NEW Land Rover Defender 90: Road And Off-Road Review | Carfection 4K

The brand new Land Rover Defender 90 might be the little brother to the Defender 110 but it's no less capable. Drew Stearne took to for a series of tests including on-road, off-road and even on track to see just how capable the new Defender really is.
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[@WRCWRX]

The 90 looks spot on.

[@Usergeueyeu]

I own a 63 plate 90 van and I love it but when I drove my mates 70 plate 90 I said I’m getting my self one of these bad boys 😂😍

[@1thehandyvan]

The short wheelbase looks like a oversized Skoda yeti

[@Djw92]

I love the new defender, I would buy it just to annoy the people who don't like it.

[@chaquisa1]

Hahaha well put !

[@watchingyou245]

It's hideous but would look good outside the average semi in suburbia

[@akhoucharmouta]

a noble motive

[@mindtraveller100]

Nothing wrong with buying the new Defender, as long as you also have another car...

[@svnbit8408]

Quit acting like that's an option for you.

[@iMitsubishiZA]

I love the look of the 90 and the fact that it combines up to date tech with ability surrounded with total luxury...

[@thurstonhowell3569]

I agree. I want one!

[@KangoV]

I've watched a LOT of new defender videos and well done to you, this is the muddiest I've seen one. Brilliant.

[@CaptChaos1964]

There’s a lot of vitriol directed at the new defender, as a proud owner of a ten year old one, I really like it, the 90 looks like a defender, I’d buy one.

[@svnbit8408]

God awful reliability

[@amazoidal]

Wait until the evaporator goes bad. The labor alone is $3000. Car Wizard just replaced one. Good car to lease, like all European cars (Endless Money Pits).

[@ilikelampshades6]

Have you seen the price of them?! They wont sell many in UK and the ones that they do sell wont last 15 years

[@mrgreatauk]

You must have had a good pay rise in the past ten years then!

[@roby99]

@@amazoidal asian car are ALL ugly especially Subaru and Honda.

[@srafnos2073]

Hey it's the two watches guy

[@JohnnyZenith]

5 actually. Two ankle watches and a waist watch too.

[@TARS..]

@@JohnnyZenith I believe there's another on the head, but not the head on top.

[@snowboyyuhui]

is that a fake richard mille

[@Cous1nJack]

And his beard had an argument with his hair

[@rwg2626]

Product placement, don’t trust him

[@basithph8958]

We need Land Rover to bring back Camel Trophy and G4 Challenge!

[@PillSharks]

Lol....what with this? Trust me, it won’t last 5 mins with what the real Land Rover defender had to put up with in the camel events!

[@simon8089]

They need to just focus on reliability first🙄not going to lie, it’s really disappointing to see them fail on various channels. I really wanted this to be a success

[@Xyzabc998]

@@PillSharks If prepared like the old ones were. Kingsley Amis Foundation have been driving these and Discos round the worst part of Africa and love them. Farmers don't drive Fordsons, so why should they drive old Defenders.

[@PillSharks]

@@Xyzabc998 so how do you think the 83 ECUs will do when the water level is up to the headrest or close to roof level, that was a regular thing with some camel events? The fact is that they are full of electrics, clever modules and cameras which just won’t lasts in harsh extreme conditions such as the camel trophy! There’s a youtuber in the states who has ordered one, his first trip off road and he had the engine light on, now it’s still at the dealer because a camera modules isn’t working!

[@alrightdave6135]

Why? People stopped buying them.

[@sportturismo_4s]

A set of proper mud terrain tires would be perfect for this car

[@rayoflight39]

and less problematic electronics....

[@clubsport9334]

Fully agree As long as it's a dedicated "country" car. Nothin worse than a set of mud terrains if your doing 90% highway/town work. Guaranteed there'll be plenty of rich city punters wanting the look who will regret it when they lose daily appeal.

