2021 Land Rover Defender 110 P400 real-world review. Is it really that good?

[@thadszell8528]

Harry, cheers for running in my new Defender so gently …. I just purchased this actual Land Rover, then found this video,, after the initial shock of seeing my new toy swimming, I can tell you it still drives beautifully and cleans up well. Will be properly used on our farm now!!

[@DonCron]

haha how cool is that!

[@akhilpillay4262]

What a coincidence

[@elitecoder955]

Any issues yet ?

[@allaboutcars4835]

@@elitecoder955 they usually stop replying when someone asks them if they had any issues yet. That alone should be enough to answer your question lol.

[@DrHumorous]

@@allaboutcars4835 😂

[@peterdaniel66]

Mad respect for Harry who uses a vehicle instead of making it a garage queen. Can’t tell you how much that has inspired me to live and enjoy the things I have instead of worrying about them getting worn out love the practical intentional Deliberate ways of doing things.

[@morbsgti20vt83]

Yeah, not sure you would chance driving into that water if you had just written out a cheque for £80k from your own bank account....

[@Rosso456MGT]

@@morbsgti20vt83 I am recovering from a spell in intensive care (coma) - the last thing I care about now is preserving my collection of cars. As soon as I can I am driving the wheel nuts off em all. If you have written a cheque and it’s all yours anyway - just drive it till it dies. Chances are most enthusiasts cars will outlive us anyway.

[@EazyDuz18]

It'll break down every 4 months, its a land rover@@Rosso456MGT

[@rollingtones1]

7:11 The first car review in which actual hay bales are used to denote luggage capacity!

[@patevans4787]

I can get 6 bales on straw in my Discovery 5 :)with the seats down of course

[@jamesmccormack3229]

That has to be one of the best real world reviews I have seen! Really like this Defender, eyeing up the 90. Maybe next year will be time to upgrade 👍

[@visionist7]

90 with the 400hp straight six

[@andyrbush]

That vehicle is made for the UK weather, county roads and character. Great review.

[@Crazynacky]

Best intro to a video ever. Seeing it sideways on grass is awesome

[@johnsmith1474]

You are too easily awed.

[@kevinobyrne8020]

@@johnsmith1474 Waiting for your great video then John. Will you be jumping the new Defender or doing a barrel roll maybe?

[@Joetechlincolns]

Almost thought I was watching a new video from "TaxTheRich", but they haven't made any videos for a few years.

[@jasonsfraser]

Strange...when I saw him do that downhill, I was thinking, turn the wheel a bit quicker than that and you’ll roll it....

[@WilliamStevens007]

This has to be without doubt one of the best reviews and real-world review I have seen on the Defender, And thanks to you I have had a complete about-turn about how I feel about it. Although my choice would be a 90 commercial on steel wheels but what a car and what an honest unbiased review Harry. Thank you. This is what sets you apart from most others Harry, Your honesty.

[@clooperman3745]

Also looking at a 90 Commercial subject to favourable reviews, would have liked a manual gearbox though.

[@James-gf9jl]

People used to buy Defenders because they specifically wanted that genre of practicality and ability. Now I suspect they want one because it's fashionable and a case of "look what I've got".

[@PL-fh8cz]

Harry summed it up best. I will seriously think about replacing my RR with a new Defender because it ticks so many boxes for me.

[@Stabby666]

@@clooperman3745 A manual gearbox makes zero sense in today's cars. Auto is faster, more efficient, much better for off-road as it works with the terrain response, and is actually better for the engine than the old fashioned manual shifter. Computers can make decisions millions of times faster than humans, when it comes to controlling a machine - so why get in the way?

[@andyrbush]

Agree, the other reviews are limited by the fact the reviewers don't have farms to do proper trails on.

[@takawaka1000]

Harry's lifestyle perfectly represents what this Defender was made for!!!

[@blairbrown4812]

that baby is never going to go back to Land Rover, is it?

[@topcat4265]

Maybe on the Harry's farm KZbin page, Yes.

[@Kenjh71]

Lifestyle as in using an £80 000 4x4 as a farm truck?

[@Muzzaa]

@@Kenjh71 yes

[@meme4one]

@@Kenjh71 that's a lifestyle no farmer I know can enjoy! I can see these making their way to farmers in 5 or so years. However, most farmers have a defender that they will drive into the ground, which they can fix themselves and does all they need it too.

