Not Your Father's Defender | 2021 Land Rover Defender

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Correction: 8,201 lsb is the max tow rating of the Defender when properly equipped. Sorry for the confusion.

[@rightlanehog3151]

All is forgiven.

[@stevemartegani]

Two door as well?

[@jaydenp.6243]

@@harleydaxton6153 you have to do some bogus verification task don’t fall for it

[@plantpower3048]

Is the ride better than the QX80?

[@blueryxfalls7949]

Alex keeping his home in check could be a whole channel on itself lol

[@Ethan7s]

It actually is.

[@khaunclark]

It’s called The Mountain Garden kzbin.info

[@SquanchOrlando]

Alexonoutdoors 😂

[@tomdrummy4984]

I’m impressed.........that it made it through entire review without breaking down

[@kristians2704]

Doug Demuro has 10k miles with no issues.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@kristians2704 Wow...a whole 10,000 miles? LOL. I know what you mean, but when you say it out loud, it's something of a joke.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

You are joking, but decades ago on a brand new Alfa Romeo test drive, a radiator hose broke. Had to be towed back to dealer lot.

[@jaywho476]

Alex drove three Defenders for the duration.

[@bbkmm1]

Like he said "gotta have a backup for the backup."

[@jjcastleberry3662]

Thanks for sharing a little about your life with us, Alex. Good to know you and your family are safe from the storm. Oh, I thought you were a logger. Your legs are bow like a Cowboy rider. You're a brave guy climbing those Red Wood trees!!

[@Skobie1kanobie]

Videos like this are why I love Alex. He definitely lives the most interesting life out of all the car reviewers lol

[@vernonbennettiii3646]

Alex, as usual, yours is the most detailed and comprehensive review in the shortest amount of time than anyone else on KZbin. You obviously put a lot of time and effort into your analysis -- it clearly shows. Great review of the new Defender. As for me, it's more than I want to spend on a new "cushy" off-roader. So, I'll stick with what I have owned since new: a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Ecodiesel, w/ Off-Road Adventure II Pkg ("Quadra-Drive II" and various skid plates), Quadralift, Mopar Rocksliders, Chief Products Lower Front Guard, Sump Protection Plate and Transmission Protection Plate, and a long 3/8" aluminum skid plate protecting the DEF Line (and a valve) underbody, plus Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires on 18" wheels. Yes, the Jeep GC is a bit more cramped inside than the new 4-door Defender, but I would imagine that my Jeep GC is also somewhat more nimble out inda voods! (I also carry 2 chain saws -- a battery powered DeWalt and a gas Stihl, along with a lot of other recovery gear.) And, I do prefer a rear "hatch" over a rear "door" -- the rear hatch makes a nice roof over myh head when I'm loading and unloading hunting and fishing equipment. However, I do sorely miss my '04 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (with metal bumpers) -- the perfect size (bigger than the Jeep GC, but not too big) and configuration (rear hatch). I also bought the Tahoe brand new and (unfortunately) wore that thing right out off-roading it in northern Michigan, and driving it on our salty winter roads. Keep up the great work! Do you do any old 4x4 reviews? You'd be really good at it! Look forward to seeing your reviews of the upcoming new Jeep Grand Cherokees and Wagoneers!

[@arcflashed]

It's weird. I turn 65 this year and I can't believe how many references say " Not Your Fathers..." Now that pertains to me. lol

[@cincyrovers]

I took delivery of my 2021 Defender 110 in January, and I’m extremely happy with it! Also, the air suspension is standard on all trims of the 110. Air is only optional on the 90.

[@CumBrianFries]

Give it a few more months and see if you'll still be happy with it. lol

[@cincyrovers]

@@CumBrianFries I had an LR4 before the Defender, and I also currently have a Discovery 5. I haven’t had a single issue with the Discovery, and the only big issue I had with the LR4 was a coolant leak from the crossover pipe.

[@e2xx911]

@@cincyrovers nice!

[@MistSoalar]

the front reminds me honda element

[@AmandaAcresHomestead]

Is Alex a total bad-ass? I feel like Alex is a total bad-ass.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Aww, that's so sweet!

