The Defender is a fantastic car, but I think the Urban package is a complete miss. It makes the Defender feel like it's pretending to be a G-Wagon, which it isn't and shouldn't be. The Defender is a car that should look slightly out of place on the road, like it belongs more in some muddy field. Perhaps I'm desperately clinging to the spirit of the old Defender, but the new Defender only exists because of the old Defender's charm.

@kevletmein

8 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@ThrottleBody

8 ай бұрын

I’d argue that it shouldn’t even be called a defender. If anything ivv to is more of a discovery replacement. Im

@alexandervanslooten5016

8 ай бұрын

@@ThrottleBody Very true, but the Disco brand is less marketable.

@tusker4954

8 ай бұрын

If you want a real Defender check out the Ineos Grenadier

@Cous1nJack

8 ай бұрын

Plenty of urban ones on the road. Those that buy aren’t interested in 1948-2016

Another top quality upload! I don't understand why Sam doesn't have 1mil+ subs, the quality of STG vids is on another level!

@dam00r

8 ай бұрын

Uploaded 8 minutes ago, your comment 5 minutes ago.. You've watched 3 minutes out of a 17 min video

@matthewkobylinski510

8 ай бұрын

His viewers watch the full video so he still gets paid bank. Whereas other KZreadrs just post catchy thumbnails and people skim through

@martinboulden4388

8 ай бұрын

Agree he’s knocking out some amazing content.

@freddiejones4598

8 ай бұрын

@@matthewkobylinski510most of the money comes from brand deals. You need shit loads of views to make any ad sense

@karmadel786

8 ай бұрын

🤦🏾‍♂️ You simps ruin comment sections.

"Some mobster.. trying to sell drugs to the sheep" Thank you, Sam. That made my day!

@kana4114

8 ай бұрын

…or “look, is that a sheep fight? I think those sheep are fighting!” 😆 hilarious

@ThibauTM

8 ай бұрын

Cracked me up 😂

@ThrottleBody

8 ай бұрын

Kinda highlights that he knows no drug dealers 🤣😂 they’re all on clios and corsas.

@kithdennis3067

Ай бұрын

😂😂

“I’d get a half price F pace SVR” yes I agree absolutely. The F pace SVR is such an under rated car !

@pw8764

8 ай бұрын

it sounds silly - it's trying too hard and sounds like a fart in a bucket - so I bought a Macan turbo

@johnpaulonyeama9931

8 ай бұрын

now that's a shitty lie, the f pace has one of the best sounding SUV engines ever, that v8 is superb @@pw8764

@DiaperSNiFFER

5 күн бұрын

I could never buy a jaguar SVR when a Range Rover SVR exists. The Range Rover looks way better and has a 4x4 transfer case and it has more headroom and can fit 3 people across

“Sell drugs to the sheep” 🤣🤣🤣 Great review!

Excellent video regarding video quality and commentary made about both cars! However, I recently rented a p300 base model Defender and noticed that the car was 'floaty' and not sitting on the floor when driving on highway with big turns. Would that just be an issue with the base model defender or is it the same for higher specs defender like the p400 and V8 editions as well? Thanks !

the g350d / g400d I think is the perfect one to have, personally prefer the look and is more understated

@Vincetagram

8 ай бұрын

I agree. I wish we got those in america. I'd take a lifted narrow body g400d over a g550 4x4 all day.

@vincentkr3w

8 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more. G400d, green over tan, clear glass, silver wheels.

@Vincetagram

8 ай бұрын

@@vincentkr3w literally exactly how i’d have it but with brown leather, maybe 2-3in lift kit and some beadlocks

@theodoreturner3098

8 ай бұрын

Agree 100%. I took ownership of a new G400d four months ago. It's more practical and than the G63 and not so "in your face". I absolutely love it.

@floofy117

8 ай бұрын

​@@Vincetagram you guys can get the g550 professional edition in the US. Sure it's not diesel but it has the off-road kit and isn't as massive as the 4x4 version

Why is no one talking about the woman walking at 6:45, where is she going? There's no civilization in a 50 mile radius

Awesome video, love this kind of content… keep it coming!

A great review. Exactly my take on the G Wagon. I have a current Defender and love it. Reliability is the main issue however..

@lbco5229

8 ай бұрын

I have a new Defender as well. 2.5 years in … no problems. My 2012 LR4 had no problems whatsoever. What is your concern about reliability?

