2021 Land Rover Defender 110 P400 real-world review. Is it really that good?
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- Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
- The new Land Rover Defender is winning plenty of plaudits but what's it really like to live with? To find out, I tested this Defender 110 P400 in all conditions; rain, snow, floods, shopping and commuting to see if this really is a proper Defender.
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Harry, cheers for running in my new Defender so gently …. I just purchased this actual Land Rover, then found this video,, after the initial shock of seeing my new toy swimming, I can tell you it still drives beautifully and cleans up well. Will be properly used on our farm now!!
haha how cool is that!
What a coincidence
Any issues yet ?
@@elitecoder955 they usually stop replying when someone asks them if they had any issues yet. That alone should be enough to answer your question lol.
@@allaboutcars4835 😂
Mad respect for Harry who uses a vehicle instead of making it a garage queen. Can’t tell you how much that has inspired me to live and enjoy the things I have instead of worrying about them getting worn out love the practical intentional Deliberate ways of doing things.
Yeah, not sure you would chance driving into that water if you had just written out a cheque for £80k from your own bank account....
@@morbsgti20vt83 I am recovering from a spell in intensive care (coma) - the last thing I care about now is preserving my collection of cars. As soon as I can I am driving the wheel nuts off em all. If you have written a cheque and it’s all yours anyway - just drive it till it dies. Chances are most enthusiasts cars will outlive us anyway.
It'll break down every 4 months, its a land rover@@Rosso456MGT
7:11 The first car review in which actual hay bales are used to denote luggage capacity!
I can get 6 bales on straw in my Discovery 5 :)with the seats down of course
The Defender has become what the original Range Rover was. It’s comfortable on and off road, you sit up high with great vision, it’s got that farm ruggedness that can be hosed out and you can use it almost anywhere, on the farm and at the theatre. The new RR is more of a super luxury car now. Sitting lower and nested in its interior. Quite different to the original RR. This Defender is a real man’s wagon, compared to the over refined super fine interior of the RR. I love mine! It’s not an old defender. They can’t be made anymore due to modern day vehicle requirements. Its not a disco either. It’s better than that. It’s an old-new RR. But Land Rover are keeping that a secret 😮.
Burst out laughing on the hay bale reveal 😂 best real world measurements for sure
Oh hey, i'm a sub 👍 I see you're also a man of culture.
Yeah, I can't see any Aussie spending $160k and loading up a hay bale in the back for the kids school run. ATOYOT!!
“How many suitcase will it take”?
“Uhm, two bales”!
@@alistermccallum I seriously doubt anyone looking to buy a premium 4x4 like a Land Rover is cross shopping it with a budget brand like Toyota. 😂 Also.... They can't sell the LC200 in Europe anymore. It doesn't meet emissions regulations. Why do you think Land Rover have given this thing a complicated hybrid engine?
Harry will surely know that if you're going to carry a straw bale in a car that you turn up with an old duvet cover to put it in, in order to protect the car. Everybody who has ever bought a straw bale knows this.
Harry's lifestyle perfectly represents what this Defender was made for!!!
that baby is never going to go back to Land Rover, is it?
Maybe on the Harry's farm RUclips page, Yes.
Lifestyle as in using an £80 000 4x4 as a farm truck?
@@Kenjh71 yes
@@Kenjh71 that's a lifestyle no farmer I know can enjoy! I can see these making their way to farmers in 5 or so years. However, most farmers have a defender that they will drive into the ground, which they can fix themselves and does all they need it too.
Nice to see an actual farmer review this car and say they are considering it as their main car - when everyone else says 'no farmer will ever buy the new Defender'
"This is my field for mucking about in". Brilliant.
Yup u cud rip yr porsche around in it to !!😂
Best intro to a video ever. Seeing it sideways on grass is awesome
You are too easily awed.
@@johnsmith1474 Waiting for your great video then John. Will you be jumping the new Defender or doing a barrel roll maybe?
Almost thought I was watching a new video from "TaxTheRich", but they haven't made any videos for a few years.
Strange...when I saw him do that downhill, I was thinking, turn the wheel a bit quicker than that and you’ll roll it....
