We all take a minute to appreciate how beautiful Australia is, beautiful scenes

@ianfarr-wharton1000

3 жыл бұрын

lol, the spot were he was in Australia is bigfoot and black panther country .lol Big fish in that dam, don't get busted fishing here, they will take you away..

One of the best new Land Rover reviews I have seen

First decent review I've seen doing really good off-road assessments. Great work.

@Drivecomau

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Troy

@dadventuretv2538

3 жыл бұрын

This is a great review. But check out channel of link below if you want to see what one with a couple mods can do. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHd519uchJDQibQ.html

@debasishghoshsays

3 жыл бұрын

@@dadventuretv2538 great vid bruv

@greysonvan2637

2 жыл бұрын

sorry to be so off topic but does anybody know a way to log back into an instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the account password. I would appreciate any help you can give me.

@jazielpaxton3058

2 жыл бұрын

@Greyson Van Instablaster :)

Wow! What a vehicle! At 19mins I felt the relief as you made it up that incline. Well done to you all!

Finally a proper 4wd review of an awesome 4wd. Not taking a 4wd and reviewing it like a road car like how fast it goes from 0-100 . Also mt walker is proper challenge , nice review all

People need to stop bothering with the comments about TFL. Its just one example of a car with a warning light on. And TFL is milking it for all its worth to get youtube views. Give this vehicle a chance, its really a great vehicle.

@mtadc1545

3 жыл бұрын

I totally get if it’s one issue, but JLRs customer service with them resonates with a lot of owners who have made complains of being treated like crap.

Great review! Nice job capturing and conveying the steepness of the hill challenge. Seeing competitive vehicles going over the same, or similar obstacles, is much appreciated. Especially nice job covering the third row seating which most other reviews just gloss over. Very helpful and thanks!

Excellent review and great footage of its off-road prowess. With regard to comments from some watchers re gremlins on new defenders, there are many many examples of gremlins with new SUV’s of other makes. My new Landcruiser had engine overheating problems, Aircon cutting out amongst other issues. The point is that LR are pushing 4x4 design forward, and I am sure that the other makes will end up following suit. I intend to buy a new defender (with 18 inch tires), and I am sure that having got used to the standard of driveability, interior design AND off-road capability of this car it will be hard to step back in time to the more popular suvs like Toyota, Nissan etc. 👍

@StephenFogarty2023

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Well said. 100 % correct. This Defender is a totally new model. I am only aware of rare minor issues affecting some new Defenders. Within the next 6 to 12 months , LR will sort out these things. It is a great vehicle, and I do hope that LR rectify any issues ASAP, and that this new Defender is a reliable vehicle.

Best review I've seen yet. You actually know what you're talking about and can explain how the car is designed to be used. First time I've heard the bonnet chequer-plate is for pedestrian safety.

@aaddrryyss1803

3 жыл бұрын

That explanation was off. JLR wanted the plates there to evoque the old car. They couldn't have them metallic, though (risk of pedestrian decapitation / impalement or something). So they went with plastic, completely missing the utilitarian trait of the predecessors. They basically look like something that used to actually do something. I wish they could be spec-ed out...

decent hill to test it on! did that in a D3 a few years back. well done guys with the test.

Unbelievable road to get up to the top with. I honestly didn’t think it would make it. Salute, LRD!

Good detailed review Sam.

Thank you for finally giving a really honest review of its off-road capability without it being an advert. You have gained a sub. Best video I have seen on the Defender.

A really good, thorough, honest review.