@eastbaystreet1242

8 ай бұрын

I see that statement made in a vacuum often on the internet, but it leaves out the fact that all of my buddies with G wagons, other high end Benzes, Bentleys, BMWs... they all have issues too.

@danielrogers4072

8 ай бұрын

Yes, expensive cars are generally expensive to maintain and when they do break they are also expensive to repair. But…some do break more than others😊

@JStryker7

5 ай бұрын

I’m not sure the G wagon is that reliable either. It’s durable, but idk about reliable

Two of my dream cars…Powerful Machines ❤

From the beginning you could already hear the bias. Cool review but I wonder if you could have one where you genuinely tested the vehicles on their merits and less on your bias against the one. Maybe if you reviewed each car alone without the link we'd get something smooth. But hella hilarious watching. Loved it

Amazing camera work mate!

Urban have really fallen off recently. Their cars look so tacky

You’re right that an F-Pace SVR makes far more sense as an on road SUV! But also it’s another fantastic video with wonderful cinematic quality 👌

Beautiful video and some stunning backdrops. Great work and a fab (if unintended) advert for Yorkshire!

Defender any day over any suv It's super Cool>>>

I love seeing the white defenders at the ski lodge. Especially the two doors!

Epic Sam!! You need to shout out more matey... You deserve way more followers! Love your content

Can I ask, insurance-wise how are you able to drive these cars ? Is there a type of insurance you have or is it covered under the garage/showroom policy ?

The g63 is really undistructable. Whistlindiesel proved it well.

Great video! You earned a subscriber from Ghana🇬🇭. G-wagon is everything! I think the Germans did a great job by maintaining the old military body but focusing on the inside. The new Defender however, has changed in looks and doesn’t feel like the old one at all. I can also understand why Sam prefers Rover over Benz lol.. Brits always prefers what’s theirs even if the other is better 😅. Kudos

@casamia995

8 ай бұрын

you will never drive G-wagen because is too expensive😅😅😅😅

@Yuri-zi3gr

Ай бұрын

​@@casamia995your reply has nothing to do with anything he says, fool🙄Just because it's too expensive for you, doesn't mean it's too expensive for other people.

Love you're videos keep it coming Sam Want to see you're Porsche GT3 back on the channel soon.

Nice one Sam. I thoroughly appreciate your Sunday video drops. Kindest regards, Richard U.K

Nice to see the Durham Dales (M2 review) and now the North York Moors featuring in your videos Sam. It’s brilliant up here in the North East 👍🏻

As Sebastian Vettel said, even if not cheering for Ferrari, everybody is a Ferrari fan. I’d say same applies in road car wold for the G wagon!

@Berley_1234

8 ай бұрын

FUGLY vehicle... i used to have MATCHBOX cars that looked like that - hated them, give me Hot Wheels anytime

@Sleepy_spartan717

8 ай бұрын

I kind of agree. The g wagon isn’t my style, but it’s still an amazing vehicle. I’d take the jag svr off that defender v8 over one as well. They are a bit more understated, still look aggressive enough and are $85k+ cheaper new. The g63 amg is a status suv. The jag and defender are for people who don’t care about getting the head nods. You want a comfortable ride, stunning interior and enough power to get in trouble with. And I believe you could even get the svr with a blower in older models if I’m not mistaken.

@MarcSob22

8 ай бұрын

No!! I dont like of the G Wagon as i dont like almost anything from Mercedes

@CITRUS--

8 ай бұрын

G wagon is a legacy car, people can moan as much as they want but it is good at what it was built to do, its unapologetically itself. it sells in droves and holds it value like nothing else in its sector, apart from maybe the first URUS's. Its just such a solid cool car. There isnt anything like a G wagon, theres no other car in that sector that has that level of luxury and performance and then can go off-roading with the best of the best and keep up. Carwow has done numerous G wagon off road tests and the proof is in the pudding.... its fine if people dont personally like G wagons but to act like its an "objectively" inferior car to JLR products is crazy😂

@Berley_1234

8 ай бұрын

@@CITRUS-- yea it was good as a Nazi military vehicle sure

Before I watching this I will always go for that defender 😍

mate I loved your description of what it was like driving a G wagon, cracked me up😂

The G Wagon has been my fav vehicle for years and years. There is just something about the style, the off-road prowess and the sound (of the AMG version) that clicks all the boxes for me

@Christoph-sd3zi

3 ай бұрын

I don't care for the fact that it's hard to differentiate looks-wise between a 2005 and a 2023 G

@imhaydenmelrose

3 ай бұрын

@@Christoph-sd3zi Why? Is it a status thing? To go against that point - G-wagons hold their value very well. So, a 2005 is still a status symbol.

