Now from an off-roading behemoth to a couple of tiny 4x4 up-starts in the Dacia Duster and the Suzuki Jimny: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n2GGu9SIhtWToqw.html

@kendallkamden9082

2 жыл бұрын

instablaster.

In old days Jeremy would bring this, Hammond would show up with a ranger and may bring a Suzuki jimmy :D

@antonmarkov1635

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so true

@harismuskihara1128

3 жыл бұрын

The accuracy in this 😂😂

@claudeschmit7133

3 жыл бұрын

The good old days... 👍👍👍

@postmelon3402

3 жыл бұрын

Back when TG was good in my opinion

@dirktijssen4095

3 жыл бұрын

Quite right mate

This defender needed a proper Richard Hammond review..

@SamKuul

4 жыл бұрын

As long as he does not crash. That said, he does love Defenders, so it would be great.

@c3vzn

4 жыл бұрын

It's been like 5 years since he's been on this channel. Go find him on Drivetribe.

@JuanGonzalez30

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJWXmM-DdZvYodI.html

@leroychandy4482

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJWXmM-DdZvYodI.html Video of Land rover Defender made by Richard Hammond better short video..

@sheaton2864

4 жыл бұрын

I agree cuz I would like to see the under side of it.😂

As much I loved top gear as a child it will never be the same without Jeremy Richard and James

@stephanpienaar9025

2 жыл бұрын

True

@mvubu6823

7 ай бұрын

It's the LR corporate event. Lots of journos there following the set path

Honestly I miss the old top gear

@mg2380

3 жыл бұрын

Go watch The Grand Tour. Pretty much Top Gear. But on Amazon.

@rashedalshehhi

3 жыл бұрын

@@mg2380 they didn't release any thing for a while :(

@reapertalon

3 жыл бұрын

Not the only one bro

@Trillineatus

3 жыл бұрын

in the old one they would at least destroy one

@Heron11177

3 жыл бұрын

I think we all do The new Top Gear is not bad by itself. If it wasnt named Top Gear, probably wouldve been better, because simply dont have the same energy

"I don't like off roading..." "I saw it and instantly wanted one..." Pretty much sums up the customer base for off road vehicles in the 21st century

@rofufoja

4 жыл бұрын

Gareth Battersby You hit the nail on the head and it cranked me up. Best comment around here

@krwiles

4 жыл бұрын

All of you are right on target! 98% of the people who buy a new off road vehicle never take it off road. It's like wearing a condom all the time every day but never screwing once.

@dirkcurritzki9585

4 жыл бұрын

still, after a test drive, not sure how many people will be annoyed by the wind noise.

@MarkWright1963

4 жыл бұрын

Dartmoor Dave Spot on!

@rsoul7282

4 жыл бұрын

Yeep except for the fact that nobody wants to wear a franger if they don’t need to.

17:05 - "We got a couple of flat tyres" 20:10 - "We didn't even get a flat tyre" 🤔

@Dwealdric

4 жыл бұрын

I think it's a matter of royal we (as in the group), VS literal we (as in his crew in their vehicle). But not the most straightforward, I'd agree.

@dick1324

4 жыл бұрын

Classic new top gear. In the old top gear they wouldn’t care, they would look at how quickly it could get around a penis shaped off-road track

@dylanoneal5224

4 жыл бұрын

It’s tire not tyre

@XenonArcher

4 жыл бұрын

@@dylanoneal5224 tire is the US spelling. Tyre is how its spelt in every other english speaking country

@santoshmoopanar6584

4 жыл бұрын

Coz that was an different car...and he is on some other car

Oh you fooled me again "Top Gear". I thought I was going to see a review from an automotive journalist but instead was treated to a sales commercial.

@mikemike-ym9pb

4 жыл бұрын

I Ray you hit the nail on the head. We don’t need to hear all the sales pitch! We have the commercials for that.

@dereksmith3152

4 жыл бұрын

@@larryman2707 SO are Land Rover paying to to be a dick.

@grantchallinor5263

4 жыл бұрын

The only automotive journalist Top Gear have is Chris Harris (one of the best in the world) and he'll tell the truth about a vehicle. In the "taster" for this video (released a few days before this video) this guy (Jack Rix) actually said: "Africa - what a country!" (the video was then taken down by the BBC, and edited, to remove the obvious mistake)....

@davidbernard7256

4 жыл бұрын

you mean a sales muppet!

@rudiekeyser2495

4 жыл бұрын

And drive next to the road in the Marienflus! That is were the new gras will grow when the rain is back. That is so stupid and unthinkable to nature. Shame !!!

