All of you are right on target! 98% of the people who buy a new off road vehicle never take it off road. It's like wearing a condom all the time every day but never screwing once.
The only automotive journalist Top Gear have is Chris Harris (one of the best in the world) and he'll tell the truth about a vehicle. In the "taster" for this video (released a few days before this video) this guy (Jack Rix) actually said: "Africa - what a country!" (the video was then taken down by the BBC, and edited, to remove the obvious mistake)....
And drive next to the road in the Marienflus! That is were the new gras will grow when the rain is back. That is so stupid and unthinkable to nature. Shame !!!
Do you think though that it has completely missed the previous defender market and tried to appeal to the disco market ? I personally would have liked to see something a little more basic than this so as to keep the price point down, and maintain its previous appeal with just a few modernised inclusions to make able to be daily driven. unfortunately they have fallen victim to just catering to the general SUV market with a few in market tricks to give it some basic off road prowess. I just think it’s too much for what it should have been.
I think we all do The new Top Gear is not bad by itself. If it wasnt named Top Gear, probably wouldve been better, because simply dont have the same energy
That's because any off-road person would point out that this is the Discovery that they screwed up the last time and it does everything the current Disco does. They both carry up to 7 people, they tow the same weight, and they wade in the same depth of water. Essentially now they made a proper Discovery and screwed it up by pretending it was a Defender or that it was any more capable then the cars they already sell. This car needs a face lift, it needs an 8 passenger option, and it needs to be called Defender 120.
Waited for this comment. His reviews are for people who aren't into offroading. Andrew Pierre White summarized it perfectly. It's just another discovery.
@@jorgesolis5055 not really. This video means nothing. I wanted to know if it compares in any way to the old defender. Can it do harcore overlanding? It looks like it's already too complicated mechanically to do long trips. And probably expensive. It's just another discovery. The defender could've been the 70 series Land Cruiser (sold in Australia) or the Jeep Wrangler competitor but right now it's all over the place.
Yes a Land Rover press event set up by absolute experts to make sure all the routes are easy enough, and to also sway the journalists minds by providing them with amazing food, lots of alcohol and make sure the stay is the best time possible for the journalists.. Think about it... A bad trip would definitely lead to poor reviews lol.. I have a UA-camr friend who use to be on Land Rovers journalist invite list, but his honesty had him removed from the list because he said the "This Discovery is absolutely unreliable rubbish.. Save your money and get a Toyota" lol
"Don't like offroading. Don't understand why offroaders do it. But I'll review the car anyway and hope viewers listen to me." Hope he enjoyed all the free Land Rover swag and fully catered trip.
Well, it’s obvious they had to get modern. But the biggest argument when buying one was that Defenders run forever, which will not happen with this super-Turbo-charged-semi-Electric-Hybrid-whatever. You can throw this car in the dumpster when you reach 100k miles
I feel the same, it's different, but I still like it. The old defender was nice, but that doesn't mean they have to keep it the same for centuries. But it will probably be bought mostly to be on suburban streets instead of in the wilderness..
rickrolled09: I love the generic Tonka truck look of the old one but, seriously, you could break your shoulder against the door. Very narrow and cramped -
@@TheJPHarvey Time will tell. You have produced a vehicle to replace the Defender but you chose not to have solid axles? You have filled it full of electronics? The competition, Land Cruiser 70 series and the Mercedes G Wagon have stuck with ladder chassis and solid axles. Even the new Suzuki has stayed traditional. Now you either work for JLR, in which case you are in trouble for insulting me on You Tube, or you are a liar. The test for this vehicle is let it work in Africa for 25 years and see if it lasts. It will be dead in 10 years. We shall see how many Australian farmers buy it? If they break down in remote areas it can mean death for them. Are they going to trust all those ECU's? I can't remember how many but as you work for JLR I am sure you can tell me. It's more than 50 per vehicle I think. When I say go Off Roading, I don't mean a bit of Green Laning, I mean driving in Africa or the Third World. The new Grenadier will prove the original Defender design was correct. Have you ever driven in Africa?
