NEW Land Rover Defender: Off-Road Review In Namibia | Carfection 4K
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- Опубликовано: 24 мар 2020
- The NEW Land Rover Defender is here and we finally got to drive it. But not just any drive. Henry Catchpole took the new Defender to Namibia to take it though a series of extreme off road challenges that pushed the Defender to its limits. Did it succeed? Watch our epic film and find out.
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After this epic off-road review, do you think the new Defender is a worthy successor to the old Defender?
Im looking forward to svr version with a big old 5.0 v8 supercharged engine that would be awsome
As I watch this, no, no I don't. Too complex, too expensive. The old Series LRs and Defenders weren't the most reliable (I've owned three and used others) but a huge part of the appeal was their simplicity and ease of maintenance, repair, and upgradability - their utilitarian approach. That's why there are still thousands of them scattered around the world and being held together by bits of whatever. No computers needed. These look hugely capable but get totally away form that original essence. Too complex, too expensive. Basically they seem more likely to take sales away from Discoveries than the traditional Defender buyers, who've since moved on to Japanese pick-ups.
Old defender was great, but also seriously flawed. I drove my dad's V8 County, extremely cramp for my height and slow (except off the line at lights). Henry just proved this is a worthy successor.
Some purists will always complain about it for sure. Been a long time fan of ‘off-roading’ and green lanes I’d bet certainly happy to swap my Landy for one.. that said I would be scared about scratching it my current one gets driven through bush’s and all sorts at the moment. Well done LR for me I think it’s great!
As someone who does aid work in difficult parts of India I can tell you that this car is positively reassuring and one of the few that I look forward to get as a tool for my work. It's very difficult to help westerners understand how much relevant these capabilities are, all the "smart talk" about comparisons with discovery, and hp and electric motors and stuff is irrelevant to some who use these types of cars as a tool in their work. Reliability, serviceability and available of parts , Ground clearance that's the golden triangle.
Catchpole is the undisputed king of automotive journalism.
Yeah, together with Harry Metcalfe
I raise your Chris Harris....
@The Hammerman & @KTM_ADVrider Yap, those 3 should be Top Gear presenters together.
Throw in Mat Watson for comic relief!
He is good. I also do enjoy Steve Sutcliffe.
I rarely feel the need to comment but this was a remarkably well put together short film. In my opinion, Carfection's quality outclassed the other automotive journalists on this trip. The star gazing scene at 16:00 truly portrayed a sense of adventure which took me to another place for that moment. Well done Carfection and well done Land Rover. The new Defender is worthy of its name and heritage.
Absolutely agreed
MLH Media I agree !
It's Amazing
I've only watched the topgear one but yea this one is really good
The review of the new Rs6 had some the most amazing quality shots i have seen until this i think, Carfection really is on another level right now!
This is by far the most impressive car review for me in many years' time. The filming capability is second to none. Well done Henry and the team!
wait a minute... did the LR pay for the trip? 🤣
I have just done 4500km or travel through Zimbabwe where I basically lived out of the Defender for two weeks. I did everything from overgrown tracks to thick sand, rocks and mud. The new defender didn't miss a beat. I will be doing a video about the trip soon
Best press drive and resulting video EVER !
Not sure how you could beat this. Well done Henry and team 👏
Hello peter!
I can't believe that I watched that for free. This was absolutely extraordinary. Bravo!
Hey now don't give them ideas now lol
I will still choose the toyota landcruiser over this. Hahahaha
@Viktor Sligo Who could blame them? My Al Gore Rhythms are mighty fine. 😂
@@YBehri Whether they're paid by JLR or not, it's not coming from my own pocket. Besides, reviews are of no value to me apart from that of entertainment, and this was fantastic entertainment.
Wow ... easily pleased aint ya!
this isnt a car review, its a movie i enjoyed watching very much...thank you for all this wonderful work - its just perfect!
kkkkkkk agreed
Lawrence Of Namibia
The night sky scene was....mesmerizing, years without seeing such an amazing sky. Txs!
Cameras see things differently.The night sky doesn't look like that there by eye.
If there is the Oscar for the car review, this one definitely easily wins it. Well done Carfection!
Henry is that dude, so effortless
I didn't even realize that the video was half an hour! It felt like watching one of the best old top gears with the big three
I’m impressed his white T-shirt stayed immaculately clean. I can’t even walk out of the house without a smudge or two randomly appearing :(
Before: Uhnnn 30 minutes video for the new defender? RLY?
After: Why not 1 hour?!
10/10
Giovani I’m in the same boat, I really liked this video and would love to see more footage
Thats because everyone is scrambling to review it !
Bcoz it was in it's natural habitat.
Henry: "Let me be clear about this, the new Defender needs to be reliable."
