The Best of Both Worlds? | 2021 Land Rover Defender Review

Off-road enthusiasts know & love the old Land Rover Defender. However, times have changed. Land Rover is no longer the rugged brand that it once was. Their vehicles (though still mighty capable) have become somewhat of a staple in the wealthier households of the world. Does this mean that their new dedicated off-roader can't hang? Well, you may be surprised!
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[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

Such a shame about TLF and their Defender. However, would one bad apple stop you from getting this? Let me know!

[@bradleyscarreviews]

Exactly foolishness.

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

After filming a video of “5 cool features” of the new Land Rover Defender (vid coming to my channel soon), I have to say this is an amazing car even though it has a few flaws 👍

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Yeah, it would. These look great but are clearly a gamble buying.

[@muhammadibnkilab7026]

Forrest's Auto Reviews who is TLF....? What happened to their defender?

[@g0fvt]

@@muhammadibnkilab7026 TFL are a KZbin channel who had issues with a number of brand new ones, I would look at their channel. To be fair one was damaged by incompetence of a dealer. Apparently vehicle number 4 has had a warning light already

[@s3hooligan]

I have 204K miles on my Land Rover LR3 and haven’t had any issues with reliability.

[@Enzo8mmSA]

But then you woke up, and your coffee was cold?

[@jeffcoleman6444]

I has a 2010 lr4 and had 180000 miles was a great vehicle. Until it got stolen.

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

I don’t believe you lol Ok ok you must be one of the very few lucky ones who hasn’t had any issues.

[@victordiaz1273]

@@justSTUMBLEDupon just went over 100k on mine, no problems at all. Genuinely surprised.

[@boyermchristopher1]

I had 1997 defender 90. Freaking love love love that they've reintroduced it. Bucket list for sure

[@classicself00]

This is the stuff that wanna know about defender. Thank you for putting much details about it. Lots of effort and well done!

[@mikepayne5277]

Forrest, you have the best review of the Defender on KZbin! You have covered all the questions I had about this Rover.

[@warrenpereira7527]

agreed!

[@INeedABlessingNow]

This is my first time seeing a video on this channel. I commend you for not wasting time with unnecessary remarks and foolishness. Your video is thorough, without excessive length. Thanks.

[@peterc6782]

Great review. I love how you can do weekends off road and then clean up and the car looks and drives great in the city.

[@chizter1336]

i dont usually comment but i would like thank you for all your videos and car reviews. I appreciate all of your hardwork and effort in guiding us to make a purchase decision ..will continue to support you and hope you will reach a million subs because you truly deserve it. God bless 🙏

[@BlackPenquinn]

This is one of the best review for features interior etc. Well done. I wish you would have covered more driving thoughts. Hoping you do one for the 90.

[@johnberini6775]

Easily the most thorough review I’ve seen of this vehicle yet. Nice work. You got me excited to place my order. Thanks for posting.

[@charlesrogers8420]

Really enjoyed your Lotus Evora 400 GT review. Keep up the great work.

[@MuzikLova62]

Your content is so smooth and my style. Keep it up love what you do.

[@bellini2535]

Such a detailed walk through, top top. Thanks Forrest man. Manual trans would been a joy.

[@RoverSportHSE]

So glad you finally have ( or I found ) your channel!

[@RJ-lk5pj]

I’ve never seen such a front fender demonstration.. never knew they were built to that quality. Great video 👍🏻

[@samvallagomesa]

Nice thorough review and a great vehicle; looking forward to having one!

[@Chopperbob56]

Great review ! Ive had mine for just a week and oh my its amazing !!!! Seriously really well done video. You did you’re homework and learned the systems before shooting. It really gets under my skin when someone shoots as they are learning !!!!

[@fireuser691]

2 years in, hows the car holding up? Any issues or pretty reliable so far?

[@jasonshih7355]

Awesome detailed review! Will you do an off road UI function review? Like where the buttons are and when to engage those function.

[@VWkid4life]

Great review. Love the new Defender. Do a Defender 90 review when they finally get here.

[@kafuicore]

I think I cracked my phone for how fast I liked and subscribed

[@juanzingarello4005]

21:11 That box I believe is the auxiliary cooler for the rear AC system. I only see that box in models with the rear AC option. The compressor actually would go next to the box between the wall with the air suspension switch and that box.

