Most reviewers seem to be missing the point. It looks great (though a little too freelander-like for me) but the owners of the previous defender loved it for 2 reason: Simplicity, low cost of maintenance and repair and extensive modifiability. This on the other hand is yet another Discovery/Range off-shoot in terms of complexity and cost. LR could have made a vehicle to get more of the off-road/wrangler/land cruiser market but this thing will appeal more to the urban set than country folk. It's going to cannibalise the discovery market share.
Find the video of the jaunt across Namibia. The cars went through some pretty tough terrain and never missed a beat. Not one rattle at the end of it. Top Gear, Carfection etc were on it.
@@Jojohumf I love my td5 defender, but for ultimate reliability get a Toyota. For some odd reason the land Rover has a better feel good factor and feels more robust.
Another great review, can’t wait to see the Defender 90 on the road. Also have to say I wasn’t keen on Rory on Top Gear but really enjoy his reviews now. Much more natural and engaging.
@@Jojohumf Because They had 2 many presenters and Matt Leblanc wanted it to be just him and Chris Harris. Nothing that Rory did. It was a big hole to fill after Clarkson and co left.
Leon Henry I thought he got the sack because they lost Le Blanc because he didn’t want to travel to film it in the U.K. anymore so they decided to replace Rory with one of the 2 new presenters and only kept Harris on?
How many people will buy it for the off-road riding? Despite the engineering and the new technology embarked in i definitely use this Defender mainly as a SUV than off-road elephant. Brilliant review showing the practicality of this new Defender in City streets and Off-roads. Thank you.
I too was privileged to spend 2 days driving the pre-production versions at Land Rovers’ Eastnor Castle visitor experience centre. WOW 🤩 their refined prowess and unflappable competence quite literally blew our socks, gloves, hats and everything else off. This car is the real McCoy, it is a genuine game-changer ✊
I have a Discovery 3 and the Defender will be our next off roader. And yes it does work off road. Just need to make sure I can attach a Nato Pintle to it.
Superb review that I just watched this evening, 26 March 2022, for the first time. I drove Series Land Rovers from 1964 to 1993. I've been driving Jeeps since April 2012. When I'm ready to buy my next "car," I'll give the new generation Land Rover Defender as objective a test as Rory Read does with his reviews. Thanks for the outstanding job with this, Rory! You just may have provided the review that tips the scale that'll return me to what long had been my favorite automotive marque! Andy McKane, Maunaloa, Hawaii.
Love it, a cracking vehicle, you can keep all the rest, I went to the Defender event at Stratstone Newcastle and was quite taken by the 110 on show, I owned a 110 12 seat County and every time I turned the key we felt we were embarking on an adventure, this new one takes adventure to a new much higher level.
Rory is one of the better Car Reviewers right now, his communication is excellent, many other of the current motoring journalists on RUclips have been relying on those irritating Dad's jokes. Will subscribe now.
Rory Reid!! You have the Chops to make it in the US Man! Dream Big and Head To The USA and put a different FACE ON this Automotive Journalism Game!! You can do it Man! Mr.Wright
The other thing that is brilliant is Rory’s storytelling abilities and oh so positive energies. One other thing….After reviewing this episode, I imagined owning a Defender. Coming from me that says a lot. I hardly even think cars / SUV make sense anymore.
Bloody heck, how has AutoTrader got about 10 times better at reviewing cars than the BBC? Oh yes, Rory Reid. This work (I say 'This work' not 'His work' as I have no idea about who does what production-wise) anyway, this work makes Top Gear look like The Teletubbies. Beautifully filmed, authoritative, unbiased and accurate. I remember seeing Rory's Ghost II review in 2015 on his RecumboCars channel, I was busy & distracted watching it initially and pondering on how / who filmed it, then all of a sudden was practically moved to tears* thanks to the ability Rory has to, well to grab you and just communicate. ('You were ready for the flaws, my friend, you weren't even ready for the floors') *I say *practically*, you know what I mean. I couldn't help it, I'm emotional. As my first born said to me last week: 'it takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man'.
Completely agree, Alexandra. I do think that it seems to have lost the soul of the original; it doesn’t have any resemblance to the old design, but as this is going to be “it”, as you say, ‘will it be reliable’? I can’t see it standing the test of time, but perhaps it’ll be a favourite to a different group of people. Just not the farmers anymore.
@miyahtallulah Hey! When I read "nothing" I geek out so badly, that I had to delete the block of text I wrote... let's just quote: Cecelia Ahern - 'Nothing is never nothing. It's always something.' When I was about 5 years old I tried to imagine nothingness, like it would have been before the Big Bang, and I nearly went crazy! I really took it seriously for that age, and was stuck there for a while. Funny thing is that I thought I would have the answers when I got older, but I still don't have a clue... If energy cannot be created nor destroyed, doesn't that mean that at least energy can stand time? Are we made of energy?
