Defending the Defender - Marius Roberts tests the new Land Rover Defender 110

[@paullewis6858]

Top review, great family car be great for our family trips/camping. The front jump seat be needed but so expensive. These more common here in the UK, this is Land Rover is now their 2nd best seeking vehicle

[@walkoptic]

Hi Marius , excellent as usual . Love your show

[@MariusRobertsProductions]

Cheers thanks so much Anthony

[@danielrichards8472]

Thought my sound bar broke at 7:04 but that’s thankfully audio issue on your side lol

[@MariusRobertsProductions]

So bloody annoying - I pay a license fee for music rights, I edit to a specific track then when you upload KZbin says there is a copyright issue! I tried fighting them on it but got nowhere so had to either cut it to new music and upload again or simply try and drop in an existing licensed track which is the route I went. Unfortunately it mutes parts that it isn’t meant...really grumpy about it to be honest

[@danielrichards8472]

@@MariusRobertsProductions KZbin are getting ridiculous with their copyright infringement it’s spoiling some potentially great content. I enjoyed the video nonetheless!

[@MariusRobertsProductions]

@@danielrichards8472 Thanks! The music rights situation is a tricky one though because I don’t know how they track who has paid rights where?!? So I am too scared to use libraries other than what KZbin offers now just in case

[@nqumthemba]

Beef aside with Land Rover this is an Incredeble Invention

[@mylestubedayz5613]

Luxury supermarket car parks will never be the same! Say meh to Waitrose speed humps.

[@AsifKhan-lu1jj]

Great 4x4

[@maureencora1]

The Best.

[@kevterseasta]

Great video thanks, the wading depth that showed at 2:54 was 0.8 metres, however, it is 0.9in the UK? I don't understand

[@MariusRobertsProductions]

Thanks for the comments and for the question. The maximum wade depth is 0.9m but that can vary depending on the height of the air suspension and the mode that you are in. Clever electronics some may say - too tech heavy and potential problems off the beaten track say others, but I trust that answers your question.

[@brucekendall52]

Wish I could afford one.Thanks.

[@MariusRobertsProductions]

I hear you! Just did a 6 day Defender Trophy trip through Maputaland in the D90 - superbly capable and now a genuine SUV for the daily commute BUT compared with the older models, completely disconnected from the rough stuff driving experience. Its all too convenient with the push of a button..

[@johanneswehrmann]

Base model 90 please, or 3 Suzuki Jimnys. 😁

[@MariusRobertsProductions]

Couldn’t agree with you more! The model lineup is just ridiculous - too many options and spec levels! And trying to get a base model in a press fleet NEVER happens yet that’s always the true test of a vehicle for me!

[@matthysvantonder9511]

Defender or Prado?

[@anafishing946]

Is this Eiger grey or silver color?

[@Macedonia270]

I think I will keep the Range Rover for the City and get the 90 SWB in Diesel for exploring...

[@MariusRobertsProductions]

If you are in that fortunate position then yes, that would be the good way to go BUT having said that, it’s now such a good everyday SUV that you can get away with one car, just don’t Poser Spec it

[@Macedonia270]

@@MariusRobertsProductions Hi Marius, yes I forgot to add that... It will be the absolute base level with the steel wheels and mud terrain tyres... In diesel..

[@Macedonia270]

@@MariusRobertsProductions Marius, one more query, if you have the info and can assist. Will the shorty be compromised vs the 110 in terms of towing stability? I will tow on occasion either a bike trailer with 2 adventure or 3 dirt bikes, a 24 foot boat (dam boat, not surf launching), or a Conqueror Commander off road caravan?

[@MariusRobertsProductions]

Hey Peter Great question - in terms of towing capabilities, they both have the same figures @ 750kg unbraked and 3500kg braked BUT I know your question is more around the stability with the shorter wheelbase: The difference in overall length between the two (total length not WB) is 435mm Unladen weight difference of 112kg Max laden weight vehicle and trailer is 6470kg versus 6780kg So in my head it makes sense that the 90 will be less stable, more susceptible to cross winds etc BUT that's where the electronics will come into play and work their magic - so they will be working harder so that you don't have to is how I see it working. Hope that helps...

[@macsmith6216]

I think I’ll keep the Bentayga for weekdays and get a 110 for taking the dogs out at weekends

[@SHAMITHADEVINDA]

Old landrovers were simple, easy to repair and mostly owners used to repair themselves (hardcore fans). After 5-7 years these models will stack up and no mechanic workshop gonna repair those because of too much electronics. They could have come up with another model which is simple like the old one and looks rocky.

