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steveww



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Bronze Green
First UK Review
Read all about it.

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven...view/46806
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J77



Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
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Autocars take on it

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ineos/grenadier

Would it have been that hard to make the wipers suitable for right and left hand drive models. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
My issue of Car dropped on the mat this morning. Their review of the Grenadier is nicely balanced, it does highlight some of it's short comings, but balances that with recognition of why it is the way it is. Worth a read. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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steveww



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Bronze Green
The Autocar review is interesting. The pictures clearly show RHD wipers yet the author winged on about them being LHD. As for the comments about the size of the A pillar, all modern cars have a massive A pillar and associated blind spot. It one of the things I like about my Defender is the visibility afforded by the slim A pillar.
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Farmerben



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green
Look at the last picture on the slideshow on the autocar review and you can see what he means - big chunk of windscreen left uncleaned by the wipers. https://instagram.com/bentheoandrews
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J77



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steveww wrote:
The Autocar review is interesting. The pictures clearly show RHD wipers yet the author winged on about them being LHD. As for the comments about the size of the A pillar, all modern cars have a massive A pillar and associated blind spot. It one of the things I like about my Defender is the visibility afforded by the slim A pillar.




Click image to enlarge 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
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Clemmo



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England 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Fuel economy seems to be an issue.

If new Defender had flopped it may well have had legs
Personally I just can’t see it takin off

Clemmo Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow....
Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green
BMW X3 Msport............Carbon Black
Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!)
MGB Roadster……..........Vermillion
Honda Benly CD200....Maroon ------------- Chausson 98.........7.5m of fun
Post #981808 8th Feb 2023 7:29pm
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BrickBox



Member Since: 05 Oct 2021
Location: Wales
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Wales 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver
 2008 2.4 110 Utility XS.
Post #981827 8th Feb 2023 9:18pm
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BrickBox



Member Since: 05 Oct 2021
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Wales 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver
Definitely feel more inspired after watching that. The full galv body is a brilliant spend by Ineos and a 12 year warranty on corrosion.

I do think if this had a Land Rover badge and was the successor of the Defender- people would be loosing their minds over it. It’s very well thought out. 2008 2.4 110 Utility XS.
Post #981829 8th Feb 2023 9:50pm
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geobloke



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I agree with you Britbox. That Late Brake vid shows more of what I want to see and hear. I hadn't appreciated that the Gren is shorter (less rear overhang) than a 110 neither...



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Post #981852 9th Feb 2023 10:16am
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familymad



Member Since: 13 Dec 2011
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 2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Was a great review that. I would have expected some teething issues just like a JLR product. None are insurmountable. This review has made me want one again. Dealership has opened 1.4 miles from my house Whistle 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI
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Huttopia



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Yep, the review by Jonny was good and got me wishing I'd not cancelled the deposit......BUT I will wait until the teething issues have been sorted out before dipping my toe in again.
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Bluest



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John Pearson’s review in the new LRO is pretty glowing. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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Muddybigdog



Member Since: 11 Apr 2014
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Could it be the best Land Rover built in modern times that Land Rover never built? Very Happy Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
Puma 90 XS - Sold
D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold)
Freelander 2 HSE - Sold
Freelander 1 - Sold
Disco 2 - Sold
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
^ it certainly is. Very Happy
Post #982156 12th Feb 2023 11:37am
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