Land Rover Defender 2020 - Page 3

**Charliewool** · 06-09-2020, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

The new Jimny is epic - I don't even like 4x4s but I look at one of those in Green and I think wow I could see myself driving one of those as a daily.

I'd love a Jimny but with more muscle - circa 150KW turbo 4 in manual and I'd be happy as.

Jimny (both old and new) are very popular here, and a brilliant vehicle for our terrain!
Nice and light for boggy stuff and nimble as, up the mountains.
We have the usual “bigger is better” gringos that import their 4x4 F150’s, F250’s, Ram Chargers etc here that are soon parked up, and Wifeys Jimny becomes their dailys (especially in wet season!)

dunga · 07-09-2020, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

The new Jimny is epic - I don't even like 4x4s but I look at one of those in Green and I think wow I could see myself driving one of those as a daily.

I'd love a Jimny but with more muscle - circa 150KW turbo 4 in manual and I'd be happy as.

epic alright check out the rrp then see how much they are selling for.

Franco Cozzo · 07-09-2020, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dunga

epic alright check out the rrp then see how much they are selling for.

I saw that, seems like perfect time to buy was on launch before the massive price inflation hit.

Surely because of its popularity they'd increase production numbers? I think we're only getting 1100 for the year or something silly.

dunga · 07-09-2020, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

I saw that, seems like perfect time to buy was on launch before the massive price inflation hit.

Surely because of its popularity they'd increase production numbers? I think we're only getting 1100 for the year or something silly.

They are popular with motor home owners perfect for flat towing.

Sprintey · 26-01-2021, 02:39 PM

There's been a couple of developments with the Defender, 2021 model is all Inline 6. Two diesels, two petrols. This really suits it.

Here's farmer Harry chopping up his paddocks in a P400 (good review):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHu8VJkR9Ag

12:08 fangs it past some stunned Alpacas (or Llamas?)

18:00, 19:16: engine note as floors it - nice!

Here's one in the Canadian Arctic testing Cooper Discover AT3s, also the way the ABS works in the snow was explained well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okDCAjIYiwM

Overall, the car looks to be something special, and very capable. JLR is on a winner with a range of different flavoured AWDs powered by great new I6s.

**DFB FGXR6** · 26-01-2021, 06:27 PM

I'm loving the sound of the new JLR Inline 6.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBKjgttEKZ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkTozkDIfIE

I wish they would start putting that powertrain in the Jaguar range, salivating at thought of a F-Type or XE with that engine.

**Beastie** · 26-01-2021, 07:26 PM

My son works at JLR and he brought this baby home one night...

Sprintey · 26-01-2021, 08:27 PM

So nice! Perks of the job...

DFB have no fear, the I6's will come to Jags, surely. An F-Pace with the P400 motor, wow. Turbo Terry successor.

As for the Defender, I was surprised how well it handled when Harry was giving it a go on his favourite handling road (I think he's in Northamptonshire? He founded Evo mag and has a garage full of supercars btw)

A handling, petrol I6, full time AWD. Hmmm. Happy days for Territory owners still wondering what to upgrade to - only the things are about 2x to 3x the price!

Sprintey · 26-01-2021, 08:30 PM

There's also something really right about being able to buy a car with a 294Kw I6, with a front bench seat, and rubber floor mats. Feels really old school (and heaps practical too)

**GasoLane** · 26-01-2021, 09:14 PM

I couldn't afford a real Defender so I bought the DIY version

jaydee · 27-01-2021, 02:15 PM

Here's a good review on it, plus the reviewer is easy on the eye.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8Is5V8j5cU&t=93s

Bossxr8 · 27-01-2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

I'm loving the sound of the new JLR Inline 6.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBKjgttEKZ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkTozkDIfIE

I wish they would start putting that powertrain in the Jaguar range, salivating at thought of a F-Type or XE with that engine.

There is something so right about a Jag with a straight 6.

**DFB FGXR6** · 27-01-2021, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

There is something so right about a Jag with a straight 6.

My thoughts exactly, which makes it absence in their sedan/coupe range somewhat disappointing.

**GasoLane** · 27-01-2021, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

There is something so right about a Jag with a straight 6.

