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I still haven’t seen one in the metal.

A mate of mine was seriously considering one but by the time he’d specified it up to silly money he decided the interior was too low quality for what he was paying and bought an XC90 instead (he needs a 7 seater rather than an off-roader).

mik wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:37 am I still haven’t seen one in the metal.

There hasn’t been a proper press drive launch yet, so far as I’m aware. When is that due?

mik wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:37 am I still haven’t seen one in the metal.

Not on sale yet, I reckon you'll see loads once they are.

NotoriousREV wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:44 am A mate of mine was seriously considering one but by the time he’d specified it up to silly money he decided the interior was too low quality for what he was paying and bought an XC90 instead (he needs a 7 seater rather than an off-roader).

I loved my XC90 until it ate its own gearbox, but now that the kids are a bit older, I'm more interested in something which can go properly off-road and is reasonably practical - the different seating arrangements of the Defender look really good although I would like to see how roomy it is in the flesh.

mik wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:37 am I still haven’t seen one in the metal.

Saw one in Warwick a few weeks ago. Completely undisguised (which is no great surprise) with "prototype vehicle" in white letters across the front.

Ascender wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:25 am

NotoriousREV wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:44 am A mate of mine was seriously considering one but by the time he’d specified it up to silly money he decided the interior was too low quality for what he was paying and bought an XC90 instead (he needs a 7 seater rather than an off-roader).

I loved my XC90 until it ate its own gearbox, but now that the kids are a bit older, I'm more interested in something which can go properly off-road and is reasonably practical - the different seating arrangements of the Defender look really good although I would like to see how roomy it is in the flesh.

It’s surprisingly big inside, it’s surprisingly capable and comfortable too. I’m 6ft 2 and I can get myself from the front row to the back row by going between the two front seats.

DeskJockey wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:25 pm

mik wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:37 am I still haven’t seen one in the metal.

Saw one in Warwick a few weeks ago. Completely undisguised (which is no great surprise) with "prototype vehicle" in white letters across the front.

What colour and where, if you don’t mind me asking?

Jobbo wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:07 am

mik wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:37 am I still haven’t seen one in the metal.

There hasn’t been a proper press drive launch yet, so far as I’m aware. When is that due?

In the coming weeks, so not long now. There was an awesome video posted on the LR Facebook page showing how they abused a few when filming the Bond film

Orange Cola wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:30 pm

Ascender wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:25 am

NotoriousREV wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:44 am A mate of mine was seriously considering one but by the time he’d specified it up to silly money he decided the interior was too low quality for what he was paying and bought an XC90 instead (he needs a 7 seater rather than an off-roader).

I loved my XC90 until it ate its own gearbox, but now that the kids are a bit older, I'm more interested in something which can go properly off-road and is reasonably practical - the different seating arrangements of the Defender look really good although I would like to see how roomy it is in the flesh.

It’s surprisingly big inside, it’s surprisingly capable and comfortable too. I’m 6ft 2 and I can get myself from the front row to the back row by going between the two front seats.

I hope the boot is big but I fear the pictures tell the truth, I really like the idea of one.

Dave!

According to www.automobiledimension.com the boot on the new Defender is only 50 litres smaller than our ML.

Hopefully most dealers have some in stock soon for a nose.

Dave!

Orange Cola wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:31 pm

DeskJockey wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:25 pm

mik wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:37 am I still haven’t seen one in the metal.

Saw one in Warwick a few weeks ago. Completely undisguised (which is no great surprise) with "prototype vehicle" in white letters across the front.

What colour and where, if you don’t mind me asking?

It was dark grey or black I think, saw it on the A425 near St Nicholas' Park. I was walking out of, and it was heading into Warwick.

V8Granite wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:05 pm According to www.automobiledimension.com the boot on the new Defender is only 50 litres smaller than our ML.

Hopefully most dealers have some in stock soon for a nose.

Dave!

Is that a 110 or a 90? Don’t forget there are 3 sizes of defender size it may be prudent to reserve judgement until they’re all out

DeskJockey wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:51 pm

Orange Cola wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:31 pm

DeskJockey wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:25 pm

Saw one in Warwick a few weeks ago. Completely undisguised (which is no great surprise) with "prototype vehicle" in white letters across the front.

What colour and where, if you don’t mind me asking?

It was dark grey or black I think, saw it on the A425 near St Nicholas' Park. I was walking out of, and it was heading into Warwick.

Wasn’t me then but that’s my area. They’re very striking, I hope you liked it

That’s pretty cool, you testing the prototypes?

Orange Cola wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:09 pm

DeskJockey wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:51 pm

Orange Cola wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:31 pm

What colour and where, if you don’t mind me asking?

It was dark grey or black I think, saw it on the A425 near St Nicholas' Park. I was walking out of, and it was heading into Warwick.

Wasn’t me then but that’s my area. They’re very striking, I hope you liked it

Certainly looked different! Someone over on boatshoes has started a thread on his one. He's JLR too.

Mito Man wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:11 pm That’s pretty cool, you testing the prototypes?

Designed a decent part of it, now on to customer car “we have to get this right” mode I can’t tell you enough how much extra effort has gone into this car and how proud I am. I’ve this evening just won an award for my part of the design. Depending on the press embargo I might be able to spill some more especially as I’ve spent a lot of time in serious life or death anger (and worked on) the old one too, so I feel as though I’m in a unique position with regards to both designs.

I saw one driving through Bromsgrove with the prototype vehicle sticker on the bonnet too, looked alright.

DeskJockey wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:21 pm

Orange Cola wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:09 pm

DeskJockey wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:51 pm

It was dark grey or black I think, saw it on the A425 near St Nicholas' Park. I was walking out of, and it was heading into Warwick.

Wasn’t me then but that’s my area. They’re very striking, I hope you liked it

Certainly looked different! Someone over on boatshoes has started a thread on his one. He's JLR too.

Sake there’s still an embargo, unless they are Marketing...

dan wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:29 pm I saw one driving through Bromsgrove with the prototype vehicle sticker on the bonnet too, looked alright.

I know you’re ex-JLR (never got round to finding you for a coffee, sorry!). There’s been a step change on this car, I’m hoping you will see the effects of that in time