As a current LR4/Disco 4 owner with the HD package, I can say that this is the Disco 5 all of us Disco 4 owners wanted. If you go spec by spec it is a Disco 4 upgraded (or retrofitted as the case may be- like the swinging door with mounted spare and Alpine windows which were also on the Disco 1 and 2, not just the Defender). And since I take my LR4 offroad I already know how good this Defender will be. It won’t do it like the old one, or like a Jeep, but it will go about 90% of the places the others will go. Traction and clearance and angles will be just as good, only downside will be articulation will not be as good, especially in the front. The one thing that pisses me off are those 20 in wheels- same issue with the LR4. You can get 18s on the 4 banger but not the six- allegedly the reason is the same as my LR4- the brake calibers. Compomotive UK make 18 in wheels for the LR4 that require no spacers or other mods to fit over the brake calibers, so I assume they’ll do the same for the Defender. With those wheels and a lift (like Johnson Rods) you should be able to fit 33s with no space issues and no trimming, and with that you would have 7.5 inches of sidewall which should be ample for airing down more. I’m waiting to see ARB’s aftermarket bumper for the Defender. With an ARB bumper and winch and 18s with 33s (or maybe even a bit bigger) this will be a very good machine offroad and great on road driver. For someone looking for a load it up (the payload and towing are amazing), go anywhere, do anything vehicle that will also be a daily, where driving long distances will be required, but you’ll never be too far from civilization (cause I’m not sure I’d want to be in the middle of Africa with a veh this electronic), this will be a great option. It really is hitting the niche that the Disco 1 aimed to hit and LR has moved ever further from that niche since the Disco 1 with the Disco 5 really no monger hitting that sale niche. I think with this they are back. They seem to have foregone the niche that the Defender hit- the utilitarian, more hardcore old school offroader, but with Defender becoming a family now not just one veh who knows if maybe they will build something like Grenadier in the future. In my opinion the Disco 5 should have been a Range Rover (the more family oriented Range Rover than either the daddy or the Sport), this Defender should have been the Disco 5, and they should have replaced the Defender with something like the Grenadier. Then they could have decided whether to have the Velar or the Evoque, but I wouldn’t have both. But hey, I dont run JLR so wtf do I know. Btw- when you were running out of clearance, if it is like the LR4 which I believe it is, there is an extra level of clearance. Only to be used to clear an obstacle because you will have air sus maxed out and thus no articulation. In my LR4 I access it by, when you were high centered or nearly so, lowering the sus. It will then hit and raise up into full height giving you additional clearance compared to offroad height. Clear the obstacle, then put it back into offroad height and carry on.

@aidancameron9203

3 жыл бұрын

A Disco 3 or 4 will go much better/further offroad then a standard Defender any day... As long as your willing to take it.

@Douganchesner

3 жыл бұрын

Aidan Cameron no it won’t. I have an LR3 and a 2021 Defender. The Defender is a better off-roader even though the LR3 is no slouch. I’m guessing you have no defender experience.

Probably the most balanced review about the new Defender ,no over the top comments .Im very impressed and just seeing the new Defer in the flesh last week It ticks alot of the right boxes.Being a Defender and Toyota driver Landrover had to do what needed to be done update.Im waiting to see the lower spec hardtop 90 as that looks the goods for me and my wife.Dont get me wrong I still love my Defender 90 to bits but it to has got alot of electronics due to being the tdci but nowhere as much as the new Defender I know.

Hands down this is the best review of the Defender I've seen yet - concise, informative, just the right amount of on road testing with a great off road test and honest, unbiased judgement about its capabilities and limitations. I think the only thing I would've liked to have seen is how it handles boggy terrain, but as a complete off road novice I'm not really in a place to comment on that. I imagine that hillclimb is a far harder test than anything I'd ever be willing to throw at it.

@Drivecomau

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks happy you liked it!

That proves it really is good off road.

@dadventuretv2538

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHd519uchJDQibQ.html

@dadventuretv2538

3 жыл бұрын

@War.L _ sharing for those who havent seen it. This is a great vid on its capabilities, so is that one. Why the attitude? It wasnt even a reply to you, it was for the original poster in case he wanted to see more vids on its capabilities.

Have to say what a great video and presentation from over the pond 🇬🇧 stay safe great Australians..)) 😊

Good update of a great car, awesome review. I think the reality is most of these are going to be slaying drive thru cafes on the black top 80 % of the time or more

@matthewschiebout7384

3 жыл бұрын

80% on the black top, 19% in the shop, 1% off road.

You know the new defender is just as or more capable as the old defender both on and offroad trails when caradvicd shows you. I only trust the Aussies when kt comes to proper offroad car reviews. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@kieron3676

3 жыл бұрын

Then watch TFL's review of the Defender. Wouldn't feel comfortable taking it to remote areas after that.

@aidanwilson6035

3 жыл бұрын

@@kieron3676 TFL are just continually repeating and exaggerating the same old story to get extra views , for some reason viewers love when things go 'wrong' as videos can get hundreds of thousands of extra views , it was just a warning light , the vehicle did not break down , it is a solenoid issue that will take longer to fix as the model is brand new and parts are not fully available , just like virtually every other manufacturer when a brand new model comes out , most have minor issues that need fixing !.