If they chose an experienced off road expert and he/she had no trouble navigating the terrain what would that prove?? Letting a novice try is obviously a better test of the car taking care of you.
@@timhay7141 I was rather hoping it was going to be a pressed up cab on a sturdy chassis where the doors weren't made of 25 pieces of folded tin covered in readily corroded alli, where the doors actually sealed to the frame when shut etc. I could go on, I have had 5 90/110's so I know the pitfalls. It would be available in various guises to suit all markets. Now we have something nobody will want because the disco is so developed now.
agree totally. the 70 series Toyo Land cruisers are still agricultural, and they cant make enough of them for the Aussie and far east market. If they ever brought them to the USA, we wood cheer in unison.
How bad can a influenced review get ! Trusting someone’s point of view who doesn’t go off-road ? Andrew from 4xoverland should of been involved to tell us how good it really is ?
I understand the hate when it comes to the new cast of Top Gear that are trying really hard to be the old cast but this guy is just there to do a job and he’s doing it his way, not trying to be Clarkson, Hammond or May. I don’t understand the negative comments about the car. Yeah the video is a little salesman-y but when you look at this car, it’s absolutely perfect. Not only is it respectful to it’s heritage, it’s also a real player in the modern market because unlike any other modern SUV, it can do anything. You can go hardcore off-roading, you can use it as a truck and haul/tow stuff, you can drive it daily and you can even take it out on dates. Land Rover has created the perfect SUV.
Okay, wow. This is almost like a movie. That last piece of music in the end... Wow! Sheer artistry. A couple of little mistakes here and there, but... I think you’ve done justice to the new car replacing the old Legend. Jack, you’ve earned my respect. I’m your fan now, just as much as I am of Chris. Thank you! And Top Gear, welcome back! :’)
This is incredible. Makes me really want a Defender now, even more than before. I'd love to do this trip as well, I wonder if there's a way to pay to go on the same route?
Johnny FD usually the car ship along with the other Land Rover dealers organize those off-road trips. In case they don’t do it officially trough Land Rover just ask around and they probably will put you in contact with them. Ultimately google it. Easiest way is just entering an off road group.
BeerGrills A mate picked up a used Lexus a while back for a fraction of the price of the equivalent Toyota model of basically exactly the same car. People don’t seem to think to search for them.
The bush mechanic will fix that computer no problem! He will also fix the supercharger, turbo and hybrid system without a hassle. Getting parts will be a walk in the park!
Exactly what I was thinking.. lot of electronics and computer technology has gone in the car which may make the car a bit less reliable and difficult to fix.
They're really good on their own but I don't find they have much chemistry (like when Jack does those mini interviews for Chris' thoughts on certain cars); I think Chris is just kind of stubborn and doesn't play well with others and anytime he has to be on big-network television you can tell he's really, really faking it.
Reagrding so many complaining about buyers to non-off hi-way usage. Why does it matter? I understood users have freedom to choose whatever they wish to ride/travel in. If it brings happiness, its good for LandRover. As a guy who’ll only be able to buy a used Defender, (Maybe?) this is a really good thing for me. 🤩
@@SWR_Quackula I don't think most of the land rover fans like the design...but they trying to prove it can function the same way..but its still not the true Land Rover Fans Love. We need True Defender for the Fans to truly be functional in this uncertain time..(kits and all included)
Finally, in 2020 they finally do this in 4K. Children in mom's basement have been uploading in higher def than top gear. I never thought I'd see the day.
TG: "The diesel is perfectly fine. And let's face it, it's probably the one you're going to buy." U.S. Market: "They won't sell it to us with the diesel." Also, you got to drive the 6-cyl with steel wheels (upon review it appears they switched in and out of vehicles and it may not have been a 6-cyl with steelies). In the U.S. at least the 6-cyl only comes with larger brakes that the steel wheels won't fit over. Nice to see the mounted decent off-road tires with the Goodyear Duratracs. From what I've heard LR sales/marketing types will typically rattle off lines about how their vehicles are "tire immune".
the latest project which my father indulged himself into before we moved to canada was that he took an older Land Rover Defender 110 and beefed up the suspension, put a 2 and half inch suspension lift, repainted the thing olive green, refurbished air con, dashboard along with proper 17 inch offroad tires... we drove that thing for less than 4 months but it was magic! we took it trekking over some of the most rugged and rocky terrain imaginable and it just went...