Laughed so hard when he opened the rear door :) Real- world- test there :)
Not really, no farmer would be seen dead in one of these POS.
I know 3 who have already bought them.
It's a utility vehicle... Which means it can work the farm in the morning, wade through a river in the afternoon, then in the evening, it'll drag race an Impreza at the lights on the way to a posh restaurant in Knightsbridge. You don't get much more utility than that! 😂
@@MD-uu5nt I know plenty of farmers who have bought new Defenders, or have one on order. Disco 4 or L322 RR was farmer’s previous LR of choice but nothing since these 2 had true farmer appeal. Until now..
@@gc2234 and not taxed like a company car ?
That has to be one of the best real world reviews I have seen! Really like this Defender, eyeing up the 90. Maybe next year will be time to upgrade 👍
90 with the 400hp straight six
This is where owning a farm really pays dividends!
Great comment on many levels
If I owned Brunei, I wouldn't waste money on this plastic money pit.
Big up The Car Guys for showing appreciation to another channel. I've watched you for ages now and you're great car content
@@markwood7045 👍👍👏👏
This has to be without doubt one of the best reviews and real-world review I have seen on the Defender, And thanks to you I have had a complete about-turn about how I feel about it. Although my choice would be a 90 commercial on steel wheels but what a car and what an honest unbiased review Harry. Thank you. This is what sets you apart from most others Harry, Your honesty.
Also looking at a 90 Commercial subject to favourable reviews, would have liked a manual gearbox though.
People used to buy Defenders because they specifically wanted that genre of practicality and ability. Now I suspect they want one because it's fashionable and a case of "look what I've got".
Harry summed it up best. I will seriously think about replacing my RR with a new Defender because it ticks so many boxes for me.
@@clooperman3745 A manual gearbox makes zero sense in today's cars. Auto is faster, more efficient, much better for off-road as it works with the terrain response, and is actually better for the engine than the old fashioned manual shifter. Computers can make decisions millions of times faster than humans, when it comes to controlling a machine - so why get in the way?
Agree, the other reviews are limited by the fact the reviewers don't have farms to do proper trails on.
Petition to get Harry, Chris Harris, and tiff needell, to host a new version of top gear for real enthusiasts! I think it’d be a hit!!
Great idea
Too good for top gear. Harry is fine where he is
@@rosstinelli not top gear itself, that’s dead. Something new with those 3 is what I meant like a Harry’s garage crossed with Chris Harris drives crossed with some proper racing with tiff
Between Harris & Needell they'd create a world shortage of tyres
@@stevec6427 and isn’t that what we all want to see, then Harry to talk us through the rest? 🙌
That vehicle is made for the UK weather, county roads and character. Great review.
The drive through the flooded water area was great - and using standard settings! Wow 🤩
I'd like to see a lower spec review, because it seems that everything that's nice is an option
Go to TFL car Channel
@@theninethrees8044 where the car broke down within 24 hours
@@prakashnarismulu3332 They still have a review of the car
@@theninethrees8044 LR replaced the car . Twice 😃
@@prakashnarismulu3332 First time was an engine fault, the next was the dealership cutting through the loom when they tried to retro-fit a winch, which wasn't JLR's fault at all. They also specced the 4 cylinder engine which is no longer available, so it's not very useful as a review.
Probably the only proper review we’ll see of the new Defender. Really enjoyed that.
matt farah did a good one in the smoking tire channel as well!
My friend in Australia recently purchased a new Defender. After three months of ownership these are his comments. He lives in Outback NSW, but not too remote.
1. When you start it, its a lottery whether it fires up on all cylinders. Sometimes its three or two but he has to cycle the igntion a few times to get it going on four. The nearest dealer is 500kms away. (The Toyota dealer is 16kms).
2. He says its a Disco upgrade with less fruit. Its not a Defender.
3. Prolonged driving in soft sand causes the transmission to overheat and get locked in neutral. (twice). The second time it needed a retrieve by the dealer at a cost to JLA of $2200.
4. He paid A$80k for it three months ago. He went to the Toyota dealer about trading it in on a Landcruiser Prado. He was offered A$45k. Says it all.