[@anthonyfarnan5935]

Club Sport couldn’t agree more 👌

[@Goodman-4525]

Though it doesn't even need it

[@nunyabiznes32]

Even all terrain tires would be better than all seasons.

[@jamiljafri4841]

I love in-depth videos like this. Keep em coming 👏👏👏

[@jhndijkman]

In depth. What you mean the depth of the big deep puddles, maybe. What in any way at all is in depth about a full guided tour of a Land Rover special vehicles testing track with Land Rover tour guides. You have to be joking.

[@akeene30]

Great film! The silver P300 looks fantastic.

[@johnsim3722]

One of the best reviews I've seen! And the best was Henry's review in Namibia! Great work @Carfection.

[@escatel6889]

Henry makes the Rolls Royce of car reviews.

[@johnsim3722]

@@escatel6889 He's probably the best automotive journalist there is.

[@resnonverba137]

An informative piece, well done.

[@ForgingMyLife]

This is what I've been waiting for. Will have to sell my Freelander 2. But I love it!

[@anenglishmaninoviedospain]

A thorough review which shows that Landrover is now finally back on track with the new Defender. Those who love to knock and pull the firm down to their level can be assured that Landrover is back up there where it needs to be creaming the competition when it comes to off-road adventures👍😊

[@mark2073]

TFLoffroad has had one for 24 days, 150 miles and it's been in the shop for 20 of those days. Numerous problems.

[@businessguide6219]

Amazing! Never thought I'd be finish watching this video!

[@johnmorrison27]

Brilliant piece of kit 👍

[@AnthonyIlstonJones]

I think the biggest problem people have with the new Defender is the fact there's very little on it that can be fixed mechanically in the middle of nowhere, such as half way along the Canning Stock Route or the Okavango Delta. I understand the reasons JLR went down the route they did, but that's why a lot of NGOs and Utilities are ordering Toyotas. Too much electronica creates unreliability where it is least needed. I like driver aids, they're useful in a whole host of situations, but they are no substitute for driver skill. You also need to be able to turn them off when they get in the way. How many drivers on the road these days even KNOW to turn into a slide on snow, for instance? Possibly the fault of the DVLA for not insisting on better driver training, but we don't see snow nearly as often as we used to so people don't get as much opportunity to learn. The new 90 is a looker though, I'll give it that. I'd have been all over it like a bad rash if they'd called it the Discovery 6 or the new Discovery Sport.

[@richardbrayshaw570]

Looks great! I'll be able to get this version stuck in places I couldn't even dream of getting the original Defender stuck.

[@clooperman3745]

l will admit this new vehicle is much better on the road than my old Td5 90 Defender, but it would have completed that course just as easily as the new vehicle.

[@ThomasHoffDE]

2 Door in this Color - looks amazing! now I want one! Wish they did those headlights differently tho !

[@SmashGhost]

Xcar is a name we all still miss, right?

[@Lianpe98]

yes

[@joshgodber63]

100%

[@lucasZr113]

Yeah that was a great name

[@RRSmurf]

I miss the bespectacled bald dude. Or was that a different channel?

[@lucasZr113]

@@RRSmurf Alex, and it was on this channel but after a while he left to go work on another one and sometimes he appeared on this one as well but it has been a while since the last time he appeared

[@DavidBello]

Great review mate

[@ronin84]

I'm as far from an SUV guy as you can be, but I'm in love with this thing. Next vehicle purchase is set.

[@anthonycbrown1952]

@ $65k?

[@010MACS]

@@anthonycbrown1952 your point? maybe he can afford it? Never understand people who hate on what people like lol.

[@anthonycbrown1952]

@@010MACS What is your point? It is an expensive vehicle and he was asked if he liked it at $65K. I never questioned if it was a matter of affordability for the OP. Stop projecting your insecurities / drama on strangers.

