Land Rover Defender First Edition First Look

This video is about the Land Rover Defender 2020 First Edition. Delivery and first look.

[@sallymottershead141]

My husband Nigel, recommended your video and so thank you from me too Jonathan, Sally.

[@RichardCurtisImaging]

Great coverage. Thanks for the update. I feel that people are starting to change their minds about being a “real Defender” and are coming around to it, the more they see on its capability through the various types of videos being posted. Change is a tough thing to accept sometimes. I feel the engineers have done an incredible job with the task they had, and I’m loving the design language. There was an off road video the other day from Colorado showing its capability on rocks and other types of terrain, just amazing. I think it looks incredible and having had three hours in it myself, really enjoyed its size, shape and function. I’m looking forward to mine coming in September. Looking forward to more videos.

[@JonathanElvidge]

I agree, there will always be change and without change there would be no progress and without progress the original Defender would never had existed to start with. This is a brilliant machine and that is something to celebrate, and in my view worthy of the Defender name for this century. Enjoy yours when it comes.

[@joshuapinter]

Here's the video you're talking about in Colorado. I think it'll impress even the harshest skeptic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKO3gZaeftp3arc

[@nigelmottershead3119]

Thanks Jonathan. Great video which explains some stuff to me that I hadn't appreciated. It is growing on me. Thank you. Nigel.

[@islandrovers]

Really enjoyed this. The wheel arch protectors and rack make such a big difference to the car's character too.

[@JonathanElvidge]

Islandrovers thanks for that 👍 I agree, makes a big difference. Really enjoying this car.

[@danielbarras3200]

Quel plaisir ..... moment d' émotion. Good luck with this new car.

[@johnwillett4086]

Good coverage and it's great to see, at last, that someone has included mud flaps. I'm surprised that people don't do this as the flaps really protect the doors against the stones and tar that are thrown up by the front wheels and the rear flaps minimise the suck-back of dirt to the rear of the car and minimise stones thown onto following vehicles. I was surprised that the cordless phone charger was not an option for you. The one thing you didn't have and I would have added myself is the rear bumper protection for when you load the car. This is definitely a "real" Defender and I am drooling and want to get one somehow.

[@JonathanElvidge]

John Willett good point Re bumper protection - I am guessing this is a dealer fit item and will check it out. Mud flaps are the ‘classic’ option and very much needed for towing Airstream to avoid stone chips to the front in addition to points you made.

[@carllawton9520]

Thanks Jonathan great video hope you’re enjoying your car you will have to give an update soon. I’ve just ordered one same spec as yours from JLR in Oxford can’t wait 👍

[@JonathanElvidge]

Great choice Carl. Still loving the car. First 6 Months follow up video coming soon. Best wishes Jonathan.

[@Pavel71442]

Спасибо ! Недавно я прошёл тест - драйв на 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 и очень восхищаюсь этим автомобилем, который, на мой взгляд, опередил в своём классе и немцев и японцев ! Хочу такой авто !!!

[@tsnubbs2000]

Thanks for making such a detailed video of the new Defender. It looks like a fantastic vehicle. Looking forward to picking one up in a couple years and taking it off road. Cheers from the US.

[@ineos23]

Loved your video , great names the offender, and the pretender. Although driving forty years and a Lexus suv owner, I do not own anything to tow. Your video was so interesting and captivating , you had my attention from start to finish.

[@roy0509]

well done!!! great car ...I'll buy first edition with the same colour as well:-) love the combo silver with dark windows and roof

[@Defender3d]

A great real user video Jonathan. I get my First Edition on Thursday, and your video was one of a few that made me take the leap. Mine is a standard 110 First Edition, but with 22 inch wheels. Very excited 😁

[@JonathanElvidge]

Thank you for the feedback Tim. I think you will be very happy with your decision. I will post a follow up video soon and it is all good news so far. It does everything so well.

[@jjgreek1]

How has the reliability been?

