bowie Maybe in ten years the way things are going....
I've bought a wheel barrow (w/ diff-lock) :P
I think the Greadier not being built in Britain is going to lose it's appeal to most buyers.
That is even if it ever gets built anywhere.
Going to be a confusing world if there are grenadiers and Defenders going around.
The one that isn't a Defender looks like a Defender, and the one that is a Defender doesn't look like one.
Grenadier is going to end up being the same kindof thing, rugged aesthetic in a lux package. Yeah itll have solid axles but the drivetrain will put off a lot of utility buyers and home mechanics. And I am skeptical of the price being anywhere near the old defender.
@@Yarxov unfortunately nowadays it's almost impossible to sell a vehicle with a rugged, old school diesel engine, like I imagine you are talking about. this is why ineos are going for an engine/drivetrain which is both proven and reliable, but also meets emission standards.
In regard to price, Ineos have never stated that it will be a budget vehicle. they have always said that it will be priced similarly to the new defender, but that it will be a genuinely rugged vehicle, with top quality parts to enable it to do the things that the old defender could, but probably even better.
I'm excited for it, but realistic about what they can achieve.
Aa I used to be a technician for Land Rover when the time they launched the Discovery 3, entire body lines are very similar to this all new Defender. Anyway the Discovery is an excellent off-roader. Thumb up to new Defender. Wish Land Rover to defend the Defender for the next 70 years!!!!
I’ve just picked up a 10 yr old Disco 3 HSE and love it, the engine is as smooth as butter and inside everything I need, whilst plenty of room in the back for the dogs! Best all round Land Rover out there imo and value for money (well after the previous owner replaced the gearbox, entire suspension and airbags)!
I have one. I agree with much of what you say.
Maybe they just used the wrong name - you can't compare it to the original Defender (which I also still have). Totally different car and concept.
Better to compare it to the Discovery (which I've just got rid of to buy the Defender). It's like a "Discovery Rugged". It's like a better version of the D4 (which I had), leaving the D5 (which I also had) to drift upmarket as a 'Swiss army family wagon'.
Target audience: It's definitely more rugged inside and outside than the Discovery and you can get it with decent (smaller) rims and off-road tyres.
Mine hauls my family in style; my trailers with ease; the dog with no pretence and kit inside and on top more capably than almost any other car on the market (save a VW Transporter). Mine also spends time off the tarmac and is currently covered in muck.
All vehicles are a compromise. I'd say this is an all-purpose vehicle with swagger. It takes punishment when needed, can cosset on long journeys with ease and stands out from the increasingly bland cookie-cutter competition. Most importantly, it makes you feel like you can conquer the world - even though you're just off to Tesco.
Everybody: GMA T.50
Sam: Gonna grab a coffee in a landy with twiggy
Mr.jww and Paul GMA t.50
Shmee150 towing a Lamborghini in trailer.
Sam I'm looking at a suv from land rover
That's what separates him from the rest hyped and boring youtubers
I would agree with you but minus Twiggy. Two noticeable observations on the Defender is that square between the C and D pillars and the enormous barn door relieving the boot. Good help the person if someone parks too close. Another subject, reliability???
@@juanmanuelargento I agree. This channel is such a breath of fresh air with every video
@@thomaszay1843 we dont talk about that shhh
I live in a 'posh toff' area and have seen 3 of these already in the town. 1 of the 3 I've seen was in a matte olive green and it did look pretty awesome... My first thought was that there was an outbreak and the military had rolled into town until I noticed the tiny 'yummy mummy' sitting 2 inches away from the wheel.
Was she looking through the steering wheel as well?!?!?!?
Would be great if LR could arrange a proper off roading session for you in this to test what it's capabilities really are.
Personally I love the new defender, however it is roughly the same price as a discovery. So in a way the same car in different clothes.
If I found a new defender on my driveway, I wouldn’t be upset.
I was looking forward to this, especially after the 40 videos of the T50 yesterday.
Look cool has a daily but to off road I prefer the old defender because doesn't have any electronic. Ineos Grenadier I think is a good alternative for those of you, who are looking for something analog Like the old defender.
Just thinking the cost to repair if a electronic part brokes make me look away from this model
So many manufacturers bragging about 'Retro' inspired designs , love the way this things looks in a modern funky kind of way.
It's definitely way more up-market than the original ever was!
F40 Have you not watched the videos from Namibia?
