2020 LR Defender
Re: 2020 LR Defender
I still haven’t seen one in the metal.
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Re: 2020 LR Defender
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).
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Re: 2020 LR Defender
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.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).
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Re: 2020 LR Defender
Saw one in Warwick a few weeks ago. Completely undisguised (which is no great surprise) with "prototype vehicle" in white letters across the front.
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Re: 2020 LR Defender
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.Ascender wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:25 amI 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.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).
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What colour and where, if you don’t mind me asking?DeskJockey wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:25 pmSaw one in Warwick a few weeks ago. Completely undisguised (which is no great surprise) with "prototype vehicle" in white letters across the front.
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Re: 2020 LR Defender
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
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I hope the boot is big but I fear the pictures tell the truth, I really like the idea of one.Orange Cola wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:30 pmIt’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.Ascender wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:25 amI 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.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).
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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.
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Hopefully most dealers have some in stock soon for a nose.
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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.Orange Cola wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:31 pmWhat colour and where, if you don’t mind me asking?DeskJockey wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:25 pmSaw one in Warwick a few weeks ago. Completely undisguised (which is no great surprise) with "prototype vehicle" in white letters across the front.
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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 outV8Granite 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!
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Wasn’t me then but that’s my area. They’re very striking, I hope you liked itDeskJockey wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:51 pmIt 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.Orange Cola wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:31 pmWhat colour and where, if you don’t mind me asking?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.
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Re: 2020 LR Defender
That’s pretty cool, you testing the prototypes?
How about not having a sig at all?
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Certainly looked different! Someone over on boatshoes has started a thread on his one. He's JLR too.Orange Cola wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:09 pmWasn’t me then but that’s my area. They’re very striking, I hope you liked itDeskJockey wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:51 pmIt 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.
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Re: 2020 LR Defender
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.
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Re: 2020 LR Defender
I saw one driving through Bromsgrove with the prototype vehicle sticker on the bonnet too, looked alright.
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Sake there’s still an embargo, unless they are Marketing...DeskJockey wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:21 pmCertainly looked different! Someone over on boatshoes has started a thread on his one. He's JLR too.Orange Cola wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:09 pmWasn’t me then but that’s my area. They’re very striking, I hope you liked itDeskJockey 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.
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Re: 2020 LR Defender
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
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