[@jenniferwagenvelt7572]

Love the vehicle+ the features. I just wish I saw more driving and the on road feature. But other then that great review! 😁

[@hollisterman06]

Bro awesome vid! Helping me decide what i am truly after.

[@assegai1816]

Had XS Edition for 10 days. Very consistent with Forrest’s excellent review. An Ace vehicle for serious work and leisure pleasure….oh, and cool with it.

[@ximena110]

Great review as always Forrest!

[@YSolei]

Great review brother! Hope you can get your hands on the V-8 version!!

[@rayban8680]

Excellent review - very helpful, thanks.

[@golfraven5669]

One of the most compelling reviews on the Defender I’ve seen so far 👍 Honestly I could see me driving it half a century

[@johnstonekiambi4875]

Very good review, love your imaginative practicabilities!

[@terrytomlinson8772]

Best of many Defender reviews I have watched

[@scottarmsteadel2233]

Thorough Review, Thanks

[@leopoldlewis3889]

Only just found your channel. Love your review style! So comprehensive and the focus is on the vehicle not flashy jump cuts and attempts to imitate Clarkson 🤮 subscribed

[@itskj6384]

I love this vehicle so much!! Great Review

[@shafinv9108]

Yes

[@ThatGuy-kv1kw]

saw a few on the road , I do not like the optional fender arches on this one, looks amazing in real life going down the road

[@sandraroberts1931]

I haven't seen anything yet on how well this vehicle does in Canada's cold climate. Is it great in the snow? How about ice? Does the interior stay toasty warm when it is super cold outside? Please, if you know, can you share this with us frozen Canadians? Thanks so much. Fabulous review. 👍

[@damon235]

Nice review , I’ve just bought a 110 Dynamic X HSE in the same colour. Burgers are Chequer plate a design from the older defender (plastic was metal) and the rear seats are galleried so passengers can see what’s going on. The flat load area with all seats down makes this a great camping 4x4

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

I want this car sooooooo bad especially for camping

[@UporaFilms]

2021 damn you already got a 2nd gen Defender? I thought the order builds only became available 2 months ago. When did you order yours? Nice job, but you sure its a 2021 model or is it a 2020 model? Did they fix all the problems with the 1st gen?

[@toucan221]

the idiots at TFL are trying to treat to use the Defender in the same way as their other vehicles, when it is not meant to be driven like that over too harsh terrain. that was a nice review Mr Forrest. Edit, just hit 1.8k Likes

[@johnmckenna4256]

Another great review

[@Q8Patriot]

Great review , thanks alot

[@cbrRaven]

That was a great review, young man! I purchased my Defender 110 P400HSE back in September and I love it. Keep up the good work!

[@stringer-ik1pc]

Stop liking your own comments it smacks of desperation. 🐵

[@cbrRaven]

@@stringer-ik1pc I'm not sure who or what you're referring to but I didn't like my own comment...obviously you're the one that's desperate and need attention. Otherwise why would you even be concerned about someone else's comments or likes.

[@olatundeakanbi4271]

Nice, I want one used in 🇯🇲, I'm in the Construction sector and I think it is an ideal vehicle for my typical work conditions

[@Jrbettis]

Defriost includes outside mirrors or just the rear glass?

[@jackb804]

Great commentary!

[@gladdy02]

Great review!

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

Thank you!

[@garage779]

First time viewer, great vid. Thanks for sharing, spot on.

[@reggiesanders1284]

Question: Great review! How (loud) or (quiet) is it on road and what is the MPG?

[@fantasymakersmedia1558]

Very quiet on the road. I have no idea on the gas , just brought it home ! Gas we well see....

[@SylentONE]

@@fantasymakersmedia1558 How's your fuel economy?

[@anaflorez1395]

Wow look at beautiful car Thank you so much I will sent you a message about this weekend and thank again for the fantastic information .

[@darrenmooney6085]

Good presentation well done 💯

[@podiapod888]

Is the Merridian system much better than the standard one?

