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| smb Member Since: 15 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1232   
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It wasn't a dealer mock-up. It was part of the show at JLR's Castle Bromwich Manufacturing Plant reception.
If that is an autobiography then JLR should employ people who can paint. Considering this vehicle was a display one in a prime position at their own plant then I would hate to know what the clients are going to get. When you see things like this you start to understand why we have so many issues. Such a shame, but then I suppose now they are targeting people with more money than sense.  |
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14th May 2015 10:53pm |
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| David87 Member Since: 03 Mar 2015 Location: Essex, innit Posts: 21 
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I wouldn't take too much notice of the fit and finish of any pre-production cars; they will be unrepresentative of the production-spec examples.
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14th May 2015 11:20pm |
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| smb Member Since: 15 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1232
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David, you miss-understood. It wasn't pre-production. It is a fully registered car before it is off to the dealer.
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14th May 2015 11:51pm |
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| SDV8 Member Since: 09 Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 103 
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They won't be sending a 64 plate pre reg off to the dealer for sale as one of the 80 Autobiography models. 2016 Defender Adventure 110
2015 Defender Autobiography 90 2016 Defender V8 Classic Works 90 2020 Defender 110 P400 X |
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15th May 2015 6:00am |
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| Wolfi Member Since: 27 Apr 2015 Location: Switzerland Posts: 24 
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Not sure about the UK and other markets, but Fuji white was an option for the Autobiography for the Swiss market...
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15th May 2015 7:08am |
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| flintymutt Member Since: 30 Jan 2015 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 31
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I wish they'd do the Adventure with the side runners. I'll be having to lift the kids in the back all the time! Plus I think it looks better.
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15th May 2015 7:33am |
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| Wolfi Member Since: 27 Apr 2015 Location: Switzerland Posts: 24
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Again not sure about the other markets but for the Swiss market the Adventure comes with side runners as option in both, the black and the silver finish.
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15th May 2015 8:01am |
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| Holty Member Since: 21 Mar 2015 Location: Bucks Posts: 51 
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I wonder if you can fit side runners on the adventure whilst still keeping the sill protectors in place?
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15th May 2015 8:08am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16891 
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I'm trying to figure out the weight of crud you could get lodged in those 'sill protectors' if you actually drove that one off road. Approaching a tonne on each side, I reckon, if the entire void was packed.
A triumph of style over substance! And as for that black and white paint job, words fail me.....  |
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15th May 2015 9:52am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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blackwolf - Once the first owners experience issues like that there will be a recall to fit bungs in the swaged holes...
Although, there must be a marketing opportunity for someone like MSS or Sense of Adventure to modify them into storage lockers like the ones in planes? |
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15th May 2015 10:41am |
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| BuckBlu110 Member Since: 19 Apr 2014 Location: in the pub Posts: 710 
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I quite like the black and white one
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15th May 2015 1:27pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555 
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I was at Castle Bromwich and Solihull on Wednesday with work. I have to agree with SMB here, the standards from 'SVO' are appalling. I'm ashamed to say that we're producing and selling such utter rubbish. The Autobiography 90 in those photos in a press vehicle, not one of the UK vehicles, and has non-UK spec options on it
 An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"  |
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15th May 2015 8:04pm |
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| Lord Hemming Member Since: 02 Feb 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 125 
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Spec sheet for UK Autobiography:
Autobiography Edition The exclusive Autobiography Edition provides more comfort, equipment and luxury than ever before. The combination of hand finished Premium Windsor leather interior and a palette of unique Autobiography paint finishes make this the most desirable Defender ever produced. The production run will be limited to 80 vehicles in the UK and the Autobiography will be available exclusively in the iconic 90 Station Wagon bodystyle. A power upgrade from 122PS to 150PS guarantees performance to match its exclusive appearance. The striking duo-tone paintwork and hand finished interior are the most obvious of the Autobiography’s unique features, but the most desirable Defender ever built includes a host of tasteful additions. Key features: 15MY XS specification plus: Increased power output (122PS to 150PS) Increased torque output (360Nm to 400Nm) Choice of unique Autobiography paint colours o Roma Red o Bering Grey o Calama Copper o Corris Grey Satin finish (optional upgrade) o Santorini Black Choice of duo tone Autobiography Windsor Leather interiors to include seats, dashboard, roof lining, door tops and cubby box o Ebony/Ivory o Ebony/Lunar Grey o Ebony/Tan o Ebony/Pimento Santorini Black upper body, rear door, grille, headlamp surrounds and wheel arches Seven-inch LED projector headlamps Clear indicator lenses ‘Defender’ bonnet script in machined bright finish Metal/Aluminium exterior door handles Metal fuel filler cap Side steps Underbody protection for engine sump Bright Pack (white tail and indicator LED lamps) 16-inch Gloss Black Sawtooth alloy wheels Goodyear MT/R tyres Autobiography badge (rear) Santorini Black central information panel Semi Aniline premium leather seats with twin needle contrast stitching and embossed Autobiography logo Privacy Glass Aluminium door lock button, handle and air vent bezels Bright machined/enamel diff lock instruction plate Unique deep pile carpet mats to front and rear Spun metal discs in cup holder slots |
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26th May 2015 11:51pm |
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