I know it is pretty off topic but do anyone know of a good website to watch newly released series online ?

Bit same wheel base and likely same axle capacity. Why they didn’t do 130 wheelbase Ute at launch is beyond me.

@@offroadingfoz LR did not have enough resources to do that. Thankfully LR have now realised the increasing worldwide popularity of utility vehicles. 130 utes - single & dual cab will come to market. Probably in late 2023.

@@offroadingfoz So you don't think they'll have a high capacity pick up version then? I thought they might increase GVM of 130 or at least have a version with higher capacity.

@@StephenFogarty2023 I'll only believe that when I see it. This is a monocoque design that is not conducive to being made as a pickup truck. I seriously doubt that JLR are at all interested in the utility pickup market anyhow. The Grenadier on the other hand….

Unfortunately you can’t appreciably move weight balance F-R or L-R by changing ride heights. You can only balance diagonals.

I agree since reliability has always been a question in LR. I am pleasantly surprised to see, outside of a TFL video on their defender, that the car has been very reliable for the majority. Biggest issues being software related and fixed with updates. Obviously all this technology wouldn't be good in remote areas... for that reason I can't say it's a good overland vehicle in some cases. But it's an awesome SUV that has a reputation of being unreliable yet it has an 8 star on reliability from various consumer reports haha... silly. Landrovers name shames it more than anything

@Flash Gordon Photography Great, thanks

It was a Redarc wiring harness, they should be able to point you in the direction of the right one to use.

@@CRUISEMASTERCOUNTRY Thank you for your reply, I contacted Redarc and they said it could have been any of these codes and they suggested I ask Cruismaster which one they used: TPH-005: suits FORD/LINCOLN TPH-006: suits FORD/LINCOLN TPH-007: suits FORD/LINCOLN

It’s stopping abilities that matter so overall weight is an issue.

Seriously, when was the last time you saw/heard of a bonnet coming up whilst driving??

Maybe because you can't get the p400 with steel wheels but they probably could get the 3l 6 cylinder engine but that probably wasn't available at the time of purchase

All you need is the p300 it will put tow a land cruiser

I believe they bought this when it was first released in Australia and there was no mention of the 6cyl motors then

@@ltruskinger petrol is the better option anyway

@@audionut9974 I mean it's a matter of opinion really.

I see you've bought into the "australian conditions'' con.

@@bluepaul196245 No. I decided to buy a Dmax LSM with Pedders GVM preregistration upgrade to 3.45t. Now I can legally install a Norweld touring canopy with all my gear and not be overweight. You cant do that with a new defender.

@@Wilbargosh australian conditions you said. What, like Australia is the only country in the world with extreme heat, dry & dusty conditions ?all of which any 4x4 car maker will do in this day & year.

@@bluepaul196245 Bee in your bonnet! I meant towing conditions around Australian regulations were by the towball weight plus load will exceed the GVM and GCM, but the Defender can’t be modified to legally increase its GVM with a state or federal compliance plate. Therefore you need to tour with a smaller trailer and less luggage. That’s as clear English as I can put it without wasting more of you time!

Well the rumoured defender 130 probably will be.

Ye the detachable towbar and the deployable towbar have a ballweight of 150kg max but the height adjustable towbar has a max ballweight of 350kg.

GVM upgrades do not void warranty. Portions of it transfer to the aftermarket supplier just like any other accessory. The bigger issue is in Australia GVM upgrades are not permitted on monocoque chassis

what sport are you sporting? We towed a 2.8t hybrid 2 years ago with our sdv6 disco and passing road trains at 160 wasnt an issue. stable and plenty of power.

@@nicholaswirth1011 we have a 2016 TDV6 - been towing a Jayco but soon to tow a BlueSky 21.6ft. Never had an issue with the Jayco. Great mileage and a breeze to tow. Were looking at the Defender but this review has changed our mind.

@@livingtotravel4290 the defender he has is a 2L get the D300 and you won't have any issues towing at all. The tdv6 is the same engine and tune in pretty sure

@@nicholaswirth1011 the new diesel in the Defender is completely different. The Tdv6 are known to be pretty weak and snap crankshafts. The Defender now has Inline 6 engines, the D300 is a bit of a beast in the New Defender. The other LR products are switching to the inline sixes too. The big Range Rover is replacing the TDV8 with the D350 which is the same as the D300 in the New Def just in a higher state of tune.

so you obviously don't own a new defender to make that comment, just a jealous "i want one really "

Bulldust. What were the issues?

