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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1351   
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I think you're spot on. "At least a hybrid"
If it hasn't got the option then it's going to be outdated before it's even launched. With the rush to ban diesel from the large cities of the world gathering pace, it would be madness not have a hybrid or full electric straight away or soon after launch. |
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14th Aug 2017 8:17pm |
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| Setok Member Since: 16 Jan 2009 Location: Helsinki Posts: 415 
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Well, if it ended up being anything like the Bolinger B1, I'd forgive everything they've done lately. A basic, no-nonsense, modular EV capable of some work.
Not very likely, unfortunately. |
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15th Aug 2017 10:32pm |
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| Ramajama Member Since: 28 Jul 2016 Location: Heartland, ‘Murica Posts: 109 
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No, it's taking so long because they probably had to start over on it at least twice.....imagine the expectations of releasing a completely new Defender....
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15th Aug 2017 11:07pm |
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| What puddle? Member Since: 25 Oct 2013 Location: Reading Posts: 952
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Setok:
The Bollinger B1 does need a design studio to draw up better styling, though. However, nothing wrong with all the moving bits, and I understand it's receiving great attention in the US. I'm sure that LR would have thought about motors in each corner (I did, years ago - even contacted Siemens about it at the time), though I understand that makes it more expensive. I have to say that I will be shocked, now, if the new Defender isn't at least a hybrid. The EV scene is moving at a really fast pace. If you read car news online, you'll see EV cars being announced by just about every manufacturer. It is the future, a close future. The iPace will be a massive success, and I hope that LR will have foreseen that the new Defender just HAS to be hybrid. |
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16th Aug 2017 8:05am |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110 
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The defender is currently a cultural/fashion icon, they're probably still trying to get it "right" since the concepts released so far are poor (in my opinion)
I suppose they've got to decide if they want a utility vehicle in their lineup as LR is moving increasingly toward luxury, can you imagine the new disco towing a mini digger... I can't 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW 1956 Series 1 Hard-top 1958 Series 1 Soft-top |
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16th Aug 2017 9:34am |
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| NMBRPL8 Member Since: 07 Jul 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 144 
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I don't expect you could it imagine the new discovery towing 7 trailers totaling more than 120 tonne then..
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16th Aug 2017 10:47am |
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| What puddle? Member Since: 25 Oct 2013 Location: Reading Posts: 952
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At risk of speaking for Kit, he doesn't mean ability, he means few, if any, would use the new Disco in the way that people used the old ones. For example, I once owned a Range Rover, and I lived on one of Reading's worst Council housing estates. Whereas today's RRs are for footballers, their wives, and...well I had better not say any more as some owners might be reading.
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16th Aug 2017 5:57pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2495 
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Sorry to disappoint you Kit but saw a new Disco 5 towing an Ifor Williams Plant Trailer complete with JCB vibrating roller last week. They obviously do exist but I agree it's going to be a rare sight. Defender 90XS SW
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16th Aug 2017 6:21pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110
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16th Aug 2017 6:27pm |
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| What puddle? Member Since: 25 Oct 2013 Location: Reading Posts: 952
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7th Sep 2017 1:18pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3693
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Spotted this a few months back in the lakes...
Didn't think anything about it at the time, but could it be a hybrid engine they are testing?  Click image to enlarge |
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7th Sep 2017 1:55pm |
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| Scoobeenut Member Since: 04 Mar 2015 Location: West London Posts: 310 
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Haha cant see Land Rover producing an electric vehicle anytime soon, lets face it water and electrics does not mix and if they couldn't even fix the water ingress problems on the old Defender I rest my case
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7th Sep 2017 3:58pm |
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| CarlS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Probably near you Posts: 148
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I have a very close friend who is travelling the country installing large charging points into JLR dealerships, electric is on the way. I'm all for it. The spawn of AndrewS
2016 Defender 110 XS Station Wagon (Built on the last day, 59 from the end) - Dead 2016 Mini Countryman Cooper S All 4 2019 BMW R1200 GSA Rallye Sport |
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7th Sep 2017 4:57pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19568
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Except for when you want a long journey and you've got a limit on your journey.
Then your bacic to petrol diesel. Electricity takes generation and that isn't fully clean either, so I fail to see much that is really achieved. I wouldn't mind betting what ever is released that it will be an extortionate price, and will not have similar character. Jeep managed to continue it.. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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