To be honest, The Defender looks a lot better when is dirty, sandy, wet and mudy than when is bright shiny just pulled out from the garage😊

I'll be honest, it looks more like what I imagined the Discovery would look like by now, but I do like it as a Defender

@Supcharged

4 жыл бұрын

Because the Disco has to become an upmarket "luxury" car now and the Defender is also upmarketed with an upmarket price

@pinkpotato1

4 жыл бұрын

This wouldve been a perfect new Disco. No one wouldve moaned then.

@Supcharged

4 жыл бұрын

pinkpotato1 but how can they jack up the prices then?

@pinkpotato1

4 жыл бұрын

Romi Have the disco 5 called the ‘disco premium’ and have this new defender called the ‘disco adventure’

@KN-lq4zv

4 жыл бұрын

Do you think though that it has completely missed the previous defender market and tried to appeal to the disco market ? I personally would have liked to see something a little more basic than this so as to keep the price point down, and maintain its previous appeal with just a few modernised inclusions to make able to be daily driven. unfortunately they have fallen victim to just catering to the general SUV market with a few in market tricks to give it some basic off road prowess. I just think it’s too much for what it should have been.

The best part of this video was seeing the series 1 land rover

"This is a land rover organized trip" that means the review will be biased

@lunamaria1048

4 жыл бұрын

Yes a Land Rover press event set up by absolute experts to make sure all the routes are easy enough, and to also sway the journalists minds by providing them with amazing food, lots of alcohol and make sure the stay is the best time possible for the journalists.. Think about it... A bad trip would definitely lead to poor reviews lol.. I have a KZreadr friend who use to be on Land Rovers journalist invite list, but his honesty had him removed from the list because he said the "This Discovery is absolutely unreliable rubbish.. Save your money and get a Toyota" lol

@3ziz1981

4 жыл бұрын

@@lunamaria1048 could be Andrew st. Pierre white?

@coreyrusko749

4 жыл бұрын

This reviewer was very nitpicky

@ronarona1151

4 жыл бұрын

@@lunamaria1048 your friend video link please?

@deepakchhetri4185

3 жыл бұрын

Get a Tata Chota Haati for urself.

"i dont get off-roading" we need hammond!!!!!!!

They picked the guy that doesn’t like to go off roading to go off roading 🤦🏻

@fisherh9111

4 жыл бұрын

Agree. I expect to see an enthusiastic expert reviewing cars. Would you watch a cooking show done by someone who doesn't like cooking?

@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080

4 жыл бұрын

That's because any off-road person would point out that this is the Discovery that they screwed up the last time and it does everything the current Disco does. They both carry up to 7 people, they tow the same weight, and they wade in the same depth of water. Essentially now they made a proper Discovery and screwed it up by pretending it was a Defender or that it was any more capable then the cars they already sell. This car needs a face lift, it needs an 8 passenger option, and it needs to be called Defender 120.

@theuberindian3988

4 жыл бұрын

Waited for this comment. His reviews are for people who aren't into offroading. Andrew Pierre White summarized it perfectly. It's just another discovery.

@jorgesolis5055

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah and he is now into it! That was the point

@theuberindian3988

4 жыл бұрын

@@jorgesolis5055 not really. This video means nothing. I wanted to know if it compares in any way to the old defender. Can it do harcore overlanding? It looks like it's already too complicated mechanically to do long trips. And probably expensive. It's just another discovery. The defender could've been the 70 series Land Cruiser (sold in Australia) or the Jeep Wrangler competitor but right now it's all over the place.

“The next 20Km will take 2 1/2 hours”... that’s my commute every morning on the A14 getting into Cambridge 😩

Why would you let someone review this car who doesn't know anything about off-roading?

@antonmarkov1635

3 жыл бұрын

Because 90% of people that buy the car will be just like him. Including me.

@lukaszfojcik9257

3 жыл бұрын

Becuase this car will fail in proper offroad test

@vindieter

3 жыл бұрын

Lukasz Fojcik Really? You base that on what?

@antonmarkov1635

3 жыл бұрын

vindieter He bases that on the fact that he probably can’t afford it so he has to hate it. That’s how people are.

@thebubaloomonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Because people that have never done it are easily impressed!

"can winch the Defender vertically up" ... The Gods Must Be Crazy reference. 😂🤣

@willdows9421

4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see some people with culture here XD

This is the first time I've watched anything from TopGear since they let Jeremy go.

@y.spilly

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t watch the series, watch this guy, he’s really good

@halllwd94

4 жыл бұрын

Same. And it's so far the only thing I've liked since they let him go ;)

@pauldashwood2897

4 жыл бұрын

I’m the same .never watch it the other 3 are good hosts.

@ruggedtourer

4 жыл бұрын

Me too and still I didn’t like it. This suv shuld be called Discovery.

@Munkenba

4 жыл бұрын

God you people must be miserable. No one's congratulating you for your purism.