[@marylandflyer5670]

The drive through the flooded water area was great - and using standard settings! Wow 🤩

[@imnotamechanic3491]

Nice to see an actual farmer review this car and say they are considering it as their main car - when everyone else says 'no farmer will ever buy the new Defender'

[@edmurth]

Probably the only proper review we’ll see of the new Defender. Really enjoyed that.

[@guillaumed1691]

matt farah did a good one in the smoking tire channel as well!

[@marcob1729]

I'd like to see a lower spec review, because it seems that everything that's nice is an option

[@theninethrees8044]

Go to TFL car Channel

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

@@theninethrees8044 where the car broke down within 24 hours

[@theninethrees8044]

@@prakashnarismulu3332 They still have a review of the car

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

@@theninethrees8044 LR replaced the car . Twice 😃

[@Stabby666]

@@prakashnarismulu3332 First time was an engine fault, the next was the dealership cutting through the loom when they tried to retro-fit a winch, which wasn't JLR's fault at all. They also specced the 4 cylinder engine which is no longer available, so it's not very useful as a review.

[@LJM2stepspain]

Harry's Garage has got to be one of the only Automotive KZbin Chanels who can never be replicated or hosted by anyone else. Anyone can call out a cars quirks or film a build; but only Harry can wade water in a Land Rover, Fill the boot with hay, and side around in a field the way he does.

[@robkleinlangevelsloo259]

Although he doesn't own a farm, James May would also be great. James owns a pub. Instead of hay he could put cases of beer in the boot.

[@andysedgley]

Is that veiled slight on Doug DeMuro? 😂

[@marcusdubois7053]

Doug DeMuro doesn’t need a “veiled” slight - he can be called out head on.

[@ace41367]

One of the best reviews for this vehicle. Day in day out real world usage (loved, the mud in the passenger seat, the wood and hay in the truck) and not just a review for people in the suburbs with dreams of driving in The Sahara. He also talked about floating and the limited use of the snorkel and the silly box on the side. Love the fact that this thing is so capable, yet the interior is practical and super usable, very nice without going all posh like all the premium SUVs. Just wish JLR built more reliable vehicles.... Thank you Harry.

[@vickyseago3670]

As always, a down to earth, no nonsense review. No bullshit, no gobbledegook, no fashionspeak. Simple, straightforward and honest. Thanks Harry.

[@alexoh9671]

All he does is fashionspeak and gobbledigook.

[@limpunsing224]

Forever young Harry, hot or cold weather always on the go to do his job well

[@popsbubbles1242]

love seeing the car being fully used around the farm, wading etc

[@rhett7716]

Fully used???

[@skylined5534]

@@rhett7716 Hay bails, slamming through muddy territory, wading... what else would you like to see?

[@torstenreil404]

This is by far the most useful review of the new Defender.

[@porscheinspections1091]

"This is my field for mucking about in". Brilliant.

[@rhett7716]

Yup u cud rip yr porsche around in it to !!😂

[@andrewconreen883]

I have a 110 240S. With most of the options that Harry mentions apart from the side boxes. I opted for the outgoing 4 Cylinder Diesel which earned me a discount of around £4k which is still unheard of at most dealers. The 4 pot is still a great drive with plenty of power and torque and returning around 28 mpg and that's with only 1500 miles on the clock, this can only improve. Over all a better car than was expected. Plenty of farmers buying them in my area. Well done Land Rover.

[@jon4539]

Harry is without doubt the coolest man in UK,

[@HammAlexander]

Agree, but more ai because if Harry's farm stories aswel

[@modmod392]

Second only to my old man!

[@petercrisp2573]

Iain Tyrrell ranks the same - equal cool I think.

[@geriatricmotorcars9516]

The Yanks don't get this one Harry

[@VisionCommunications]

Yes! A rich cool dude too!

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

I love how a proper off-road car then has an optional “off road pack”. Also those extra little lamps on the rear right at the edges I’m sure are for meeting a regulation that says you’ve got to be able to see both rear lights from a certain angle. If you check, the spare wheel obscures the main lamps fairly quickly, but the ones of the edge remain visible.

[@Rockport1911]

Laughed so hard when he opened the rear door :) Real- world- test there :)

[@MD-uu5nt]

Not really, no farmer would be seen dead in one of these POS.

[@martinbowen9928]

I know 3 who have already bought them.