Day 2 in quarantine: considering selling the house, wife, kids and all possessions, buying a defender and driving across all of Africa. Who is with me?
Good footage. Well done JLR for daring to publicly put the new through its paces off road, even if ot was a short trip. Most true 4x4 owners are very sceptical about this new Def, given the previous one reliability short comings. I hope JLR continues to dare prove the models reliability by doing proper overlanding expeditions. This should up the critics. As much the overlanding community loves its Pajeros/ Shogun and Toyo 70 series, we 'd all be delighted to have more comfort and everyday practicality. The big one is reliability, can ot survive 3000 km off roading. Kimberly trail next?
Why is everyone complaining about rhe presenter and saying it should be Hammond? Hammond has a video of the new Defender on Drivetribe and this is Top Gear magazine so even if the original trio were still with Top Gear they wouldnt be in this. I think this is a great video.
We did not suffer 1 puncture, wow that was amazing... Said 4Min after explaining they had multiple tire failures where he even helped running the wheel gun Just goes to show when a first class trip is run by the manufacturer, only fanboy reviews will be provided 😱🙄🤦🏼♂️
@Righteous 200 series with 4.5 v8 diesel ...injectors $6.8k (not covered by warranty) i sold it .. and work mate with 260k on the clock dust passed air filter (common problem which Toyota refuses to fix) and $30k for new engine oouuuhhh
@Righteous I'm Aussie... different Toyota spec. We had 4.7 v8 good reliable motor but costly to run (early ones had couple problems) no car manufacturer are perfect but Toyota play safe " simple, use parts from previus model (if ain't broken don't change it )
Ngl, I really like that theme song from the intro and the outro. Really giving a nod to Namibia. What a beautiful country, with amusing landscape and animals. Great video guys, good review Jack.
Quality video and quality review. Different era of the show. But really loving the focus on the review and not the comedy. If I want a laugh I’ll just watch the mighty trio on Dave.
@@stormyndonga2632 Thank you very much!!! You just made my day! For the life of me I couldnt find this song. Again thank you very much and I wish you a great day!!!!!!
Top gear is never the same in every aspect as when Jeremy, May and Hammond hosted it. The old TG had all the perfect ingredients of a top car show. Missed the trinity
1:38 - "We have managed to find pretty much the only tarmac road in the whole of Namibia" - WHAT?! I've been to Namibia, thats def' not the only tarmac road LOL.
I enjoyed this video. Would like to have seen more of the water crossings in detail though but you touched on all I needed to know for now. Thanks so much. Nice to see the host get excited about the car in the end.
18:25 or so when the map is on the screen they typo’d: it should say Day 3 and not Day 2 on the bottom. Currently it says Day 2 twice. Nothing major, just an observation
the chassis isnt even an issue for me, if they can mount solid axles on a unibody, then fine... but they didnt. So i still think the jimny is a better "new defender" than the new defender
@Anonymous safety is cool and all, but for a true offroader vehicle, it should at least have a live rear axle imo; also given Land Rover's track record with electronic gadgets in their cars id never trust any air suspension on a defender
I've got to admit, even with the success of Grand Tour, they've never repcaptured the BBC's stunning cinematography. Absolutely breath-taking ever since!
Now from an off-roading behemoth to a couple of tiny 4x4 up-starts in the Dacia Duster and the Suzuki Jimny: ua-cam.com/video/m-RYrOVr-rI/v-deo.html
instablaster.
In old days Jeremy would bring this, Hammond would show up with a ranger and may bring a Suzuki jimmy :D
That’s so true
The accuracy in this 😂😂
The good old days... 👍👍👍
Back when TG was good in my opinion
Quite right mate
As much I loved top gear as a child it will never be the same without Jeremy Richard and James
True
It's the LR corporate event. Lots of journos there following the set path
"I don't like off roading..."