Great review, Rory and the AutoTrader Team! Interesting to see the 240 diesel on the road; we ordered our Defender 110 in February - Lord knows when we can take delivery. Stay home, stay safe everyone
I expect this similarity concern will be addressed by the D5 ceasing at trying to be a part time, capable off-roader, as well as a family hauler (too much compromise !). Instead, it will be be full time, family with young kids, 3 row seat family car. It should soon lose the low range gearbox, air suspension and optional locking rear differential option, as it converts from the V6 Ford engines to ingenium powerplants, targeted at the heart of the family market. We shall see.
Well done Rory. You have found your niche. Excellent and entertaining review. Keep them coming. Come do some reviews in our countryside. Azgher. Cape Town. South Africa
For the love of god AutoTrader, pay Rory a living wage, maybe then he will be able to afford some new jeans and not go out like a hobo. He is, after all, a motoring journalist, not a down and out. Thanks.
Best review I have seen ! and I laughed, I love this vehicle! I have AWD on my SUV... I live in LA and people give me "feedback" about why do you have all wheel drive. like dude so have you ever been in a rainstorm where the streets are flooded up to the wheel-wells b/c the infrastructure can't keep up, the crappy streets are worse and the horrible drivers are now improvising but you need to get to your destination... thats why... maybe some day when I grow up I can afford an LR Defender with air suspension
I am with you on the logic. Here in Houston the roads are horrendous and eat suspensions on luxury sedans, especially all around air. My LS460 with optional sport tuned air suspension is shocking on our horrible roads. Some Euro SUVs ride like lumber wagons. I find however that many SUVs do better. Plus, we also have flooding issues. In luxury sedans we are better off with non air setups. It’s crazy.
I have no doubts whatsoever about what the new Defender can do with the technological upgrades. But it would would have been perfect if LR did that while retaining the original shape of the vehicle and giving some leeway for aftermarket mods.
I'm on the market for a new SUV and have had reservations about this unit body/frame constructed Defender.. I currently have a Toyota 4Runner (My second one because they are absolutely amazing) so i want something different that is as capable off road.. I have seen leaked photos today of 2 models of the Bronco and it reminded me a lot of this Defender, but of course better being body on frame.. There is even a 2 door one as well, it looks awesome.. I am waiting for that to be unveiled this year
Спасибо ! Недавно провёл тест - драйв на 2020 Land Rover Defender 110. Впечатления самые лучшие ! Англичане опередили в этом классе и немцев и японцев Крутой автомобиль !
I agree Rory. Its just fabulous. I'm sick fed up of the hard core old world defender people who hate it because its not a ladder frame...blah...blah....blah. This is evolution people and its a fantastic vehicle and looks amazing. Personally, I think this puts one nail in the Discovery coffin.
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Do you think the new Defender lives up to the hype?!
No it looks like a kia soul
Most reviewers seem to be missing the point. It looks great (though a little too freelander-like for me) but the owners of the previous defender loved it for 2 reason: Simplicity, low cost of maintenance and repair and extensive modifiability. This on the other hand is yet another Discovery/Range off-shoot in terms of complexity and cost.
LR could have made a vehicle to get more of the off-road/wrangler/land cruiser market but this thing will appeal more to the urban set than country folk. It's going to cannibalise the discovery market share.
@@chalzsn2828 That's a small market. I want to be comfortable while I'm on the highway as well (Unlike Jeep Wranglers). I think they nailed it.
Its growing on me. Tad bit expensive though. But then again, it's a JLR. Half that price is you buying into the brand.
Yes, love it!
Rory is amazing. The only review I need to watch is Rory on Auto Trader.
Totally agree. Watching all way from macau
Allegedly he acquired his licence when he opened a Lucky Bag.
It's all about reliability, if they can prove that then I'm sold.
I agree.
I’d never buy a Land Rover they’re utterly unreliable. Go on any highway and you’ll see Porsche, Land rovers and Vauxhall Corsa
Find the video of the jaunt across Namibia. The cars went through some pretty tough terrain and never missed a beat. Not one rattle at the end of it. Top Gear, Carfection etc were on it.
Reliability doesn't matter if you're only leasing the vehicle like 85% of people.
Drive what makes you happy.
@@Jojohumf I love my td5 defender, but for ultimate reliability get a Toyota. For some odd reason the land Rover has a better feel good factor and feels more robust.