[@010MACS]

@@anthonycbrown1952 lol

[@ilikelampshades6]

@@anthonycbrown1952 Total rip off. I could easily afford one but i dont think any car in the world is worth £50,000. Especially an untested one from a brand with questionable reliabilty. If it came with a 20 year warranty id consider it lol

[@nightnomad635]

DOUBLE WATCH DREW! good to see you. And good to see the defender 90. And another great video from carfection

[@idontwannaidontwanna7307]

I love it. Sincerely do. Do I have the need for it, actually, YES! Looking forward to a test drive, but god I wished the p400 was coming to Australia!

[@fabtra8499]

Mike! You can get the P400 already in Australia:)

[@idontwannaidontwanna7307]

If only, not the 90 as yet unfortunately.

[@trimley]

Brilliant video 👍

[@discoverymoi]

The short wheels base makes this unstoppable when off-roading. Nice video man.

[@seankirby2580]

The unreliability makes it stoppable.

[@scamdemicusmaximus5109]

@@seankirby2580 . Enjoy your Dacia.

[@seankirby2580]

@@scamdemicusmaximus5109 I drive a BMW 320-, thanks.

[@scamdemicusmaximus5109]

@@seankirby2580 . No you don't.

[@waitthisischinaohgodohfuck163]

@@seankirby2580 bmw owner dissing other brands reliability, how ironic

[@6643bear]

Great video great car , love have one in the future, but in the meanwhile I use one of last 66 plate disco 4 . Regards mark

[@cp4512]

Great car. Definitely worthy of the name 👍

[@basithph8958]

I think Land Rover did a great job in making the new Defender It brings back an icon while bringing some amazing tech as a modern car

[@cmadk3423]

It does seem pretty capable off road, especially water fording

[@adityachowhan3239]

You mean wading

[@davidcortez4788]

Great review, I had a newbie question. what makes the defender different from other 4X4? do you have a video that goes through more technical aspects that makes this a "better" 4X4?

[@user-em7xf1bn9i]

90 is just great looking))

[@andyisyoda]

Excellent

[@melissaterry1585]

Bloody brilliant. I really want one

[@Xyzabc998]

Farmers don't drive 1970's Massey Fergusons anymore, so why should they be forced to drive the old Defender. Looks great and is great. Dont like it buy an old one but no one did.

[@andyakarudolfhessiansack7936]

But it aint great. Problems are nevef ending already: Noise.from B pillar Cracked front windows Cracking roof panoramic ECU failures Software update failures Engine warning lights Module failures There utter junk. These are issues reported on masse after testing?? Dont be a fool, take them back whilst you jave the chance.

[@Mk1Male]

@@andyakarudolfhessiansack7936 What is your source for this information? Noise from B pillar? Have you ever been in the old Defender LMAO As for the rest ECU failures, software update failures, engine warning lights, module failures? These can be all grouped into an electronic failure but list them as separate if you think you are getting more credence to your comment. I await your evidence supporting what you have said.

[@Thetache]

Everyone knows the rules, let the "I have to be first" twats buy the ones that are in reality the final test mules, they can feed back all the glitches to the engineering team, then buy the final product with all the initial problems fixed.

[@Blackmamba12345]

@@Mk1Male Supporting evidence can be seen from numerous LR problems, esp with unreliable air suspension. Just ask any RR owner / Disco 4. Then you'll understand.

[@stevestone4346]

@@Thetache spot on.

[@janswildlife9163]

Great design!

[@jep1912]

Cannot wait to order one in Oz. I'll have white with the gloss black roof thanks. Long live JLR!

[@Arjun-eb1yc]

Great review. It's such a shame the 110 does not have the coil suspension option. The lack of suspension travel is the major flaw in it.

[@whosyourmate8292]

What a machine!

[@devilsrighthandman769]

Love the old defender, love this new one too. I wish it looked somewhere between the two though.

[@DMSparky]

Honestly pretty crazy how X-Car has become a broadcast quality production. You guys do a great job!

[@nickwebb9290]

That’s a really good review 👍 Wonder how reliable they’re going to be.....

