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mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5024

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey

Maverick wrote:
I can't see Defender becoming a fashion icon though. IF LR get it right, of which I have almost 100% faith they will, it will still be a workhorse, and an off road toy. And hopefully, not too loaded with technology. But, even if it is, just imagine what it will be capable of!

it is already becoming a fashion icon and for it to really push - LR need to take it to the next stage Mike

18th May 2011 8:05pm

funrover

Member Since: 12 Dec 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 130

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

There's no chance that Land Rover will forget the purpose of a Defender. It has a specific use and so the new one will fit exactly into it's place, but will likely bring a range of modern improvements like passenger and pedestrian safety, economy and perhaps some creature comforts and less rusty build? Editor of FunRover - One blog. Read it!
Land Rover rebuild video series here:

19th May 2011 8:11am

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red

Maverick wrote:
I can't see Defender becoming a fashion icon though.

I think it already is

130's have feeling's as well you know

24th May 2011 9:09pm

Landie Boy

Member Since: 15 Jan 2011
Location: Essex
Posts: 431

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

AndrewS wrote:
Maverick wrote:
I can't see Defender becoming a fashion icon though.

I think it already is

i agree, it has been one for ages

Jack

24th May 2011 9:54pm

BigWheels

Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
Location: Somerset
Posts: 1405

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

One vehicle that's been overlooked in the list above, but has been modernised for safety regulations, yet still retains its traditional shape & modular options - is the Jeep Wrangler.
I'm thinking more of the SWB, 3 door manual. But its nice that removable doors, screen, top & fuel options are there along with air bags, electronically dis-engageable roll bars & auto box.

If the original land rover is replaced wholly.. its ta ta Tata. I'll either get some Wrangler or maybe a Disco 3 van. The latter, with options, could become an interim stopgap anyway.

Think of low pollution zones springing up as in London. How long before the goal posts are moved again & TD5s, then TDCis are banned. If Ford have gone 2.2 Euro 6 on Transits already, that is a warning IMO.

Elsewhere, 300 TDis are already silly money for such old vehicles.

Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender

26th Jun 2011 9:01pm

Setok

Member Since: 16 Jan 2009
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 415

The Wrangler is one vehicle I often refer to myself. It is clearly identifiable for what it is, as a nice link with history, yet has been tastefully brought up to date and to fulfill current regulations, without really losing any of its capabilities. I think that would be a decent model for the Defender to follow.

28th Jun 2011 12:18pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10358

Landie Boy wrote:
AndrewS wrote:
Maverick wrote:
I can't see Defender becoming a fashion icon though.

I think it already is

i agree, it has been one for ages

Jack

I agree !

28th Jun 2011 12:46pm

gazellio

Member Since: 28 Apr 2011
Location: chilterns
Posts: 108

Quality nearly new used Defenders should be in demand if this happens.....

28th Jun 2011 12:52pm

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