"I saw it and instantly wanted one..."
Pretty much sums up the customer base for off road vehicles in the 21st century
Gareth Battersby You hit the nail on the head and it cranked me up. Best comment around here
All of you are right on target! 98% of the people who buy a new off road vehicle never take it off road. It's like wearing a condom all the time every day but never screwing once.
still, after a test drive, not sure how many people will be annoyed by the wind noise.
Dartmoor Dave Spot on!
Yeep except for the fact that nobody wants to wear a franger if they don’t need to.
To be honest, The Defender looks a lot better when is dirty, sandy, wet and mudy than when is bright shiny just pulled out from the garage😊
Oh you fooled me again "Top Gear". I thought I was going to see a review from an automotive journalist but instead was treated to a sales commercial.
I Ray you hit the nail on the head. We don’t need to hear all the sales pitch! We have the commercials for that.
@@larryman2707 SO are Land Rover paying to to be a dick.
The only automotive journalist Top Gear have is Chris Harris (one of the best in the world) and he'll tell the truth about a vehicle. In the "taster" for this video (released a few days before this video) this guy (Jack Rix) actually said: "Africa - what a country!" (the video was then taken down by the BBC, and edited, to remove the obvious mistake)....
you mean a sales muppet!
And drive next to the road in the Marienflus! That is were the new gras will grow when the rain is back. That is so stupid and unthinkable to nature. Shame !!!
This defender needed a proper Richard Hammond review..
As long as he does not crash. That said, he does love Defenders, so it would be great.
It's been like 5 years since he's been on this channel. Go find him on Drivetribe.
ua-cam.com/video/vac6mJE8rqo/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/vac6mJE8rqo/v-deo.html
Video of Land rover Defender made by Richard Hammond better short video..
I agree cuz I would like to see the under side of it.😂
17:05 - "We got a couple of flat tyres"
20:10 - "We didn't even get a flat tyre"
🤔
I think it's a matter of royal we (as in the group), VS literal we (as in his crew in their vehicle). But not the most straightforward, I'd agree.
Classic new top gear. In the old top gear they wouldn’t care, they would look at how quickly it could get around a penis shaped off-road track
It’s tire not tyre
@@dylanoneal5224 tire is the US spelling. Tyre is how its spelt in every other english speaking country
Coz that was an different car...and he is on some other car
I'll be honest, it looks more like what I imagined the Discovery would look like by now, but I do like it as a Defender
Because the Disco has to become an upmarket "luxury" car now and the Defender is also upmarketed with an upmarket price
This wouldve been a perfect new Disco. No one wouldve moaned then.
pinkpotato1 but how can they jack up the prices then?
Romi Have the disco 5 called the ‘disco premium’ and have this new defender called the ‘disco adventure’
Do you think though that it has completely missed the previous defender market and tried to appeal to the disco market ? I personally would have liked to see something a little more basic than this so as to keep the price point down, and maintain its previous appeal with just a few modernised inclusions to make able to be daily driven. unfortunately they have fallen victim to just catering to the general SUV market with a few in market tricks to give it some basic off road prowess. I just think it’s too much for what it should have been.
Honestly I miss the old top gear
Go watch The Grand Tour. Pretty much Top Gear. But on Amazon.
@@mg2380 they didn't release any thing for a while :(
Not the only one bro
in the old one they would at least destroy one
I think we all do
The new Top Gear is not bad by itself. If it wasnt named Top Gear, probably wouldve been better, because simply dont have the same energy
The best part of this video was seeing the series 1 land rover
They picked the guy that doesn’t like to go off roading to go off roading 🤦🏻
Agree. I expect to see an enthusiastic expert reviewing cars. Would you watch a cooking show done by someone who doesn't like cooking?
That's because any off-road person would point out that this is the Discovery that they screwed up the last time and it does everything the current Disco does. They both carry up to 7 people, they tow the same weight, and they wade in the same depth of water. Essentially now they made a proper Discovery and screwed it up by pretending it was a Defender or that it was any more capable then the cars they already sell. This car needs a face lift, it needs an 8 passenger option, and it needs to be called Defender 120.