[@rusplanet_4534]

Congratulations by new car and thanks for video!!

[@stephaniejames6672]

Great video. Thanks. I am hoping that you will take it out with your Airstream for an in-depth towing video.

[@JonathanElvidge]

Stephanie James thanks for that, yes I will probably do just that. I have Advanced Tow Assist installed so keen to try that out properly too. Watch this space :)

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Congrats! Lovely car.

[@Valisk]

Great vid. Looking forward to getting my hands on one of these when I finally get to go on the Land Rover experience day that came with my DS.

[@JonathanElvidge]

Valisk I’m looking forward to an experience day too. I’m sure you will enjoy this car when you get to drive it.

[@nickfletton3976]

Thanks for sharing your awesome car with us 👍

[@bbgnate]

Very jealous! Looks excellent!

[@timoliver8940]

If you spec the seven seat model then the rear bench cannot be folded flat because of the slide / tilt mechanism that allows access to the third row of seats - glad I specced the 5 seat First Edition. Another useful thing I found this weekend when I used the fridge for the first time is that the stowage area at the front of the console low down where you can reach in from the top or the sides,where the USB etc sockets is is also cooled,

[@JonathanElvidge]

I wasn't aware of that Tim, thanks for sharing.

[@johnny_3061]

Great choice and a great review. Enjoy 👍👍👍

[@dineshwagle]

Nicely done review for which thanks a lot. Really nice features and the more I look at the new design the more I am inclined to like and appreciate it. Many new tech features makes the car much more enjoyable. Please do a review after a few months detailing your experience of owning and using it.

[@JonathanElvidge]

Thanks Dinesh, I will do, that will be the true test.

[@5e34nut]

Gorgeous 😍 machine

[@SmartMoneyReviews]

Great vid! Thanks. I hope you enjoy your new defender.

[@carllawton9520]

Hi Jonathan any news on your update video. I picked my new defender up a month ago now and it’s one of the best cars I have owned in the Jaguar and Land Rover range Cheers Carl

[@JonGadget]

Hi Carl, many thanks for the comment. I have been meaning to do a follow up, but have held off due to lockdown and very few miles. I have now started getting around a lot more so will start planning a sequel! Really please you are happy with yours, I'm still loving mine.

[@rontaumelscheibe]

Thank you very much for this video!

[@paulsehstedt6275]

Congrats with you new Defender. Here in DK the cheapest New Defender will be 120.000 GBP, the annual road tax 1.600 GBP and insurance 1.500 GBP. So I'll never be able to own such a nice car. I've to stick to my trusty OneTen MY1985. Good luck with the Defender.

[@JonathanElvidge]

paul sehstedt wow! that is harsh! Yours is a classic and very cool though 👍

[@captjosemanuel5680]

so gorgeous!!!

[@nigelhumphreysfsuk2833]

LOVE IT GREAT VIDEO

[@stevewright399]

Very informative video, thank you very much. I'm looking forward to driving my First Edition when it finally arrives! I was also surprised about the lack of wireless charge pad as per your video. I've just watched an American video featuring a First Edition which DID have the wireless charge pad, even though it still isn't an option you can choose on the configurator? So maybe the difference is due to market specific differences or maybe it is now included as standard? I'll let you know when I get mine!

[@JonathanElvidge]

Thanks for the feedback Steve, will be interesting to see if yours has it or not.

[@stevewright399]

I've just spec'd up a First Edition on the Land Rover US site and under "convenience" it lists wireless charging. They also get homelink and Premium LED headlights. Seems we're being hard done to in the UK!

[@JonathanElvidge]

@@stevewright399 Interesting! I think the best lights are Matrix which came with mine. Homelink I think is to open their garage doors remotely? Perhaps not a big market over here.

