That picture brings to mind an earlier '90's DI more than a Defender.
I had no idea they were building a SFA one too. Apparently for govts and such. I’d be more interested in the IFS one tbh.
I don't think they're making one with independent suspension. It's all solid axles.
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Parking sensors?
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I don't love the front end.
IDK, I guess it's the 4 doors, because when I think Defender 2 door is what comes to mind. Plus that picture gives the impression of a longer engine compartment. Maybe it's just wonky like someone else mentioned. None of the other pics left me with that impression.Which aspect?
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True, but it looks exactly how I would expect a modern vehicle like this to look. It’s almost a cross between the Aro, Merc, LR, Nissan, and Toyota solid axle SUVs.It looks kinda funny
I'm not swept away by any of the pictures I've seen of the vehicle. That's a lot due to the fact I'm not a big fan of 4 door SUV'S that are purchased with the intention off-roading. That said I'm sure the overall appearance would be greatly improved by the addition of the right aftermarket upgrades. I wonder if Ineos will follow Fords example and work with some of the aftermarket suppliers.It looks kinda funny
It looks kinda funny
I wonder if Ineos will follow Fords example and work with some of the aftermarket suppliers.
Which was the idea behind the Series 109s SW, Stage 1, Defenders, RRCs, Discos all of which pretty decent 4 door off-roaders.That's a lot due to the fact I'm not a big fan of 4 door SUV'S that are purchased with the intention off-roading.
Personal choice. Had to take the kids 4Runner hunting one weekend last season. Took it down an old logging road to retrieve a deer. I must say, for bone stock the rig handled it very well. That said I still felt like I was driving a tank. Where I've done my off-roading a short wheelbase vehicle offers a lot of advantages.Which was the idea behind the Series 109s SW, Stage 1, Defenders, RRCs, Discos all of which pretty decent 4 door off-roaders.
Agreed yet my D90 had basically a 93” wheelbase while the D1 is 100”. Yes the D90 was more nimble yet the D1 isn’t too far off with added useable interior space. The LWB Rangie at 108” definitely is more difficult to manage yet not too bad. Our joke at Moab was the rear hitch has “hit” in it and it was hit many times on Rosegarden hill.Personal choice. Had to take the kids 4Runner hunting one weekend last season. Took it down an old logging road to retrieve a deer. I must say, for bone stock the rig handled it very well. That said I still felt like I was driving a tank. Where I've done my off-roading a short wheelbase vehicle offers a lot of advantages.
It just all comes together to look somewhat unsettling.
The taillights are gawd awful, and I'm not sure how you fix that short of taking a saws-all to it. Like I've said, not a fan of 4 doors. The rest.... given how much you can change a rig by the shit you bolt onto it, I'd just have to wait and see. Would I buy one. IDK, if they fuck something up and have a recall in their first year or two can they recover? If I want a four-wheel yard ornament I'll just go buy an RV.It just all comes together to look somewhat unsettling.