Crackin review Sam 🙂
It's nice to hear a 'Personal' opinion, rather than just a review on what it's got or not got, so thanks for that 🙂👍🏻
My opinion, being an ex-farmer, and working for the National Trust building team in the North Yorkshire dales, I literally lived 90% of my time in or with the older Defender's, and I loved them 😊
I had a TD5 90 for work, fully kitted out and constantly pulling a trailer,
And personally I owned a series 3 110 as our family vehicle, and sure they weren't luxurious, but my god were they capable 😉👍🏻
And I knew I could trust in the fact it would take any amount of abuse I through at them, and I definitely feel that's what these new one's have lost 😣😥
There's no way farmer's are going to shell out 60k-70k on a vehicle that's going to spend 99% of it's life covered in shite, and getting knocked about by livestock 😕 and surely that was landrovers target audience?? Or it certainly used to be, I definitely feel the new one is aimed at the soccer mum's, doing school runs and shopping with the girl's 😒
I'm sure landrover won't loose out, and will sell plenty,
But they were seen as the backbone of the British farming industry, or known as the best rugged around the world vehicle like the iconic 'Camel Safari' race
There's no chance these ugly thing's will be doing that, and that's lost the whole ethos of the vehicle in my eye's 🥺😔
Thanks again for the review Sam 🙂
All the best,
Mark 👍🏻
Completely agree. Surely you would buy approved used Range Rover for half the price?
@@fridajohansson6307
Absolutely agree 👍🏻
These haven't been made or designed for the type of Rugged, Off-Road action that they were known for 😣
These are now a luxurious SUV, targeted at the Yuppies and Soccer mom's 😒😥
Check out the Ineos Grenadier
Michael Davis Doesn’t exist.
I know it is not in production yet but what is your point?
I am in the U.S., and I had test driven the new Defender two days ago. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! I am having one built to my specs starting in October, and it will be delivered to me in December 2020. 😉😍
I’ve recently done the same, but after at least 10 attempts at configuring, I can’t seem to create one less than $80k usd
I'm pretty sure the specs are decided on by the manufacturer. If you have a car to YOUR specs, then it's not the manufacturer's design, is it?
I'm a Series 2A owner and one of the beauties of driving a Series/Defender is its simplicity and ability to fix it in the field. Sure the new Defender is capable but how far do you want to stray from the dealership service department?
This! I wouldn’t take it out of Europe, whereas an old one, I would. Beauty in simplicity.
Thanks Sam for getting Twiggy a car harness
I really like the new Defender. It appears very capable off road. There is also a commercial version that should be available now.
My family have owned Land Rovers from the 60s, 70s and 80s, and as much as I love the previous versions, the fact remains that:-
1.0 People were not buying them and the vehicle doesn't conform to current standards
2.0 The Aluminium alloy panels on a steel Frame was way too expensive to build
3.0 The interior was cramped and heavily compromised.
4.0 For Land Rover to survive they need a model that will last (with regular updates) for the next two decades, unlike Mercedes LR cannot afford a nostalgic Halo Project.
Owners of the previous Defender need not worry, there are loads of companies re imaging and rebuilding them to new showroom specs. There are also so much spares around an owner could easily do a 'triggers broom' if they wanted to.
I love the looks of this car. And love it even more after seeing it in the ad where it rolls down.
saw one the other day its huge
This is pure ugly 🤮
I love how one of the complaints was it was too tall. ground clearance is kind of the point in an off road vehicle, made me laugh Sam love your work.
That’s the point, it’s really tall but doesn’t have any ground clearance or wheel travel. The maximum ground clearance under the chassis is lower on its highest setting than a fully loaded old defender. The SAE ground clearance isn’t published but it’s very poor. The real issue is the very low hanging suspension arms will prevent movement in hard ruts and that the exhaust is unprotected and is the first part to come into contact with the ground as it hangs underneath the rear differential. The incredibly soft and vulnerable bodywork is also very low to the ground. You can no longer pick your way over stones and stumps by driving over them. The cross linking of the air suspension is only a marketing exercise as there’s virtually no real world articulation due to the tiny size of the pipes and the ridiculously short suspension arms don’t help either.
Too tall with very little ground clearance
I saw this car in person and it’s actually a beast
I struggle with it , JLR have always struggled with their electronics and the last thing you want in an off road rugged vehicle is mountains of electronics , they can’t make 100k vogues and sports work so I doubt the new defender will be reliable in this field , I think you hit the nail on the head it’s the perfect family car 7 seats easily cleaned and rugged, old defender prices have increased but they are still obtainable to the vast majority of people and if that’s what your looking for just buy the original you won’t loose any money on a landy either apart from the temptation of modding , it’s more of a disco isn’t it I think we just have to let go of the past model it will always live on and view this new defender for what it actually is , a comfortable 4x4 with the JLR badge that will spend its life on school car parks and costa drive throughs
A discovery that should not wear a defender badge. But thats okay as it is not likely to roam far from a city.