[@eathon23]

Different style of review. Very nice. Very easy to watch start to finish👍 subscribed 👍

[@rabayl01]

1:00 I really wanted to say something bad about ROMAN and TFL but kept myself from doing so. haha

[@craighendon9671]

LITERALLY AFTER I STARTED WATCHING THIS VIDEO A BLACK DEFENDER PULL UP NEXT TO ME AT THE LIGHT 😅IS THE UNIVERS SAYING SOMETHING TO ME 🤔☺️😅 HAVE A BLESSED DAY.

[@z00h]

Beautiful, an urban gentleman in an urban vehicle. That's the target for this car now.

[@iMitsubishiZA]

Great review

[@JoaoCarreira]

Hi. I would like to know which model of the Toyota that Daniel Craig was driving as 007 and which none of Defenders managed to win. Thank you so much.

[@deniedbwayi2477]

the ladder and the box they dont interfere with the view of the back / corners ?

[@IamNasman]

I do like the camera idea, I have little blind spot mirrors on the bottom of my door mirrors which do a similar job, al be it very low tech, showing me where my rear wheels are in the track, but I like the new defenders camera set up.

[@HeftyJ]

The new defender design has definitely grown on me.

[@Msleelee9487]

i would love to review one for a week i'm digging this vehicle

[@SteveM1969]

What are the “ both worlds “ what do you think you have that’s best ????? Curious

[@adolfo3707]

Really good review

[@curtisskeete4515]

Well presented information.

[@angeldelgado3399]

So what I've seen even in UK is that most issues have been with the 4 cylinder engines, the six cylinder engine is the one to get.

[@beaviccoon470]

Ye it's weird that because their more complicated, maybe land rover thought that they should focus more on the complicated engines instead of the more basic ones.

[@bluejayrover]

Wait for the 6 cyl diesel

[@beaviccoon470]

@@bluejayrover ye that will be a good engine I bet, hopefully we won't have to wait too long.

[@ScholteimReinbachIII]

Land Rover should consider making luxury tanks and choppers that break down mid-skirmish. lol

[@outdoorsmom2000]

When driving on road... would you say this drives/feels more like a truck or a car?

[@surzity6451]

truly thankful to the lord for everything he has done In you’re life and mine. Have a blessed week brother!

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

Thankful to Him for my awesome viewers! I appreciate you watching!

[@sr25jd]

I prefer the Toyota the FJ cruiser over any other SUV ...this vehicle caught my eye... Job well done on the break down / walk around..honesty was on display.. ThankYou

[@fantasymakersmedia1558]

I just bought one, I am a female and really just thought it was so cool looking. This is my 5th Landrover, started with a Range Rover , had a LR 4 , 2 Discovery Sports and Now this. It is so Big. Seeing it and driving it did not seem as big, but getting home to garage is is super tall. I am 5’1”. Inside the car though driving you feel like you’re in your own world. It feels so sound, so solid and just amazing. I like this video it is helping me learn about my new companion. The technology it it seems amazing yet not too complicated . Mine has a charger thing to lay your phone on without even plugging it it. Curious how many buyers are females?

[@a.g.sanning7178]

I'd actually love to know how you feel about driving it being your height. I'm 5ft even and have been really interested in this vehicle but everyone else I know who has it says they have trouble reaching the pedals and sitting up in the car at our height. Did you raise the pedals or are you sitting on something? I want to buy it but I'm scared I won't be able to see over the steering wheel.

[@fantasymakersmedia1558]

I love driving it. It is all adjustable inside so being tiny makes no difference. I can see so well and love this vehicle! I have to pull up to get in the car but that makes me feel alive …. I like to hop into it. I know you can get running boards if that bothers you but I am good and a physical person .

[@navydoc]

Forrest, recently you reviewed a 2020 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition, which helped me with the decision of getting one. How does it compare with the Land Rover when going off-road? It's obvious Toyota has the edge in reliability and the Rover has the edge in tech - just curious which one you'd consider superior for the trails.

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

I think they could both be pretty neck & neck in terms of capabilities. For a fully independent set up, it’s truly an understatement to say that this is an impressive machine. Compared to a Land Crusier where the chassis flex gives clue to how much work it’s putting in, this Defender doesn’t “flex”. This really hides how well this vehicle performs to the trained off-roader’s eye. The ground clearance on the Defender (in maximum height) is a tad better than the Land Cruiser. I’d be interested to see one of these kitted out. It would be one capable machine, however, the massive question mark is reliability when compared to the legendary Cruiser.