[@carllawton9520]

Hi Jonathan hope you’re doing well any news on your Defender update it would be interesting to see Regards Carl

[@JonGadget]

Hi Carl, many thanks for your continued interest after all this time. Having left it this long I had assumed everyone would know everything about the car by now which lots of other videos being available. I will do my best to create a follow up 👍

[@carllawton9520]

@@JonGadget you video was presented so good I was interested how your car was doing you have had it about 12 months now I believe. I have had my new Defender 5 months and well impressed with it. Regards Carl

[@JonGadget]

@@carllawton9520 thanks for the kind feedback on the video. I am still loving mine too. A few glitches every now and then with the Pivi Pro system, and a while back no one at LR knew anything about Advanced Tow Assist - but sorted now. I enjoyed doing the video so much I set up a channel (but not on cars!) if you're curious check out JonGadget on KZbin!

[@carllawton9520]

Hi John, well it’s been a long time. How are you doing and have you still got the defender? I have decided to sell mine after two years but I’ve decided to go for another new defender the 3 ltr diesel x this time and I always remember watching your video. It was amazing and very helpful so I am planning to doing a two-year review on my first edition before I get rid of it. I will let you know how I go on. Cheers and all the best Carl

[@lonelion8098]

when they came up with new curvy discovery 5 it lost me completely, my sentiments exactly am definitely buying the new defender when I can.

[@JonathanElvidge]

really loving mine - will do a follow up video soon updating my experience of owning

[@kingquadking6075]

Brand new deliverd on a lorry I wonder how many times it will be on the back of another one broken down.

[@JonathanElvidge]

We shall see! Hopefully none!

[@danielbarras3200]

Love it.

[@stedoesstuff]

Great video - I hope you'll do more. I'm considering the 90 when it's available but very nervous about LR reliability and customer satisfaction ratings which seem to be amongst the worst in the industry! A Land Cruiser would be a safer bet but Defender is much more interesting. I've considered land rover in the past but was put off by arrogant, poorly trained sales people.

[@JonathanElvidge]

Hi Steve, there is a lot of talk about LR reliability and I don't think sales staff are ever fully up to date on all cars so I get where you are coming from. From my experience I have had a lot of cars from LR - generally from new - including the original Defender, Vogue (2), RR Sport (3), Discovery (3) and Evoke. I may have been lucky but the cars I have owned have always been reliable with no bad builds. I do look after my cars though. I know of one person who has had issues though with an Evoke (lots going wrong) so it does happen - just probably not as much as the reports suggest though. Getting a good relationship with the dealer (service rather than sales) will help I think in the event of a problem. LR cars are expensive so expectations are probably higher (as you can reasonably expect) which might account for the negative noise in some sense. I can really though only report on my own experience with LR which has been a good one so far.

[@stedoesstuff]

@@JonathanElvidge Thanks Jonathan, it's really good to have your insights. Hope you'll do an update vid if you get chance.

[@Pineboy104]

Does the roof cargo rack add any noticeable wind noise?

[@JonathanElvidge]

Hi there. There is a bit at 80 MPH+ but nothing significant under that. The roof rack cross beams have an aerofoil type profile - I believe Thule employ this design too - so a lot of thought seems to have gone into this. My Vogue is super quiet so the fact that it compares at normal speeds is very good.

[@stopthelunacy5594]

Is this the Habuka Silver?

[@JonGadget]

No - it's Indus Silver - hoe that helps 👍

[@superseven7947]

Lovely vehicle but it's going to have to prove its durability over the coming years. I can't see many of these being used as farm workhorses pulling tri axle ifor Williams trailers in the Highlands of Scotland etc

[@JonathanElvidge]

I agree, doesn’t seem like a workhorse vehicle. Will be interesting to see how the commercial variants are kitted out. If it can be stripped back with say the screen ruggedised and vinyl seats, coil and shock suspension etc. It might work?

[@sweetfreedomGB]

Interesting car. Have to be honest and say that I really don't like the painted panels in the glazing.

