On 15 May 2012, at 20:01, Tim Harris wrote: > Phew! It looks like the Defender is apparently safe for a while yet…. > > http://www.autojunction.in/india-auto-car-news/Land-Rover-DC100-to-form-new-product-line-new-Defender-yet-to-come-32452.cms > > Tim
Messages from within Land Rover are a bit mixed, with some suggesting that the Defender will continue to be built in RoW, (Rest of the World), specification for some time to come, probably in India. The recent engine change was to meet the next diesel emission standards for the EU, so there has been some internal talk about a less expensive engine for non-EU countries. (some have even suggested a return to the 300Tdi, but I cannot see how that would be possible). The DC100 has been floated as the basis of two model lines, firstly, a leisure vehicle and secondly a utility vehicle to take on the likes of the Toyota HiLux, (sometimes known by my army friends as the Taliban Troop Carrier). There is a brief mention of this in the June issue of Land Rover Monthly, with quotes from John Edwards, the Land rover brand manager. It's worth remembering that the DC100 in the various guises displayed is a styling mule based on a Range Rover Sport chassis frame; its looks are indicative of the direction intended, but the mechanical specification is a long. long way from the anticipated outcome. I love my LR 110 CSW, but in its current form it is hugely expensive to build as the labour content is colossal, quality inconsistent, the crash protection is truly terrible, (don't roll one!), its cramped, too un-aerodynamic, thirsty and easy to steal. What makes it attractive to me as a vehicle to keep for ever makes it a real nightmare to build in a mass production environment. -- Jeremy Edwards 1972 Morgan 4/4 2 str Melton Mowbray, England ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