[@rogersmj]

Alex doesn’t know it, but he is indeed a bad-ass.

[@stewartstarling2309]

Yesssss a total badass!!!! 😎

[@Ktheodoss]

I don't live off the beaten path as much as you do, but I often have no electricity. Once for eleven days. And that's one reason I don't want an EV. This Defender looks great to me, a bit funky though not too much. Only two things that would prevent me from buying, price and reliability.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

A "little bit less reliable"??? Alex, you are too decent a man.

[@CumBrianFries]

I mean, he probably doesn't want to be blacklisted by LandRover. lol

[@naveenthemachine]

@@CumBrianFries he also owns an fca product the Durango. Fca products aren’t really known to be reliable either

[@trent7080]

@@naveenthemachine wrong, reliability cannot be measured on a general basis because every vehicle is unique.

[@trent7080]

@Nomen Clature yet Toyota a so called "reliable" brand is being investigated for a fire issue with their RAV4s. The only stupid one is you, you're very ignorant and have little to no common sense.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@trent7080 I think the 2013-18 ones are. But I think only certain rav4s in that model year range are investigated

[@paulfazi]

My neighbor has one... it’s been in the shop several times since he had it. It’s hard to see in photos and video, but it’s a massive vehicle, and has quite the presence. I really like it, got my eye on it.

[@WillMoon]

I have to admit I kind of want a Defender...

[@AustinF516]

"Initial quality award" only Initial

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Very initial.

[@geley5285]

@Nomen Clature Was that the first, second, or third one?

[@lucisleesion8824]

I highly believe Jaguar & Land Rover company does not fully "complete" their vehicle, so that the dependability is horrible. Done with my conclusion

[@jefffritz1]

A nervous laugh after you put the fuel in the back would have slayed me 😂

[@josecandelario284]

Sir Alex; this is not only about cars, you are a man we should called "Jack of all trades, AND master of ALL!"

[@ThatGuy-kv1kw]

I drive mine in the jungle everyday, the concrete jungle of NYC, first service is at 20K, very stable on the highway, has cool led lighting that you didn't show, much better than your Durango ( had a 2015)

[@Jluislive]

Awesome suv! I love it and want one. Someday you'll have to tell us how you ended up living in the woods, the challenges it presents and what it took to get you there.

[@guerrillajack1451]

Couldn't help but chuckle - got the same Defender and the same chainsaw doing the same stuff - with TX cedar and pine. Great review.

[@bbkmm1]

For that price, it should come standard with satellite request tow button with lifetime subscription.

[@zelenizub2036]

You have to pay through the nose for tow hooks. And for this vehicle this is more important than the engine.

[@oliversv1000]

I keep going back and forth between getting what was once my dream car a Wrangler 4xe but now this Defender has my attention. Thank you for the fun and interesting review videos. Love the Redwoods, so happy for you that you get to enjoy that part of this world of ours.

[@tomeng9520]

They say 90% of all Land Rovers manufactured are still on the road. The other 10% have reached their destination.

[@jimpease280]

ROFLMAO 🤣

[@garrettw99]

You gave us more information on the Defender with a 48 hour press loan than TFL has done in a few months of their ownership...

[@ChurchDenton]

Thanks Alex, I’ve had the old Defender for nearly ten years now and I will order the new one in the spring. I’m definitely looking forward to having some comfort!

[@InvestBetter.]

I like how Alex says this will be "a little less reliable" than a Toyota SUV, like a 4Runner or Land Cruiser This would only be accurate if you didn't know what the word "little" meant

[@hedgehogthesonic3181]

''a little less reliable'' does he thinks this vehicle can make it to 150,000 miles without any major problems?

[@naveenthemachine]

He says the exact same thing when comparing a sequoia or tundra to the Tahoe, Silverado, expedition etc.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@hedgehogthesonic3181 I’d be surprised if it made to 10000 miles.

[@hedgehogthesonic3181]

@@naveenthemachine Same, but i doubt it can, maybe it could, but who knows, Range Rover vehicles are all junk.

[@Chopperbob56]

Great review, I’m loving my P400.13,000 fantastic miles so far. Also I think the the tow rating is 8,200.