[@gc2234]

It's a utility vehicle... Which means it can work the farm in the morning, wade through a river in the afternoon, then in the evening, it'll drag race an Impreza at the lights on the way to a posh restaurant in Knightsbridge. You don't get much more utility than that! 😂

[@harrysgarage]

@@MD-uu5nt I know plenty of farmers who have bought new Defenders, or have one on order. Disco 4 or L322 RR was farmer’s previous LR of choice but nothing since these 2 had true farmer appeal. Until now..

[@andrewpeacock8829]

@@gc2234 and not taxed like a company car ?

[@benhall3551]

This is giving me a lot to think about. Having had Defenders, a Range Rover and currently a Discovery 4, I am still really happy with my Discovery 4 as it ticks all the boxes for power, comfort and practicality and I love the upright chunky retro feel of it. I had previously discounted the new Defender as I thought it was a bit too "lifestyle" but from watching this video, it seems to have all the things that I love in the Discovery 4.

[@MotoTravels903]

You don’t usually get real “REAL WORLD” review like this. Very very nice review. I became an instant subscriber.

[@petergibbs]

At last a proper review of the new Defender by someone who can give a working review of it. Because how a farmer looks at it is quite different to anyone else. Well off to Harry's farm review of it now.

[@79RockShox]

Never mind the defender, I wan't to see more of Harry sledging head first! lol

[@julianevans9548]

Brilliant! And look at the commitment on his face.

[@GenaF]

Looks like they had such fun. Just imagine having such a great sledging field all of your own... and a Land Rover to use like a ski lift 🚠 I almost wish I were a child once more.

[@mtl-ss1538]

@@GenaF The first Grand Prix win in 2021 for Red Bull Racing.!!! - Kenny Smith is the living Kiwi legion. But SVG is a winner.!!! last to First. - Shane for F1. - ???. lol.

[@samthoma2719]

Petition to get Harry, Chris Harris, and tiff needell, to host a new version of top gear for real enthusiasts! I think it’d be a hit!!

[@pauljackson6593]

Great idea

[@rosstinelli]

Too good for top gear. Harry is fine where he is

[@samthoma2719]

@@rosstinelli not top gear itself, that’s dead. Something new with those 3 is what I meant like a Harry’s garage crossed with Chris Harris drives crossed with some proper racing with tiff

[@stevec6427]

Between Harris & Needell they'd create a world shortage of tyres

[@samthoma2719]

@@stevec6427 and isn’t that what we all want to see, then Harry to talk us through the rest? 🙌

[@robinpratt1541]

Outstanding review! Real use on and off road. Balanced perspective and none of the petulance and dramatics from so called experts who haven't the depth of experience and model knowledge to properly compare the old with the new. Really enjoyed it thank you.

[@larrymiller4]

You've won me over. Your down-to-earth descriptions and explanations are wonderfully appealing. I'm still getting used to the new body styling, but I can tell you if the diesel engine were offered here in the States, I'd be going shopping at my local LR dealer. (Still bewildering to me why the US cannot accept European diesel engine emission standards.) I loved your delightful review.

[@JC-592]

Thats the best (and probably the first) proper review of the new defender being put through all its paces.

[@rhett7716]

Where???

[@fastasfox]

I delivered the engine test beds to Coventry on my Truck (the new engine) and the guy's were super stoked about the new Defender project...they were beaming with pride...quite rightly so too...cracking job LR and a brilliant review Sir Harry.

[@smithsway]

I am sure they were super stoked about all the previous ones too.....

[@evansisgreat]

I'm sure no British gentlemen have ever been 'super stoked' 😂

[@neilcollins5930]

Cracking truck ill wait for 18 months then pay 30k for a second hand one cos not many will be able to buy them , they’ll be giving the 200bhp version away . LR will be owned by someone else within 3/5 years .

[@fastasfox]

@@neilcollins5930 I will take that bet with you...money where one's mouth is time.

[@neilcollins5930]

@@fastasfox what are you betting on ? Drop in value or LR being owned by another company?

[@timshearer5589]

omg that family sledding pic!!! Harry is a menace on the slopes!! ❤️

[@Martin_in_Cheltenham]

agreed- I wish I had a grand dad like Harry to drive me back up the hill in a Defender...after sledging down..

[@humanbeing1675]

I want a poster of that picture 😀

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Best Defender review I have watched, and doubt very much that it can be surpassed!