[@MariusRobertsProductions]

I agree 💯 with you but it’s a numbers game & they’re going to sell a ton more of the new Defender than a stripped down old hardcore version. Way more people out there who like to know they can go off-road than the ones who actually do

[@lbco5229]

I agree with Marius ... not enough people purchased the ‘old’ style and they wouldn’t pass modern crash test standards.

[@paulelledge8977]

All old cars were simple to repair. Zero new cars are simple to repair. This is just a fact of life.

[@喬冶]

太棒了......贊

[@apt62]

STFU

[@jeetts59]

I cannot think of a worse car to take into the deep wilderness

[@stevewinterton2598]

What about the D300. No reviews at all !!!!

[@MariusRobertsProductions]

I can only review the vehicles that are available in their press fleet and also the models currently in our market. At the time of launch, the D300 hadn't arrived nor had the 90.

[@Tillerman56]

JLR should have give it a different name, so that is not confused in, eg internet searches, with the real Defender. The square model, the one you can drive yourself without computers doing the offroad driving.

[@MariusRobertsProductions]

Yes, there is a part of me that agrees with you on that. I guess at the end of the day, its a marketing thing - those who really want the rough and rugged are a really small group so essentially bring out a Disco with more rugged styling opens up that massive market of SUV / bakkie owners who like to know they can but very seldom will.

[@Coordinator61]

As long Land/Range Rover is years on bottom of the list about reliability these things stay mama taxi's going around towns. You do not need all this electronic stuff in the outback you want a Land Cruiser. Nothing else.

[@jameslindley924]

You can talk talk talk and drive it on a metalled road at 100mph or around a dirt track that could be driven in a 2 wheel drive and convinces Nobody of anything !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. CHUCK IT IN 4 FOOT O SHIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!- N LETS SEE WTF ITS REALLY GOT

[@audionut9974]

petrol is the way to go

[@MariusRobertsProductions]

Why would you say that? Makes absolutely no practical sense in this application...

[@beaviccoon470]

Ye land rovers have to be diesel and electric will be acceptable in the distant future but petrol that's illegal unless you go V8.

[@jameslindley924]

Shame ! when the first ya gotta do is MUTE THE BLOODY MUSIC !!!!!!!!!!

[@jameslindley924]

Not Much of a test !!!!!!!!!

[@MariusRobertsProductions]

So what would you have liked to see James? Rock crawling over Everest and wading through the Nile? The capabilities of Defender and in fact, the entire Land Rover range is very well documented and reported - having Terrain Response 2 makes taking Defender off the beaten track way easier for the non enthusiast. BUT what you need to remember is that this car is now no longer aimed at the adventurer but rather the image conscious consumer looking for street cred and comfort in the fact that they can pretty much go anywhere - will they? No - probably never. So that's the angle that I went with on my review. Also, if you look at the spec on the press car I was given, there is no ways I would be rock crawling with those black alloys or bush dancing with that paintwork...when they give me a base model with steel wheels I will happily do an off-road capability review for you.

[@jameslindley924]

Why make Faux Bonnet Tread Plates FFS !!!!!!!! MAKE IT TO WORK FOR CRYING OUT LOUD !!!!!!!! FALSE THIS FALSE THAT FFS MAKE SOMETHING:- """REAL """"

[@equaliser2265]

Too expensive, not reliable electrics,wade sensors,etc.

[@reviewerbibhuti5100]

This cars not for poor

[@MariusRobertsProductions]

For sure its a big concern - when you our out in the middle of nowhere you don't want to be relying on high tech and sensors - if they do give problems, vehicle usually shuts down and impossible to fix without plugging into a diagnostic machine. BUT its targeting a new audience - someone who will never likely go anywhere but loves the idea that they can!

[@ktpinnacle]

@@reviewerbibhuti5100 If you mean that the owner has a spare Defender in the garage for when the first one is in the shop, I guess you're right. This is a great rig, a real swiss army knife. But as a long-term owner, I'd like it to provide me with good service after the shine is gone. And when things break years after purchase, which they inevitably do, I'd like to be able to get it repaired for a reasonable cost. As attractive as the Defender is, I don't know that it has those attributes.

[@reviewerbibhuti5100]

@@ktpinnacle I think Land Rover should start taking feedback from customers and according people they will improve

[@adkc19]

Evidence for being not reliable please?