@Clove_Parma

3 жыл бұрын

@@aidanwilson6035 that isn’t true, they don’t know what it is. What are you JLR PR team? Land Rover literally sent someone out from the UK to try fix it, and it’s been in the shop for 20 of the 24 days they have owned it. JLR thought it was solenoid but it wasn’t, and still can’t fix it. You don’t drive a brand new car if it has the check engine light, because yes you absolutely could damage it. Seriously you must be JLR staff or a fanboy idiot if you don’t think it’s a serious issue. For your reference under consumer law in Colorado US, a car has to be in the workshop for warranty repairs for a minimum of 30 days of the first year to make a lemon law claim. It’s now a 24 day old car, and it’s been in for 2/3 of the time required to claim it. Oh and you are ignoring that the cameras all stopped working too. Do you seriously think a car that has functioned that way will not be in the shop for 10 days for warranty repairs in the next 11 months? Seriously stop covering for bullshit by a company that doesn’t care about you, or their customers, putting out vehicles clearly before they’re ready.

@Clove_Parma

3 жыл бұрын

@@aidanwilson6035 that said, if these issues are fixed, in a few years you bet I’d consider a defender 90

@aidanwilson6035

3 жыл бұрын

@@Clove_Parma It is always going to be a bit risky being a first adopter as most brand new models have issues and even recalls in the first year or so , just goes to prove that we rely too much on complex electronics these days !.

Excellent review

@Drivecomau

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Rich!

Brilliant review

@Drivecomau

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick!

Awesome video. Thanks.

That hill climb was bloody impressive. Great video.

The problem is the price and the fit for function, at 120k you can get a hyundai santa fe as the family run about and still have change to buy a Nissan patrol for the hardcore weekend trailwork.

@xjcxjc222

3 жыл бұрын

who can offer 120k， they might have another C63 for the daily drive

@chanceym6000

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree... I don't know why we don't see more 55k-65k Defenders... they are so much better off-road because of the 18 inch wheels

Great review, Looks amazing in my book, would love to know if some one will manage a 16" rim conversation for some proper off-road tyres.

With 18s and a good set of A/T 33s and the optional rear dif locker this thing will be even more capable. Not for me though, I prefer vehicles that can be repaired on the trail. With all the electronic aids, there is little to no chance of repairing this thing on a remote trail if anything goes wrong. The reliability is another question mark. If money wasn't an issue, I would have one though, along with another more analogue 4x4, like my FJ. Love the look of these things and the interior looks pretty damn good!

Proper Set o Tyres !!!!!!!!!!! Looks Well !!!!!!!!!!!

I'm curious to see the g class capabilities on that off roading terrain

Excellent video - didn’t realise you had water in Australia 😂

Great review as always but I noticed you have dark spot in some of your footage like at @18:36 mark.

This is my grail rig. Just so beautiful.

Given the amount of big tyres rutting out more and more of our tracks I’d take the independent suspension anyday over live. Beautiful rig. I reckon LR have secured the defenders survival for years to come.

I love my 2023 Defender! Best SUV I’ve owned

Nice video , very impressive defender and good clime more than of the jeep,please compere defender and wrangler

One thing I did notice is that the rear diff lock option hasn’t been included on that unit. Would be good to mention it’s an option that’s available. In actual fact, the body doesn’t really flex at all - that’s the beauty. The new platform D7x is 3 times stronger and any of its closest rivals and is much stiffer than the previous design. The only flexing is in the suspension - the monocoque is very very rigid.

Great review. Car advice shows real off road tests. I know these can be had with rear lockers, I didn't catch if this one had it though. I also appreciate all the time stamps as well.

@dutchydownunder5634

3 жыл бұрын

They can't be had with lockers as such, it's electronically simulated.

@aaronadkins8234

3 жыл бұрын

@@dutchydownunder5634 there's a rear locker available for this. Similar design to the one available for the discovery 4.

@dutchydownunder5634

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronadkins8234 Can you explain how that works? I was told it is a locker in software only...

