Following Editor Patrick’s Welcome note last month aimed squarely at Jaguar Land Rover we asked you for your own thoughts. Did you feel the same? When did you expect the new Defender to arrive? This is what you had to say…
orkneydave: I think you’re right. I would have liked to see what the new Defender would be like, but couldn’t wait any longer and instead committed to a lease on a Mitsubishi.
Thingcalledmike: I have lost faith in JLR. They would rather pander to the Chelsea Tractor set’s desire to out-velar their friends…
roddykennedy1969: What other manufacturers kill off their present vehicle and wait years to offer its replacement?
Christrotman74: Well said! The trouble is all Mcgovern is interested in is show ponies when everybody is crying out for a workhorse!
Welshphotography: We shall see the Defender replacement when it’s ready to be released. They need time to get what will be the most criticised vehicle up to speed. Many don’t like change and considering how people expressed their opinions on the amazing Discovery 5, I expect the new Defender to be laughed at however capable it is, so they need to get it bang on!
lrcoachworks_yorkshire: The biggest thing to come out of JLR recently is Gerry Mcgovern’s ego. Next time he says he is going to squash the aftermarket, perhaps he should check he has his own house in order. #thoseli vinginglasshouses#shouldntthrowston es @busheditor@twisted_automotive @ lrmotorsyorkshire#iamlr
Charlesrfawcett: Come on Jezza stop messing around with bling bits for old vehicles. You are ten years late! Let’s be seeing something new!
gordybuildsalandy: Hear Hear! Spot on, ya all. My daily driver is a 22-yearold faithful 300Tdi Defender 110 of 179,000 miles. It’s a rock-solid grunt machine.
Defenderjam: Well said, Pat! LR are keeping us in suspense – that it is in the pipeline – but I am not convinced. It is like they don’t appreciate the heritage and loyalty that we all feel. I am interested in what @ projectgrenadier have to offer as they seem to get it!
Keith_refused: They better launch it before Trump declares the Third World War!
billby71: @land_rover_monthly you did very well not to use any swear words. I think the frustration would have got the better of me!