[@marchirsch1647]

Nice Drew, that looked hella fun. Did the check engine come on?

[@chillypacman]

Does it 'come on' if the light never turns off?

[@paulsmith1981]

Its good to see a 4x4 being put through its paces on proper mud and steep inclines instead of the usual bit of wet grass where I am left thinking, My 2wd family estate could do that.

[@ilikelampshades6]

Did it really just get through all of that with normal road tyres on? So impressive. If it was £20000 cheapers id buy one in a heartbeat

[@ms-jl6dl]

Those were optional mud and snow("all seasons") tyres Good Year wrangler ??-s you can find them on LR website configurator.

[@Youtube_deleted_my_favourites]

its the best looking box I've seen

[@DingsGuy]

I’m glad it has off-roading chops but I’m really curious what the 90 is like to live with on a daily basis

[@mark2073]

TFLoffroad has had one for 24 days, 150 miles and it's been in the shop for 20 of those days. Numerous problems.

[@DingsGuy]

@@mark2073 I’ve seen those! Very scary, really made me scared of owning one, but that was the 110. Also sounds like it’s mostly software issues at this point which is not a huge deal since software is very complicated in modern cars but not great after being delayed... also if you’re first in line for a video game (pc) or almost any piece of software it seems like you’re signing up for issues just to be first so I would think the same would be somewhat true with a totally new car.

[@CdeMaDaejsAripi]

Is Drew wearing a Ciga Design Z Series watch?? Brilliant piece😽👌🏾

[@stevestone4346]

Love the 3 door 90.

[@americanrambler4972]

I like the looks of the 2 door defender over the 4 door. But the tail light treatment.

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Can't wait to see what Bowler can do to update the original Wildcat!

[@ghassan6871]

I don't know why all the negativity and hate towards this car looks so good off-road I always dreamed about owning a defender 2016 or the new one and for the Design I really like both

[@davect01]

Look up reliability A great lease car, a horrible long term car.

[@peopleschamp7258]

@@davect01 would you like to share stories about the reliability of your Defender? Hey did you hear about MB recall that the lights will cancel power steering?

[@gr7788]

If you view the TFL you tube channel , they bought one took it off roading once, fault came up on the dash.. They didn't had it for long, but it has spent 12 days in the workshop with, and the workshop is struggling to diagnose the issues. It might be nice for a modern SUV, but a defender was always very simple and basic to fix something the new one is not. It's just another laptop on wheels, I don't see people traveling across Sahara in one of these. Yes ,the old defender needed modernising in many ways , just not with more than is far share of computer s. My 2 cents

[@peopleschamp7258]

@@gr7788 tfl also didn't follow the car manual that states not to floor the engine or take off road for the first 1000 miles. I know this because I have one and on page 152 it states it. It states it again on page 306 describing breaking in the engine.

[@gr7788]

@@peopleschamp7258 Interesting obviously they were miss lead as I though they they asked questions about the run in period and were told it wasn't needed. But as with most things in read the manufacturer s specs always rings true. 👍

[@mansees]

This will make Jeep Rubicon obsolete. You can now have one car for both you off road adventure and daily driving needs. Can't wait for it to make it to showrooms here in the US.

[@mindtraveller100]

Yes, you can have this Defender as your only car, as long as you love walking...

[@siddharthpillai4642]

Fantastic vehicle

[@luiscaldeira7458]

The 90 really restore the heritage from the old defender , really cool car

[@user-be9pn9kh5p]

And it's rolling on 20" rims it looks like.... this is incredible

[@antburman]

That was great.

[@midlandgeordie]

A great British effort..and we need them!!

[@lairdsimpsonog3840]

Ha ha, its made in Slovakia... Nothing to do with Britain...

[@midlandgeordie]

British components

[@harshsrivastava4811]

Awesome 👏🏻 car love it

[@glebetronic]

Extraordinary that anybody can describe a 3 litre 6 cylinder engine and not mention whether it’s diesel or petrol ....but otherwise an excellent review! Best wishes, Tony Robinson, Founder, The International Engine and Powertrain of the Year Awards.