@aaronadkins8234

3 жыл бұрын

@@dutchydownunder5634 it has a center locker of course, and it has the option of a rear diff locker. They are automatically engaged and disengaged based on wheel slippage and both can act as limited slip diffs instead of simply open or locked, which can be advantageous in some circumstances. However if you opt for the configurable terrain response package, it allows some control over when the rear and center diff locks engage and allows for preset programs combining settings of diff lockers and throttle controls. The front has no diff lock option at the moment. There is some trickery in the traction control system that, using the front brakes, simulates a locker in the front. Hopefully a third party company will produce a front diff lock option in the future

@dutchydownunder5634

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronadkins8234 very interesting and contrary to what I was explained. Which is that the wheels are not physically connected to each other. The drive train runs all wheels individually (hence why it's called AWD) and software acts like a centre and rear locker. Like an off-road traction control if you will. Will have to call a different dealership to see if they can explain it and see if they say the same thing.

Thanks for a helpful review. I failed in a hill climb recently... Obviously lack of driver skill on my part ... Plus I didn't hold my tongue quite the same as you...

The options list sounds like the whole car is an option.

@paulfellows2535

3 жыл бұрын

Which vehicles aren’t these days?

The interior is truly neat! Very likable, indeed! But since it's an all-new Defender, we don't know if it will be a reliable vehicle over-all. But in time, we'll all see.

my d4 in years to come will not drop so much in price, new defender price is ridiculous, thanks for the vid, nice work

FINALLY a decent off road review, and the final push I needed to order myself one specifically for off roading and overlanding around Australia.

When you scraped it would have been good to see you use the extended mode for higher ground clearance.

Great review and levelheaded comments thank you. Agree with the comments about the scenery. Brilliant. In reality how many old defenders or new defenders will be required to face such a challenge. Which makes the new one perfectly competent For normal mixed use. Whilst it is expensive is it dramatically more expensive than a well option and LandCruiser. And just how much is the Ineos grenadier going to cost? It’s a lot cheaper than the G-wagen

Hell Hill for sure! WOW,,,good job Defender! Good Driving….cheers from California

@Drivecomau

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George!

Great review. Great car, I’d like one.

Great review. What tyre size on the vehicle? Standard or bigger? Thank you.

With the Defender SE you can only get 19’s or 20’s. Would 19’s been better than the 20’s if 18’s is not an option? Great video, best coverage of off road footage! Thank you

I’d like to see one lifted with 33s or set up how someone who’s serious about off reading and see how it handles and if it was even capable of being modified in such a way.

One of these would be more appealing at about $20k less than the sticker price. I’m not sure who they are targeting at current pricing.

@kieron3676

3 жыл бұрын

The rich kids in Melbourne and Sydney ;)

@dutchydownunder5634

3 жыл бұрын

You can get the diesel on steel wheels starting at $79k sans options. Add around $5 for all the off road options and you're done.

@craigice9635

3 жыл бұрын

@@dutchydownunder5634 So therefore its not a real offroader if you still have to spend on off road options. Its as bad as a 70 series then.

@dutchydownunder5634

3 жыл бұрын

@@craigice9635 what are you smoking? Those are factory options. The only other care that is as capable right off the showroom floor is a Wrangler Rubicon, you won't see a LandCruiser do this in stock trim.

@dadventuretv2538

3 жыл бұрын

@@craigice9635 that is the dumbest comment ever. Anyone who offroads their veh will do some mods. So by your definition the Jeep Wrangler Sport is nit a real offroader stock- terrible tires, no lockers, not even rear. At a minimum you have to put better tires on that, probably bigger ones too with a lift. And a rear aftermarket locker is smart if you are going to do any real offroading with it.

An actual hard track tested. 👍

what do you think about the defender compared to the jeep Rubicon

Really good technical terrain to test this car, good job! It’s an awesome car, but JLR have a lot of skeletons in the closet and the sticker price is hard to accept. Only a back to back heavy duty long term test doing all the most challenging outback treks will finally prove if this car is a match for a Toyota or Isuzu.

It seems like the defender could articulate more in certain areas but maybe there's an update that's either going to fix this or already has fixed it.

Nice review , i see the Defenders an expensive stone throwers. No mud flaps

@tanioraaura1274

3 жыл бұрын

I would get a diesel engine rather than paying for expensive petrol.

When working. These things are amazing. By far best clearance of all vehicles. Except maybe the new Nissan as it also has independent suspension. Give it time. Landcruiser will follow suit. It’s just superior overall. Nice track width. Good stability. Great platform.

@-A.n.d.r.e.w-

3 жыл бұрын

@War.L _ yeah, that's not true.