I miss the good old times😫 with Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond😍😫

@peterschmidt829

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. Its sad to see the boring new Top Gear. 😫 Now its just a car Show.

@davidkinorani

4 жыл бұрын

SPEEED AND POWERRRR

@shaklibakli90

4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy ,james and richard have a new show called grand tour.

@MaazAhm

3 жыл бұрын

Who doesn't

@betaz1000

3 жыл бұрын

Bla bla bla bla.. move on mate.. go watch their channel.. go suck their feet

min. 02.50 "This car ... is just a big, confy SUV..." . Got it.

How bad can a influenced review get ! Trusting someone’s point of view who doesn’t go off-road ? Andrew from 4xoverland should of been involved to tell us how good it really is ?

@slogue77

4 жыл бұрын

So looking forward to Andrew getting his hands on one of these...

@DanRocal39

4 жыл бұрын

cuz this is not a review, it's a commercial.

@kathiiita2990

4 жыл бұрын

I think Mr Andrew did a review about this review.

It is growing on me I must admit. I was very much in the category of 'why have they ruined the defender?!' but they have done an excellent job!

@livelyosprey

4 жыл бұрын

rickrolled09 I just feel it’s redundant now to the Discovery. It used to be very unique and different

@ZaberBiest

4 жыл бұрын

Based on a video from a biased program/magazine?

@reluctant4116

4 жыл бұрын

Well, it’s obvious they had to get modern. But the biggest argument when buying one was that Defenders run forever, which will not happen with this super-Turbo-charged-semi-Electric-Hybrid-whatever. You can throw this car in the dumpster when you reach 100k miles

@JensS94

4 жыл бұрын

I feel the same, it's different, but I still like it. The old defender was nice, but that doesn't mean they have to keep it the same for centuries. But it will probably be bought mostly to be on suburban streets instead of in the wilderness..

@stevecrocker6904

4 жыл бұрын

rickrolled09: I love the generic Tonka truck look of the old one but, seriously, you could break your shoulder against the door. Very narrow and cramped -

The way they skip all the “off road stuff” and then just idle around everywhere 😂😂😂😂

I understand the hate when it comes to the new cast of Top Gear that are trying really hard to be the old cast but this guy is just there to do a job and he’s doing it his way, not trying to be Clarkson, Hammond or May. I don’t understand the negative comments about the car. Yeah the video is a little salesman-y but when you look at this car, it’s absolutely perfect. Not only is it respectful to it’s heritage, it’s also a real player in the modern market because unlike any other modern SUV, it can do anything. You can go hardcore off-roading, you can use it as a truck and haul/tow stuff, you can drive it daily and you can even take it out on dates. Land Rover has created the perfect SUV.

There's a reason they use old Toyota pickups in Namibia. Not land rovers.

@larryman2707

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah Chief, because they can’t afford a Defender. Besides Defenders aren’t meant for terrorists and poor Africans.

@f22raptor973

4 жыл бұрын

@@larryman2707 your right. This one's meant for primary school mums.

@larryman2707

4 жыл бұрын

C F 😂😂 shut up stupid! You’re just mad cause you’ll never afford one, 😂😂

@vytas5584

4 жыл бұрын

@@larryman2707 Grow up, Larry. It is a luxury vehicle that cannot be sustained on a budget that's why Toyotas are preferred

@ricardoavocado66

4 жыл бұрын

Give me a Hilux any day

I kept waiting for the ad to end so I could watch the review.

I too was privileged to spend 2 days driving the pre-production versions at Land Rovers’ Eastnor Castle visitor experience centre. WOW 🤩 their refined prowess and unflappable competence quite literally blew our socks, gloves, hats and everything else off. This car is the real McCoy, it is a genuine game-changer ✊

Wow, I've never watched a Top Gear video like this in a looooong time, amazing

@muzza_r

3 жыл бұрын

I know - it's shockingly bad!

"Its no longer agricultural", exactly where it went wrong!

@timhay7141

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Can't throw a sheep or a big bale in it. Only for Mancunians with nothing to do on a Sunday.

@dartmoordave

4 жыл бұрын

@@timhay7141 I was rather hoping it was going to be a pressed up cab on a sturdy chassis where the doors weren't made of 25 pieces of folded tin covered in readily corroded alli, where the doors actually sealed to the frame when shut etc. I could go on, I have had 5 90/110's so I know the pitfalls. It would be available in various guises to suit all markets. Now we have something nobody will want because the disco is so developed now.

@george85340

4 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more!

@patricklawrence2755

3 жыл бұрын

agree totally. the 70 series Toyo Land cruisers are still agricultural, and they cant make enough of them for the Aussie and far east market. If they ever brought them to the USA, we wood cheer in unison.