[@JonathanElvidge]

They do grow on you I would say and set the car apart. They cover structural elements on the 110 but not on the 90 and can be optional I believe.

[@astontirrold4260]

I have a Discovery 4. I also had the Discovery 3 but never liked the new one. I know the new defender will be great off road but just wanted to ask how it compares to the Discovery 4 on road.

[@JonathanElvidge]

Aston Tirrold It’s a very comfortable ride and copes with pot holes and bumps in the road like drain covers etc really well. I seem to remember the Discovery 4 was similar. Very easy to drive. It would be a great replacement for the Disco 4 with the benefit of the improved tech which is next level.

[@johncowan7497]

I'm conflicted about having the roof rack with the panoramic sunroof. How do you feel about yours? Any worries about putting a load over the glass?

[@JonathanElvidge]

John Cowan I thought about this too and would it block the light etc, but it works well. I guess you have to be a bit careful with anything that might drop though but I usually put big stuff up there so no issues. Don’t notice any issues with light either.

[@johncowan7497]

@@JonathanElvidge Thanks for your response!

[@samtah2000]

Thank you! Great video, @11:09, why is the DSC light on when engine is running?

[@JonathanElvidge]

Well spotted! Not 100% sure why! Could be I selected DSC off when playing around although light on switch should be illuminated - although very bright day might hide this. I can say it has not be on when driving or I would have noticed!

[@timoliver8940]

Nothing to worry about as the next time you start it the DSC should default to on until you re-press the button to disable it again - unless there is a fault!

[@JonathanElvidge]

@@timoliver8940 Thanks for that - light not showing on recent trips - I think I might have disabled by accident previously

[@charliemccann9540]

Be careful of losing things in the boot if you nip into the under boot space, it’s all too easy to have things slide under the back seats, this video demonstrates how hard it is to get your phone back if it happens. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGPJeIFslqiGrc0

[@anth5122]

Tow Rope might come in handy

[@JonathanElvidge]

Might do if someone needs a tow :)

[@kingquadking6075]

@@JonathanElvidge yes defo they are big lumps to tow.

[@kingquadking6075]

Yes defo they are big lumps to tow

[@tayfunsk7232]

congratulations how much is the price of the car

[@JonathanElvidge]

Budget about £59k for First Edition plus any extras such as roof rack etc.

[@Clavinovaman]

The only thing that spoils the Defender inside is the horrible parts bin gear knob. Horrible to look at and to use.

[@jdjd8467]

How can you wear jeans in 31C heat?

[@JonathanElvidge]

I don't look good in shorts!

[@jdjd8467]

@@JonathanElvidge Ok, don't wear shorts, and don't wear jeans. I repeat, how can you wear jeans in 31C heat?!

[@jdjd8467]

And frick, I've just noticed you're wearing some kind of to with a zipped up neck collar. I'm overheating just looking at you

[@tbonesteak4961]

If it’s reliable then it will be a hit, otherwise just another reliable Landrover!

[@JonathanElvidge]

Tbone Steak I know what you mean. This is a big test for LR.

[@tbonesteak4961]

@@JonathanElvidge Ive driven a few Landrover's in my time, Series, Defender, Freelander, Disco's and driven across Southern Africa. All had issues worst was Disco 3. Yet the most reliable is my Discovery 1 300tdi never ever let me down. But in Africa Land-crusier is still number 1 choice = reliability. Ineos Grenadier is really taken my fancy : kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4u5iqOapNZ5pdk

[@mrtonysantos]

volume?

[@JonathanElvidge]

Audio should be ok?

[@simonperry330]

This is not a Defender just another Discovery Shame on Land Rover

[@JonathanElvidge]

Simon Perry I guess it all depends on what everyone thinks the name Defender stands for. If it means the most off-road capable car LR makes then it would qualify. I am sure there are other criteria that would apply to the original where the new one wouldn’t qualify. For me I’ve had the original and prefer this one for what I need it for.