[@stephenford4074]

What I love about Harrys reviews is that he is not looking to be picky or clever like much of the press - love the like and dislikes (some journos just begrudgingly admit they like a vehicle) and he is prepared to praise a manufacturer - great review thanks

[@red00eye]

Harry, the additional little lights on the rear are to allow it to pass the reg that says both sets of rear lights must be visible from 45 degrees. The spare wheel blocks it without the repeated lights.

[@matejaatanasov5888]

Boring car trivia?

[@AR-rs2dy]

@@matejaatanasov5888 No, bloody interesting.

[@matejaatanasov5888]

@@alanthecat59 I was referring to a book from which I think information was taken called "Boring car trivia", so yeah that was what I expected

[@red00eye]

@@matejaatanasov5888 Certainly was.

[@simonshaffer]

When my friends wonder why I don’t watch the ‘TV’ anymore, i tell them I still do, I’ve just changed channel; and will never go back thanks to ‘Harry’s garage’ and co.

[@Chazza534]

U must be a boomer if your friends even bother to ask why you don’t watch TV anymore lmaoo

[@lefroy1]

Agreed! Whenever I visit a TV owning friend/relative, especially when the ads come on, it all just seems so obtrusive and unnessessary.

[@WilliamStevens007]

@@lefroy1 Haven't watched proper telly for 5 years and don't miss it what so ever. Especially with Harry Garage etc.

[@CalumRaasay]

Burst out laughing on the hay bale reveal 😂 best real world measurements for sure

[@kmc7355]

Oh hey, i'm a sub 👍 I see you're also a man of culture.

[@dingoeatswolf3663]

Yeah, I can't see any Aussie spending $160k and loading up a hay bale in the back for the kids school run. ATOYOT!!

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

“How many suitcase will it take”? “Uhm, two bales”!

[@gc2234]

@@alistermccallum I seriously doubt anyone looking to buy a premium 4x4 like a Land Rover is cross shopping it with a budget brand like Toyota. 😂 Also.... They can't sell the LC200 in Europe anymore. It doesn't meet emissions regulations. Why do you think Land Rover have given this thing a complicated hybrid engine?

[@horsenuts1831]

Harry will surely know that if you're going to carry a straw bale in a car that you turn up with an old duvet cover to put it in, in order to protect the car. Everybody who has ever bought a straw bale knows this.

[@nicholascohen852]

From Australia, waiting for my D300 110 to arrive from GB. Fantastic review video!!! It answered a lot of my questions and it was great seeing the British countryside after so many years. Thank you.

[@mtadc1545]

Do the Canning Stock Route and let me know how you go mate! 😜

[@Geraldlord5303]

I love the way you go into detail and show the customer what vehicle can do very impressive

[@hensh911]

"I don't know what the alpacas will think of this!" 😂

[@AB-Doz]

Alpaca my two bales, side on

[@meestermeesterhastings.3159]

Alpaca Sushi no problem or send em back to Chile.

[@project7267]

@@meestermeesterhastings.3159 Peru, Alpacas are native to Peru.

[@davidgrover2665]

Great review Harry & what perfect weather to give the car a good test. Love the new look and good to know that it’s not just capable off road but on road as well. You always deliver a review we can trust! Thx

[@Mio-Vita]

I’ve been looking forward to this video, after seeing it on Harry’s farm

[@johnsmith1474]

Why would what you have been looking forward to matter to anyone but you?

[@anonimushbosh]

@@johnsmith1474 Who’s a grumpy fcker then?

[@joshimitsu96]

When this vehicle first appeared my first impression was it's a Skoda Yeti on steroids, it's ok. After the two vids Harry has done I now really like it. Pretty sure Harry has just sold a few for LR.

[@tcpnetworks]

Imagine - a new 110 P400 that HASN'T broken down!!! Amazing!!

[@beaviccoon470]

That's the p300 your thinking of.

[@davearmstrong2296]

I think this is probably the best ever review of a car I have watched. So engaging. Real-world usage and superb information provided.

[@tikkathreebarrels]

"Six seconds to sixty"? Crikey, back in the 70's that was real supercar performance! This is no Series Landy!

[@gc2234]

It's a utility vehicle... Which means it can work the farm in the morning, wade through a river in the afternoon, then in the evening, it'll drag race an Impreza at the lights on the way to a posh restaurant in Knightsbridge. You don't get much more utility than that! 😂

[@SvenTheSveed]

Faster than golf gti perf pack!

[@russcattell955i]

Yes, no series Landy. It should have been called & marketed as Freelander 3. Series 1,2,3 & Defender are utility & military vehicles. A friend has a Freelander 2, this reminds me of his.