Were you involved in the design or launch, sir? Do you know what platform the discovery is made on? Do you know what this is made on?
Umair Qureshi it does look like a discovery 4 it’s what I the discovery 5 should have been
I had the defender experience for 8 years , which survived kids and dogs. Everything is subjective , so if you like the new one okay. JLR may even make money out of them. Doubt it will be an icon in 50 years time. Funny if the original outlasts it or wears an EV conversion very well.
I want to love it, wish the front was a bit sharper but there’s a lot I like about it. They couldn’t use the older defender base, like the G-wagon, as the old def was too badly flawed. I look forward to seeing one in the flesh and driving it.
I went on a test drive in the new Defender and I loved it. Has the feeling of a Jeep or truck but with a exceptional interior. In America, it’s only about $10k more than a specced up wrangler so it’s not insanely expensive here.
All the examples around me I can get my hands on are 80k. Not exactly Jeep territory. And Jeep's are stupid overpriced to start with.
Ryan yeah I guess it totally depends on market. I agree though I cannot believe people pay almost $60k for a wrangler.
$10K more than the Rubicon..is that all..
merseybeat1963 in base configuration yes. Obviously you can make the defender $100k if you want
When it comes to real serious off-roading this thing just looks wheels up in the air and has no articulation while it relies on traction control hopefully doesn't get an air leak in the suspension. If you take a Rubicon to its limits with front and rear locked and sway bar disconnects engaged it will walk places this thing could never dream of. And sad thing is both with stock tires we will, we'll have a little meat with sidewalls this thing will pop tires like on tfl off road video. It's a joke. Land Rover just makes a bunch of luxury things now all this is a Range Rover with a big square body
Too expensive. Too many electronics. Old Defender forever. They killed an icon. What a shame.
@prasannaiks naiks I bought two, both increased in value and I made good money if I sold them, but I never will. On the other hand the new one loses half it's value once you roll out the showroom. That's the difference.
@prasannaiks naiks It is yet another variant of Discovery. Not really a commercial utility vehicle, which was what the old Defender was. Land Rover has given away that market, without even trying to defend it, to the ubiquitous pickup truck. Whole swathes of the countryside and utility companies, police and coastguard have dumped their ancient old 90 and 110 for pickups. Discovery5, Defender and RR are cannibalising each models sales. That must be a huge problem for JLR because their main competitor is their own vehicles and they are all roughly in the same price zone.
They should’ve just been honest and named it the Chelsea Tractor rather than new defender.
So as someone that live on the border of suburbia and rural in the Northeast USA I can see a few of my neighbors/friends getting these to thrash around on the weekend and still be able to haul the kiddos around to school. As for me I've been looking into getting one bare bones to just thrash.
I've been super up to date with your podcasts and videos Sam. Pretty entertaining I have to say :)
Glad you enjoy it!
I can't imagine farmers or the army using this. Another Chelsea Tractor... A very nice one, but still a Chelsea Tractor.
Right now it does look very slick and fresh. But, as time passes and Land-Rover updates the rest of its vehicles, this Defender will likely age to feel more authentic and utilitarian.
Farmers hadn't bought brand new the old one for a long time. Like it or not the icon had to move on. This places itself as a great replacement for the Discovery 4.
Maybe in the UK but I am sure farmers here in Australia will use them. Surely all 4WD’s in the UK are “Chelsea tractors”....let’s face it.
@@che6mw1 You should tell all the farmers near me driving around in 14 and 15 plate Defenders that they are driving mirage then...I see loads of them every day!
Ineos are in talks with the military.
Love the new Defender. I'm glad Rover didn't just tart up a old Defender and call it a day. Looking forward to ordering a new 90 and putting some meaty tires on it
For me the defender is my next car after my discovery 4, the new disco 5 is to much of a Range Rover now.
LR4 owner too and feel exactly the same.
Most young parents with young kids can't afford this... I hope LR has other potential buyers in mind.