James May got fired from Autotrader and went to Top Gear and Rory got fired from Top Gear and is at Autotrader now
How long ago , did this happen?? Recently like in the last 12 months !
Why did he got fired
Perfect exchange of talent. ;)
Does anyone even watch top gear theses days?
Tarun Kumar ... nope, and I’ve been watching it for over a decade
My Pick for 2020 SUV of the Year.
This guy does a very good review. The way he describes how things operate is most informative and makes sense. Well done. Im a fan.
mate your review is crisp and clear...amazing!!
Watching the Autocar video first, made me realize how good Rory really is😋
Another great review, can’t wait to see the Defender 90 on the road. Also have to say I wasn’t keen on Rory on Top Gear but really enjoy his reviews now. Much more natural and engaging.
You have done the car justice great video, from what I’ve seen out the factory the defender out preforms all in its class including the top wrangler
Amazing, Top gear definitely lost a very talented journalist
Why was he fired?
Must say this guy is way above all car presenters . Pleasure to watch without getting annoyed like with others and silly jokes .
@@Jojohumf Because They had 2 many presenters and Matt Leblanc wanted it to be just him and Chris Harris. Nothing that Rory did. It was a big hole to fill after Clarkson and co left.
Leon Henry I thought he got the sack because they lost Le Blanc because he didn’t want to travel to film it in the U.K. anymore so they decided to replace Rory with one of the 2 new presenters and only kept Harris on?
Cisco Network Designer/Engineer . Yes jezza
The ultimate car of all time and it is amazing.
How many people will buy it for the off-road riding? Despite the engineering and the new technology embarked in i definitely use this Defender mainly as a SUV than off-road elephant. Brilliant review showing the practicality of this new Defender in City streets and Off-roads. Thank you.
Stay safe and continue to make these great reviews! Favourite car journalist at the moment!
Best Defender review of all the mor review channels so far Rory, well done mate, you and chris were the dream team!
Great review, best i have seen
David DeChambeau welldone
I too was privileged to spend 2 days driving the pre-production versions at Land Rovers’ Eastnor Castle visitor experience centre. WOW 🤩 their refined prowess and unflappable competence quite literally blew our socks, gloves, hats and everything else off. This car is the real McCoy, it is a genuine game-changer ✊
Day Hiking for Oldies by Tim & Dinks Thoughts on reliability?
Mechanicals & electronics absolutely bulletproof (so say the JLR experience drivers) and the SatNav software is just as reliable as it’s always been 🙄
Don't drink the koolaid.
Land Rover has always been my favorite car manufacturer and the defender series is my favorite car
❤️from Taiwan
I have a Discovery 3 and the Defender will be our next off roader. And yes it does work off road. Just need to make sure I can attach a Nato Pintle to it.
Superb review that I just watched this evening, 26 March 2022, for the first time. I drove Series Land Rovers from 1964 to 1993. I've been driving Jeeps since April 2012. When I'm ready to buy my next "car," I'll give the new generation Land Rover Defender as objective a test as Rory Read does with his reviews. Thanks for the outstanding job with this, Rory! You just may have provided the review that tips the scale that'll return me to what long had been my favorite automotive marque! Andy McKane, Maunaloa, Hawaii.
Love it, a cracking vehicle, you can keep all the rest, I went to the Defender event at Stratstone Newcastle and was quite taken by the 110 on show, I owned a 110 12 seat County and every time I turned the key we felt we were embarking on an adventure, this new one takes adventure to a new much higher level.
great review. however, will LR service centers still be open during quarantine for all the breakdown and warranty repairs?
Rory is one of the better Car Reviewers right now, his communication is excellent, many other of the current motoring journalists on RUclips have been relying on those irritating Dad's jokes. Will subscribe now.
Great as usual.stay safe Rory
This is a fabulous review! I guess this is by far the best off-road vehicle ever! Or is it? Either way it’s worth every penny
Great review, thanks a lot.
Great review. I love that the host is excited like I would be to drive it.
This one actually looks better when it's dirty and covered in mud !
That's the beauty of these english SUVs
@@shutupnavikrant made in Slovakia
@@marekdzurak1867 designed by england
Rory Reid!! You have the Chops to make it in the US Man! Dream Big and Head To The USA and put a different FACE ON this Automotive Journalism Game!! You can do it Man! Mr.Wright
The production on these videos is excellent.
Get this dude a tv show dang!
Excellent review, New defender really is a workhorse!
You definitely have one of the best jobs I can think of, congrats mate!
Love this review. Can’t wait to see one
Great vid as usual from Rory. But did he make those trousers from a kit?!
Loved those views of Ledbury.... magic place with some great Land Rover hunting grounds.