@patrickmacconnell4364

3 жыл бұрын

If you want a capable dinosaur get a 4Runner

I actually live in Opuwo, they drove past my house daily.

@DavidPetrovici

4 жыл бұрын

Your name is Darius. Do you have relatives from Romania?

@cypriannyamwamu

3 жыл бұрын

I heard him say that that is the only tarmac road in Namibia... How true is that?

@dontpresssubscribe6777

3 жыл бұрын

Cap

@dwayne_

3 жыл бұрын

@@cypriannyamwamu Not at all true. Namibia has the best roads in Africa.

@cypriannyamwamu

3 жыл бұрын

@@dwayne_ I hate getting misrepresented... That was not respectful

Driving in the middle of the desert. Next minute a small shop..... Africa

@HauntedXXXPancake

4 жыл бұрын

Yeeees, The traditional African life-style - Selling trinkets on a playground for rich folks. Not mad they're making money, but it's just so Touristy

@michaelgakanga

4 жыл бұрын

@@HauntedXXXPancake not really

@eugene9852

4 жыл бұрын

Everything in this video would have been meticulously prepared and staged by JLR, including the seemingly random souvenir shop.

@paulolange3462

4 жыл бұрын

This is really something normal or just made up for this Land Rover debut?

@cdtzabcan

4 жыл бұрын

@@eugene9852 negative. The Himba in that area have small setups in seemingly random places for the very few travelers who go to that region.

Ngl, I really like that theme song from the intro and the outro. Really giving a nod to Namibia. What a beautiful country, with amusing landscape and animals. Great video guys, good review Jack.

Great advertisement. I am waiting for an actual review by a journalist I can trust in at least a minimum way.

@iainamurray

2 жыл бұрын

What did he say that was distrustful?

@timfrolov7891

2 жыл бұрын

@@iainamurray "Organized by Land Rover"

@iainamurray

2 жыл бұрын

@@timfrolov7891 That doesn't make it distrustful - if anything it makes it more trustful because it's making a full disclosure.

11:11, that watch disappeared from your wrist in a matter of seconds! all in all, absolutely enjoyed this video 😎

Special shout out to James Gough... Brilliant cinematography man. Also to the person who filmed the Land Rover footage. Simply stupendous 👌🏻

@subormypotatowillbesad7555

4 жыл бұрын

Prinoy Phalgunan ohh ur fancy let me guess we’re ur from ohh so hard England that’s my guess

@PrinoyPhalgunan

4 жыл бұрын

Loggie_Z I'm from India!

@comfortablydumbb

4 жыл бұрын

@@PrinoyPhalgunan 😁

@JohnnyFD

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100% Amazing' film and edit by the whole team. Even the sound was on point.

Awesome intro montage! Adventure fillings effect!

That was nothing short of a movie. Loved the sound tracks as well.

@fatonkosova6212

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, it proved to be a movie; Land rover doesn't get broken, not even a puncture, that's reliable :)

Beautifully Filmed guys!! Cant wait to see more of these out on the trail!

@mynameisnotimportant511

4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see the jimny do the same route..

@RoamOverlanding

4 жыл бұрын

Tom van der Kolf definitely on my list 👌🏻👌🏻

This may be. One of the first videos from top gear since the big three left that I actually liked.

@moneymandan6217

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@Cous1nJack

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Hasn’t been the same since Rory, Matt and Chris Evans canned it.

@halllwd94

4 жыл бұрын

@@Cous1nJack Chris Evans was okay. But he had his problems too.

This was a magnificent advertisement for the Defender. Quite enjoyed it. There's plenty of reviews and tests and comparisons critical of the Defender, and rightly so. This was just fun, as it showed someone who was just starting to get a sense of why people drive 4x4 vehicles to such locations.

the latest project which my father indulged himself into before we moved to canada was that he took an older Land Rover Defender 110 and beefed up the suspension, put a 2 and half inch suspension lift, repainted the thing olive green, refurbished air con, dashboard along with proper 17 inch offroad tires... we drove that thing for less than 4 months but it was magic! we took it trekking over some of the most rugged and rocky terrain imaginable and it just went...

@aliqazilbash5231

3 жыл бұрын

😐 wow

5:28 they pick a dude who doesn't enjoy off roading to do the review on the replacement of an off road icon... Seems legit!

@larryman2707

4 жыл бұрын

So you DIDNT watch the whole video then did you junior?

@guyspooner4580

3 жыл бұрын

11:14. “You must put the car in Low range mode” uh? Ratio you mean?

They chose a guy who doesn't go Off Roading to test drive a vehicle that was designed buy guys who also don't go Off Roading. Perfect.

