LR Defender prices

[mr momo]

Hello !

Just for discussion - an observation.....

On initial launch, for interest, I spec'd a basic 90 for around £45k (steelies, cloth, white etc. etc.). Just started to do the same and before I started configuring, price starts around £56k - 24% increase.....

Is there an official story behind this, or just supply/demand ?

Would love a 90 at some point.

[Wilmslowboy]

Are you sure - the 90 hardtop (van) still looks to start at £45k.

Our 110 comes out pretty much what list was December 2020 (hard to be exact as ours is a First Edtion and no longer listed).

[Mikebentley]

I’ve ordered a 110 X Dynamic S with £6k of extras. Between September and November it went up by £4k. They then reduced the models available to streamline production. Another factor is they dropped the cheaper 4 cyl engine so only 6 Cyl or V8 available. My car is £62k and an identical car 9 months old with 7k miles is at a main dealer for £86k at the moment.

[Mark V GTD]

The Hardtop still starts at under £46k but if you go to the Land Rover website there is a section on availability. Pretty much all 3.0L diesel Defenders are on 9-12 months. The 2.0L petrols not available and the Hardtops extend in excess of 12 months. The crazy used prices are because there is precious little nearly new stock so it’s down to supply and demand. Franchised dealers cannot sell new vehicles for more than list price but they can buy used ones and set their own prices, hence the huge additional cost if you don’t want to wait a year.

Edited by Mark V GTD on Sunday 16th January 09:58

[rosejem]

I was speaking to my local dealer & he said they have such a massive back order of the entry D200 Commercial that they can not fulful the orders & new orders are not being taken . He said they may bring it back in once supply improves 2023 onwards ?

[A.J.M]

Supply and demand coupled with chips shortage means the range and various options have been trimmed.

The matrix headlights are on a very long waiting list if you must have the car with them.
I believe it’s 2023 before your car with them will be slotted and built.
Some cars don’t have the full digital dash but a hybrid of a mini digital screen and analogue dials.

The D200 may have been dropped so it’s D250 minimum now.

[Mark V GTD]

A.J.M said:

Some cars don’t have the full digital dash but a hybrid of a mini digital screen and analogue dials.

SE spec - I quite like it actually as not yet convinced by the whole 'screen with a picture of dials on it' and prefer actual dials. The LR version of this looks pretty cool. I avoided matrix lights on my X-Dynamic order too - for that reason (and the magic rear view mirror thing which is basically not available either).

[Mikebentley]

Mark V GTD said:

A.J.M said:

Some cars don’t have the full digital dash but a hybrid of a mini digital screen and analogue dials.

SE spec - I quite like it actually as not yet convinced by the whole 'screen with a picture of dials on it' and prefer actual dials. The LR version of this looks pretty cool. I avoided matrix lights on my X-Dynamic order too - for that reason (and the magic rear view mirror thing which is basically not available either).

Ours is an XDynamic S with the standard wheels. Sliding fabric roof and mainly cosmetic extras, ie black everything. The wife wanted the matrix lights and they are on the order so I will be calling tomorrow to save another £530 plus removing the side steps at £1048 because on eBay they are as little as £300.

Anything to get the dreaded build slot.
Pictures for thread of ours.

[Mark V GTD]

Nice! There was a black 90 like that in the showroom the other day. A little too much black for my taste but certainly eye catching. Good call on the side steps.

[A.J.M]

The SE I test drove when the dealers were doing the “meet defender” stuff had the clear light rear mirror.
I wouldn’t want one without it after doing 110 miles with that car.

Still, affording one is a long way away so I don’t have to worry.
Although I do want a D300 HSE with the matrix lights and locking back diff so could be interesting getting one of them.

[mab1]

I placed an order on a 110 in December. Dealer called last week to tell me LR are removing the Clearsight mirror from production and all outstanding orders will be amended to remove it.

[mab1]

I placed an order on a 110 in December. Dealer called last week to tell me LR are removing the Clearsight mirror from production and all outstanding orders will be amended to remove it.

[Simon-Blue]

Ordered 1st week in Jan, knew about clearsight mirror. Hearing rumours about digital display and also the larger pivi pro.

Ordered a 110 x dynamic HSE so hopefully all be ok, could be a deal breaker.

Si

[Phooey]

I've not spoken to any dealers (yet) but does anyone know roughly the wait time for a 90 Hardtop commercial? Thanks

[Mark V GTD]

Over a year mate. So looking at well in to 2023.

[Phooey]

Mark V GTD said:

Over a year mate. So looking at well in to 2023.

Thanks. Nearly ordered one in 2020 but bought a pickup instead, obviously wish I’d of gone through with it now. Just noticed LR are now doing a 250hp in the 90 which got me interested again. Bit pricey though… spec’d it to £50k+vat with not going too excessive on toys!

[Mark V GTD]

Yes very easily done. I have an X-Dynamic SE on order. Just managed to keep it under £60k by having very few options save for cold weather pack and leather wheel and metallic paint.

[Blatcat7]

Evening all, just seeing if the supply issues persist as looking to order new and the dealer was quoting a 4-6 month wait which based on this thread feels optimistic?

Many thanks

James

[Mikebentley]

You’ll be lucky. Mines been on order 4 months now and no build slot yet.

[A.J.M]

Supply issues remain and also parts shortage means certain items like the hud and clear view mirror aren’t available.

Personally I would wait a while as everything is up in the air with specs etc.