[@JohnPaul-pi1kt]

What a load of crap! It will not be able to last a day in the outback. It will break and there will be no Landrover engineer to be seen as far as the eye can see. Landrover had failed with this SUV for soccer mothers. I am a proud owner of a real 2010 Landrover Defender Series 110 that I use everyday. This crap SUV will not be able to survive a day work that my real Defender does. I will keep my real Defender instead. Thank you very much.

[@JonathanElvidge]

Check out the videos of what it went through in Namibia and other parts of the world, it is very capable. Time will tell how it copes over time in real world use. When it comes to driving for ten hours non-stop to the Alps from the UK and then climbing narrow twisting roads in snow for an hour or two with all the family on board - given the choice between new and old (and I have had both) - I'd take the new! Horses for courses perhaps?

[@msheep66]

Great video .

[@PhoenixHereford]

Great video - super helpful. Nice and detailed; keep them coming.

[@jjgreek1]

They had to deliver it by truck because it kept breaking down!

[@danielrogers4072]

Thanks for your review. Curious if the plastic on the interior of the cargo area is the rubber finish that’s on the dash or is is hard plastic...does it appear to be durable?

[@JonathanElvidge]

Plastic tread plate design in cargo area is quite hard and very different to most of the dash areas such as door grab handles and grab rail on dash which is soft a bit like neoprene. I’m keen to know how this copes with general use as it gets dirty and will feed back on follow-up video as the car gets some real world use.

[@daddydaveb]

Booked a test drive tomorrow whilst my Discovery Sport is in for service. Looking forward to seeing you driving it!

[@JonathanElvidge]

Dave Bevan I sure you will like it, really easy to drive and inspires confidence.

[@daddydaveb]

Loved it Jonathan, hope you’re enjoying yours!

[@JonathanElvidge]

Pleased you liked it. Really enjoying mine 😀

[@SuperSystem32]

Great video Jonathan. Quick question, how is the ride quality of the defender compared to your RR Vogue ? Does the defender gives you that comfy, floating feeling which RR normally has ? Specially when you driving on a road with lots of pot holes.

[@JonathanElvidge]

Hi Irosha, ride quality is really good, so good in fact we have decided to sell the Vogue which we thought we might want to keep for long runs. Ride is softer which is great on poor roads, whereas Vogue is much firmer and clatters more. On long runs card is smooth and comfortable. Handling is not as good as the Vogue at speed and missing some power compared with 4.0 V8 but these are not deal breakers. Defender tows really well too which was my other concern. So no need to hang on to Vogue now.

[@martinfrench5527]

Great review, detailed and impartial. I have a Discovery 4 and trying to decide what to do next. Totally with your last comment that JLR lost me with the curvy Discovery 5, which looks like every other blob SUV and is not especially practical. Think I will wait for the hybrid Defender next year as will prob depreciate less and, I'm guessing, introduce a bit more tech. Personally really like the explorer look. Keep up the good work Jonathan.

[@JonathanElvidge]

Thanks for the kind comments. I would definitely have considered hybrid if it was available now.

[@danielrogers4072]

How does it fit to your garage doors? Any issues with the mirrors or factory rack?

[@JonathanElvidge]

Daniel Rogers I don’t keep it in a garage but under a car port. Having said that width is fine and mirrors fold for tight spaces. Roof rack only adds a couple of inches as it fits round the camera/antenna fin on the rear of the roof.

[@hwleitner2009]

An iconic design. Absolutely love it.

[@user-ei3dq2dw6i]

It's not BRITISH built abroad

[@JonathanElvidge]

Conceived and designed in the UK but not built here.

[@RugambwaYT]

It's funny the camera couldn't pick the roof rack on your car.

[@JonathanElvidge]

I think I know what you mean. Car top-down view will be digital (not actual car) with real footage from cameras superimposed around it.

[@RugambwaYT]

@@JonathanElvidge Ooh! I got it.