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| cradgebank Member Since: 30 Dec 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 306   
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http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/262062/
According to Autocar, the DC100 is set to become Land Rovers entry level model, so I presume another Defender replacement concept is being developed ?. Richard Either a 90, 110 or 130. Discovery 5 |
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7th Apr 2012 3:22am |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3612  
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Now to me that would make sense a DC100 as the mini of the range and a new Utility Defender.
I have said before I would buy a DC100 if it was under £25k (and Id got the money) as my every day car and keep the Defender as my toy. Perhaps everyone will be happy DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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7th Apr 2012 7:39am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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I wonder if Tata will glue it together?
Sorry, couldn't resist 
Will be interesting to see what LR's target group is. It doesn't look very serious yet... Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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7th Apr 2012 8:01am |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101 
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The autocar article states there could be a "cheap" utility dc100 based on a gaylander / evoque so Haldex 2wd/4wd and 2.2L 180 hp.....nice!
Or / and a more upmarket...ie discovery style dc with separate chassis So i expect and wash out able 100" gaylander based dc100 first. It'll sell well IMHO |
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7th Apr 2012 10:16am |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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"reaction to it [DC100] in its present state has been so overwhelmingly positive"
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7th Apr 2012 11:56am |
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Rover did a couple of years back ops I mean Tata indica/city rover 
| lrmaniac Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Lisboa Posts: 762  
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"but reaction to it in its present state has been so overwhelmingly positive "
"Public and press reaction to the DC100 concept — originally styled as live research into the possible form of the all-new Defender family — is thought to have been very enthusiastic at last year’s Frankfurt debut and at Los Angeles and Tokyo before Christmas" 
"Land Rover is also planning to inject more desirability into the design of the leisure models, which are more utility-focused than the Range Rovers, using sportiness, more arresting styling and more car-like interiors. “We want them to be more exciting than they are at the moment,” said design chief Gerry McGovern." 
more car-like interiors? WTF ?!!!! It seems to me that these new "bosses" in front of Land Rover are killing Land Rover! Land Rover as we know it is about to end...Any resemblance between Land Rover today and Land Rover in a few yars will be a mere coincidence! I believe that Land Rover is moving away from the 4x4 market....going it to the SUV leisure market...leaving it to Toyota and Nissan....  Regards
Joao '10 Land Rover Defender 110 CC '08 BMW F800GS '64 SIIA Forward Control '69 SIIA 109 ZA CKD _____________________________________________ You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you. |
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9th Apr 2012 10:30am |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101
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well im planning on keeping the 110 a while. |
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9th Apr 2012 10:48am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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I believe that's exactly what they're doing but hasn't it been on the cards for years? As soon as the Freelander appeared, I felt the winds of change begin to blow. The RR Sport confirmed my fears and then the Evoque was the last nail in the coffin
If this f*cked up world we live in really wants yet more shiny plastic SUVs then any sensible company will give it to them, LR-India are no exception. The thing to remember is that even if LR talk about "replacing" the Defender design with the DC100, it's just publicity and trying to get Kudos. Even an idiot will see that they're not. The Defender (I still just call them "Land Rovers") design is iconic and will never die. Moreover, LR can never "replace" the Defenders we own so there's no point in getting hot and sweaty (unless you're Olivia Wilde ). LR don't really show much interest in present Defender owners (especially when it comes to warranty issues) and I don't believe we are their target market any more.
It's a shame the Defender can't go on forever... but then neither can we. Enjoy it while you can Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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9th Apr 2012 12:22pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 4990
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Absolutely and get the value out of it, mine is for life, it will be running around with solar panels on the roof and batteries in the back  (It's already been done!) when fuel runs out and when funds permit i will be stocking up on parts to keep her going  They will never produce a vehicle so versatile for my needs with the make up to keep it running, e.g. swap panels if damaged. Get a big clout in a monocoque and it's toast! |
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9th Apr 2012 12:29pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Seconded
p.s. should always be able to find some vegetable oil fuel to use Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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9th Apr 2012 12:34pm |
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| pannawonica Member Since: 21 Nov 2010 Location: Clackline Western Australia Posts: 568 
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Put a 2.8 TGV in into 110 and those things nearly run on neat alcohol
Maybe not such a good idea, evan if oil does run out. |
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10th Apr 2012 2:27pm |
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| pom Member Since: 01 Jun 2010 Location: Worcester Posts: 1343 |
I think the dc100 could cause a problem for the defenders, IF it is successful like the disco3 was over the disco2 then expect some serious pain on the residuals front. Who would want a tractor when you can have a proper motor ? The arse will fall out of the defender market, certainly the nearly new, ones.
Don't think I'd roll the dice on ordering the last of the Puma's. Pom |
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10th Apr 2012 5:03pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3612
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that could work either way dc100 is totally different and I think there will always be a market for a good condition defender DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy Last edited by LR90XS2011 on 11th Apr 2012 6:10am. Edited 1 time in total |
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10th Apr 2012 5:07pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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I really don't think a Defender and a DC100 will be comparable...
What effect did each Disco have on the Defender market? I've no idea  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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10th Apr 2012 5:11pm |
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