Let's be honest, everyone looking for an SUV between £40k and £60k will buy a Defender now
Yep uk is a bunch of badge snobs and we love it
Shame they have anthony Joshua as an ambassador
There is something insanely likable about Rory...miss you on Top Gear bruh Harris is overrated and got saved by McGuiness and Freddy
Alex Beatty yes agree
Alex Beatty agreed
The other thing that is brilliant is Rory’s storytelling abilities and oh so positive energies.
One other thing….After reviewing this episode, I imagined owning a Defender. Coming from me that says a lot. I hardly even think cars / SUV make sense anymore.
The best review of the new defender.
Great job 👍🏽
Bloody heck, how has AutoTrader got about 10 times better at reviewing cars than the BBC? Oh yes, Rory Reid. This work (I say 'This work' not 'His work' as I have no idea about who does what production-wise) anyway, this work makes Top Gear look like The Teletubbies. Beautifully filmed, authoritative, unbiased and accurate. I remember seeing Rory's Ghost II review in 2015 on his RecumboCars channel, I was busy & distracted watching it initially and pondering on how / who filmed it, then all of a sudden was practically moved to tears* thanks to the ability Rory has to, well to grab you and just communicate.
('You were ready for the flaws, my friend, you weren't even ready for the floors')
*I say *practically*, you know what I mean. I couldn't help it, I'm emotional.
As my first born said to me last week: 'it takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man'.
Rory Reid is really a GREAT PRESENTER 🔥
Rory is honest, if he says this Defender is good I'm listening. I wonder though, is it reliable? Will it stand the test of time?
Completely agree, Alexandra.
I do think that it seems to have lost the soul of the original; it doesn’t have any resemblance to the old design, but as this is going to be “it”, as you say, ‘will it be reliable’?
I can’t see it standing the test of time, but perhaps it’ll be a favourite to a different group of people. Just not the farmers anymore.
That’s the question I want answered as well... the outgoing’s reputation with reliability was so bad 🤔
@miyahtallulah Hey! When I read "nothing" I geek out so badly, that I had to delete the block of text I wrote...
let's just quote:
Cecelia Ahern - 'Nothing is never nothing. It's always something.'
When I was about 5 years old I tried to imagine nothingness, like it would have been before the Big Bang, and I nearly went crazy! I really took it seriously for that age, and was stuck there for a while. Funny thing is that I thought I would have the answers when I got older, but I still don't have a clue...
If energy cannot be created nor destroyed, doesn't that mean that at least energy can stand time? Are we made of energy?
Great review, Rory and the AutoTrader Team! Interesting to see the 240 diesel on the road; we ordered our Defender 110 in February - Lord knows when we can take delivery. Stay home, stay safe everyone
Neil Joseph congrats
Lucky you...Thanx for Blessings..
Its always pleasure to watch your reviews.
Brilliant informative educational entertaining and humorous Rory is my new favourite car reviewer.👌🏽
You’re my new favourite commenter. 🥇-Rory
It’ fits you Rory,and you look great in it 👍🏾
Best defender review out there.
Awesome review and so pleased to hear the vehicle is everything Landrover promised. Cheers Rory
Seen this reviewed before yet Rory makes it seem very new and refreshing.
The steel wheels look amazing, they make the alloys look tacky.
Rory you rock!
love your work.
Great video, extremely well narrated and shot. The new Landi looks great too.
Surely they're going to cannibalise their own sales. Not enough separation to the rest of the range.
I suspect that the Discovery5 will be killed off or will die off naturally.
@@hedydd2 It has to get killed by now surely.. 🤔 I think the Discolander sport will become the defacto Disco. What a travesty.
I expect this similarity concern will be addressed by the D5 ceasing at trying to be a part time, capable off-roader, as well as a family hauler (too much compromise !). Instead, it will be be full time, family with young kids, 3 row seat family car. It should soon lose the low range gearbox, air suspension and optional locking rear differential option, as it converts from the V6 Ford engines to ingenium powerplants, targeted at the heart of the family market. We shall see.
Well put! For the money you can get into a Discovery or a RR sport. JLR have lost the plot !
Great review mate.
Great review.........................like to see Rory back in Top Gear.
Nice to see you online
one of the most underrated motoring presenters in the UK... I'm only here because Rory talks sense
Well done Rory. You have found your niche. Excellent and entertaining review. Keep them coming. Come do some reviews in our countryside. Azgher. Cape Town. South Africa
New defender is better than another suv like land cruiser, it's real suv not like bmw x5 or cayenne
Most people that are negative about the new defender haven’t driven it.its bloody brilliant mine in being built now !
Nice review
Factory fitted wrap that protects the car when you're driving off road or through "South London."