[@alanwayte432]

He stated engine reference, it’s not difficult

[@thedownshiftchannel]

I’d love one as a daily driver/ mtb transport vehicle!

[@LocoCoyote]

I always get a kick out of people saying things like "I wonder how much ability it has retained"... Friends, the new Defender out performs the old defender in every single aspect. It is a much more capable vehicle.

[@grammaticus2800]

(Have not read through all comments, so I apologize if this was covered already, but...) Did the front bumper / hood take some damage? There looks to be a bungee cord running from below the bumper to the back of the hood in a few shots.

[@simono4991]

“More utilitarian than a Velar”: that’s not the most insightful car review comment I’ve ever heard!

[@alanwayte432]

Don’t be a twat....it’s a good review, how do you describe the difference between the burgers on your menu when your working at KFC

[@inter-linked]

@@alanwayte432 to be fair. It is amusing.

[@JLo1960]

Drew, an excellent review Sir. The only things I missed were the price(s) and the engine specs, diesel or petrol. Maybe I need to watch it again.

[@0900McShizzle]

They already covered this in a previous off-road review while test driving it in Africa kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX_Ok2aedqtsiJY

[@1985_Honda_CRX_Si]

Land Rover did a great job with the retro design (and including a 2 door!!!!)

[@robbeard6929]

And which car would you want to use in the outback, this or a Toyota.

[@MrMarioevangelou]

Good review Scottish people always make the best reviews

[@johndoyle4723]

Thanks, I have owned many Land rovers and this new Defender looks very capable, however you will not find many Cumbrian sheep farmers buying them.

[@alanramsay5676]

We will see, I think they will.... be daft if they don't

[@AJ-qn6gd]

Absolutely, they’ll buy a Hilux and have 20k change. Cumbrian sheep farmers are canny folk.

[@davereid-daly2205]

Have you tried the new Jeep Grand Cherokee. It can do the same thing but fully loaded with 4 people on board?

[@jedoka]

What systems were the p300 & p400 equipped with?

[@olivierl2172]

What's going on at 7:37? I thought it was the beginning of a "b-roll montage" but it wasn't. Bit weird how it abruptly stopped.

[@kevincraftsbcs4488]

It is a great new version. The electronics and computer systems are still working out many bugs. Do the reliability issues have anything to do with the amount of drinking present in the design and assembly culture? It was an issue with Detroit.

[@adversusmundi507]

Can you fit a Labradog in the back of the boot?

[@NaifND8]

Would you plz advise, shall i buy brand new X5 or Defender ? Looking for a reliable luxurious car that can do off-roading and accommodate a family of 2 kids , deeply in love with them both which made it too hard to decide :(

[@roykenyon886]

Great review

[@TheKasun1991]

Will it be there for another 20 years parts and tech. I can say without a shadow of a dought the old one will be there

[@Colin623]

Wow, I'm gobsmacked at what this vehicle can do, though a little worrying about the maintenance costs after say 10 years or so 🤔

[@Roxak]

Yaaay a carfection video about the new D90, oh no that guy with 2 watches 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Dori744]

We really want to see Henry when we come here, right ?

[@mateenio2186]

Great video, I'd really love to have one... But question the reliability, especially with all the electronic systems.

[@chaquisa1]

WTF are you thinking .This has coil suspension and no more electronics than any other modern vehicle LOL !

[@mateenio2186]

@@chaquisa1 i know a few people that own LR Disco and RR, they have complained about reliability issues and constant sensor issues, the Disco has been back to the dealer 7 times, thankfully it's still under warranty

[@sfgdragoon]

@@chaquisa1 see the other KZbin Review where it broke down after 150 miles... thrice lol

[@chaquisa1]

@@sfgdragoon you dont even know what vehicle you are refering to ..duhhh! This is a totally diferent kettle of fish to the one you are referring to as in TFL defender 110

[@grincadorna4753]

If only all in the city road are off roads likethis , I’m gonna get one of this defender just for my daily routine to go to work at d junkyard

[@PatrickRich]

I really want to see the articulation on the short wheelbase coil sprung version.