[@rockingrugger]

Mine Series IIA is 36 to 60

[@rhett7716]

@@gc2234 and loose to the impreza assuming wrx ?😂

[@IngramCars]

Best and most thorough review I've seen - for intended use, not as a fashion accessory. If that doesn't sell a shed load of Defenders I don't know what would! Hope they give you one on permanent loan for that effort Harry. I want one all over again!

[@thegibbonisreal]

An 80k hay bale lugger.

[@gc2234]

@@thegibbonisreal it's a bargain for what you get!

[@thegibbonisreal]

@@gc2234 4 wheels and a superiority complex.

[@gc2234]

@@thegibbonisreal Just because YOU can't pay 80k for a vehicle to lug hay bales around, doesn't mean there aren't plenty of people that can and do. 😂

[@neilcollins5930]

@@gc2234 you can afford it Gary ...go on get one for you and a pink one for the Mrs

[@robertmaddock1813]

Optional 'Off road pack' ... on a Defender ... you have to smile

[@olivierl2172]

It's nice to have options, isn't it?

[@gc2234]

Those that buy one these to off road will get the off road pack, those that buy one to tow, will get the towing pack, those that want to overland will get the adverture/explorer pack etc. It's called having choice and customisation. 👍

[@robertmaddock1813]

@@gc2234 👍

[@agt155]

@@justafish-bd8kw The hardtop is a utility vehicle.

[@sheldonholy5047]

@@justafish-bd8kw Yeah, like every other Defender in existence. How many Defenders are used off road these days? Almost every one I see is a poser mobile.

[@dogbombballet]

I have the 2020 version with black rims. Driven it from Atlanta to Eureka, California and to NYC three times with no problems at all. What a great upgrade to my 2006 LR3.

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

I'm sold on the new defender. I see a few round the M25 occassionaly and liked the looks, after that review I am converted, thanks Harry, still no singing at the end though, that other fella always gives us a song

[@darconner]

Finally, an actual real review of the Landy.

[@smithsway]

Well it didn't break down luckily, so Harry could finish it....

[@darconner]

@@smithsway I think we know why they dumped the four cylinder engines!!!!!

[@skylined5534]

@@smithsway Oh god, that's so funny and original.

[@smithsway]

@@skylined5534 Thank you. I thought so too.

[@skylined5534]

@@smithsway Someone's got to. Might as well just be you 😉 👍

[@alasdairwilson4806]

Excellent review,worth waiting for.Best review yet of the Defender, from someone who knows what they are talking about.Thank you Harry.

[@simonyapp]

Perfect speed control in to and out of the village, very impressive driving and talking. Not as easy as you may think.

[@dan_6915]

He got 25 years of experience.. No wonder here.

[@juansequeirabaquero1780]

Hands down, without a doubt THE Defender review to watch.

[@alansteele3757]

Well done Harry, a true & proper review of a working vehicle. Just what you don’t see in a usual car review. Hat off to you Sir. 👍

[@Chogie14]

Supercars of London drops his defender vid at the same. No thanks. I'll listen to Harry

[@TomCamies]

I like him but he really is a chav at times.

[@cheytacpraetoriancomposite3413]

Harry beats all of them, shmee, sol, tge, mr no clue about AMG etc. I just wish Harry had the same ammount of invites and cars to test as shmee.

[@Rasscasse]

I concur with your choice 👍

[@cadriver2570]

Harry always gets the best driving shots.

[@zaheer4024]

I’m glad I watched this video. The interior looks great and the seating position looks like a great everyday car.

[@jonaus6171]

Glad to see that Harry uses a proper measurement for the load area - the straw bail!. 50 years ago I used to get 2 straw bails into my Reliant Scimitar GTE - the landmark fast estate of its time. Great report.

[@TheGuzziFlyer]

stunning review... totally 'real-world' test as only Harry can do! Legend

[@arsenalftw1]

Side note, the snorkel isn't actually a snorkel and doesn't increase wading depth. It is a raised air intake which allows for clean air when driving in sandy or dusty conditions.

[@WashburnD10]

A brilliant and comprehensive review! Wonderful!

[@petervansa2477]

Thank you Harry - this is Proper review of Defender it deserves

[@skodakatie7341]

Great review, I like this new Defender, it has great presence!!, plus I really appreciate the subtle nod to the classic defender with the roof line and the sides.

