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Courier · May 20, 2019

Loss of £3,600,000,000 in the past year !!!

https://www.theguardian.com/busines...WinlJBp69MC25jswdWddhXIOH4#Echobox=1558355345

JP1 · May 20, 2019

All this discussion about wooden dash boards and bunk

I think LR are missing a trick not making a modern day , wash out with a power washer utility vehicle. Like a 4wd latterday Mehari that will tow 3500kg, has a steering wheel, ABS / airbags and a radio that will get R4 . The rest isn't needed for a work vehicle . It would be SO iconic .

Less is more

You could still sell tarted up versions to the nouveaus and most folks could tool around in the base model with steel heavy duty wheels and a big smile

Robt · May 20, 2019

Yes but who would actually buy it? If you are right, why aren’t all farmers running muso things from Korea? Or that awful land rover copy

JP1 · May 20, 2019

Robt said:
Yes but who would actually buy it? If you are right, why aren’t all farmers running muso things from Korea? Or that awful land rover copy

I looked inside a Ssangyong pickup at Hadleigh Show. The Duck is right, at it's price point it makes a compelling case especially as you can buy 2 for a suggested Defender starting price

You are right to ask the question. Nobody needs a Barbarian L200 when a 4work tows the same. Same for a McCormick or CASE vs a Fendt

This is the thing, folks plead poverty but then buy more than they need. In all reality most of us could cope with a tractor and a little 2wd van like they do in France

Robt · May 20, 2019

So I ask again, why would JLR build a defender for said market? Imagine the warranty claims. “I was pressure washing out the cab” next day it wouldn’t start .......

Drillman · May 20, 2019

Well I’ve just placed my order for a new Defender with the petrol engine.

Only thing is the one I’m getting was new in 1984

C.J · May 20, 2019

Drillman said:
Well I’ve just placed my order for a new Defender with the petrol engine.

Only thing is the one I’m getting was new in 1984

Stage 1 V8 ?

Drillman · May 20, 2019

C.J said:
Stage 1 V8 ?

2286cc petrol 90. A very early one in overall good solid nick with just the top of the bulkhead and rear x member that need work. Runs sweet has a years test on it and isn’t covered in crappy chequer plate

Grouse · May 21, 2019

Pics needed

oldoaktree · May 21, 2019

Robt said:
So I ask again, why would JLR build a defender for said market? Imagine the warranty claims. “I was pressure washing out the cab” next day it wouldn’t start .......

If the demand was there for such a vehicle then surely someone would build it !

Farmer Roy · May 21, 2019

oldoaktree said:
If the demand was there for such a vehicle then surely someone would build it !

Yet reading the pick up threads, it seems a manual gearbox & operating a clutch pedal is far too utilitarian for most . . .

tw15 · May 21, 2019

JLR have really lost there way dropping the pickup cab workhorse from what there reputation and sales was built on . They must think that we must all be walking around with money falling out of our pockets . A basic 4x4 workhorse that is reliable that farmers and other country users can do there best to destroy but stands up to it and can tow 3.5 tons is all that most want .
Yes have some top end models for the Clive's of farming but have a basic model for us peasants .

An Gof · May 21, 2019

tw15 said:
JLR have really lost there way dropping the pickup cab workhorse from what there reputation and sales was built on . They must think that we must all be walking around with money falling out of our pockets . A basic 4x4 workhorse that is reliable that farmers and other country users can do there best to destroy but stands up to it and can tow 3.5 tons is all that most want .
Yes have some top end models for the Clive's of farming but have a basic model for us peasants .

Yes, that’s what I want, a pickup cab Landrover. Far more flexible for awkward sized loads, I don’t want a back door and a van type vehicle and I don’t want something as big as a twin cab pickup. Standard 90 truck cab type vehicle for me please

and it must have easy clean wash and wipe down vinyl type seats.

Rowland · May 21, 2019

tw15 said:
JLR have really lost there way dropping the pickup cab workhorse from what there reputation and sales was built on . They must think that we must all be walking around with money falling out of our pockets . A basic 4x4 workhorse that is reliable that farmers and other country users can do there best to destroy but stands up to it and can tow 3.5 tons is all that most want .
Yes have some top end models for the Clive's of farming but have a basic model for us peasants .

No body would buy it for in large enough numbers for it to be viable to build.
Why would a company build a vehicle targeted at such a small minority of customers even the double cab pickup devotees are after a nice place to be with a lot wanting a auto box

Drillman · May 21, 2019

Grouse said:
Pics needed

Mite do at some point don’t want to blow my Drillman cover with the locals though

Rowland · May 21, 2019

An Gof said:
Yes, that’s what I want, a pickup cab Landrover. Far more flexible for awkward sized loads, I don’t want a back door and a van type vehicle and I don’t want something as big as a twin cab pickup. Standard 90 truck cab type vehicle for me please and it must have easy clean wash and wipe down vinyl type seats.

I want a 4x4 van type of vehicle which is why I’ve ordered one .

If you read this article your wish might be granted
https://www.whatcar.com/news/2020-land-rover-defender-suv-what-we-know-so-far/n17899

Farmer Roy · May 21, 2019

Err . . .
All the Japanese 1 tonne 4 wheel drive Utes come in a variety of cab configurations - single cab / extra cab / dual cab, as well as a large range of interior finishes from basic work / fleet type vehicle trim to all the bling you could want . . .
Do people buy single cab bottom of the range Hiluxs though ?
The sort of vehicle people here are asking for is already available
Or don't you get the range of ute models we do ?
Or do people just choose not to buy the basic models ?

Farmer Roy · May 21, 2019

Huge market here for basic spec Utes for government & fleet buyers, as well as builders / plumbers / electricians etc work vehicles

milkloss · May 21, 2019

I can see the dog loving the little fascia with the gear selector as a ledge for his front feet whilst looking for bunnies out of the windscreen!

Drillman · May 21, 2019

milkloss said:
I can see the dog loving the little fascia with the gear selector as a ledge for his front feet whilst looking for bunnies out of the windscreen!
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So it’s taken them how many years to come up with that dashboard?

Wow

looks like it’s been lifted from something built in the 1980s :scratchhead:

Edit- wonder if my comment has put the new defender launch back another 5 years so they can rustle sumat better up

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