Anyone who's ever owned a Land Rover: "lol"
Great review, Henry is unmatched in current automotive journalism.
coocoo4coca yeah if I need an Africa explorer vehicle, I’m just gonna get a toyota
@@Two-Stack why not a defender
@@woodchip543 It's going to break down the second day
@@woodchip543 "If you want to go anywhere in the world, take a Land Rover. If you want to make it back again, take a Toyota"
Have you owned a defender then? Ok, thought not
Wow! Awesome video, best Defender video for sure! Loved the "vlog" sytle with different days. Keep up to good work, cheers from Croatia!
Others have already stated what I was thinking but I wanted to add that this channel is one of the best automotive channels period. Henry is subtly hilarious and a true gearhead, who is not only great at driving, but has a passion for what he does. The whole crew deserves unending lauded praise for their work on this video--truly a gorgeous video.
thanks, dude, it mean a lots to me
love, from India
The planning, the writing, the cinematography, all the PTC are exceptional in this review. Thank you, Henry and crew for being fantastic at what you do.
“Night, like me trying to surf, falls quickly” oh Henry 😂
If he's surfing in those shorts, we can see why.
Thank you Henry! This was not just a review, it was a beautifully written and filmed journey that ignites a sense of adventure.
That is one of the best bits of car journalism I have seen in years. Entertaining, informative and not taking itself too seriously. Well done.
16:01 - why everyone should see Namibia before they die. Epic review Henry. This really is Top Gear-ending content. A new standard has been set.
I did a motorbike trip through Namibia , amazing country
Nah .. top gear edits are simply the best . But yes the hosts in carfection are the best.
@@AhmedMehluf but they outdid topgear with this one!
You know Carperfection has come a long way, when they out perform Top Gear in production value. Excellent work guys!
What about knowing what they are talking about!?
what a great video showcasing the new defender , thoroughly enjoyable. thanks
Brilliant review. Absolutely loved the filming too.
I watched the TopGear version of this review, Carfection you are leagues ahead.... 👍🏻
As a former topgear watcher, I agree but top gear has never been the same since jeremy, james, and hammond has left
True... Also carFection didn't call Africa a county like in the first top gear Namibia trailer that they deleted after an hour.
What, they still make Top Gear? What's the point?
@@Jerem3iah I totally agree.
I very much agree. Excellent work.
The best car channel and the best car journalist doing what he does best 👊🏻
Brilliant video, editing, music, dialogue, just everything! Nice vehicle too, haha! Thank you
What an experience. Bravo Henry and team on one of the finest feats of automotive journalism ever created.
After all the other reviews we've seen, we can't wait to see the Carfection take on an icon reborn!
Carfection make easily the highest quality car content out there, never disappoints. And Henry is an okay host as well I suppose ;)
Amazing video Henry, yet again, another benchmark for all others to try and reach, that, unfortunately, will not be met. Excellent.
Carfection in my home country with a Top Gear-esque road trip quality video. Love it!
Absolutely brilliant review! Well done, Henry and Carfection. You are indeed the best storyteller between all the car reviewers. You are also the only one I have seen yet that responds so much to the fantastic landscapes of Namibia. Thank you for taking us with you.
Carfection knocking it out of the park, this is documentary level quality
Really great video, well filmed and presented. Thanks for this. Oh and the Defender’s pretty good too!
Thank You for this review, loved it all the way, and you've got my subs
That was wonderful. If Land Rover sales shoot through the miraculous, night sky, they may have Carfection and Henry to thank for that.
Thank you Carfection, this review is so much better than Top Gears
Really enjoyed that video, as always with Carfection and Henry's stuff. Thanks for producing such great content.
Probably the piece of automotive review ever put on youtube. It captured all the essence of what these vehicles were meant to do. Absolute class.
This is the best defender review so far🙌🏼. Look at that stars ✨
Henry! Amazing journalism. Amazing video/camera work. You really are the best out there. The new Defender is one car I will definitely consider.
Needed to see the whole footage, with y'all crossing the river etc. Amazing video, was hoping for longer.
@4:21 I remember landrover mentioning the snorkel wouldn't increase the wading depth, instead it helps to take in cleaner air in dusty conditions. So i guess it's not for the water but for the sandy dunes.
For all the middle east buyers..
There is the manufacturer's recommended wading depth which is what you can do without damaging anything at all, and what you can get away with in practice when you absolutely have to cross a certain river. I fit a snorkel on my old defender, and was often doing way more than the 50cm they recommend. There are several limiting factors in terms of the safe wading depth, but the air intake is the critical one while the other ones are more like "getting water in there might reduce the lifespan of this or that part" kind of limit. At least that's how it was with the old one.
That’s got to of been one of the very best videos you guys have ever done!! Bloody fantastic :)
What an absolutely beautiful film. Thanks guys.
