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Discovery SVX v new defender
Hi,
I hear a few people are unhappy with the D5 for offroading (mainly inability to fit smaller rims with proper offroad tyres, worries about fitting rock sliders...) and are saying they are waiting on the New defender but not one of them has said they are waiting to see what the SVX will be like.
Anyone, have any insight into what these as yet to be released vehicles may offer and likely advantages one might have over the other?regards
Peter
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7th Aug 2017 12:42 am
professorpool
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Woking
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I have no idea but have to say WOW!
That looks right up my street!
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https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-car...vx-plannedD3 07 SE - still going strong
D3 07 HSE - gone to car heaven
FL1 - gone to Romania
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7th Aug 2017 6:33 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
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You can get a lift kit for the D5 and more aggressive rubber at the moment. 19" wheels are available also.
JLR have said they may look at project vehicles like the Jag project 7/8 but the LR project vehicles will focus on extreme off road ability.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
7th Aug 2017 9:42 am
professorpool
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Quote:
LR project vehicles will focus on extreme off road ability.
I want to win the lottery and buy one now 8)D3 07 SE - still going strong
D3 07 HSE - gone to car heaven
FL1 - gone to Romania
D3 05 HSE - gone to a divorce diet
D1 V8 manual - gone but not forgotten
RR Classic - gone to car heaven
Jeeps, Lexus, X-trails... Too many to name..
7th Aug 2017 9:50 am
J77
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Came across these
23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
7th Aug 2017 10:03 am
James W
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Looking good I can't help thinking that it needs something to 'rough up' the smooth front end a bit for this more off-road style ... maybe some kind of bar, or even just a set of LED spots/grille light barD4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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7th Aug 2017 10:09 am
professorpool
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I agree.
Would love to see front on the vehicle in the pic I posted.D3 07 SE - still going strong
D3 07 HSE - gone to car heaven
FL1 - gone to Romania
D3 05 HSE - gone to a divorce diet
D1 V8 manual - gone but not forgotten
RR Classic - gone to car heaven
Jeeps, Lexus, X-trails... Too many to name..
7th Aug 2017 10:14 am
James W
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JamesD4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
2018 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography - Gone to someone with less sense and more time to enjoy it
2016 Toyota Hilux Invincible - Liberating experience
7th Aug 2017 10:16 am
J77
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Stick this on the front and your DIY D5 SVX is ready to go
23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
7th Aug 2017 10:21 am
professorpool
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You 's.... I'm drooling nowD3 07 SE - still going strong
D3 07 HSE - gone to car heaven
FL1 - gone to Romania
D3 05 HSE - gone to a divorce diet
D1 V8 manual - gone but not forgotten
RR Classic - gone to car heaven
Jeeps, Lexus, X-trails... Too many to name..
7th Aug 2017 10:23 am
dubbs
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Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
Front of this looks great, really have warmed to the styling but they can not make that rear quarter work with any wheel can they? Looks so wrong no matter how I look at it.
And that's coming from someone that likes the offset number plate!!MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
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11th Aug 2017 8:51 pm
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
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Nope still
11th Aug 2017 9:38 pm
marsie
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like the idea of a supercharged 5.0 http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/8...Motor-Show
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2000 4.0 adventurer
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2011 D4 XS (Baltic Blue)
2008 D3 HSE PREMIUM (buckingham blue)
2009 D4 XS (Nara bronze)
2006 D3 Metropolis (Java Black)
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12th Sep 2017 9:07 am
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I can't help thinking that it needs something to 'rough up' the smooth front end a bit for this more off-road style ... maybe some kind of bar, or even just a set of LED spots/grille light bar
's.... I'm drooling now