[@TooTallTang]

Alex's lifestyle and property are awesome!

[@mlhm5]

Having owned a D90, a Discovery and a Range Rover I can tell you that the mechanical repair on Land Rover vehicles is never ending and expensive. Contrast that if you will to the 2 Mercedes SUVs I have owned for 11 and 7 years with 0 mechanical problems, just maintenance items like tires, fluids and not even a battery or belt or a light. They have been a pleasure to own and drive. Land Rover products are not on my buy or want list. Good luck to those who have yet to experience Land Rover vehicle ownership.

[@naveenthemachine]

A Mercedes not breaking down for 11 years? That’s damn impressive. Usually European cars are money pits as they age with maintenance

[@Douganchesner]

Well I’ve had no major issues with my three land Rovers including my 2021 Defender so your experience isn’t mine. I also change the oil

[@MegaNinjaMonkeyZord]

Something tells me both of you sell cars, specific cars, statistics don't lie MB and LR are extremely unreliable, that matters if you want a vehicle not that much if you need status symbol/fashion accessory

[@Douganchesner]

SAM I don’t sell cars. It’s pretty easy to look at my channel and see I’m a musician but that’s probably beyond the purview of a troll or bot such as yourself.

[@denault3985]

Looks great but, a big but is the issue of dependability...ask your friends at TFL (mentioned in the video) who went through three of them before getting it right. I will call it a "good looker" inside and out.

[@naveenthemachine]

Alex said he’s well aware. He talks to Roman at least once a week

[@MDKN22]

@@naveenthemachine yeah they're both really good friends

[@joshmcclure2124]

Only one actually had an issue. The second was the fault of a technician drilling through a wiring harness. That can hardly be blamed on the vehicle

[@Tully3674]

As much as I value reliability and ergonomics over most everything else, it's a darn good-looking SUV. It would be a fight with the devil within me whether or not to get this Defender.

[@ktpinnacle]

Same. And as a buy and hold guy, I'd also be concerned that repairs on this truck will cost more than the same repair on many others.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ktpinnacle what if the defender was more efficient than the others? I know it isn’t but Alex said fuel efficiency over reliability especially the n large SUVs and trucks.

[@mlhm5]

"18mpg if you treat it right" plus that air suspension is made to fail. No thanks!!

[@ktpinnacle]

@@naveenthemachine Different criteria. Maybe if they offered it with a diesel in the US. The engine isn't very economical according to other tests, though it's strong. The long-term cost of ownership due to repairs scares me to death. I just see this Defender as an incredibly seductive sig other that you can't resist, but eventually regret paying a heavy price to remain with. Frankly, I'd have an AT4 Yukon right now if they had been able to shoehorn the 3.0 Duramax into it.

[@keptkozy]

Get a warranty

[@petercasperdyloco]

Alex, have you ever thought about doing a cars and coffee for followers in Northern California? Think you might have a fair amount interested!

[@car8365]

I really like the looks and I love the creative twist you added to the video Alex. I heard you can not buy a Land Rover without it leaking oil. That reputation is what would keep me from considering this brand.

[@stewartstarling2309]

You look like me out in the yard cutting up trees!!!! Handling it like a rockstar!!! 😎 I'm super interested in the V8 Defender 90. It looks like something I could actually live with. I can't wait until it's available.

[@zelenizub2036]

At over $100k I would go for G Wagon.

[@malcolmantoine3451]

Something about the added montages gave the video more interest. I like that!

[@xnopyt13]

17:47 I can't even imagine towing on such narrow trails, that's some spintire stuff

[@kevinW826]

Someone on my street owns one of these. It’s currently sitting under a car cover for the past month or so. I wonder if it still works?

[@tomeng9520]

They say 90% of all Land Rovers manufactured are still on the road. The other 10% have reached their destination.

[@ttgautam21]

@@Ingens_Scherz i just come in comments section under defender to see how salty people are.. I am searching for comment that says this looks like honda element 😀😀

[@ChurchDenton]

Yeah , cos it is.....

[@TheKapitan1975]

i have always enjoy watching your channel ever since we get our suv in 2015.

