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AndrewS



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A Bloke Told me Yesterday
That there will be a press release very soon.

Visualise what a cross between DC100 and Disco5 would look like.

Clearly take no notice of this message unless there is a press release in a few weeks and the new Defender looks like a cross between a DC100 and D5 then I will say Told You So.

Thumbs Up 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
Post #634679 30th Jun 2017 1:18pm
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Tiger



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Quote:
Visualise what a cross between DC100 and Disco5


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From the rear Big Cry
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Naks



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Post #634682 30th Jun 2017 1:45pm
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Thon



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I just read some snippet from McGovern saying that basically it's going to look nothing like the old Defender, and more like the newer models.

I think they need to tread carefully otherwise they'll end up with something that looks like a D-MAXRunnerLux200SteedVara and that's already been done.

Most of the new LRs seem to carry the same brand identity a step too far for my liking.
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JOW240725



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I think there is no doubt it will look like all the other LR ranges. I'm more interested in what price bracket it will be in? I had assumed it would be in a just below D5 range but from the rumours it seems it might be up with the FFRR/G-Wagon prices! Shocked James
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Post #634687 30th Jun 2017 2:13pm
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Thon



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If that's their pricing level then it seems they're after a different demographic than farmers and utilities. A top of the line Isuzu is around £35k and that tows 3.5 tons (as does the ranger I believe) so I think that demonstrates where they need to be to retain even some semblance of the agricultural market.
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Swine&Small



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JOW240725



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Thon wrote:
If that's their pricing level then it seems they're after a different demographic than farmers and utilities. A top of the line Isuzu is around £35k and that tows 3.5 tons (as does the ranger I believe) so I think that demonstrates where they need to be to retain even some semblance of the agricultural market.


I seriously hope you're right! As LR currrently manufacture no commercial vehicles it would seem to make sense. However all this talk of LR most technologically advance vehicle so far, may suggest otherwise. We will see... James
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MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
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Tiger



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I'm proper interested in this.

I'm now Defenderless (for nearly a week)

Our Disco4 is 3 years old now, I'm just not convinced by the Disco5

I really do hope the new Defender is brilliant, I hope JLR get it right (I think they will)
Post #634694 30th Jun 2017 2:49pm
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pom



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same boat.

The new disco looks like a slappers handbag so that's out.

Hope to god they haven't pussied up the new defender. Off to ford if they have which will be a great shame.
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proloForêt



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"slappers handbag"

What this?
Post #634728 30th Jun 2017 5:28pm
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Swine&Small



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Tarts Kitbag Rolling with laughter 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller
1966 Morris Convertible
2012 VW T5 Camper
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Sphere



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Personally now not so worried about if it looks like the old one (although that would be nice) as long as it does the job for the right price and is as fun to drive. I do agree about the disco 5 capable it may be but OMG not a looker
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Marks Landy



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davew



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Remember how Land Rover just resurrected the Velar name by sticking it on the Censored child of a RR Sport and Evoque ?

Don't hold out too much hope for them respecting their heritage.

Quote:
"Coming soon, the Range Rover Defender, a tribute to our iconic legacy model. Similar to, well, every other cut price Range Rover model we produce but with the iconic Defender name tagged on the end to preserve and respect our legacy"
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