As always, a down to earth, no nonsense review. No bullshit, no gobbledegook, no fashionspeak. Simple, straightforward and honest. Thanks Harry.
All he does is fashionspeak and gobbledigook.
Harry is without doubt the coolest man in UK,
Agree, but more ai because if Harry's farm stories aswel
Second only to my old man!
Iain Tyrrell ranks the same - equal cool I think.
The Yanks don't get this one Harry
Yes! A rich cool dude too!
Never mind the defender, I wan't to see more of Harry sledging head first! lol
Brilliant! And look at the commitment on his face.
Looks like they had such fun. Just imagine having such a great sledging field all of your own... and a Land Rover to use like a ski lift 🚠 I almost wish I were a child once more.
@@GenaF The first Grand Prix win in 2021 for Red Bull Racing.!!! -
Kenny Smith is the living Kiwi legion.
But SVG is a winner.!!! last to First. - Shane for F1. - ???. lol.
Outstanding review! Real use on and off road. Balanced perspective and none of the petulance and dramatics from so called experts who haven't the depth of experience and model knowledge to properly compare the old with the new. Really enjoyed it thank you.
One of the best reviews for this vehicle.
Day in day out real world usage (loved, the mud in the passenger seat, the wood and hay in the truck) and not just a review for people in the suburbs with dreams of driving in The Sahara. He also talked about floating and the limited use of the snorkel and the silly box on the side. Love the fact that this thing is so capable, yet the interior is practical and super usable, very nice without going all posh like all the premium SUVs. Just wish JLR built more reliable vehicles....
Thank you Harry.
Optional 'Off road pack' ... on a Defender ... you have to smile
It's nice to have options, isn't it?
Those that buy one these to off road will get the off road pack, those that buy one to tow, will get the towing pack, those that want to overland will get the adverture/explorer pack etc. It's called having choice and customisation. 👍
@@gc2234 👍
@@justafish-bd8kw The hardtop is a utility vehicle.
@@justafish-bd8kw Yeah, like every other Defender in existence. How many Defenders are used off road these days? Almost every one I see is a poser mobile.
When my friends wonder why I don’t watch the ‘TV’ anymore, i tell them I still do, I’ve just changed channel; and will never go back thanks to ‘Harry’s garage’ and co.
U must be a boomer if your friends even bother to ask why you don’t watch TV anymore lmaoo
Agreed! Whenever I visit a TV owning friend/relative, especially when the ads come on, it all just seems so obtrusive and unnessessary.
@@lefroy1 Haven't watched proper telly for 5 years and don't miss it what so ever. Especially with Harry Garage etc.
Well done Harry, a true & proper review of a working vehicle. Just what you don’t see in a usual car review. Hat off to you Sir. 👍
You don’t usually get real “REAL WORLD” review like this. Very very nice review. I became an instant subscriber.
Harry's Garage has got to be one of the only Automotive RUclips Chanels who can never be replicated or hosted by anyone else.
Anyone can call out a cars quirks or film a build; but only Harry can wade water in a Land Rover, Fill the boot with hay, and side around in a field the way he does.
Although he doesn't own a farm, James May would also be great.
James owns a pub. Instead of hay he could put cases of beer in the boot.
Is that veiled slight on Doug DeMuro? 😂
Doug DeMuro doesn’t need a “veiled” slight - he can be called out head on.
At last a proper review of the new Defender by someone who can give a working review of it. Because how a farmer looks at it is quite different to anyone else.
Well off to Harry's farm review of it now.
stunning review... totally 'real-world' test as only Harry can do! Legend
I love the way you go into detail and show the customer what vehicle can do very impressive
omg that family sledding pic!!! Harry is a menace on the slopes!! ❤️
agreed- I wish I had a grand dad like Harry to drive me back up the hill in a Defender...after sledging down..
I want a poster of that picture 😀
Supercars of London drops his defender vid at the same.
No thanks. I'll listen to Harry
I like him but he really is a chav at times.
Harry beats all of them, shmee, sol, tge, mr no clue about AMG etc. I just wish Harry had the same ammount of invites and cars to test as shmee.