Waited for this comment. His reviews are for people who aren't into offroading. Andrew Pierre White summarized it perfectly. It's just another discovery.
Yeah and he is now into it! That was the point
@@jorgesolis5055 not really. This video means nothing. I wanted to know if it compares in any way to the old defender. Can it do harcore overlanding? It looks like it's already too complicated mechanically to do long trips. And probably expensive. It's just another discovery. The defender could've been the 70 series Land Cruiser (sold in Australia) or the Jeep Wrangler competitor but right now it's all over the place.
This is the first time I've watched anything from TopGear since they let Jeremy go.
Don’t watch the series, watch this guy, he’s really good
Same. And it's so far the only thing I've liked since they let him go ;)
I’m the same .never watch it the other 3 are good hosts.
Me too and still I didn’t like it. This suv shuld be called Discovery.
God you people must be miserable. No one's congratulating you for your purism.
"This is a land rover organized trip" that means the review will be biased
Yes a Land Rover press event set up by absolute experts to make sure all the routes are easy enough, and to also sway the journalists minds by providing them with amazing food, lots of alcohol and make sure the stay is the best time possible for the journalists.. Think about it... A bad trip would definitely lead to poor reviews lol.. I have a UA-camr friend who use to be on Land Rovers journalist invite list, but his honesty had him removed from the list because he said the "This Discovery is absolutely unreliable rubbish.. Save your money and get a Toyota" lol
@@lunamaria1048 could be Andrew st. Pierre white?
This reviewer was very nitpicky
@@lunamaria1048 your friend video link please?
Get a Tata Chota Haati for urself.
Why would you let someone review this car who doesn't know anything about off-roading?
Because 90% of people that buy the car will be just like him. Including me.
Becuase this car will fail in proper offroad test
Lukasz Fojcik Really? You base that on what?
vindieter He bases that on the fact that he probably can’t afford it so he has to hate it. That’s how people are.
Because people that have never done it are easily impressed!
"i dont get off-roading"
we need hammond!!!!!!!
I miss the good old times😫 with Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond😍😫
Me too. Its sad to see the boring new Top Gear. 😫
Now its just a car Show.
SPEEED AND POWERRRR
Jeremy ,james and richard have a new show called grand tour.
Who doesn't
Bla bla bla bla.. move on mate.. go watch their channel.. go suck their feet
“The next 20Km will take 2 1/2 hours”... that’s my commute every morning on the A14 getting into Cambridge 😩
The way they skip all the “off road stuff” and then just idle around everywhere 😂😂😂😂
min. 02.50 "This car ... is just a big, confy SUV..." . Got it.
"Don't like offroading. Don't understand why offroaders do it. But I'll review the car anyway and hope viewers listen to me."
Hope he enjoyed all the free Land Rover swag and fully catered trip.
It is growing on me I must admit. I was very much in the category of 'why have they ruined the defender?!' but they have done an excellent job!
rickrolled09 I just feel it’s redundant now to the Discovery. It used to be very unique and different
Based on a video from a biased program/magazine?
Well, it’s obvious they had to get modern. But the biggest argument when buying one was that Defenders run forever, which will not happen with this super-Turbo-charged-semi-Electric-Hybrid-whatever. You can throw this car in the dumpster when you reach 100k miles
I feel the same, it's different, but I still like it. The old defender was nice, but that doesn't mean they have to keep it the same for centuries. But it will probably be bought mostly to be on suburban streets instead of in the wilderness..
rickrolled09: I love the generic Tonka truck look of the old one but, seriously, you could break your shoulder against the door. Very narrow and cramped -
I kept waiting for the ad to end so I could watch the review.
They chose a guy who doesn't go Off Roading to test drive a vehicle that was designed buy guys who also don't go Off Roading.
Perfect.
Firstly, it's by*
secondly, all the features included, the performance of the vehicle, and the video proof you just watched all prove you wrong.
@@TheJPHarvey Time will tell.
You have produced a vehicle to replace the Defender but you chose not to have solid axles?
You have filled it full of electronics?