@jamsheeddevotee7588

4 жыл бұрын

Firstly, it's by* secondly, all the features included, the performance of the vehicle, and the video proof you just watched all prove you wrong.

@harveysmith100

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheJPHarvey Time will tell. You have produced a vehicle to replace the Defender but you chose not to have solid axles? You have filled it full of electronics? The competition, Land Cruiser 70 series and the Mercedes G Wagon have stuck with ladder chassis and solid axles. Even the new Suzuki has stayed traditional. Now you either work for JLR, in which case you are in trouble for insulting me on You Tube, or you are a liar. The test for this vehicle is let it work in Africa for 25 years and see if it lasts. It will be dead in 10 years. We shall see how many Australian farmers buy it? If they break down in remote areas it can mean death for them. Are they going to trust all those ECU's? I can't remember how many but as you work for JLR I am sure you can tell me. It's more than 50 per vehicle I think. When I say go Off Roading, I don't mean a bit of Green Laning, I mean driving in Africa or the Third World. The new Grenadier will prove the original Defender design was correct. Have you ever driven in Africa?

@dartmoordave

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure it was designed, I've always assumed it was an apprentice project to see what they could make from the parts bins?

@harveysmith100

4 жыл бұрын

@@dartmoordave Many a true word said in jest.

@gordonwedman3179

4 жыл бұрын

If they chose an experienced off road expert and he/she had no trouble navigating the terrain what would that prove?? Letting a novice try is obviously a better test of the car taking care of you.

After watching this Guy you realise how good the original trio are at what they do.

"Don't like offroading. Don't understand why offroaders do it. But I'll review the car anyway and hope viewers listen to me." Hope he enjoyed all the free Land Rover swag and fully catered trip.

I enjoyed this video. Would like to have seen more of the water crossings in detail though but you touched on all I needed to know for now. Thanks so much. Nice to see the host get excited about the car in the end.

@dreadog6425

4 жыл бұрын

It a free ride for him silly. Plus he needs to say all the right thing or NO more rides for him. This is a lame excuse for a Defender replacement

@BobMonkeypimp

4 жыл бұрын

Watch Carwow's review. Mat Watson covers all the proper info including water depth.

7:18 , i remember the Namibia episode from grand tour season 1 where jeremy, richard and james went through this in their beach buggies

BBC could have handled the Clarkson altercation differently. They must regret this everyday.

Wow that really was an amazing Review! Those landscapes man! 👍

Okay, wow. This is almost like a movie. That last piece of music in the end... Wow! Sheer artistry. A couple of little mistakes here and there, but... I think you’ve done justice to the new car replacing the old Legend. Jack, you’ve earned my respect. I’m your fan now, just as much as I am of Chris. Thank you! And Top Gear, welcome back! :’)

Good footage. Well done JLR for daring to publicly put the new through its paces off road, even if ot was a short trip. Most true 4x4 owners are very sceptical about this new Def, given the previous one reliability short comings. I hope JLR continues to dare prove the models reliability by doing proper overlanding expeditions. This should up the critics. As much the overlanding community loves its Pajeros/ Shogun and Toyo 70 series, we 'd all be delighted to have more comfort and everyday practicality. The big one is reliability, can ot survive 3000 km off roading. Kimberly trail next?

This was so enjoyable to watch, like watching a nature/adventure documentary.

20:14 recoding in studio, new moon landing going on😂😂

18:25 or so when the map is on the screen they typo’d: it should say Day 3 and not Day 2 on the bottom. Currently it says Day 2 twice. Nothing major, just an observation

Man Jack and Harris should host Top Gear not those two other buffoons

@cleanupinaisle3

4 жыл бұрын

They're really good on their own but I don't find they have much chemistry (like when Jack does those mini interviews for Chris' thoughts on certain cars); I think Chris is just kind of stubborn and doesn't play well with others and anytime he has to be on big-network television you can tell he's really, really faking it.

@sillygoose635

4 жыл бұрын

says the buffoon.

@chegamais9032

4 жыл бұрын

@jon doe Nooooo, don´t say things like that. I think Harris is the only reason TG still exists.

@chanjohan4894

4 жыл бұрын

I think the old top gear host should be the host

@WillAleeLifts

4 жыл бұрын

Jodhbir Singh no we need Jeremy, Richard and James

I love this Land Rover Defender since 2009. Thx so much Top Gear.🙏

It was interesting to make a challenge between defender Td5 and the new defender. a track with a couple of obstacles and compare the differences !!

Hello mr editor of the video. it says day 2 twice on the map at 4:29. Sorry

@deelanaS

4 жыл бұрын

Romancarp I did notice that😂

@forgo06

4 жыл бұрын

At 18:15 too

@leroychandy4482

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJWXmM-DdZvYodI.html Video of Land rover Defender made by Richard Hammond better short video..