@@landrover1155 I think the review was fair if a little pedantic at times. I've owned Discovery 3 and 4 over 12 years and towed off-road 1800kg camper over many remote and challenging tracks through, SA, NT & Victoria. I also have on order a new Defender D300 SE with numerous accessories including bull bar and winch, snorkel side steps, roof rack, and ladder arriving next month. I found the review helpful but not alarming as I won't have quite same GVM issue given my towball weight will be around 190kg and I'm not fitting a drawer system this time. However it's clearly very easy to overload these vehicles with numerous accessories fitted as it is with any new 4WD. The review simply highlights this problem. I agree there are better options than Defender for towing very large vans. The Range Rover Sport may not have as many accessories but I'd still get the rear axle weighed with 3T van on back and check! I bet it's close to axle limit. I wouldn't assume a RRS is better tow vehicle. In my 12 years of Land Rover Discovery ownership the starting batteries have always needed careful monitoring and regular charging (monthly)- I've run Dual battery system in both Discoveries and Victron battery monitor in the D4 to keep eye on starting battery. So it's not a new model problem and I'm not surprised although a bit disappointed it's still an issue for the new Defender. As usual I will be carefully monitoring the new battery. I also agree the airbox design is annoying with some 8 screws to undo/retighten.It is however well sealed. In my D3 I did over tighten the screws and needed a new bottom half airbox replaced under warranty. Thereafter I was very careful tightening the screws and in last 10 yrs have had no issue regularly checking the air filter on trips away. I would also reassure new potential owners the snorkel (Raised Air Intake) with rear facing inlet is remarkably effective at keeping dust out- My D3 had the OEM snorkel and the D4 has a Safari (forward facing) one. The D3 snorkel was much more effective. I have the OEM snorkel fitted on my new Defender so will be interested to see how effective it is - going to Cape York in July with new camper!

@@davidmunday8820 I always try tell people that Land Rover need proper care and maintenance but always complaining I think they use non luxury cars then they purchase first time so they have not luxury of luxury car

Bangs on about assumptions then assumes 99% of people won’t do x, y, z. It is very clearly stated this review is for people who actually want to use the car the way it was advertised- to go off road and tow. If you want to use it as a black top warrior then you’re watching to wrong video

Hi there, we tried to make it as clear as possible that this series was based on our opinions of this vehicle for the purpose of how we use our vehicles. This vehicle was originally purchased to join our Remote Area Testing fleet that does regular testing trips of our trailer components through the toughest roads in Australia. The potential "failure points" we highlighted were based on our 10+ years of real world outback travel experience. But if its not for you thats ok. If you are interested in seeing where we take our vehicles maybe check out some of our R.A.T. Run content. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a66ElZR538nFmYU.html

They'll want you to pay 2021 bucks for their (reliable) 2010 tech.

Hi Steven, appreciate your feedback. We hope its clear by the video title and time of release that it is clear that this is based our our experience over 6 months and is a reflection on the vehicle we had and not future models. This was one of the first Defenders to land in Australia, well before the additions to the range with 2021 models which included the 6-cyl. This vehicle and the content created on the vehicle was in no way a colaboration with Land Rover and the vehicle was purchased from a dealership just like anyone else. The reason for the "NEW 110" plates was strictly due to the businesses excitement for a revamped Defender! If your unaware of the connection Arthur Goddard is the grandfather of the videos host Andrew. Arthur Goddard, was one of the original engineers for the original Land Rover project all those years ago. So you could image Andrew and the Goddard family are particularly passionate about Land Rover and were particularly hopeful for this revamp. We approached this project based on the specs provided at time of launch, that this was an off road vehicle capable of 3.5T towing. As specialists in the towing industry this is obviously where we focus our content. Im sure there is newer content out there now covering the newer models which may be more relevant to your interests in the current models.

@@CRUISEMASTERCOUNTRY Hi Guys, thanks for responding. I came across your review through a link posted on a Zone RV Owners FB group. The context of that post was “the Defender isn’t a great tow vehicle - here’s proof”. As I’m sure you know, a lot of people who are about to purchase a caravan spend a lot of time researching vehicle options, so we need to make sure that we provide them with the right context and nuance. To be fair, your review certainly mentioned that your car was bottom spec, but it did so very, very briefly - and without pointing out that 6-cyl options, which were already available when the review was published, would pass your test with flying colours. In that sense, I’m concerned that a lot of people who miss this nuance will disqualify the Defender as a valid towing option, instead of realising that only the 4-cyl needs to be disqualified. You’ll see this trend present in the comments below this post, too - people are viewing this as a review of “The Defender”, rather than the least capable and probably least popular model in the range. My point is that nuance matters, and perhaps this can be explored in a sequel review where you put a 6-cyl Defender through its paces. The angle could be be fun too, in a very Rocky way - something like “Did we underestimate the Defender?”

Do you think P400 7-seat variant can carry 4 adults + 2 kids (325kg in total) while towing a travel trailer with max 350kg TBM? Will it exceed the GVWR or GAWR(rear)?

I heard every car company is leaving Australia. I heard it from a friend of a friend of a friend.

Which model new defender do you own to make that statement Toyota boy?

It just demonstrates Land Rover (despite all the press photos of overlanding) did not invest a ton of R&D into ensuring the vehicle was 'overland-friendly'. If Land Rover was serious about defending (pun intended) the pedigree of the Defender, an Overlanding specification would have been created for those who intend to use the vehicle as Defenders of the past were used. There is still time within the lifecycle if the new Defender to make improvements / adjustments.