LR never aimed any of their cars at "Most" . They're for the top 10% and they'll sell thousands even in this disastrous climate
I love it, I think it's a fairly good mix of usability, ruggedness and creature comfort. I own an Evoque and when the defender gets here to Panama I intend to look at the 90 and 110 as a replacement I love going to the beach for diving and I see the Defender as the perfect companion as I can get the equipment without worrying about the sand, water, etc
They should just offer a less luxury, stripped down version that costs less.
They do. Get the entry level model with steel wheels. Commercial versions available late 2020
@@StephenFogarty2023 Yes I see there is the "Hard Top' commercial version ( VAT applicable therefore ) but do you know if they have drummed down the interior luxury look?
P L Not enough info on Commercial versions yet. Will have to wait until LR release more info and spec and pricing.
@@StephenFogarty2023 there is some info about, seems pricing starts at £35500 plus VAT (so more than the basic non commercial model) and won't have rear seats so 3 in the front option only. Coil sprung an option though for those who are using it regularly over rugged terrain and don't want air suspension!
P L the Commercial version D90 and D110 can b a 3 seater via front jump seat if u want this. Neither version has rear seats, so that the rear has max cargo space, which makes sense for a Commercial vehicle. If u want 5 seats, buy a basic version of D110 or D90.
2:03 Twiggy was really happy to move to the shade there! Very expensive shade machine if you ask me ;)
If you want a smaller cheaper one get a Suzuki Jimny but personally I love the look of it
If you love camping / off road driving has to be fantastic
Expensive yes but incredible off road, good on road, awesome design & practically make this well worth the money
This is a joke right....? Horrendous reliability guaranteed. Off road capability more A6 allroad than old defender. It’s just an SUV not even remotely a defender replacement.
@@taranis616 ok so reliability is a concern but it is better at off roading than old Defender thanks to all tech
The Defender can't tow a G-Wagon but a G-Wagon can tow the Defender.
Regarding its off road credentials, I'm guessing you didn't watch Henry Catchpoles review then......
Great video Sam. I definitely love it - I didn’t think I would because old Defender was one of the best cars for almost everything I have ever owned, but having now seen 2 new Defenders on the road I am very tempted.
Way too expensive. I’d buy a 3yr old Vogue
🙄 ya okay
Yap, me too or a newer sport
Isuzu Trooper
Not if drove the new Defender you wouldn’t, it’s superb to drive
@Kev It's a viable cheaper option my friend
Do they sell the Jeep Wrangler in the UK?
Yes but the UK press hate it, even though it's a good car. The appalling ncap rating doesn't help though.
I go to Daylesford most weekends and I have to agree with Sam the place will be full of 110s & 90s this Autumn along with London folk in very clean shiny green wellies ........ PS Love Twiggy
Exactly. This is for people who spend £200 on wellies to look like they are “rural folk” 🤣🤣
Super funny seeing it reviewed in its “realistic use scenario.” Refreshing to see someone acknowledge that instead of pretending that they would actually Jeep it all over the place! 😂
I think the conclusion to this is that you bought an X3 M40i. Same price, much faster, better to drive, 6 cylinders, and still four-wheel drive for light off-roading. The similar engined P400 is £20k more - a big premium for new Defender looks.
0:18 they found the one perspetive where it looks at least a little like a defender.
Some chunky tires and a roofrack it would diffently help with the looks 😁
Bought it yesterday, love it
jeep managed to do it, ford managed to do it, mecredes soft of did it,
Mini messed up
and land rover well this is no defedner its just a bigger freelander :)
mercedes aced it bro what you talking about
@@enzoUKSC can i have a modern manual recredes
Excellent video Sam as always. To be honest, I love the new defender in a particular spec, white roof, Defender 90, commercial, steel wheels, then it's cool.
That's exactly what l am looking at, will give it a year to see what reliability is like though!
That silver two-tone makes the front end look WAY worse than it otherwise would (imo).
I think Land Rover nailed it with this , once you drive it you'll love it. Trust me it's a belter. Your such an old man before your time.
I think it's brilliant. Land Rover were always going to have a difficult time doing a like for like replacement for the old Defender as that car was a product of its time in history. I think they nailed it, these things have proven they can do all and more that the old Defender could and it brings the interior, the handling and technology up to 21st Century standards. I think they should bring out a much cheaper version with less luxury and more of a wash down interior so that farmers and the like aren't worried about damaging the interior. I also really like the look of it I think they really captured the essence of the old Defender and made it look 100% more stylish. I would love one if it was a full EV, I believe there may be one coming in the future!? We have to start taking climate change seriously.