[@TomaszMajek]

Great video! Love the slice of life in there goes well with the review of the Defender

[@ginzero]

Your videos are informative AND entertaining!! Brought your favorite saw, and your new saw, and a back up saw.. lol...

[@3204clivesinclair]

Alex, another reason for the location of the spare wheel is access. Easier to access when off road and you need to change wheels. Quality seems to be an issue for yet another JLR model. If they fixed the reliability issues with this vehicle it would be a world beater.

[@gene978]

Alex always cracks me up. He’s your typical Paul Bunyan HE MAN in Clark Kent disguise.

[@psamarajiva]

No matter how Land Rover spins, this is not an evolution of the original Defender which was heavily customizable for many purposes, agricultural, industrial, military, etc. This is simply evolution of LR4 with Defender sticker on it.

[@FantomLightning]

Alex is honestly living my dream life. Lol

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

At least it's someone's dream, it sure feels alot like work on this end...

[@FantomLightning]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide I'll trade ya! How do you feel about Northeast Ohio? lol

[@maureencora1]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide You Never Had it So Good. We All Don't Have the America Dream, You're Blessed.

[@maureencora1]

@@FantomLightning Me Too.

[@alphagoat2035]

the audio compression is killing me

[@SoundgardenMan]

And here I was thinking I was the only guy in the woods with a chainsaw collection problem Alex.

[@DelWinston]

I love this video. Great seeing you out using the vehicle in real life situation. Entertaining and fun.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Shame. JLR already has Range Rovers and other Land Rovers. Now this is another crossover for rich people in LA. It should've been a new simple SUV, with modern safety and tech but not air suspension, IFS and IRS and monocoque design. A replacement in name only.

[@insainllama]

Land Rover is a luxury brand. There are other cheaper (& more reliable) alternatives from Jeep, Ford, and Toyota.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@insainllama The Defender was never the luxurious model in the lineup.

[@xnopyt13]

Alex's first vlog pog?

[@ThomasLaang]

Husqvarna FTW! Love my XP390. 😁

[@wrenchingfool5284]

I like this temporary change in the format. It’s fun to see you get out and do some “grounds maintenance” and make the Defender do some work other than just mall cruising (like most of the people who will buy one). Generally speaking, I think that if ICE vehicles have a future, they will be equipped with a “mild hybrid” setup like this. Engine start/stop is going to become the norm on everything, but using a 12V starter to restart the engine at every stop is absolutely stupid. The thing that most people find offensive about engine start/stop is the rough operation, especially one vehicles with fewer cylinders. I think that the best way to implement start/stop would be to include a “mild hybrid” setup like this. You can use a more powerful 3-phase motor, spin the engine over much more quickly to allow for a smoother restart. You could also use the hybrid system to power the AC compressor, so you wouldn’t loose your cooling and get humid air out the vents as all start/stop systems cause, and it would allow for the engine to stay off longer, rather than just a few seconds as it does on some cars with the AC running. Using a 48v system, which would be plenty for a mild hybrid setup like this, would also alleviate the issue auto manufacturers are having now with increasing electronics causing big stress on the 12V alternators. Would also allow for smaller gauge wiring throughout the vehicle, reducing weight and cost of the wiring harnesses. There are countless benefits.

[@JeminiYT]

I guess I am one of those very lucky owners of LR products. Been driving a Disco 5 for almost 4 years. Other than changing a brake pad, no other issue whatsoever. I hope this Defender can be as good.

[@MDKN22]

It's hit or miss with every vehicle. I mean, seemingly a higher ratio of people are having issues with their Jaguar/Land Rover vehicles than some other brands. There's many who have Tucsons like mine that have quite a few problems, especially the dual-clutch transmission. I've had two and owned the first one for 19 months and have been owning my current one for 14 months now. Both have been great and haven't done what people are saying it does. I got my first one with just under 13k miles on it, and it was totalled in an accident with just over 44k. Second one I got with 26k, and it's now at 53k and I still have no problems. Some are driving it far less hard than I do, and yet I haven't experienced any issues whatsoever. Some are having oil consumption problems with the 1.6T engines, but again I haven't had them in both of mine. There's just some cars that want to watch the world burn while others are just trying to live. I should know, ask my mom about her 2014 Escape 😂

[@Tinrs80]

Yep... Jason Voorhes packin up the back wit all those saws! 😜

[@lorenwil]

You made me laugh out loud at all your chainsaws - a spare for the spare - showoff. 😜

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

When you've been a mile down a steep hill and had a broken chain or a pinched bar, you learn to take spares...