[@wynnroberts5388]

Yup, good matter of fact, heart on the sleeve, not too emotional, objective journalism. Thanks.

[@farrisnoor3268]

I’d like to watch the D200 version review

[@stuartharvie1469]

Stopped doing the D200 you only get the 3.0 6 cylinder diesel from new

[@farrisnoor3268]

@@stuartharvie1469 okay then would like to see that review from harry because he seems to dive deeper on running cost which I'm interested in. I like to see a no option defender with the 6 seater pack

[@beaviccoon470]

@@stuartharvie1469 the entry level 6 cylinder 3 litre engine is also called the d200

[@adriandeb2710]

So nice to have a review with bonnet up,, looks like a great engine, would like one of these,,

[@CarWhiz22]

Really intrigued by the new straight six diesel. Fingers crossed it's as good as the petrol.

[@CarterTristan]

Fantastic review, Harry is without doubt a master at actual real world reviews! However 400 hp, all that tech which is bound to go wrong (and it will go wrong in the middle of a field), air suspension and hybrid drivetrain... something tells me I will see most of these in and around London and the Home Counties than I will in any farm with someone in a marketing job saying how deep it will Wade and how tough the tow hooks are... with both of those things never ever being used... would be great to see how the basic diesel on steels performs as this would be the model that may be considered as an actual day to day workhorse

[@hermanmunster3358]

By all accounts, it is an amazing package, the new Defender. And I have seen quite a few video reviews that back that up. And I do love the new, yet retro styling of the exterior, and the interior. And on paper, not much comes close. However, I think I'll wait for an urban used one, cos even £45k is beyond my price range atm. But I agree, I think the new Defender is gonna be a big hit, especially when the commercial variant comes to market. I have already seen a few of these on the road already, and they do have a great stance and sit very nicely, and seem to have bags of composure. So once again, it looks like Land Rover have created the perfect off roader for our times.

[@johnduffy2]

This is a proper car review. Fantastic - none of the BS that comes with some. Keep it up

[@philpoole5670]

Great review from a real nice down to earth guy who gives us what we want to know keep’em coming

[@Houthiandtheblowfish]

I mean you can’t get a better review than this

[@Apfelgruetze]

Keep up your excellent work, Harry! I love it

[@theliberatorszen2916]

I saw one in it's natural habitat about two Saturdays ago in Hampstead - it looked quite good!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

This is where owning a farm really pays dividends!

[@thecuttingsark5094]

Great comment on many levels

[@normanrhone2791]

If I owned Brunei, I wouldn't waste money on this plastic money pit.

[@markwood7045]

Big up The Car Guys for showing appreciation to another channel. I've watched you for ages now and you're great car content

[@TheCarGuysTV]

@@markwood7045 👍👍👏👏

[@mrcogginsgarage7062]

Thankyou Harry ,I've been looking forward too seeing what you made of it ,a good solid review of what as you say is a landmark vehicle for Landrover,might have to wait a while for a previously enjoyed example,but again that will be dependent on the residuals....

[@thomascole9308]

Been looking forward to this for so long!! 🙏

[@jigrodrigues]

Don't care for the haters, this is an amazing car and a Defender in it's own right (coming from a series III previous owner). And the video was awesome. Thank you Mr. Metcalfe.

[@jamesmcconnell1401]

I'm getting to know the roads around Burford pretty well as a result of Harry's videos 😂

[@borjastick]

Harry old chap, you're a genius. I loved every moment of this film. Well done.

[@mrdha1819]

Brilliant review, all aspects covered, the water depth was amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@MT-ou3lh]

There’s a reason the prices for old Defenders (in good condition) shot up quiet dramatically...

[@robbybobbyhobbies]

People don't like change? Suspicion of a Defender that doesn't deafen you or shake your fillings out? Good old fashioned Little British nostalgia? No problem with people enjoying classics, but your underlying suggestion that the old one is better for life in 2021 is dubious at best.

[@MT-ou3lh]

Exactly. I am disappointed, but that’s subjective as I want an offroader that is quickly and easily fixable. My daily driver is a Tesla, so it’s not that I am against change or tech or anything. I expected and wanted a “new defender” but what we got is an entirely different car (which I personally don’t like at all)

[@modmod392]

Can you imagine Dave the mechanic at your local LR Stealership trying to fix that engine in a couple of years?

[@ramdynebix]

Dave’s already on his pension by the end of this year but Kevin loves replacing computer gubbins, so fear not!

