Datatek
Well-Known Member
The Defender has evolved from the original Land Rover launched in 1948, it's boxy shape is instantly recognisable, like the old Volvo's it's never been a fashionable style so it's never gone out of fashion.
The new Defender by contrast is, like the Evoque, just another version of the Gaylander 2 with a new frock. Supposedly it's front wheel drive with selectable 4 wheel drive, it's a styling exercise that will be out of fashion in less than 5 years.
There will be no need for snorkals, it's so stuffed with electronics that it sure won't go that deep. The wing mirrors have cameras to activate the automatic terrain response, little or no driver skill needed, beware of mud flicking up onto the camera lens! It's also got sonar built into the green oval to check the water depth, don't want all the electronics getting wet do we?
I can't see, the military, coast guard, mountain rescue or farmers fannying about in one TBH. Can they really afford to say goodbye to all those sales?
It's interesting to note that the current Defender is LR's top selling vehicle in France, since the development costs must have been amortised years ago it should also be one of the most profitable.
The new Defender will not even be made in the UK, apparently it will be made in India, might be better to buy a Mahindra!
LR is now just another car maker, albeit of overpriced cars for poseurs.
Rant over!
The new Defender by contrast is, like the Evoque, just another version of the Gaylander 2 with a new frock. Supposedly it's front wheel drive with selectable 4 wheel drive, it's a styling exercise that will be out of fashion in less than 5 years.
There will be no need for snorkals, it's so stuffed with electronics that it sure won't go that deep. The wing mirrors have cameras to activate the automatic terrain response, little or no driver skill needed, beware of mud flicking up onto the camera lens! It's also got sonar built into the green oval to check the water depth, don't want all the electronics getting wet do we?
I can't see, the military, coast guard, mountain rescue or farmers fannying about in one TBH. Can they really afford to say goodbye to all those sales?
It's interesting to note that the current Defender is LR's top selling vehicle in France, since the development costs must have been amortised years ago it should also be one of the most profitable.
The new Defender will not even be made in the UK, apparently it will be made in India, might be better to buy a Mahindra!
LR is now just another car maker, albeit of overpriced cars for poseurs.
Rant over!