Such a shame top gear, you are gifted this incredible opportunity and you send that bloke. 🤦‍♂️

As a very frequent offroader, I have learned to ceramic coat the windshield and when mud hits it, it slides right off. No lost visibility.

"Most of the tracks around here are laid down by Toyota's" 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣

@lilmario0

3 жыл бұрын

I get it but why's it this funny to you? I didn't think it was suppose to be funny.

@sdc303

3 жыл бұрын

I think because Toyotas are simpler and a fraction of the price.

This is incredible. Makes me really want a Defender now, even more than before. I'd love to do this trip as well, I wonder if there's a way to pay to go on the same route?

@OfudouMyou

4 жыл бұрын

Johnny FD usually the car ship along with the other Land Rover dealers organize those off-road trips. In case they don’t do it officially trough Land Rover just ask around and they probably will put you in contact with them. Ultimately google it. Easiest way is just entering an off road group.

@xXAlmdudlerXx

Жыл бұрын

Bring Bald with you then

Loved that song at the beginning. It's "Hans Johnson - Maasai", by the way.

@akshayverma5429

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@daedal212

3 жыл бұрын

YES! TRULY hoped to find this, thanks a ton.

@samtatenumber1

3 жыл бұрын

only good part of the whole video

I like this Disco 4.5, it is amazing!!!

I have a 2016 LR4 (Disco 4) with the HD package (off road package with locking rear diff and low range). It is my primary and offroader. I do light to moderate (green and blue) and occasionally mild black diamond trails here in the Appalachian mountains in eastern USA as well as beach driving. Put Nitto Ridge Grapplers on the stock 20s and Johnson lift rods (2.5 inch), and in process of getting some 18 Compomotive wheels. Moved the spare from underneath to in the boot. It does just as well as any other veh out there (many that are way over modified for the trails we run ) and is neither more nor less reliable (although compared to some it’s been more reliable). No issues yet and 105K miles in it. The new Defender is basically its replacement, as the new Disco has become Explorerified. Things about my LR4 that drive me nuts as someone that wants to use it offroad and that Defender needed to fix: 1. Wheels. Those damn 20s and lack of lots of aftermarket options. I understand that we won’t get 17s because of brakes for towing and I’m cool with that, but damn it make 18s available as an option with new delivery. Defender fixed that with one caveat- the 18s aren’t available on six cylinder. Fix that JLR. 2. Tires- ok we’re gonna put on what we want, but it would be nice to be able to get some type of offroad capable tire at purchase so we don’t have to do it immediately. Defender fixed that. 3. Spare underneath- just dumb for an offroader. First thing you have to do is move that. And getting an aftermarket tailgate, while possible, is a pain in the ass. Defender fixed that by putting the spare where it freakin belongs. 4. Winch- again, not available at time of purchase and you can get them aftermarket for LR4 and install, but veh clearly was not designed with them in mind and it’s a pain in he ass. Defender fixed that. 5. Good cubbies but lack of tie down spots. Defender seems to have added even more cubbies and fixed tie downs issue from what I could tell crawling around one at auto show. 6. Rock sliders- again, not available at time of purchase and limited in aftermarket although available. Looks like Defender fixed this but need to confirm that what look like rock slider step rail on website are indeed that. On Defender they made the angles a bit better which is nice, increased the wading depth a bit which is nice, added this new configurable terrain response which is cool- there are times I wish I could just push a button and only lock the rear diff without changing everything else which I can’t do (I have to go to mud or rock crawl to engage it) but I understand I could configure a setting in the new second gen to do that so that’s cool, and they have this new low speed cruise control (whatever they are calling it) which is nice but I don’t really care too much about. I use hill decent on some really rocky decents because it does more than I can do with just a brake pedal, but I like using my right foot on flats or ups. With the terrain response also adjusting throttle input it really allows you feather the pedal in low range and rock or mud, not requiring a system like this, imo. So these updates are nice but not crucial imo, unlike the other things I listed. So my take is if you want a comfy daily, maybe you need or want a little badge cache, need to be able to tow more than 5K pounds but don’t want a pickup, want it to be good on road and especially long trips, and dont plan on doing hardcore rock bashing or double blacks offroad, this is probably a better veh than others that may do the hardcore offroading better but will suffer in the other areas- especially the towing. As an aside, I got my LR4 specifically bc it was one of the few options that was good offroad and was capable of towing more than 5K pounds as I have about 6K pound boat I tow. Whether you like the looks or not, well that’s personal preference. Re reliability- remains to be seen and I know Im waiting about 2 years before I consider getting one to see how it goes, but the old unreliable LR shtick has not been true on LR4s at least, and hopefully won’t be for its replacement either. And the legend of some other companies has fallen off recently in reality, although myths persist. And some other offroad brands that people love have about the same reliability ratings as LRs overall. So you just never really know.