[@peterwilliamson1825]

You local Stealership? LR UK can't fix one right now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5zTc2uloKdgrtk

[@simonf8902]

That engine will be the death of it.

[@doug1570]

Exactly!

[@geriatricmotorcars9516]

@@peterwilliamson1825 That's because it in America

[@lynnebarkas6906]

Our son in law works for JLR. Earlier in the year he turned up with a 110 Defender for a day out in the Staffordshire moorlands. 3 adult in the front. 2 grandchildren in car seat and grandad in the rear. Springer spaniel in the boot. Loads of comfortable room. Only one criticism. If you go for the front 3 seat option it does make the rear a bit claustrophobic with the centre seat in use. But I imagine it wouldn’t be used on a regular basis. Impressive off-roader, and comfortable.

[@sensescaper]

I still own and run a working old Defender 90, and do love it. That said, I am getting on now - and I'm a bit tired of it's quirks. I am warming to the new one. It's performance & manners are so much more 21st C than the (very 20th C) of the old one. It will be really interesting to see how the mechatronics hold up on the used market and also what happens with the environmental angle across the UK. I'd probably think commercial 110 without the macho trappings, coil sprung and full towing gubbins.

[@williamdrijver4141]

Best review of the new Defender I have seen so far. Much more attractive than a G Class or Wrangler Unlimited imo.

[@sixpotshot]

I understand one standard no cost spec is a set of Xmas Lights that light up in random fashion as one goes along...certain things never change. Wonderful piece of over complicated tech with so many things to wrong...LR garages must be very happy...it will keep customers going back to their centres for years to come. Clever 🥸

[@jamesnbd57]

I love Harry’s Garage but I do think Harry should clarify his relationship with Jaguar Land Rover. If you Google, you’ll find him listed as a paid consultant to JLR. Maybe old news, but either way it’s much better to be clear.

[@Rasscasse]

It’s never been a secret mate. It’s always been known. You haven’t discovered anything new or undisclosed.

[@raycollington4310]

I didn't know this, I've never met anyone without an agenda

[@bob-wo3ir]

Good to know

[@skylined5534]

@@johntease6782 Ugh.

[@PhilWare1]

I have just stumbled across this video on KZbin and had no idea about the connection. Perhaps a 30 second comment at the start would be more honest

[@TheCookie176]

Best Defender review on the internet. You can feel that engine power by just watching it.

[@VickersDoorter]

I've had my P300 for three months and love it. I previously had a 1998 Defender 90 and do not miss it, the new one is just better in pretty much every way.

[@jackjoyce1744]

What’s your average mpg?

[@youmustbethatninja]

You can tell how much he likes it by how much he’s using the hell out of it

[@laRoz67]

Thanks Harry, great review. I'm genuinely impressed by it's real world capabilities. 45k Base price though? The most adventure most of these will see is a Waitrose car park.

[@jonathanburton5838]

As always Harry, a very engrossing video with stacks of information and insights. might well visit Land Rover dealership in Chesterfield. It will be a diesel though!

[@flat4-]

If it wasn't for us living in an urban area I would bought one in an instant, that good is this review ! Thanks again Harry !

[@funksoulguy]

By far the best performance review of the awesome astoundingly beautiful beast.. Thanks a million💕😍🤩🙏

[@Dhhcnkk]

Finally. A real review. Superb video.

[@aasimyousaf2455]

I really don't think the new defender gets enough credit for its incredible breadth of ability. Its clearly not trying to be what the old defender was. It's a different, more modern and FAR more capable all round car.

[@Andy-pu2iv]

I don't know.... In my days working on a farm (OK, forty-odd years ago) if it couldn't be fixed with a length of baler twine and a hammer, then it was way too advanced and you'd need specialist equipment (like spanners) to get you going again.

[@SeagullWaterPurifier]

Yeah but you had to hit it with a hammer everyday day bahahaha

[@SeagullWaterPurifier]

And then go lookin for a bigger hammer

[@ljd8520]

Had my D250S 1 Yr already absolutely love it. Loads of power. Very happy

[@hypotheticallywhatiskyle]

It's so good my company has purchased THREE and I have personally bought one. NO regrets, best purchase tows like a ox, works like a mule. One already has 6000 hours on the clock most of it towing the rest at an idle sitting in a quarry or on site. None of the guys have broke anything yet and the pickups haven't been front of the key safe since having them around