I concur with your choice 👍
You've won me over. Your down-to-earth descriptions and explanations are wonderfully appealing. I'm still getting used to the new body styling, but I can tell you if the diesel engine were offered here in the States, I'd be going shopping at my local LR dealer. (Still bewildering to me why the US cannot accept European diesel engine emission standards.) I loved your delightful review.
I have a 110 240S. With most of the options that Harry mentions apart from the side boxes. I opted for the outgoing 4 Cylinder Diesel which earned me a discount of around £4k which is still unheard of at most dealers. The 4 pot is still a great drive with plenty of power and torque and returning around 28 mpg and that's with only 1500 miles on the clock, this can only improve. Over all a better car than was expected. Plenty of farmers buying them in my area. Well done Land Rover.
"I don't know what the alpacas will think of this!" 😂
Alpaca my two bales, side on
Alpaca Sushi no problem or send em back to Chile.
@@meestermeesterhastings.3159 Peru, Alpacas are native to Peru.
They're watching intently.
"Six seconds to sixty"? Crikey, back in the 70's that was real supercar performance! This is no Series Landy!
It's a utility vehicle... Which means it can work the farm in the morning, wade through a river in the afternoon, then in the evening, it'll drag race an Impreza at the lights on the way to a posh restaurant in Knightsbridge. You don't get much more utility than that! 😂
Faster than golf gti perf pack!
Yes, no series Landy. It should have been called & marketed as Freelander 3. Series 1,2,3 & Defender are utility & military vehicles. A friend has a Freelander 2, this reminds me of his.
Mine Series IIA is 36 to 60
@@gc2234 and loose to the impreza assuming wrx ?😂
Harry old chap, you're a genius. I loved every moment of this film. Well done.
From Australia, waiting for my D300 110 to arrive from GB. Fantastic review video!!! It answered a lot of my questions and it was great seeing the British countryside after so many years. Thank you.
Do the Canning Stock Route and let me know how you go mate! 😜
All great but look how complex and sophisticated it is, all those electronic systems, engine technology, hybrid superchargers, trick suspension, sensors everywhere... all great until it breaks, then they cost a fortune to fix these luxury systems you never really wanted in the first place, and forget trying to fix them yourself simply impossible. No farmer is going to be repairing the variable valve lift and cam timing systems in his barn on that thing. The beauty of the old defender is its simplicity, easy for anyone to fix and maintain, parts are easy and cheap to get hold of or even make yourself. You could probably remove, rebuild and reinstall an old defender engine in a day on a driveway. I bet in 30 years time the scrapyards will be full of these with failed ECUs, supercharger systems, air suspension, variable cam timing systems, emmisions systems etc etc whilst the originals just keep on going and going and going, no engine warning lights on them! If I was a farmer, what would I rather have, something I can fix myself for next to nothing when one of its handful of components happens to break, or something that costs me a fortune to repair anytime anything happens to one of its hundreds of expensive pointless parts.
"I cant get over the tech, its a very sophisticated engine" should be heard as "its extremely overly complex, theres so much to go wrong, and when it does it'll cost you a fortune, they'd have been better off with a basic pushrod V8"
I delivered the engine test beds to Coventry on my Truck (the new engine) and the guy's were super stoked about the new Defender project...they were beaming with pride...quite rightly so too...cracking job LR and a brilliant review Sir Harry.
I am sure they were super stoked about all the previous ones too.....
I'm sure no British gentlemen have ever been 'super stoked' 😂
Cracking truck ill wait for 18 months then pay 30k for a second hand one cos not many will be able to buy them , they’ll be giving the 200bhp version away . LR will be owned by someone else within 3/5 years .
@@neilcollins5930 I will take that bet with you...money where one's mouth is time.
@@fastasfox what are you betting on ? Drop in value or LR being owned by another company?
Loved the Review. You have thoroughly put in all the details for us to see. Great effort, appreciate that you took out the time to create this video.
Cheers
Imagine - a new 110 P400 that HASN'T broken down!!! Amazing!!
That's the p300 your thinking of.
Forever young Harry, hot or cold weather always on the go to do his job well
This is by far the most useful review of the new Defender.
Great review, I like this new Defender, it has great presence!!, plus I really appreciate the subtle nod to the classic defender with the roof line and the sides.
