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So to sum up.
The new Defender is the latest rendition of the "Chelsea Tractor", it's unlikely to get it's tyres dirty except to take the daughter to the pony club and the best selling accessory will be a can of spray on mud. As a replacement for the real Defender it's a poor show.
The Grenadier is a brave attempt at a real Defender replacement. It has a chassis, beam axles, a big (hopefully) diesel engine and doesn't waste space on sexy waist lines. It has the makings of a decent rugged tool that will take a lot of stick and come back for more. There are a number of factors, cost , reliability. servicing and parts availability that that must be nailed from the start.
Only time will tell.
Roger Fairclough wrote: So to sum up.
The new Defender is the latest rendition of the "Chelsea Tractor", it's unlikely to get it's tyres dirty except to take the daughter to the pony club and the best selling accessory will be a can of spray on mud. As a replacement for the real Defender it's a poor show.
The Grenadier is a brave attempt at a real Defender replacement. It has a chassis, beam axles, a big (hopefully) diesel engine and doesn't waste space on sexy waist lines. It has the makings of a decent rugged tool that will take a lot of stick and come back for more. There are a number of factors, cost , reliability. servicing and parts availability that that must be nailed from the start.
Only time will tell.
Roger
I've driven a couple of new Defenders. Here are my thoughts on them:
We have a Jimny, a LHD G wagon and a 1997 Hilux. A Range Rover also for long journeys in comfort..
I am subscribed to the Ineos mailing list. I like the involvement of Magna Steyr. If it's a "half price" G Wagon I might buy one - although it's mid next year before they will take a deposit.
Great review of the new Defender, it's pretty much what l expected, and doesn't make me want one, although it's undoubtedly a good vehicle for the intended market.
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