[@unclejamesx9808]

Very cool video with you working the debris

[@klee6991]

Hints of Honda Element from the front

[@uncleben4560]

Power washer does the job of cleaning the lights .. Alex!!

[@daveincanada785]

Start a second channel called Alex on Chainsaws and you've got your first sub right here.

[@belowme4927]

ARE YOU GOING BACK FOR THE FIREWOOD?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

No, so many trees come down every year there is no end to teh firewood.

[@Greybone62]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Leave it behind, so there will be fuel for the next forest-fire?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

@@Greybone62 Actually its much safer on the ground rather than in the air. In this climate it'll rot long before it burns.

[@Greybone62]

​@@AAutoBuyersGuide Sorry, I was influenced a bit from the media-coverage of the forest-fires that has been going on. Some do chop such fallen trees to fine fractions, so that mass may be used by someone as bio-fuel.

[@WaltANelsonPHD]

Thanks, Alex. Great video, as usual!

[@shawnarmstrong6717]

When will those Alex On Safety (AOSafety) pants be available in the merch store???

[@jlolment]

I'd definitely wait and see what the Grand Cherokee does this upcoming generation. And the upcoming Defender V8 might also come with improved tow ratings, though at a ridiculous price point

[@Douganchesner]

You need more towing than 8200? That’s more than my Yukon Denali that I traded in...

[@SoundgardenMan]

Just as a heads up Alex at 12:23 Kia Sorento was stated as 6.9 in. for ground clearance. That is for FWD models. AWD models sit at 8.2 in. Take care man.

[@sak1339]

lovely for my trips to The Mall . .

[@jim99west46]

Air suspension failure and stupidly high parts cost is the second owners time bomb.

[@hedgehogthesonic3181]

The air suspension will break down completely before 70,000 miles, along with the transmission, i'm sure about that.

[@PaulHo]

I am so uncomfortable with those saws without sheaths or being tied down. This could very well end up being yet another in the franchise, Saw 5.

[@naveenthemachine]

It’s a Land Rover product so garbage reliability is expected. So Scotty Kilmer isn’t entirely wrong here Also wouldn’t a 4Runner or possibly a GX compete with this too?

[@ktpinnacle]

I can appreciate Toyota engineering, but I can't deal with the Judge Dredd styling of the 4R or the spindle grill and unnecessary body cladding slapped on the GX. If Toyota comes out with a 300 Series LC for the US in the future, I hope it is as attractive as this machine, with Toyota's reliability. That'll really give this rig a run for its money.

[@lucisleesion8824]

I highly believe Jaguar & Land Rover company does not fully "complete" their vehicle, so that the dependability is horrible.

[@jaymeez]

Love The Redwoods in Not Cal! 👍

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, I wince a little when I hear the Defender described as British. JLR is an Indian company and this Defender is made in Slovakia. It is important that people know where to send the fan/hate mail. ;-)

[@mikemcallister3138]

visuals are very good on this video ! Congrats !

[@lrosengreen]

Is the V8 version coming to the US? ...oh, and Alex should do a chainsaw review!

[@oldschool1928]

As an ex-Land Rover owner, expect to visit your dealership's service department for repairs more often than you'd like.

[@nirszi]

I still think that the Disco 5 is its biggest competitor.

[@Mamo878]

Alex is a rugged manly man.

[@harryaxe5167]

Alex, the Grand Cherokee starts below 34,450.not 46,000 as the Defender.

[@ChuckGlidden]

What is with the box on the passenger side back and did the box and/or the metal plating on the other side restrict visibility???

[@MDKN22]

If I remember correctly, it's something that was also available on older Defenders, a throwback for short. Plus, you probably wouldn't have to worry about side visibility since it more than likely has blind spot detection 😂

[@bird271828]

Alex, I love your mini excavator. Personally, I prefer a Caterpillar 6015-b, or 6040. Look them up!