Good honest review, well done. This will outsell the Discovery. I prefer it to the Discovery however as you say, Id feel uncomfortable taking it to Eastnor Castle for a mud bath.
10:00 "If it was bit smaller and a bit cheaper" - that would be the 3dr then?
@Barry Foster Fair point my friend - perhaps it's bulk is against it?
I learn nothing about the car but a lot of social conjecture. And, that is putting it nicely.
He didn’t even go off-road.. lol 🌈 review..
He drives an X3 says it all! Well done Land Rover! Progress had to be made, love the look!
The worst critics seems to be those who had the old model.
Gareth Hood I had the old model, a 94 defender 90....and although I loved the vehicle and wish I had kept it, I’ve driven the new 110, have one on order, and I’d take it any day over the old. And yes, I go off roading.
Tomcsy44 Weatherill the old defender was, if we are really honest, an awful vehicle. I feel the eww Defender Isn’t quite as hard core as some were hoping. It’s certainly doesn’t look like a nostalgia trip to me. That said I think it will be very popular.
Please stop calling it a Defender. LR has lost its soul
Misses the mark. Not dependable, rugged, reliable and too expensive. I will stick with my old defender for the adventures away, including Moab in Utah lol.., and D4 as daily driver for as long as possible. Jeep wrangler, Toyota Tacomas, likely Ford bronco - that's the main new choices available in NA. In UK I'm assuming the farmers and the like will be sticking with the diesel Toyota, Nissan pickups. It is a shame Suzuki Jimny not available in N.A..
Would love to see what Urban Automotive could do with it...
I personally like it..
I bought a Disco Sport, 180 HP Diesel.
After adding a few optionals such as a retractable towing hook and a few others, the price came out to over 66k Swiss Francs.
So to complain that a much bigger car is just a bit more dear is really trying to find anything to complain.
I reckon LR need to make a stripped down basic version so it isn't "too much" Interesting to see what the 90 will be like as well as the industrial / work variants will be like.
I saw one up in Vail when I was in the Mountains a week ago, the one I saw was a nice gun metal gray, very good looking car in person. I was a bit worried about the look at first, but it’s kinda grown on me
This should have been the Discovery 5.
I seen a nice silver one on my travels. I actually turned around to get a closer look. Expensive but nice in my eyes.
Land Rover Dominator might had been much more fitting name for it.
Remember when Porsche made an SUV and everyone went mad?
If Land Rover made the old defender and sold 50, they wouldn't survive long enough to make anything else.
Hence new defender.
In the Netherlands this car starts at € 96.000,-
Fell bad for you guys
Its mostly bc of co2, a hybrid or electric model would be way cheaper.
Come to think of it, why wouldnt u want an electric off-roader??
@@katchaontheflipside will see when rivian makes their all eletric pick up in ohio usa 🇺🇸 suppose to be a off road monster and on road cumuter. Plus make a work truck in a van for postal workers.
@@fridajohansson6307 lol, u do realise the UK ( which builds land rovers) is still in the EU right? So no tariffs. And leaving the EU would be the dumbest thing to do for any nation, especially one so reliant on trade like NL
@@jamespugh That looks cool! Might be too large for european roads tho.
Maybe give the 90 wheelbase a go, base spec with no trim? Surely that's the natural follow up to this, see if you can get as close to the original car as possible in terms of price?
It is gonna become a soccer moms car 😢. I specced one up to 115m! I still like it though.
Isn’t the Defender also available as a more basic, more rugged and less expensive version that generally makes much more sense unless a flashy Matcha-Latte transporter is what you’re looking for to drive up and down in Fulham Road?
I have no idea what you said for the first 5 minutes
I was watching twiggy
Crazy. I'm watching this video on in-flight wifi and flying over Moab the moment Sam mentioned it. Freaky. 5:39
I’ve seen one in the flesh and it’s HUGE.
Spot on review Sam. A very cool and capable car no doubt but they have completely lost the market of who defenders were originally made for. Can't see many farmers ragging them about with their sheepdog in passenger seat. We need to see a half-way house between the Suzuki Jimny and the new Defender... rugged, retro, hard as nails, good 4x4 credentials and prices starting sub £30k, you'd be onto a winner.
You don’t. You buy the old one 👍🏻
Most young parents with young kids don’t have £50k+to spend on an urban safari car !
The 90 looks a bit more Defenderish but the thing it really reminds me of is the Freelander.
How much was the last 110 Defender? Here in Portugal was 70k and only electric windows, the new is 80k....