[@cmacd8879]

Not sure why it would be different? AFAIK it is the same suspension design, all-independent, just one has coils only the other has coils and air.

[@PatrickRich]

@@cmacd8879 the air suspension has variable rates and is cross linked

[@chaquisa1]

No different than any other IFS IRS like Toyotas and the new Bronco has IFS

[@Aznprada]

No double watch? What happened to the fancy iWatch... on 2:54 there it is!

[@jimspace]

Can’t believe it’s doing it on road tires

[@kallevespa]

Impressive You still need checking obstacles before entering The new LR shows the actual wading depth, not what’s ahead

[@harryc266]

Makes me so sad the industry has killed the 3 door hatchback off. So it’s so Nice to see a company like land rover making a 3 door.

[@Archiepopop]

Some old hardened Land Rover people would rather see the new Defender crash and burn rather than admit this is the modern equivalent

[@wisecountryman49]

The 3 door version is so bad ass!

[@paulb7207]

ok, how many times did it break when filming this?

[@nigelclats6970]

That is a course designed by LR 40yrs ago,with a relatively hard base,with mud on top. I don't have that luxury here in S.Island NZ,so rely on my real defender (2013 110 DC ),to get me through the rivers and mountainous country when hunting. I'm not really impressed by lots of electronics in vehicles,especially land rovers,as they are renowned for breaking down.

[@D3Sshooter]

What you need is a INEOS Grenadier.... looking forward to see how they compete...

[@neuspel]

I wonder how many times I saw the footage from 3:44 during the whole video

[@briany1674]

90 is just right！

[@MorningNapalm]

I love the new Defender, and would own one if I could justify it, but you do have to admit that it has given up quite a bit of repairability. The old ones could be fixed with twine and chewing gum, this one will need electronics and air suspension when it goes wrong. That still means that for the vast majority of owners, even some who get off-road regularly, this new one is better, but there is a group of people who will still need the old one... or a Toyota.

[@chaquisa1]

This vid is going to get the critics really worried hahaha They probably all forgot about the upcoming 90

[@jack7513]

Atleast they managed to put the steering wheel in the centre of the driving position

[@fr61d]

If the Defender was iterated over the years to keep up with tech, like most models on the automotive world, 90% of the fan boys wouldn't be slagging it off. Admittedly at first I didn't like it, but slowly it's been growing on me. If I could afford I'd be buying the base model straight away, I live in rural Oxfordshire, sick of pot holes, like the ability to transport larger objects, maybe I won't be going green laning, but I like the idea of having a vehicle I know that I'll have a better chance of not getting stuck should the occasion raise. I hope this works out, electronics aren't like Lucas electronics and is reliable.

[@qiangli4022]

Will there be a pickup version?

[@aljazjeram1071]

No

[@scamdemicusmaximus5109]

Yes. And a 130.

[@stephen_101]

Shocking reliability aside which I hope gets sorted out over the coming year, this thing is awesome and I would definitely buy one. Civil enough on road to not be a typically obnoxious Chelsea tractor, yet performs better than the old one off road. Hope we get a 200+ mile EV version some day 🙏

[@porscheguy09]

I like the new Defender especially the Defender 90 but I wonder how capable it actually is off road and in extreme conditions compared to the old Defender 90 and 110. I’ve seen old Defenders drive through water obstacles with water filling the entire inside of the vehicle and up to the drivers chest and continue out the other side and kept on going. I somehow don’t think this new Defender would do that and keep on going. If it did make it through it all the electrical components would be ruined. In extreme off road situations it’s sometimes better to have the old basic technology over the new high tech systems that are destroyed by water and other things.

[@chaquisa1]

They don't get water intrusion !