@-A.n.d.r.e.w-

3 жыл бұрын

@War.L _ right. Stop trying to pick a fight I won't take your bait. Your comment that the Defender is superior in only comfort is simply not correct. It has the very best electronic traction control available, some of the best, if not the best clearance angles of a vehicle in its class, it's off road capability far exceeds any other vehicles with the same suspension set-up and is better than many with more "off-road acceptable" set ups. Pick any IFS ute and the Defender will spank it off road, no question. You are entitled to your opinion, but it is not correct.

@-A.n.d.r.e.w-

3 жыл бұрын

@War.L _ Oh so you are capable of a reasonably logical discussion, not just slinging mild abuse… The only reason the G-wagon climbs without spinning wheels is because of the lockers. That’s not traction control, but let’s not be too picky, I agree, lockers beat traction control every time but, ignoring the lockers, as I said, there is none better than Land Rover when it comes to traction control. Now, IFS, I’m surprised you didn’t bring up the Bronco. I’d rate that over the Defender but it’s not coming to Oz and I said any IFS ute… No not just the ‘ol yank pickup, or Falcon/Commodores. I’m talking the number one selling 4x4 class in Australia of which the Defender will be better, unless you consider the Ranger Raptor which has the benefit of twin lockers, suspension lift and 33s from the factory. But I’m ignoring that because it’s technically modified (though I reckon the Defender would give it a run for its money). I’ll give you a point for the FJ cruiser - that’s a decent, capable car. But the Defender has more ground clearance, better approach and departure angles (childishness alert!), better wade depth, better traction control. Both can be had with a rear locker which leaves the only advantage of the FJ being possibly better rear wheel articulation with the solid axle. That and the fact that you can decently modify it like the Prado… Oh, and by the way, a 2 inch lift and 33’s on an FJ cruiser still leaves it with 115mm less wading depth than the New Defender stock ;) And how can you call approach, departure and ramp over irrelevant? It’s certainly not irrelevant to the Gladiator that’s, like, half a meter longer than a Defender 130 and will put its belly on the ground at every opportunity. Yes, you can modify cars which reduces the importance of these angles but they still define what makes up a good off-road platform. Having said all that, I would be the first to stand up and say that since you can hardly modify it, the Defender has lost its essence, but we’ve gone waaay off track here. The whole point is that you made an open ended pointless comment that the Defender is only superior in comfort. Which, by your logic is wrong because the G Wagon is at least as good in that department. Then I called you out and you laugh and try to insult me so I gave some points to qualify my position. To this you again try to insult me (maybe try being nice to people?) but at least now you’ve decided to make a point. Oh, and one more thing, the new Patrol is independent all round, but I’d still call the defender better :)

@unpluggedkiwi2699

3 жыл бұрын

@War.L _ And who in their right mind is going to take a G-Wagon off road. Compared to the G-Wagon, the price of the Defender is a bargain. And the G-Wagon has known issues with the axle diff locks not switching on when required.

@-A.n.d.r.e.w-

3 жыл бұрын

@War.L _ Nah mate, not "given up" just got better things to do with my time. I'ma make this simple for you since your keen to swing whatever way you want and call it proving your point. As I said before, this whole thing got started because you said the Defender is superior in comfort and nothing else. That's just not true - it is a very impressive, very capable 4WD and is more capable than many other available 4WDs. Look, even AsPW agrees with me (on 4Xoverland, lol): kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5yWs62goNuThsY.html at the 5 minute mark. Let me quote for you: "It is an exceptional off road vehicle... Terrain Response is an exceptional traction control system". Nuff said? Nah, of course not. Why don't I rant a little more? That's very nice for you that you grew up with a Defender and had wonderful experienced of traveling and exploring and getting in touch with the "soul" of the vehicle. For me it was a 1985 County and a surprisingly similar story. Yes, simplicity is key in a RELIABLE off road vehicle but that's not the point of the debate here. The point is weather the new Defender is any good at anything other than cruising the mall and breaking down and the simple answer is YES, obviously. Anything else is adapting you're point to say something else in an effort to be right. And you know what? We probably agree on much of it. Do I love the new Defender? No. Do I think it's up to the kind of 4x4 I want to do? No. Do I feel let down by the idiots and marketing department at Land Rover? yes. Is the Defender really a new Defender? No - it's a great Discovery. But is it a significantly capable 4x4? Absolutely yes. So was the Disco 4. Is it the best at everything? No. But it does do a lot of stuff very well. Oh, one more lill tid bit: I'd still rate the new Defender over the FJ Cruiser in every way except reliability (which is yet to be truly proven - every new product has teething issues at release). What else ya got?