[@kristians2704]

When Will you ever do a review on a Porsche?

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

Hope not. 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@kristians2704]

@@Digikidthevoiceofreason why? Porsche is arguably the best car brand out there

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

The "TOWING CAPACITY" is confusing. It can tow 8200 lbs in Europe but only carry 770 lbs tongue weight, so really in the US it only tows 7700 lbs with the standard 10% tongue weight. If your vehicle is tongue heavy, you are in trouble.

[@manojkholiausa]

I wish they made headlights fully round like G Wagon or Branco.

[@MarkRVillano]

They leave a lot of the screw heads visible and accessible because they know that with their reliability issues, this thing is going to be taken apart and put back together on a somewhat regular basis. I guess in that case, you could call it reliable.

[@ChurchDenton]

You talk shite😂

[@damilolaakanni]

I think this 4 door Defender is better looking than the 2 door version.

[@Mamo878]

Fyi, a new longer 3-row Defender 130 with an optional supercharged V8 is coming to the USA

[@QUguy]

Thought Alex was about to rock some assless chaps. Great Review.

[@aerospacenews]

Alex: It is mind boggling that you were able to produce such a complete review of such a complicated vehicle with only 48 hours access. I'm sure you did your homework before it arrived and it isn't your first Land Rover (brand) rodeo. Still, well done. I enjoyed the life on the farm cut-away work segments too. Excellent job. I'm with you: attractive machine in many ways but too expensive for the offerings, and for me, would be concerned about reliability. FYI: Once spent a few months at the private airport at Bonny Dune. I suspect that is somewhat in your neck of the woods. ;)

[@jaredjohnson8553]

Nice video. Good info and interesting to see some of how you pass your days. Also, it's really nice to see someone wearing chaps while using a chainsaw on KZbin!

[@bird718]

only seen two of these since they came out, not sure if i like it or not, if it was me i would get a older toyota and work on it

[@tallll70]

Spares and more spares are good , i just hope that one day we not gonna have to get permit to have permit

[@hege750]

Full map on the instrument cluster can give satellite view. You just need to enable it.

[@kybruce1]

Loved your music to cut limbs by

[@evankatz2893]

As a Long Time viewer a superior review, Tommy And Roman would be proud 😀. Nice And Beautiful Terrian All The Best Always Evan From New City ,NY In Rockland County,

[@fritzair]

So it weighs more then a Denali with the V8?

[@damilolaakanni]

And that Denali is pretty heavy for an SUV.

[@ruzzelladrian907]

Coolest looking SUV. Utility, style, ruggedness, and tech. Unfortunately, the interior of the G-Wagen got the S-Class interior, which loses its ruggedness and utilitarian design.

[@chiemekaa]

6:35. Am I still watching Alex on Autos or Texas Chainsaw Massacre?

[@mikemcallister3138]

Would not anticipate driving so much off road; why not the F150 hybrid or the Ram 1500 diesel ?

[@plneky1171]

Likes the styling, but would not buy one if I was in the market for an upmarket SUV. Lack of reliability and steep depreciation are reasons to think twice before buying any Land Rover product.

[@grnpnzer]

Watching this video for the 1st time on 9/5/22... Can we get a video on the International COE hidden in the woods at 09:30? Great review! Also just watched the RR Diesel review. Awesome as well.

[@sloanNYC]

I'm disappointed no battery saws! LOL

[@arvindsingh4685]

Alex - please advise - We live in Michigan where roads are terrible and many dirt/gravel roads exist. The roads (all, incl highways) get very bad - worse than India! Heavily rutted dirt roads and pot holed roads and highways with large unrepaired expansion joints. My wife would love a Raptor - but we need a 6-7 seater. And we put about 30k miles a year thus warranties run out soon and would like to minimize depreciation. Lastly, a luxury conveniences, comfort and safety are important. The short list is Lexus LX and Defender. Would like to check out Lexus GX and Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Anything else to try, and your thoughts and advise please.

[@belladavis7999]

It’s all about your chain saws.