Love the new Defender. Bring on the 90's.

“ I was the guy changing the wheels” nekminnut “we never even got a flat”

We did not suffer 1 puncture, wow that was amazing... Said 4Min after explaining they had multiple tire failures where he even helped running the wheel gun Just goes to show when a first class trip is run by the manufacturer, only fanboy reviews will be provided 😱🙄🤦🏼‍♂️

@fatonkosova6212

3 жыл бұрын

This was more of a movie, I mean it was nice to watch and Landrover didn't get broken, not even 1 puncture, that's reliability for you :) FAILURE.

@michaelelliott9657

3 жыл бұрын

He said HE never had a puncture - details!

This is the best advertisement to just go buy a Landcruiser.

@Alan.livingston

3 жыл бұрын

BeerGrills A mate picked up a used Lexus a while back for a fraction of the price of the equivalent Toyota model of basically exactly the same car. People don’t seem to think to search for them.

The longest TV commercial I've ever seen.

@ralphgreifeneder8476

4 жыл бұрын

super boring...

1:38 - "We have managed to find pretty much the only tarmac road in the whole of Namibia" - WHAT?! I've been to Namibia, thats def' not the only tarmac road LOL.

@b.shafudah8888

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder why he had to tell that lie

@bofelomooketsi5077

4 жыл бұрын

Disrespectful to say the least

Does anyone know the name of the intro soundtrack? I couldnt find it in the videos description. It sounds absolutely amazing

@stormyndonga2632

2 жыл бұрын

Maasai by Hans Johnson

@juliomaldonado4028

2 жыл бұрын

@@stormyndonga2632 Thank you very much!!! You just made my day! For the life of me I couldnt find this song. Again thank you very much and I wish you a great day!!!!!!

Top Gear off-road videos are absolutely enjoyable.

Cross your fingers, the computers don't break down in Africa

@Till113

4 жыл бұрын

The bush mechanic will fix that computer no problem! He will also fix the supercharger, turbo and hybrid system without a hassle. Getting parts will be a walk in the park!

@MrMutimba

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Because we all live in trees and and a computer is plastic box of witchcraft.

@katerspam

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrMutimba read between the lines, and you might get the point. It's not a comment about Africa

@ninad.a

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking.. lot of electronics and computer technology has gone in the car which may make the car a bit less reliable and difficult to fix.

@byteme9718

4 жыл бұрын

Forget Africa, owners will have to cross their fingers to complete the school run.

18:16 Give the intern more sleep, he wrote "Day 2" again instead of "Day 3"

16:41 exemplifies the issue of a maxed out independent suspension: lack of down-travel. Still a very capable vehicle, but on a slope like that, keeping the wheels on the ground will provide a much more controlled descent.

Those mirrors are not that hard to get used to, drove a Cadillac over a year ago with it and it was fantastic. With this mirror the situational awareness is fantastic and if you have stuff in the back it doesn't mess with you view. It's in the new Corvette as well. Not sure how it is in the defender or offroading but for normal everyday driving it's great!

A turbocharged supercharged straight six from Land Rover. What could go wrong?

@MrAndreCoutinho

4 жыл бұрын

Add air suspension to the mix, it will be beautiful for the shop owner.

@Till113

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrAndreCoutinho In Namibia? I don't think so :D bring good boots because you will have to walk home

@davisdesigns1153

4 жыл бұрын

You forgot it's also a hybrid😂

@davisdesigns1153

4 жыл бұрын

@G Hq 🤣

@davisdesigns1153

4 жыл бұрын

@G Hq this new defender will only last as long as a lease. Thereafter👎it all goes downhill...

i will buy it if it can make it from dealer to my house without engine light on

What a brilliant review, on a great looking off-roader.

I wish you guys had tried out the roof platform tent to. Ive been wanting to see it in action. But dope video, looks fun.

How about some torture test like the old time (aka Toyota hilux)??????

@alenkaltak4344

4 жыл бұрын

Hilux.🤔... with DPF problems 🤣🤣😂😂

@alenkaltak4344

4 жыл бұрын

@Righteous 200 series with 4.5 v8 diesel ...injectors $6.8k (not covered by warranty) i sold it .. and work mate with 260k on the clock dust passed air filter (common problem which Toyota refuses to fix) and $30k for new engine oouuuhhh

@alenkaltak4344

4 жыл бұрын

@Righteous I'm Aussie... different Toyota spec. We had 4.7 v8 good reliable motor but costly to run (early ones had couple problems) no car manufacturer are perfect but Toyota play safe " simple, use parts from previus model (if ain't broken don't change it )

you know the drill if theres no oil under a land rover, theres no oil in it

That was a great watch, I think you did it justice. Only time will tell if they suffer from Landrovers typical reliability issues but for now, I'll keep my Disco 2. Nice work.