Was ATPC or Terrain Response 2 used or tested during this review?

Excellent Review. I agree that the LR wheel/tire options are poor. Perhaps they will correct with future builds? I have tackled a good bit of terrain to date in my 2020 P400 - over 1500 miles in Moab and Colorado Rockies. I recommend equipping with rock sliders, 1" lift rods, 18" wheels and 33" KM3 tires. Also, recommend use of the sport manual gear shift to drive at proper RPM's in lieu of AUTO settings.

@williamwilde9867

3 жыл бұрын

Needs better sized wheel tires and lift kit, and bring a laptop for diagnostics.But for the average consumer who does overlanding and light off road this will fit the bill.

Where did you shoot this video? That dam where is it? Thank you!

The Impressive Off Road Ability and Phenomenal ability to find Traction is the Beginning !! To EARN RESPECT and JUSTIFY THE PRICE TAG !!

What colour is that? It's beautiful.

And the check engine light remained off? I am amazed 😆 Imagine the depreciation of this heap.

@petermorris3665

3 жыл бұрын

Could be worse - I had a Toyota 1996 Rav4 - Biggest pile of dangerously under-engineered rubbish I have ever owned. Traded it in for my Landrover Freelander 2 / LR2, which is still going strong😊

@MichaelMiller-rg6or

3 жыл бұрын

They probably disconnect the check engine light on press cars.

Is this the chicken line or the main line up walker? I saw this being done by Rohnny Dahl and mousa and it looked a lot tougher. Off camber Rock steps fir example

After TFL review one lemon car of defender in their videos.. all the promo defender come up to cover that lemon new defender car

If you are thinking about buying one, watch the TFL guys from Boulder CO. They have had theirs 3 days in 1 month. It has been at the dealer the rest of the time.

@williamwilde9867

3 жыл бұрын

Check out the latest tfl video they on their 3rd unit, first one needed new engine, they got another one dealership cut into the engine harnesses putting winch in before they took possession of it. Now they waiting for new one now. Old school one is best and is a lot easier to fix. I must say Range Rover was giving great customer service👍

@richfarfugnuven6308

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamwilde9867 correct, watched that this morning. Gotta love JLR reliability...

The biggest issue that wasn't commented on is the complete lack of wheel travel when the air suspension is up. I like the review and the best challenge I've seen thrown at it. It definitely looks out of it's element unlike other 4wds.

They are called "giraffe windows" From Kenya

I love everything about it - except the price!

Have you brought it back to the dealership yet?

@tonybooth4

3 жыл бұрын

lol ask the TFL guys

Looks fine, but why you drive on usual D mode, but not S mode with manual speed selection? It should go better then....

Could you root your Sheila in the back with the seats down.

Would be useful to know your own height in respect of the 3rd row seating. I.e is it worse than any other 7-seater?

Not a Defender Replacement - more a Discovery Replacement...

@lincolnshirepoacher894

3 жыл бұрын

Discovery is actually better. It has a proper chassis underneath.

@craigdavid6668

3 жыл бұрын

Ironically, if you buy either, you will need a replacement within a year.

Thanks Sam and Car Advice. Great review. I prefer and will.stick by my 2019 Disco ! Biggest problem with the LJR New Defender and New Discovery is a well established 4x4 aftermarket ! Keep up the informative reviews and technology in the 4x market. Mic M GCoast AU

Most excellent review. The front of this car's looks is the biggest disappointment. They should offer the option to graft on the previous defenders front end paneling.

@Drivecomau

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I'm not so sure how that would look. And also how it would impact on pedestrian safety...

@dadventuretv2538

3 жыл бұрын

Just wait for the ARB bumper.

I had to watch the defender again after watching the Rubicon.

What a job

"We made it" that's real Camel Trophy hint there! Bloody GJ

I do like it, but the amount of electro wizardry is a bit daunting. I'm following a report on one atm, brand new basic model and been back to dealer constantly because it failed to upgrade itself. Granted we are moving forward in the industry but I can't help worrying what would happen if you're out trekking and this issue comes up. But to be fair I had similar reservations with my range rover l322 and that turned out OK. I love that it is still the best in the world but baulk at the price.