Brilliant! Loved your comparison. I agree with you totally!

Can you send me that image of the G wagon in the beginning of the video..i tlooks so dope.. or tell me from where yu got pls

I think the difference in feel/handling is the Gwagon being body on frame, which is a huge plus if you offroad it. Of course, 99.9% of SUV owners never do, so the Defender is probably a better choice for almost everyone.

@wuchengranschiiet9992

8 ай бұрын

The Defender is great offroad.

@fragu123

6 ай бұрын

….body stiffness on the new Defender is higher than the G Wagon’s… and due to Defenders chassis construction, axle articulation is greater than the G Wagon ones too… funny, but facts! Still, my heart beats most for the G!😊

@martinsvensson6884

4 ай бұрын

@@wuchengranschiiet9992 Not as good as the G

@adkg4409

4 ай бұрын

G wag on top

Another strong vid. Appreciate the content.

Hi Sam, great video. Are you able to please share the name of the piece of music playing between 3:01 and 3:35? It’s awesome and I’d love to follow the artist. Thanks! 🙏🏼

Brilliant video as always sam BUT.....There's absolutely no way you just compared the monolithic and unbreakable off-roading land yacht legend that is the G wagon.... to a car thats trim pieces fall off just from being outside for too long, let alone off-roading. Iv seen so many new defenders with hanging off panels and irresponsive front and rear lights its actually not funny. These 2 cars just arent rivals and its weird that you thought they could be.

What a beautiful review, thoroughly enjoyed it.

I take the Defender any day!! Great content as always!

Another fantastic video. You are great at this. Thank you

I like both, but the Defender is much more discrete. As a discrete guy, naturally I'm very attracted to that, and that's the reason I'd always pick a Defender over any G Wagon.

I have a defender and I love it and I think it's way better looking the the G-wagon but there's something I love about the G-wagon

There’s something special about a G-Wagon. You just cannot compare them to anything else in my opinion!

@STILLKINGSTON73

8 ай бұрын

Thank you .same thing I am saying but every one here wants to suck up to Sam so he can click the like button on their comments

12:40 it's the other way around here in Germany. I drive a nicely gondwana stone satin (ppf) full black packed Defender and everyone is turning their head. The Defender in general is really rare over here - you see a well specced one maybe once a month. But you see a dozen G-Wagons every day.

You could tell what Sam would say without even watching the video

Thank you for your insights about both vehicles. Everybody has their own take and their own preferences. I appreciate the comparison of them on-road, which is what most people will be doing the vast majority of the time. But I think you missed a very big point of the G-wagon, and that is its off-road ability and durability. That soft suspension that makes it not so great going down twisty roads, makes it excel off-road, which wasn't tested. I think if you would take them both off-road in various conditions for a few hours, you would have realized where the G-Wagon really shines. The new Defender is beautiful and I'm sure does handle better on the road, but that's the problem, for somebody like me who does take their vehicles off road and overlanding, the defender wouldn't cut it. Sadly, the basis for its coolness factor, as a great off-roader, doesn't apply so much anymore. Whereas the G wagon's still 100% does.

@ToxxicMafia

5 ай бұрын

i have never seen anyone take the G63 overlanding

@sledheadmcgee

4 ай бұрын

Put some KO2’s on a defender you’ll be impressed

This was a twin test that I've been waiting to see!! .. 'Give me a brick wall and I'll drive through it!' ... Loved the test and your energy and enthusiasm, Sam!! .. Keep up the great work!!👍🙂

@bobroberts6155

4 ай бұрын

My mistake, I thought he was a gurning buffoon.

I concur! I’d buy a Defender in a heartbeat, but I’d never buy a G-Wagon. …basically for the exact reason stated in this video!

How do these compare to the INEOS Grenadier?

Aways a great day when Sam uploads! I am keen to see what you replaced your X3 with 👀

Let's be real here. The only narrow "roads" a modern G-wagon is at home at. Is the driveway to your mansion and the drive through at a Starbucks. 😁

@mitchellsteindler

8 ай бұрын

😂

@rahulmandala4930

8 ай бұрын

Same with the Defender too lol

Which one is more reliable the G wagon or defender.

Well, one thing sure about the G63 is its engine won't explode with 7k km on the clock.

