Topic: Land Rover Confirms All-New Defender Concept For Frankfurt Motor Show

[Jeffy]

Land Rover Confirms All-New Defender Concept For Frankfurt Motor Show
Tuesday, August 30, 2011



• Land Rover DC100 investigates the potential future direction of the iconic Defender
• Demonstrates the future of Land Rover capability and versatility
• Functional and purposeful design delivered by Land Rover design team, led by Gerry McGovern
• Land Rover confirms its intention to launch a new Defender in 2015

The Land Rover DC100, a modern interpretation of the iconic Land Rover Defender will make its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Land Rover also confirms today, that production of a new Defender is intended for 2015.

Commenting on the Land Rover DC100 concept car,Gerry McGovern, Director of Design, Land Roversaid:"Replacing the iconic Defender is one of the biggest challenges in the automotive design world; it is a car that inspires people worldwide. This isn't a production-ready concept but the beginning of a four-year journey to design a relevant Defender for the 21st century."

John Edwards, Global Brand Director, Land Roveradded: "Loved the world over for its simple, honest and distinctive design, we are determined that the new Defender will be true to its heritage, while meeting the requirements of a changing global market.

We plan to engage with existing and potential customers to help us finalise the details of the new vehicle. One thing's for sure, it's going to be an exciting journey, and we can't wait to get going."

The Land Rover DC100 concept builds upon the essential elements of the car's character and allows Land Rover to open the debate and inspire people to dream about the Defenders of the future. The next chapter in the Defender story will unfold at 09:15 hrs (CET) on September 13, 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

[sharpxmen]

looks wicked, but can't help finding too many similarities with the FJ (looks like a restyled short wheel base FJ)



darn, even the color scheme is similar.

[aw12345]

Looks a lot better than the Fugly FJ

[Jeffy]

Vaguely similar.  Other then having four wheels, the wider B-pillar, the wrap around rear glass and color scheme are the only similarities.  Then again Land Rovers used curved glass corners on all of their pickups going back to at least the Series II.  The white tops go back as far as the Series I's.  The white top was copying the Land Rovers as it helped keep the interior cooler.  The wide B-pillar has been the Land Rover for a long time as well.

You pull one up next to a FJ and no one's going to confuse it for a smaller FJ.

[Tom95YJ]

That is a pretty neat looking concept if they put into production, I wonder if ford will put the Bronco concept from a few years ago into production also.

[Torch_Ind]

why big rims and rubber band tires though. 

[Jeffy]

why big rims and rubber band tires though. 

That's been happening for years on cars and trucks.  16's or 17's would be more realistic.

[Torch_Ind]

That's been happening for years on cars and trucks.  16's or 17's would be more realistic.

another status quot yuppy truck

[jfrabat]

Honestly speaking, it lacks ruggedness...  Too Range Rovery for my taste.  I kind of miss the flat panels and sharp angles that made the defender what it was (at least in my opinion!).  By the way, I heard form the local dealer that Range Rover and Land Rover would be split up, and that both would have models in the same segment to compete with one another; maybe this is a more range rover product?

[Jeffy]

That's been happening for years on cars and trucks.  16's or 17's would be more realistic.

another status quot yuppy truck

16's are pretty much the standard and have been for years now.  They have to be to accept the larger brakes that most have.  Land Rover Defenders, Toyota Hilux, Nissan, etc...  Not the version we see but the world versions which are 100% work trucks.  Most rockcrawlers have moved to 17" so there is less sidewall flex when you're running 38's -42's.

[Mozman68]

I prefer this one I read about last month. If it looks like this, I'm not sure how I could NOT buy.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/05/land-rover-defender-concept-expected-in-frankfurt/

[jfrabat]

I prefer this one I read about last month. If it looks like this, I'm not sure how I could NOT buy.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/05/land-rover-defender-concept-expected-in-frankfurt/

I agree with you Moz; THAT's a defender...

[neale_rs]

I miss the set back grill that allows a proper place for a winch. Jeeps are the only vehicles that still have a really good place for a winch.

[Jeffy]

I agree with you Moz; THAT's a defender...

Not much of a concept.  That's just the old Defender with cataracts around the headlights.  I don't like the pushed out headlights either.

[stan98tj]

The top one looks like a freelander got mixed with a range rover. Im not a fan at all. At least when jeep redesigned they kept the roots true and apparent with the new JK. The second concept (the one Moz presented) is way better in my opinion. All they have to do to conform to new standards is soften up the front fascia/grill (pedestrian impact laws) and provide airbags (im not sure if current defenders offered overseas do or not) and of course a fuel efficient engine as well.