TG: "The diesel is perfectly fine. And let's face it, it's probably the one you're going to buy." U.S. Market: "They won't sell it to us with the diesel." Also, you got to drive the 6-cyl with steel wheels (upon review it appears they switched in and out of vehicles and it may not have been a 6-cyl with steelies). In the U.S. at least the 6-cyl only comes with larger brakes that the steel wheels won't fit over. Nice to see the mounted decent off-road tires with the Goodyear Duratracs. From what I've heard LR sales/marketing types will typically rattle off lines about how their vehicles are "tire immune".

The collective noun for moving Giraffe is a 'journey' , if they are stationary it is a 'tower', not a herd !! Nice video and Nice car :-)

@nickolaswinter2975

4 жыл бұрын

we can all use google you anorak!

Will be interesting to see this vs the upcoming Ford Bronco

@SWR_Quackula

4 жыл бұрын

We've been due a new Bronco since Rampage came out lol

@randycane5894

4 жыл бұрын

I expect the Bronco will kick the shit out of this pile

@SWR_Quackula

4 жыл бұрын

@@randycane5894 I bloody well hope so, if I'm honest this is a disgrace to the Defender name. There was no reason at all to discontinue the old model

@592sunrise

4 жыл бұрын

@@SWR_Quackula I don't think most of the land rover fans like the design...but they trying to prove it can function the same way..but its still not the true Land Rover Fans Love. We need True Defender for the Fans to truly be functional in this uncertain time..(kits and all included)

@sk_bl2299

4 жыл бұрын

The bronco is sooooo ugly tho

There's loads of tarmac in Namibia, but there's a load of lovely fast smooth dirt & a heap of rough tracks too.

4:32 : Just out of shot a couple of support land cruisers driving behind to keep the expedition going when the land rovers get stuck / break down.

So you did get a flat or you didn't? I'm confused.

@leviathan19

4 жыл бұрын

he didnt the group did

@santoshmoopanar6584

4 жыл бұрын

His pack got a flat tyre but his car didn't get an flat tyre

@MrRiddle0

4 жыл бұрын

The group as a whole (all the cars; royal we) did but he did not.

@willtricks9432

4 жыл бұрын

As clear and reliable as any journalist.

When you see "Top Gear" and think you're going to get a proper Hammond review buut reality is different.

@betaz1000

3 жыл бұрын

Bla2... Go watch them at another channel.. learn to grow up and move on...

Funny I've off roaded series 2s .and worked on them since the 80s.and the high air in take is to stop water going down When it's up to the screen. Not dust...dust will go down wherever you put it.

I am a fan of this new Defender. What's not too like, the best off roader, just got better. Great vid Top Gear!!

@byteme9718

4 жыл бұрын

They will never go further off road that having two wheels on a grass verge. Who's going to risk a scratch on a rented PCP car?

At the end of the video, I thought the camera was going to swing back into the TG studio with the audience giving it a big cheer! Harris is great with the drifts and stuff but this deserves to be on the TV show!

Day 2 in quarantine: considering selling the house, wife, kids and all possessions, buying a defender and driving across all of Africa. Who is with me?

@edrinessempebwa9652

4 жыл бұрын

Am in, Who is gonna buy though

@willtricks9432

4 жыл бұрын

How much for the wife?

@walkergp2130

4 жыл бұрын

Will Tricks 50 racks

@jakeatkins4891

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck fool

@GuillaumeSpronck

4 жыл бұрын

Oh man you're right! Count in me :D

Why is everyone complaining about rhe presenter and saying it should be Hammond? Hammond has a video of the new Defender on Drivetribe and this is Top Gear magazine so even if the original trio were still with Top Gear they wouldnt be in this. I think this is a great video.

Looks SO much like a commercial video. - putting motor journalists in a car and into a stunning location, most journalists forget to test the car.

'Most of the cars around here are Toyotas'. Tells you all you need to know.

@will006

4 жыл бұрын

yes, they are cheap.

@harryhulme5871

4 жыл бұрын

@@will006 land cruisers definitely aren't cheap haha

@tommyinoz2100

4 жыл бұрын

they aren't cheap, they are reliable ;-) no one is stupid enough to buy a landrover in rural Africa

@afa988

4 жыл бұрын

will006 : hahaaa U know nothing about TLC !!!

@rjb0572

4 жыл бұрын

@@will006 oh yeah 😒

I miss my old 1993 90 defender called Betsy!

@592sunrise

4 жыл бұрын

No computer boxes and air suspension.. Straight old school

Awesome video, looks like an incredible trip