The competition, Land Cruiser 70 series and the Mercedes G Wagon have stuck with ladder chassis and solid axles. Even the new Suzuki has stayed traditional.
Now you either work for JLR, in which case you are in trouble for insulting me on You Tube, or you are a liar.
The test for this vehicle is let it work in Africa for 25 years and see if it lasts. It will be dead in 10 years.
We shall see how many Australian farmers buy it? If they break down in remote areas it can mean death for them. Are they going to trust all those ECU's? I can't remember how many but as you work for JLR I am sure you can tell me. It's more than 50 per vehicle I think.
When I say go Off Roading, I don't mean a bit of Green Laning, I mean driving in Africa or the Third World.
The new Grenadier will prove the original Defender design was correct.
Have you ever driven in Africa?
Not sure it was designed, I've always assumed it was an apprentice project to see what they could make from the parts bins?
@@dartmoordave Many a true word said in jest.
If they chose an experienced off road expert and he/she had no trouble navigating the terrain what would that prove?? Letting a novice try is obviously a better test of the car taking care of you.
"can winch the Defender vertically up" ... The Gods Must Be Crazy reference. 😂🤣
Nice to see some people with culture here XD
Great advertisement. I am waiting for an actual review by a journalist I can trust in at least a minimum way.
What did he say that was distrustful?
@@iainamurray "Organized by Land Rover"
@@timfrolov7891 That doesn't make it distrustful - if anything it makes it more trustful because it's making a full disclosure.
"Its no longer agricultural", exactly where it went wrong!
Yep. Can't throw a sheep or a big bale in it. Only for Mancunians with nothing to do on a Sunday.
@@timhay7141 I was rather hoping it was going to be a pressed up cab on a sturdy chassis where the doors weren't made of 25 pieces of folded tin covered in readily corroded alli, where the doors actually sealed to the frame when shut etc. I could go on, I have had 5 90/110's so I know the pitfalls. It would be available in various guises to suit all markets. Now we have something nobody will want because the disco is so developed now.
Could not agree more!
agree totally. the 70 series Toyo Land cruisers are still agricultural, and they cant make enough of them for the Aussie and far east market. If they ever brought them to the USA, we wood cheer in unison.
If you want a capable dinosaur get a 4Runner
Driving in the middle of the desert. Next minute a small shop..... Africa
Yeeees, The traditional African life-style - Selling trinkets on a playground for rich folks. Not mad they're making money, but it's just so Touristy
@@HauntedXXXPancake not really
Everything in this video would have been meticulously prepared and staged by JLR, including the seemingly random souvenir shop.
This is really something normal or just made up for this Land Rover debut?
@@eugene9852 negative. The Himba in that area have small setups in seemingly random places for the very few travelers who go to that region.
There's a reason they use old Toyota pickups in Namibia. Not land rovers.
Yeah Chief, because they can’t afford a Defender. Besides Defenders aren’t meant for terrorists and poor Africans.
@@larryman2707 your right. This one's meant for primary school mums.
C F 😂😂 shut up stupid! You’re just mad cause you’ll never afford one, 😂😂
@@larryman2707 Grow up, Larry. It is a luxury vehicle that cannot be sustained on a budget that's why Toyotas are preferred
Give me a Hilux any day
How bad can a influenced review get ! Trusting someone’s point of view who doesn’t go off-road ? Andrew from 4xoverland should of been involved to tell us how good it really is ?
So looking forward to Andrew getting his hands on one of these...
cuz this is not a review, it's a commercial.
I think Mr Andrew did a review about this review.
BBC could have handled the Clarkson altercation differently. They must regret this everyday.
This may be. One of the first videos from top gear since the big three left that I actually liked.
I agree
Yeah. Hasn’t been the same since Rory, Matt and Chris Evans canned it.
@@Cous1nJack Chris Evans was okay. But he had his problems too.
Turbo-charged, supercharged, hybrid and it has air-suspension? *What could possibly go wrong* ? 😂
Imagine buying this for oFfRoAd 😂😂
@@simeonaleksiev8690 bruh🤣👎
Exactly 🤣
Such a shame top gear, you are gifted this incredible opportunity and you send that bloke. 🤦♂️
After watching this Guy you realise how good the original trio are at what they do.