The best Defender review ever made! There I said it. Awesome work Henry and my fav Carfection team !
From all channels, this is the best car video of the year so far!
Journalism and videography of the highest quality. Bravo Henry, Charlie and Carfection 👍🏻👍🏻
This is a beautiful video that was shot in my own country, I love it and I am looking forward to pass that Van Zyl's pass in my own defender in the near future. I like your videos.Thanks mate!
As a film maker (and LR enthusiast) who made car commercials for most of his working life, Carfection is one of the few RUclips Channels I can watch in any comfort . Well done guys!
The David Attenborough part killed me, had to pause and comment haha!
Lmao
Lol
Namibia is breathtakingly beautiful! 😱🤯 And those starry night shots!! Eat your heart out NASA!✨🌌 Thank you for such a beautiful and informative video.
You will appreciate it more in person trust me. Too bad Covid19 is wrecking havoc with traveling to different parts of the world
What an epic review of an epic vehicle, in an epic landscape........love the video........love the Defender 110........love the review & now subscribed to the channel ;) Wonderfull job!
Epic film Henry, beautifully done as always!
Congratulations to the whole carfection team. I enjoyed every second of that!
No other Defender review matters. Or can stand up to this. Once again Carfection bringing the world the pinnacle review.
The best review of the new Defender out there. Thank you!
Truly amazing Carfection team. Love your work.
Bloody hell, this might be a new high watermark for youtube automotive journalism. At the very least it's some of the best content Carfection has ever produced.
Henry really is the best automotive journalist on RUclips
The best editing and scenery for a car review I have ever seen ...... 😍😍😍😍😍🤩🤩
this is the most amazing Carfection video I've seen to date.
I watched the top gear review before this, and i regret it. this review is so much better!
I did the same and I agree this review is way better
This is a great film. Thank you Carfection team!
How can these car reviews be so inspirational? Absolute brilliance!
Excellent job as always fellas👍 thanks
Amazing as usual! I was curious how you'd make a video of a Defender interesting, but Carfection consistently manages to spin unique tale for each car.
What an amazing video! The quality of the pics the scenery, the cars, the commentary. Awesome. Those skies! 😎
Fabulous film. Really enjoyed. Thank you
Incredible content as always!
Fasinating to see both Henry and Jack from top gear looses their mind when they see wild animals 😆
Though Henry, as expected (unlike Jack Rix) didn't say: "Africa, what a country!"
Absolutely nailed it Henry (as seemingly JLR have too). What a superb production.
Execellent! Highly entertaining and very well flimed!
One hell of a review 💙👏👏
Henry and team, this video is top class. Keep following your instincts - it’s working.
Absolute Carfection yet again. Best motoring channel in all of RUclips.
Really great piece of narration and filming. Definitely enjoy this more than Top Gear's.
Excellent review. It felt more like a travel adventure video than a car review, which is awesome. Very well done.
"Better than Top Gear" button
For a second I thought u meant old top gear 😂😂
Pretty sure some of the old crew is working on this 2. The connections and similarities are obvious. And that's a good point.
I agree I switched across, this goes straight too the adventure
Wow - that took car reviews to another level (a bit like the Defender has with the competition)! Well done Henry and the Carfection team - budget well spent 👍🏽🙏🏽😊
This video has made me incredibly emotional. Excellent videography, superb presenter... just all round awesome... Namibia also showing off in a big way!
awesome piece Henry, the best of all the similar videos. Cinematography was epic.
Really beautifully put together film, what an adventure!
decent Attenborough impression!
I really loved the footage and the editing. Kudos to Charlie.
Amazing video, congrats. Top-notch.
Working my way through these reviews now that they are unembargoed. Henry and Carfection's take on this trip is the best by far, you guys need to be on TV, you outclass even the obvious competition. I'm glad JLR know who they should be inviting on these trips.
Love u carfection
These guys r seriously passionate
Absolutely fantastic video. Top notch editing and sound. Content organization well thought out. Not to mention fantastic views and the king of off-roaders!
The best video on the subject. Well done.
This IMO has been Carfections finest video, Well done Henry, Bravo Team
Zac S I thought the review of the singer was a pretty epic film
What a masterpiece. Oh and of course the car as well
Отличный обзор на новый 'Defender" !!! What a great film and a test drive of a new "Defender" ! Thank you and your team for this content! Really appreciated! 👍
Awesome. Loved the drive through Africa. You were wonderful in giving the tour of what the Defender can do. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💜
That shot of the Beechcraft flying over three defenders at the end is epic! All in all good work, Mr. Catchpole.
I would buy one. Henry what an awsome work!
Epic, nothing more to add!!!!
What a terrific film. Thank you!