Simple test/review would be to take it to the bush using corrugated roads.... for a week... and see if it will bring you back.

Wow! 50% of those options should come standard, and the rest for half the listed price. I reckon this model is going to be a great secondhand pickup at less than half the price in 2-3 years. When I test drove a couple of them, they didn't feel like nearly 300kw or 550Nm

@nnoddy8161

3 жыл бұрын

You won't be able to afford it once it is out of warranty. The cost of replacing 85 ECUs, their sensors and airbags will send you broke.

Question is: How long will this Defender last, can you easy fix it in 20,30,40 years? like you can fix an old Series or Classic Defender / Classic Range Rover...

Will the diesel version be better?

I wish you took the same lines to do a fair comparison between cars.

A popular reviewers team bought one and in the first 24 days it was in the LR dealer shop for 20 days, last time I checked it was still there, they can’t figure out why the check engine light is on ! Seriously!

It looks Right when Off road

its a good car as far as if you dont own it

Great review!! great capabilities of the new defender!! very nice rock climbing, despite the steep hill and the slippery surface. I will 100% will own one like this in the future. I had a Nissan Patrol 2010, and it was 10!!! unfortunately, there are no new Patrols like the previous ones, and the new one seems to be inferior to the Defender regarding extreme off-road capabilities. Do you agree?

Very impressive. I just hope the air suspension lasts.

@deserthawk4178

3 жыл бұрын

It won’t.

@fahmiromli2416

3 жыл бұрын

This air suspension is option for defender.you can get more durable coil suspension.

@drsnapid

3 жыл бұрын

Discovery has had it for 15 years

To go off road with this new Land Rover, you need two things: 1. put 16 rims and good off-road tyres. 2. read the instruction manual carefully. Then, it's better than the old man to defend at all levels.

@dutchydownunder5634

3 жыл бұрын

16 inch wheels don't fit because the brakes are too big.

@Andre-hi9xn

3 жыл бұрын

@@dutchydownunder5634 MY BAD, I wanted to write 18!

@dadventuretv2538

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. 18s with something like Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx in 33s would be dead on. and once you learn how to use it it’s a piece of cake. Low range and aired down you’ll be able walk it up or down anything.

@Andre-hi9xn

3 жыл бұрын

@@dadventuretv2538 My wife has with BF at, it is the best car that Land Rover manufactured, just know how to read and understand the instruction manual, now, this is not for everyone! Who hates Land Rover, doesn't like this new model, but curiously, loves the transmission that Land Rover developed with ZF 10 years ago, for their cars, today used for example in FORD... THEY LIKE!

I think i will stick with my real defender thanks 👍

@fi9865

3 жыл бұрын

you mean your Kia Soul?

In my opinion, this car's design is biased towards towing rather than off-roading because of those large brake rotors obviously for more effective stopping power when towing a heavy load. But it limits you to use wheels smaller than 18" which is what you want when you go off road.

Good report/video - thanks. 20" wheels are a no go! With the electronics there are too many things that could possibly go wrong. We took a Discovery 3 up to the cape and due to the electronics and air suspension it limped home. Now the owner had a Prado, no issues. Us 4wd's aren't too worried how our vehicles handle around a corner or it's 0-100 times. We want the vehicle to be reliable and simple when tackling the bush or the outback. That means live axles or even IFS at the front end with springs (maybe leafs on the rear). You can modify the vehicle to your required 4x4 activity etc...but with the new defender you can not. Plus the cost of the new defender is ridiculous. Much prefer to buy a Fortuner, MUX or even a Everst, good value and proven reliable vehicles at almost half the cost. Thus i bought a new Fortuner though loved the Defender but couldn't gamble on the electronics....and then the cost.

Think you could have added a few more adverts to this video….

I can see why people like it, but it just does not have that Swiss Army Knife appeal about it, ie it can be what ever you want it to be, as proved by the 130 or my military 110 FFR.

Best vehicle Land Rover has Produced since Range Rover Classic !! Bar the Price Tag !!!!- Coz its supposed to be cheaper to build than old defender but twice or three times the price !!!!!!!!

The biggest issue with these things will be reliability. If you can't rely on it out there then all those features don't mean a danm thing. Initial reports are not good.

great review, what % of shit show for a bush fix when she breaks down?

@chanceym6000

3 жыл бұрын

No better tool for land rovers than buying it after a few model years and bringing an electronic scan tool

World no1 +defender new