RE: New Defender 130 pickup breaks cover, minds
Discussion
I don't hate the concept of a lifestyle-y pickup based on the new shape Defender. I get why it exists and who it's for.
What I do hate is the execution. That rear end is not working for me. If it were actually a D-Max rival then sure, who cares about rear end styling. It's not, though, it's unashamedly a lifestyle statement and only a lifestyle statement so looks absolutely matter.
What I do hate is the execution. That rear end is not working for me. If it were actually a D-Max rival then sure, who cares about rear end styling. It's not, though, it's unashamedly a lifestyle statement and only a lifestyle statement so looks absolutely matter.
The wheels are so massive, that storing the spare anywhere becomes a big problem.
On the bonnet - no visibility
On the back - not possible with pick up drop door
On the roof - impossible to move unless you are one of the Stoltman brothers
In the cargo bay -then no space left for carrying anything
Under car, strangely not designed into defender (like the discovery).
Plus for 99% of users in central cities, mounting kerbs is the most rigour the tyres will see, so just dont bother with a spare.
I like the concept, as an owner of an old 110 workhorse still used daily, I would love one of these, but at that price, it is definitely not getting used on farm!!!
KingGary said:
I preferred them when you could take them apart yourself.
Not a bad idea. I mean: Coventry could rock up to the Tatra boardroom and pitch a new line of business -- one based generally on your statement and targeting a mass market. Go all-electric but a cabin without the fiddly screens and Bluetooth hair dryers. Put the emphasis on modular doors, seats, cargo bed, roof, etc. User can configure and reconfigure on his own drive.
This would be the opposite of standard JLR maths, so an entirely new line of business.
Could be fun. Rummage through the bin of discarded British brand names. Bring one of 'em back to life as this newfangled retro-inspired 4x4.
VW are doing something similar with Scout:
Relaunched Scout:
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39970134/volksw...
Original Scout:
https://tflcar.com/2024/02/international-harvester...
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