@ethanahmed08

8 ай бұрын

Shame it looks like shit tho

Both cars are great. I spent a long time deciding which one to buy, and still chose a G-class, despite the fact that it turned out to be 2 times more expensive

Incredibly uncool video... i loved it. Especially the fact that you clearly hate everything about the G-Wagon but can't help trying to love it for the sake of mass opinion. Loving the Defender but talking about a half priced Jag F-PACE... and borrowing these expensive vehicles from the showroom and naming the place but then basically calling the vehicles rubbish. And that cheers with the coffee but not taking a sip. Brilliant stuff. I feel like i just watched an ex choirboy let loose.

Great segway for the F-pace SVR

The G400 diesel is the coolest G Wagon. But even that one being the cheapest in the lineup is like twice the price of a Defender with an equivalent engine

I will take the G wagon AMG. It turns heads like no other and it just looks and feels beautiful.

@Christoph-sd3zi

3 ай бұрын

G Wagons are the Ultimate Mall Crawlers

Does the UK get Lexus vehicles? You appreciate trucks. I’ll be curious to hear your take of the new GX 550.

Out of the two, I would (and did) pick the Wrangler 392

Sam can you do a review on the Land Cruiser 300, btw love the uploads man keep it up!

I drove a g wagon 4x4 conversion on my channel awhile back as well as a brabus 4x4 and a 'regular' g63 off camera. They're incredible machines for off roading but aren't all that great as a daily imo. It's literally a military truck with a modern mercedes reskin and luxury interior. You could make teh interior rolls royce level but you can't change the fact that it still is a heavy duty truck unless you completely redesign the chassis and suspension as a unibody luxury SUV, not to mention it has the aerodynamics of a cinderblock and will never be as useable or as comfortable as a GLE. Those are the same reasons why the jeep wrangler will never be as comfortable as a grand cherokee, a defender will never be as comfortable as a RR sport, and a bronco will never be as comfortable as a ford explorer.

Sam at Alexanders prestige to try and sell off their stock of Land Rovers

@JIMMYHIBBS1

8 ай бұрын

Nah - most of Sams audience aren’t old enough to insure anything more than a Fiesta

I know this is completely off subject. BUT, Who makes that green jacket?

Sam - your videos are the best by any auto KZreadr - it’s not because you’re most technically sound or drive the best, but because you come across as the best human, relatable, down to earth, humorous. Excellent overall rounded package. Good Luck. Oh and btw - I completely disagree with you on this one. G63 will blow the Defender or nothing else away. There’s nothing like it on the road. When all everyone cares about is being politically correct the G63 doesn’t care about popular opinions and delivers the best unapologetic driving experience imho.

Everyone knows the G in G-Wagon stands for Gangsta!

If i had unlimited funds, i would buy the G-Wagon just to piss people off.

Straight up, the G-Wagon is for show offs, and is engineered and priced accordingly.

@martinsvensson6884

4 ай бұрын

And the best off roader.

Shocking and different style of editing at the start,but very fitting given the vehicles featured i think

Yeah but take them both off road, then compare.

Downside of defender: build quality, noise isolation, speaker

10:46 Are "after market" those "air vents" on the bonnet on the Defender V8?. Also very strange to see small touch-screen in the V8.

Not a fan of either but the Defender would have the edge if I was.

I feel you, but Panamera is life 😍

@illestvillain1971

8 ай бұрын

If only I had one. I'll stick to my ford focus 😭

@adkg4409

4 ай бұрын

Personally I think it’s too heavy feeling

Gotta be a G-wagon Sam. LR/RR will always have problems. Electrics usually. My cousin rewired his old V8 defender with his own wiring loom, no more problems!! He stopped issues from his garage yet they couldn't in a mahoosive factory !

@bohlalenchabeleng1370

8 ай бұрын

Is your cousin an engineer or something?

@andrewbartle7904

8 ай бұрын

@@bohlalenchabeleng1370 When he was in the military he used to strip down, fix, then rebuild Challenger tanks. Now he does I.T. maintaining business networks.

I currently have a 2020 Lexus GX 460 Just ordered a 2024 Defender I had to order it because I had a few things added. I wish I could have picked red leather seating like I have in my GX But Land Rover does offer that color option. If anyone has had both a Lexus GX and Defender can you tell me which one you prefer. Thanks

Sam, surely a G Wagen is twice the price of a Defender, not really in the same class is it !!!

@ethanahmed08

8 ай бұрын

What else would a g wagon compare to then. Ofc they are competitors

Your videos make me smile...just a guy sharing his passion. Op topic. The G looks agient compares to the Defender ( was not a fan in the beginning).....I prefer the Defender.