"Most of the tracks around here are laid down by Toyota's"
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣
I get it but why's it this funny to you? I didn't think it was suppose to be funny.
I think because Toyotas are simpler and a fraction of the price.
Special shout out to James Gough... Brilliant cinematography man. Also to the person who filmed the Land Rover footage. Simply stupendous 👌🏻
Prinoy Phalgunan ohh ur fancy let me guess we’re ur from ohh so hard England that’s my guess
Loggie_Z I'm from India!
@@PrinoyPhalgunan 😁
Agreed 100% Amazing' film and edit by the whole team. Even the sound was on point.
I actually live in Opuwo, they drove past my house daily.
Your name is Darius. Do you have relatives from Romania?
I heard him say that that is the only tarmac road in Namibia...
How true is that?
Cap
@@cypriannyamwamu Not at all true. Namibia has the best roads in Africa.
@@dwayne_ I hate getting misrepresented... That was not respectful
5:28 they pick a dude who doesn't enjoy off roading to do the review on the replacement of an off road icon... Seems legit!
So you DIDNT watch the whole video then did you junior?
11:14. “You must put the car in Low range mode” uh? Ratio you mean?
I understand the hate when it comes to the new cast of Top Gear that are trying really hard to be the old cast but this guy is just there to do a job and he’s doing it his way, not trying to be Clarkson, Hammond or May. I don’t understand the negative comments about the car. Yeah the video is a little salesman-y but when you look at this car, it’s absolutely perfect. Not only is it respectful to it’s heritage, it’s also a real player in the modern market because unlike any other modern SUV, it can do anything. You can go hardcore off-roading, you can use it as a truck and haul/tow stuff, you can drive it daily and you can even take it out on dates. Land Rover has created the perfect SUV.
Looks SO much like a commercial video.
- putting motor journalists in a car and into a stunning location, most journalists forget to test the car.
The longest TV commercial I've ever seen.
super boring...
Love the new Defender. Bring on the 90's.
Okay, wow. This is almost like a movie. That last piece of music in the end... Wow! Sheer artistry. A couple of little mistakes here and there, but... I think you’ve done justice to the new car replacing the old Legend. Jack, you’ve earned my respect. I’m your fan now, just as much as I am of Chris. Thank you! And Top Gear, welcome back! :’)
This is incredible. Makes me really want a Defender now, even more than before. I'd love to do this trip as well, I wonder if there's a way to pay to go on the same route?
Johnny FD usually the car ship along with the other Land Rover dealers organize those off-road trips. In case they don’t do it officially trough Land Rover just ask around and they probably will put you in contact with them. Ultimately google it. Easiest way is just entering an off road group.
Bring Bald with you then
This is the best advertisement to just go buy a Landcruiser.
BeerGrills A mate picked up a used Lexus a while back for a fraction of the price of the equivalent Toyota model of basically exactly the same car. People don’t seem to think to search for them.
Cross your fingers, the computers don't break down in Africa
The bush mechanic will fix that computer no problem! He will also fix the supercharger, turbo and hybrid system without a hassle. Getting parts will be a walk in the park!
Yeah. Because we all live in trees and and a computer is plastic box of witchcraft.
@@MrMutimba read between the lines, and you might get the point. It's not a comment about Africa
Exactly what I was thinking.. lot of electronics and computer technology has gone in the car which may make the car a bit less reliable and difficult to fix.
Forget Africa, owners will have to cross their fingers to complete the school run.
Man Jack and Harris should host Top Gear not those two other buffoons
They're really good on their own but I don't find they have much chemistry (like when Jack does those mini interviews for Chris' thoughts on certain cars); I think Chris is just kind of stubborn and doesn't play well with others and anytime he has to be on big-network television you can tell he's really, really faking it.
says the buffoon.
@jon doe Nooooo, don´t say things like that. I think Harris is the only reason TG still exists.