[@navydoc]

@@forrestsautoreviewsofficial thanks for the insight and keep up the good work!

[@bw2191]

Great video!

[@LightningStriker]

This is my favourite Land Rover

[@Peppermint1]

Just be prepared to spend some time to the dealership, right from the start. The left wiper spray doesn't work already

[@akhmadhafizi3998]

Oh no Land rover reliability things

[@austin0795]

It is working but rhe camera wasnt focused there

[@kyleowens6044]

so do the back seats fold flat or what? I've watched 4 videos so far on this machine and no one has addressed it. I see they are textured on the back like the floorboard at the rear but I'd like to know.

[@waynelaughton3812]

Yes, sort of. The bottom of the seat folds forward, headrest drops down and then, hey presto the seat folds flat.

[@pmatheson418]

good video... I am in year 2 of my 2020 110S (V4) Cheers

[@nicolemontgomery4800]

I love the looks of this vehicle. I was all set to purchase a 2020 or 2021 until I reviewed many issues coming up even on day 1 that the vehicle is picked up from the dealer. It is interesting that at the beginning of the video the comment of “they are not known for their reliability” or something along those lines is mentioned. How can Land Rover be content with the reliability issues? As much as I want this vehicle, the thought of it being in the shop more than it should be bothers me. Hopefully this will be a more reliable vehicle in the 2022 model year.

[@CVA46643]

I have the 2023 and it has been a dream

[@baldheadlogic]

Great Detailed Review. The design inside and out is very interesting.

[@kirknorris9873]

I like the video style. Keep using your real voice.

[@joseph42s]

This is a good review.

[@johannesfranck1770]

is this sidebox blocking the view in the side mirror?

[@harismehmood7927]

Man reviewing this car so slow But in shorts He’s going faster than a W16

[@L0rdZedd]

I’ve got a 1997 defender p90 NAS British Racing Green. Bought it as part of a farm equipment sale. Sat in my barn for a few years before I even knew the value of the thing. Apparently the seller didn’t know the value either here in America. I am strongly considering buying a new v8 110 when they release.

[@yolondawyatt4922]

I literally thought that was the window sticker 🧐🤣

[@MuhammadSamiKhan5]

On my bucket list.

[@coreymills1520]

Such a versatile vehicle as I am find me one

[@singhdhami4822]

My favourite SUV LAND ROVER ❤️

[@Zero_316]

Great reporting

[@lawandahunt7728]

I love this car I am gonna get this one in black thank you for the video

[@Jrbettis]

No locking rear door strut? off road on board camera angles?

[@billtalbottownsville3635]

The strut locks at any angle of opening if you jiggle it back and forth at that position

[@sanatandharma4435]

I really like it. A lot!

[@atlfun08]

Omg! The headlights...looks like a transformer!

[@lameduck3630]

Magnificent - your hair I mean.

[@leomikhaylov8537]

why is water height 3ft when there is a snorkel?

[@hench23]

Your opening was perfect. The new Defender is an SUV, unlike the prior model's which were 4x4's like the Bronco and Wrangler. Land Rover should've named it a Discovery.

[@romanianmoto]

I was so excited to buy one of these…. Mpg is killer tho 😢

[@DJL78]

Just might be your best review of all time.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

😃😃I don't think so.

[@ThatGuy-kv1kw]

my 2018 velar, 30K miles, 0 problems

[@BlackPenquinn]

This has been our experience with RR Sport, Discovery and Evoques. So a a 90mis on order.

[@adurpandya2742]

The 2022 model should be a larger improvement due to a better understanding of weaknesses. 2023 model should be a much larger improvement since LR should know by then how to solve the problems they’re having as well as refine the manufacturing process. Of course, this depends on them not making a dumb decision to try out a bunch of brand new things before perfecting what they already have.

[@johnbaines3278]

Would love to be able to to afford one to try it out

[@rogerparis]

Great review as always, but I’ll never give up my 200 series Land Cruiser.

[@shafinv9108]

Nissan patrol is better

[@stringer-ik1pc]

@@shafinv9108 or your camel🐫🐫🐫