Glad to see that Harry uses a proper measurement for the load area - the straw bail!. 50 years ago I used to get 2 straw bails into my Reliant Scimitar GTE - the landmark fast estate of its time. Great report.
Finally, an actual real review of the Landy.
Well it didn't break down luckily, so Harry could finish it....
@@smithsway I think we know why they dumped the four cylinder engines!!!!!
@@smithsway
Oh god, that's so funny and original.
@@skylined5534 Thank you. I thought so too.
@@smithsway
Someone's got to. Might as well just be you 😉 👍
I’ve been looking forward to this video, after seeing it on Harry’s farm
Why would what you have been looking forward to matter to anyone but you?
@@johnsmith1474 Who’s a grumpy fcker then?
When this vehicle first appeared my first impression was it's a Skoda Yeti on steroids, it's ok. After the two vids Harry has done I now really like it. Pretty sure Harry has just sold a few for LR.
I'm getting to know the roads around Burford pretty well as a result of Harry's videos 😂
I really don't think the new defender gets enough credit for its incredible breadth of ability.
Its clearly not trying to be what the old defender was. It's a different, more modern and FAR more capable all round car.
love seeing the car being fully used around the farm, wading etc
Fully used???
@@rhett7716
Hay bails, slamming through muddy territory, wading... what else would you like to see?
Harry, the additional little lights on the rear are to allow it to pass the reg that says both sets of rear lights must be visible from 45 degrees.
The spare wheel blocks it without the repeated lights.
Boring car trivia?
@@matejaatanasov5888 No, bloody interesting.
@@alanthecat59 I was referring to a book from which I think information was taken called "Boring car trivia", so yeah that was what I expected
@@matejaatanasov5888 Certainly was.
What I love about Harrys reviews is that he is not looking to be picky or clever like much of the press - love the like and dislikes (some journos just begrudgingly admit they like a vehicle) and he is prepared to praise a manufacturer - great review thanks
Great video Harry and a cracking review! You had the perfect weather to properly test it too!
I love how a proper off-road car then has an optional “off road pack”. Also those extra little lamps on the rear right at the edges I’m sure are for meeting a regulation that says you’ve got to be able to see both rear lights from a certain angle. If you check, the spare wheel obscures the main lamps fairly quickly, but the ones of the edge remain visible.
Thats the best (and probably the first) proper review of the new defender being put through all its paces.
Where???
Great in depth report as usual, well done and thank you Harry...
You can tell how much he likes it by how much he’s using the hell out of it
Great review Harry & what perfect weather to give the car a good test. Love the new look and good to know that it’s not just capable off road but on road as well. You always deliver a review we can trust! Thx
I mean you can’t get a better review than this
This is a proper car review. Fantastic - none of the BS that comes with some. Keep it up
The best review by a country mile of the new Defender, I’d expect nothing less from Harry, I think when I get bored with repainting my crossmember every year I may go for one.
“It’s easy to get out of, you know”
In and out of!Shackleton's furniture.
I loved that fiat 🤣
You know !
That immediately played in my head 😂
Shackletons original high seat chair... It's Lovely :-)
Excellent review,worth waiting for.Best review yet of the Defender, from someone who knows what they are talking about.Thank you Harry.
What an incredible review! 10/10!! Thank you! :)
Ordered my 90 P400 XS 7 months ago. It will hopefully it will be here in about 6 weeks. Cannot wait!
This is giving me a lot to think about. Having had Defenders, a Range Rover and currently a Discovery 4, I am still really happy with my Discovery 4 as it ticks all the boxes for power, comfort and practicality and I love the upright chunky retro feel of it. I had previously discounted the new Defender as I thought it was a bit too "lifestyle" but from watching this video, it seems to have all the things that I love in the Discovery 4.
Perfect speed control in to and out of the village, very impressive driving and talking. Not as easy as you may think.
He got 25 years of experience..
No wonder here.
Harry always gets the best driving shots.
Best Defender review I have watched, and doubt very much that it can be surpassed!
By far the best performance review of the awesome astoundingly beautiful beast.. Thanks a million💕😍🤩🙏
Brilliant review, all aspects covered, the water depth was amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
A brilliant and comprehensive review! Wonderful!
