Judging by the number I've seen on the roads, I think it's going to be a huge seller, but it's selling to SUV buyers, not people who want a utilitarian 4x4.
Having just seen Sundays top gear I have to say that the short wheel base defender is definitely an aesthetic improvement on the long one. Still a toy but a less ugly one.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Lambert wrote: Having just seen Sundays top gear I have to say that the short wheel base defender is definitely an aesthetic improvement on the long one. Still a toy but a less ugly one.
Having also watched that BBC programme, I laughed out loud when it got to the bit about how many ECUs/Electronics there are in the new Defender! Wonder if William Hill online are offering any odds on reliability figures during and beyond the warranty period? At least it will create a whole new business opportunity for independents offering diagnostics and electronic after-sales support.
Felt rather dizzy watching the programme - as the editing team seemed to have the test cars time travelling around the Scottish Highlands at high speed from Highland Perthshire to the West Coast.