This has to be the most underrated automotive channel on KZread.

Defender > G wagon

In the Netherlands you see the new Defender (V8 or not) far less often than a G wagon. But maybe that’s because the gap between a G and a Defender is not that big compared to the UK. It’s both ridiculously expensive, so I understand that if you’re spending ridiculous amounts of money, you’d also want something that is actually ridiculous.

@agt155

8 ай бұрын

Defender outsells G Wagon by 3 - 1.

One of my favourite episodes ❤ very funny

Realy good comparison on two lux suv

I can't forgive Land Rover for not keeping the boxy design of the previous generation. Mercedes did it right. They kept the boxy look while still upgrading the interior and other bits & bobs to make it modern.

I think the point was missed here. The G wagon is more of a dedicated offroader, it's not meant for backroad blasts on twisty country lanes. With it's body on frame construction, three locking diffs, it's the one that is better suited for off road trails and muddy terrain. It does lose some of that in the G63 version, but the DNA is still there. No it's not going to be doing that, but neither are you going to be diving with your Rolex Submariner either

@richardlabeja

6 ай бұрын

Apart from in Dubai, hardly any owner takes their G-Wagon off-road. In terms of off-road capability, Land Rover cars are the best.

You are getting it wrong Sam, and all those who own one to be seen in it. The G-class is not GOOD to drive, but it is COOL to drive and it is not the performance but the feeling. ... and no the Defender is not really a competition. G-class has no direct rivals G-glass is in its' own class

Love my new Defender! So far she performs great on and off road/construction sites here in Florida…It is definitely a house on wheels😎

You were on good form for this film, don't know if you scripted this, but either way… fine work.

I also had a dream of owning one, one day a G-wagon

Both are my favourite want both infront of my house, in same colour. Can you provide a picture of both together. Please !!! I can't find it anywhere on internet

The craziest part is, the defender dashboard is more g-wagon than the new g-wagon, it kinda similar to the old one..

I have owned a 2015 Brabus G63 and now a current model 400d, and I think that the Alexander guy sums it up when he talks about personality. Most new cars are pretty damned good these days, but very few actually talk to you. I owned a 2022 911GTS and couldn’t fault it…it was amazing….but it was, well, dull! Sometimes a car that’s flawed but has personality will outscore something that’s perfect.

everyone can afford buying defender, only rich can drive G-wagen

There’s no comparison about the 2 cars. I love the defender, I m even in love with the defender however the g wagon is by far no comparison with the defender.

Great content. It’s not a fair comparison though. I can’t think of a situation where I would prefer the defender, one of the main issues is a d250 s can look exactly like a v8. The g class manages to get away with this though due to its iconic Shape. I think Range Rover could have an even bigger hit on their hands if they stick closer to the original design.

@kwekuadoboli38

8 ай бұрын

The fact that a base model D250 with cloth seats and steel wheels exists and a G-Wagon equivalent doesn’t should tell you all you need to know about these vehicles. G-Wagons are now exclusively owned by the absolute worst people. They aren’t cool any more.

@ThrottleBody

7 ай бұрын

@@kwekuadoboli38 speak for yourself

Not to be insensitive, but the Gwagon is the car for everyone just not the car for everyone's pockets is what I think he meant to say.

Martin Luther King: I had a dream STG: I had a dream

I think a sheep fight is called a Shight. Pretty fitting that you was sitting in the G-Wagon!

The G-Wagon is the favorite here. It looks ugly and fearful and meant for the road. The defender looks too soft and probably meant for grocery shopping 😆.

Love both vehicles, but would prefer either from the 90s instead of these new models!

Great video Sam, thanks for the upload. I love both to be honest, but I think I would stick with the G-Wagon purely for the looks and wow factor. A bit off topic here, I like the over shirt jacket you are wearing, could you let us know brand&model? Ta!

Why is everyone so obsessed by what other people thinking about other people's cars. It doesn't matter. It's how you like the car how it is and what it can do, that matter. I don't give a Toss about what other people say or what opinions they might have. Yeah sure, some cars has kind of a laber on it, but who f©¢¢ing cares? Remember Sam, you have a Ferrari and a Porsche....

@JIMMYHIBBS1

8 ай бұрын

It’s what you think other people think, that shapes how you feel normally - that’s why … you could have 2 identical cars - one in black, one in Barbie Pink - you telling me you feel the same when you pull up to work in them?