I have to disagree here, Jag and V12 go together well............just so long as they don't have Lucas electrics

**DFB FGXR6** · 27-01-2021, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GasoLane

I have to disagree here, Jag and V12 go together well............just so long as they don't have Lucas electrics

Only when they are actually going.

**GasoLane** · 27-01-2021, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Only when they are actually going.

That was hurtful! I've had 2 XJ12's in the past and they were both going.

When I wasn't working on them

Sprintey · 27-01-2021, 11:09 PM

You can get the I6 petrol in the F-Pace

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-new...cing-and-specs

$97,400 (when range starts at 74K, d'oh!)

XE and XF are 2.0 petrol 4cyl only (but AWD, with truly beaut interior updates), surely they'd love an I6? F-Type doesn't seem to have it either.

Maybe they are rolling it out. Jags with either electric or I6's would be a great way to do the decade. Gotta say, I'm a fan, particularly the new interiors. If the Falcon and Terry were allowed to evolve, they would probably be quite like these are.

Sprintey · 27-01-2021, 11:25 PM

Defender 90 in some very slippery, muddy and at times steep tracks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cdxifApLsQ

Traction control braking wheels and partly sliding down some of the inclines... Will it survive that last big length of water?

jaydee · 28-01-2021, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GasoLane

That was hurtful! I've had 2 XJ12's in the past and they were both going.

When I wasn't working on them

Going where? To the workshop on a tilt tray?

Sorry, couldn't help it. My favourite car of all time is a V12 E type.
If I ever win lotto it won't be a GTHO for me but an E type.

Bossxr8 · 28-01-2021, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GasoLane

I have to disagree here, Jag and V12 go together well............just so long as they don't have Lucas electrics

Yes, but they don't have the same history with Jag as the straight 6 does.

Vesper Martini · 29-01-2021, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

I'm loving the sound of the new JLR Inline 6.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBKjgttEKZ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkTozkDIfIE

I wish they would start putting that powertrain in the Jaguar range, salivating at thought of a F-Type or XE with that engine.

I see the F-Type have dropped the V6

Sprintey · 31-01-2021, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Yes, but they don't have the same history with Jag as the straight 6 does.

Grandad had 2 successive XJ6s in London, they were superb cars and I was young and impressionable. It's always been a goal to have an I6 Jag and while they have had V6, I4 and V8, those just aren't the same as his XK inline 6s. Now I can get them new, new generation, new inline 6 Jags.

Sprintey · 31-01-2021, 10:06 PM

Sales are off to a 'cracking start' in the US:

https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2021/01/t...racking-start/

Sprintey · 31-01-2021, 10:40 PM

"With a little help from a friend: Land Rover salesman uses a £45k Defender 4X4 to tow a 44-tonne transporter that got stuck on ice when delivering seven new SUVs to the showroom"

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/...7-SUV-ice.html

b0son · 01-02-2021, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sprintey

It's always been a goal to have an I6 Jag and while they have had V6, I4 and V8, those just aren't the same as his XK inline 6s.

Probably not, but have you tried the V6? I have an XE S, and SC V6 is fantastic. Smooth and has a great note.

Sprintey · 01-02-2021, 08:41 PM

The supercharged V6 in the XE, RRS was a great motor, great growl, but I'm more excited they've done an in-house I6. Hope you enjoy your XE-S.

Sprintey · 25-02-2021, 07:55 PM

Supercharged V8 now in Defender 90 and 110:

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-new...der-v8-pricing

**Beastie** · 25-02-2021, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sprintey

Supercharged V8 now in Defender 90 and 110:

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-new...der-v8-pricing

I've heard that there may be some BMW V8's on the horizon too...

**DFB FGXR6** · 25-02-2021, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Beastie

I've heard that there may be some BMW V8's on the horizon too...

Noooooooooooooooo!

The JLR V8 is to die for, anything else would be a downgrade.

**DJM83** · 26-02-2021, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sprintey

Supercharged V8 now in Defender 90 and 110:

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-new...der-v8-pricing

I've already been dreaming of the 6 cylinder one

This will now even more with a V8

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