2021 Land Rover Defender off-road test | 4X4 Australia

4x4 Deputy Editor Evan Spence gives the cheaper, short-wheelbase version of the new Defender a proper shakedown off-road.
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[@newdefendermods]

Hey Guys, great vid not to worry we are on the case for aftermarket parts, plenty avail, plenty coming 😎

[@4x4OffRoadChannel]

Its great seeing a Land Rover Defender off road. We finally had a chance to film one and were very impressed. It has BFG KO2 tires which makes the SUV look even more aggressive.

[@poweredbyrice5708]

It has zero articulation

[@newdefendermods]

@@poweredbyrice5708 wrong

[@poweredbyrice5708]

@@newdefendermods Right, just watch how much drop it has compared to the old defender.

[@newdefendermods]

@@poweredbyrice5708look up definition of zero 😉 then check our youtube

[@poweredbyrice5708]

@@newdefendermods Straight axle vs IFS...are you serious?

[@nickframe6743]

Great little review. Would love to see it compete offroad against the Jimny and Wrangler on a longer trip with some really gnarly tracks.

[@weekendwarrior8179]

As long as they equally equipped(rear lockers etc..). That would be a very cool video.

[@gadgetphilosophy8290]

Bout time Landrover got some cred👊🏻

[@colingibson530]

Would love to see a comparison as long as is purely decent off road testing. Defender will easily be best on road. Not sure the jimny has any hope of keeping up serious 4WD tracks though

[@daveallen4878]

$95k rip-off for only half a car, what a joke..🤣

[@nnoddy8161]

Complete joke!! $95k for that???? You HAVE got to be kidding. I have owned 5 Land Rovers and will not touch anything new from this mob. Their whole approach to aftermarket accessories is scandalous. Cannot wait for the Grenadier.

[@chanceym6000]

you should see new land cruiser prices XD

[@joshdawson7246]

I want to see 2litre Everest Titanium v full size top spec Defender.

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

Wading depth is 850 mm on coil Springs.

[@MeMurphy10Feb]

Yes compare away!

[@Cuzbanger]

There are not many options for a 5 star safety rated short wheelbase 4X4. This is the only one I know of.

[@danwhite9436]

Yep, compare it to a Jimny and a 2 door rubicon. Take them to some rock steps. I don’t want to watch another 4x4 review where you go on dirt roads, and talk about comfort. Go somewhere where an old Holden or Ford couldn’t make it. I reckon a Subaru could of driven that dirt road.

[@gencerkoc7420]

Yes

[@Phil_McAvity]

Over $90k?! I’d rather pickup an older one for $50k and throw $30k at it & pocket the rest.

[@LandySmurf]

I love this thing but way too expensive for most of the old land rover owners. I will have to just stick to my series and perentie and keep buying lotto tickets.

[@sdihi]

Suzuki jimny can do all that and more. this is a luxury car.

[@PhilShenton]

Where is a "proper" bullbar going to mount to? There's no chassis rails.

[@chrisloxton]

Be nice to have 4x4 Australia set up in a region with some Sand/Beach test driving ability. We never or rarely get to see how your test vehicles perform in soft sand, which is where a huge majority of us will put our 4x4s into 4WD for wkend beach days, family camp out or fishing runs. All we see is dirt roads, a mud puddle and a tree stump or 2. Still love your reviews, but that sand driving element is a real miss🤷‍♂️

[@newdefendermods]

Check our channel for sand vids

[@titanx04]

Wow the Defender wipes the floor of jimny at 3x + more I should hope so. I’d trust jimny to get me home. Atleast can fit after market items to Suzuki.

[@lachlanmaple4868]

It is $125 k for a 110 with just a few options - a lot of money for a vehicle even if your wealthy. Awesome thing to drive though and the interior is so good.

[@jasonwebber9811]

Shortwheel base off, make it happen!

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Wow 4x4 Australia Are sooo precious !! They have now twice deleted my comment that advises excellent quality after market products, such as a Bull Bar are available from a Sydney based company. 🤷🏻‍♂️ 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@newdefendermods]

Yeah maybe they just havent seen us yet, give em the benefit of the doubt 👍🏼

[@StephenFogarty2023]

@@newdefendermods In my original comment, I mentioned u. They deleted my comment ! I posted my comment again They again deleted it ! WTF !! 🤷🏻‍♂️ 😫

[@newdefendermods]

@@StephenFogarty2023 wow very strange anyway hopefully all good moving forward 👍🏼

[@jmoranretana]

Compare theeem, do iiiiiit

[@StreetCats666]

Off-road. Ford Fiesta can pass this stage

[@wk-2]

You can't mount a bullbar but you can get huge sunroof. Perfect offroader 😁

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Wrong U can get a Bull bar…

[@poweredbyrice5708]

and the same articulation of a sheet of plywood.

[@newdefendermods]

Wrong

[@poweredbyrice5708]

@@newdefendermods right

[@poweredbyrice5708]

@@StephenFogarty2023 Because I won't take an experimental gene therapy that doesn't protect against the very thing it is designed for and has a mile long list of side effects and still doesn't change any of the tyrannical rules in place all for a flu that can't be proven only by a test that cannot test for the virus and wear a mask that only works if someone else has one for a vax that only works if someone else has one?

[@Magyari1]

English industrial waste, only Toyota 70 'series