I think this is probably the best ever review of a car I have watched. So engaging. Real-world usage and superb information provided.
Love it Harry, my favourite review of the Defender by far.
Been looking forward to this for so long!! 🙏
I’d like to watch the D200 version review
Stopped doing the D200 you only get the 3.0 6 cylinder diesel from new
@@stuartharvie1469 okay then would like to see that review from harry because he seems to dive deeper on running cost which I'm interested in. I like to see a no option defender with the 6 seater pack
@@stuartharvie1469 the entry level 6 cylinder 3 litre engine is also called the d200
I have the 2020 version with black rims. Driven it from Atlanta to Eureka, California and to NYC three times with no problems at all. What a great upgrade to my 2006 LR3.
Thanks for the professional introduction. It was one of the best videos providing accurate information about the defender.
Best and most thorough review I've seen - for intended use, not as a fashion accessory. If that doesn't sell a shed load of Defenders I don't know what would! Hope they give you one on permanent loan for that effort Harry. I want one all over again!
An 80k hay bale lugger.
@@thegibbonisreal it's a bargain for what you get!
@@gc2234 4 wheels and a superiority complex.
@@thegibbonisreal Just because YOU can't pay 80k for a vehicle to lug hay bales around, doesn't mean there aren't plenty of people that can and do. 😂
@@gc2234 you can afford it Gary ...go on get one for you and a pink one for the Mrs
Thank you Harry - this is Proper review of Defender it deserves
Great video. 18:10 says it all from the smile on your face. Also really good to see a real world wading clip. I’m enjoying my Defender 7 months in and still smiling.
Love watching your videos. Such in depth realistic feedback. Has anyone told you, your personality is a little James May. Very interesting to watch.
Great review from a real nice down to earth guy who gives us what we want to know keep’em coming
Don't care for the haters, this is an amazing car and a Defender in it's own right (coming from a series III previous owner). And the video was awesome. Thank you Mr. Metcalfe.
Now that is a proper review, and the trip into the water was impressive!
Absolutely love this one Harry and the car...absolutely superb stuff, loved the wading!
I’m glad I watched this video. The interior looks great and the seating position looks like a great everyday car.
Side note, the snorkel isn't actually a snorkel and doesn't increase wading depth. It is a raised air intake which allows for clean air when driving in sandy or dusty conditions.
One of the best reviews till date..Good work Harry..
By all accounts, it is an amazing package, the new Defender. And I have seen quite a few video reviews that back that up. And I do love the new, yet retro styling of the exterior, and the interior. And on paper, not much comes close.
However, I think I'll wait for an urban used one, cos even £45k is beyond my price range atm.
But I agree, I think the new Defender is gonna be a big hit, especially when the commercial variant comes to market. I have already seen a few of these on the road already, and they do have a great stance and sit very nicely, and seem to have bags of composure. So once again, it looks like Land Rover have created the perfect off roader for our times.
Thankyou Harry ,I've been looking forward too seeing what you made of it ,a good solid review of what as you say is a landmark vehicle for Landrover,might have to wait a while for a previously enjoyed example,but again that will be dependent on the residuals....
Nice to see a car being used for it's intended purpose
Probably only Harry would use it properly. Rest of them get used for the school run and clog up the roads.
@@sparky4878 that’s probably also its intended purpose
@@davidransom643 😂
awesome review, loved that you pushed it throught the corners to test it properly in the wetty and cold, props Sir.
We have a Defender and a Disco 5. The Defender for me, the Disco for my wife. She drove it twice and we have now more or less swapped cars with her driving the Defender as often as she can. She absolutely loves it.
O my word..! £80.000 for a land rover defender..you can carry 2 hay bales and double 7 ton towing eyes....you should have put this out April 1st 2021 like the mgb le last year..vinyl floor and rubber mats thrown in for your 80 grand, revs to 6500 ..what are you on?? Lack of roll and a touch of understeer..you just have to get over the price..😂 good one harry, tongue firmly in cheek
Finally. A real review. Superb video.
Love the flaps ! Clever rig, super presentation !
Nice review as allways Harry. I really love this new Defender.