Those expecting a return to the ladder frame, live axle, fix-it-with-a-Swiss-Army-knife Defenders of yore need to come to terms with the fact that Land Rover has no intentions of bringing a nearly 40-year-old vehicle design back to production. The new Defender will, “transition from a specialist 4x4 to a luxury SUV,” says Nick Rodgers, the project’s chief engineer. “We can’t be held back by our heritage.”
I think those expecting any kind of resemblance to the old model that you could basically rebuild yourself will find only the name in common. With all the technology for off-roading as well as emissions I wouldn't venture far from where recovery services can transport you back to a dealership.
I watched that the other day, and did wonder if the rolled one had extra plates stuck on the bottom.
I heard they were being installed sonewhere on Salisbury Plain
These are stunt cars and will have an internal roll cage, ones from factory won't.
I have used a landy with modifications for work for over 30yrs, the new one will not be able to be used in the same way, they have abandoned working vehicles
Good luck ineos
I must admit I have no idea how they are going to cater for the some of the classic Defender market for bespoke vehicles like cherry pickers,tippers etc. I'm guessing the answer is they are going to, there isn't enough money in that.
If that is a bond car chase, you can be sure that the stunt driver would have known exactly where and how he was going to land. They may do the stuff that the Actors can't do. but they are not stupid. Revs1972, do you work for Bickers Action by any chance?
Eh. Range Rover.The new Defender will, “transition from a specialist 4x4 to a luxury SUV,”