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
#OYAB
Is there word when the 90 will be released yet?
Brilliant content. Rory is fantastic.
For the love of god AutoTrader, pay Rory a living wage, maybe then he will be able to afford some new jeans and not go out like a hobo. He is, after all, a motoring journalist, not a down and out. Thanks.
those tailights are bad ass
Hard as nails. Great review of a very classy British icon. The Defender for the 21st century.
Brilliant review Rory, quite informative.
Was that Newport, Shropshire high street at 1:21?
If it Breaks Down !! Do Land Rover Garantee to provide the same model temporary loan car whilst its being repaired ??????????
Love this colour and wheel combo 👍🏻
what color is it?
I like to see this Defender 110 go to the Rubicon Peak......this is the place for the real heavy off roader vehicle go to.........
Great presentation, your the first review who included urban diving which is your average driver, well done ♥
Problem is that from Rory's comments, the waiting time for new toilet rolls is probably longer than the waiting time for a new Defender:-(
Absolutely great review! I don't even drive, and I want one!!!
Great review as always Rory. Top job 👍
Hey Rory! It looks like you have been working in a mine, your jeans are all muddy. 🤣🤣 Geat review!
Okay, I am sold. Thank you.
Best review I have seen ! and I laughed, I love this vehicle! I have AWD on my SUV... I live in LA and people give me "feedback" about why do you have all wheel drive. like dude so have you ever been in a rainstorm where the streets are flooded up to the wheel-wells b/c the infrastructure can't keep up, the crappy streets are worse and the horrible drivers are now improvising but you need to get to your destination... thats why... maybe some day when I grow up I can afford an LR Defender with air suspension
I am with you on the logic. Here in Houston the roads are horrendous and eat suspensions on luxury sedans, especially all around air. My LS460 with optional sport tuned air suspension is shocking on our horrible roads. Some Euro SUVs ride like lumber wagons. I find however that many SUVs do better. Plus, we also have flooding issues. In luxury sedans we are better off with non air setups. It’s crazy.
Great review Rory! Good presentation style, informative and compelling. Well done buddy. This Defender is fantastic!
I have no doubts whatsoever about what the new Defender can do with the technological upgrades. But it would would have been perfect if LR did that while retaining the original shape of the vehicle and giving some leeway for aftermarket mods.
Great review,want one now
Really good review Rory wish i had bought one.
Great review on a great SUV
Rory is among just a few reviewers who are honest....if Rory says it's good...then it's good
THE NEW DEFENDER LOOKS BETTER THAN EVER, AND YOU MAKE IT SOUND LIKE IT'S BETTER THAN EVER.
All these Defender reviews so far just seem like jurno's regurgitating the technical briefing and being led around LR prepared tracks.
Yup, could not agree more. Bunch of koolaid drinkers.
@@underthelibertytree712 Welcome to the 21st century. Korean cars are now class leaders, why not Land Rover.
Most reviewers are not actual off road enthusiasts.
I'm on the market for a new SUV and have had reservations about this unit body/frame constructed Defender.. I currently have a Toyota 4Runner (My second one because they are absolutely amazing) so i want something different that is as capable off road.. I have seen leaked photos today of 2 models of the Bronco and it reminded me a lot of this Defender, but of course better being body on frame.. There is even a 2 door one as well, it looks awesome.. I am waiting for that to be unveiled this year
Спасибо ! Недавно провёл тест - драйв на 2020 Land Rover Defender 110. Впечатления самые лучшие ! Англичане опередили в этом классе и немцев и японцев Крутой автомобиль !
delivery in style...keep it up 👍
Great review! What is yhe configuration of the car used?
I’m sure Land Rover will be using this vid as principal marketing gear; this video is “awesome” !
Has there been an opportunity to test the new Defender ? in the current real life major floods occurring in China this June 2020.
I can't say my trip to Tescos or dropping the kids off at school requires navigating through these "waterways". Thank goodness we have roads. :)
Great review
Love your top
No. Unless you live in the very remote place. But in this case Land Cruiser will be better anyway.
Rory Reid is great! Top Gear's loss is AutoTrader's gain. I'm hitting subscribe.
this channels gonna be the successor of carwow
I couldn't agree more!!!! Mat Watson is getting abit bland
😁🤗🤝
I agree Rory. Its just fabulous. I'm sick fed up of the hard core old world defender people who hate it because its not a ladder frame...blah...blah....blah. This is evolution people and its a fantastic vehicle and looks amazing. Personally, I think this puts one nail in the Discovery coffin.
Satin protective wrap to protect you from.... south London 😂🤣
I think this show is a carwow killer!