I think the old top gear host should be the host
Jodhbir Singh no we need Jeremy, Richard and James
11:11, that watch disappeared from your wrist in a matter of seconds! all in all, absolutely enjoyed this video 😎
Reagrding so many complaining about buyers to non-off hi-way usage.
Why does it matter? I understood users have freedom to choose whatever they wish to ride/travel in. If it brings happiness, its good for LandRover.
As a guy who’ll only be able to buy a used Defender, (Maybe?) this is a really good thing for me. 🤩
The main difference between the old Top Gear and the new one is that reviews were reviews back then not advertising that only praises the car.
'Most of the cars around here are Toyotas'. Tells you all you need to know.
yes, they are cheap.
@@will006 land cruisers definitely aren't cheap haha
they aren't cheap, they are reliable ;-) no one is stupid enough to buy a landrover in rural Africa
will006 : hahaaa U know nothing about TLC !!!
@@will006 oh yeah 😒
Will be interesting to see this vs the upcoming Ford Bronco
We've been due a new Bronco since Rampage came out lol
I expect the Bronco will kick the shit out of this pile
@@randycane5894 I bloody well hope so, if I'm honest this is a disgrace to the Defender name. There was no reason at all to discontinue the old model
@@SWR_Quackula I don't think most of the land rover fans like the design...but they trying to prove it can function the same way..but its still not the true Land Rover Fans Love.
We need True Defender for the Fans to truly be functional in this uncertain time..(kits and all included)
The bronco is sooooo ugly tho
Finally, in 2020 they finally do this in 4K. Children in mom's basement have been uploading in higher def than top gear. I never thought I'd see the day.
TG: "The diesel is perfectly fine. And let's face it, it's probably the one you're going to buy."
U.S. Market: "They won't sell it to us with the diesel."
Also, you got to drive the 6-cyl with steel wheels (upon review it appears they switched in and out of vehicles and it may not have been a 6-cyl with steelies). In the U.S. at least the 6-cyl only comes with larger brakes that the steel wheels won't fit over. Nice to see the mounted decent off-road tires with the Goodyear Duratracs. From what I've heard LR sales/marketing types will typically rattle off lines about how their vehicles are "tire immune".
the latest project which my father indulged himself into before we moved to canada was that he took an older Land Rover Defender 110 and beefed up the suspension, put a 2 and half inch suspension lift, repainted the thing olive green, refurbished air con, dashboard along with proper 17 inch offroad tires... we drove that thing for less than 4 months but it was magic! we took it trekking over some of the most rugged and rocky terrain imaginable and it just went...
😐 wow
That was nothing short of a movie. Loved the sound tracks as well.
Yep, it proved to be a movie; Land rover doesn't get broken, not even a puncture, that's reliable :)
Day 2 in quarantine: considering selling the house, wife, kids and all possessions, buying a defender and driving across all of Africa. Who is with me?
Am in, Who is gonna buy though
How much for the wife?
Will Tricks 50 racks
Good luck fool
Oh man you're right! Count in me :D
Good footage. Well done JLR for daring to publicly put the new through its paces off road, even if ot was a short trip. Most true 4x4 owners are very sceptical about this new Def, given the previous one reliability short comings. I hope JLR continues to dare prove the models reliability by doing proper overlanding expeditions. This should up the critics. As much the overlanding community loves its Pajeros/ Shogun and Toyo 70 series, we 'd all be delighted to have more comfort and everyday practicality. The big one is reliability, can ot survive 3000 km off roading. Kimberly trail next?
you know camera crew and rescue crew of this episode using Land Cruisers LOL
Why is everyone complaining about rhe presenter and saying it should be Hammond? Hammond has a video of the new Defender on Drivetribe and this is Top Gear magazine so even if the original trio were still with Top Gear they wouldnt be in this. I think this is a great video.
“ I was the guy changing the wheels” nekminnut “we never even got a flat”
Can I self isolate with that car in Namibia?
We did not suffer 1 puncture, wow that was amazing...
Said 4Min after explaining they had multiple tire failures where he even helped running the wheel gun
Just goes to show when a first class trip is run by the manufacturer, only fanboy reviews will be provided 😱🙄🤦🏼♂️
This was more of a movie, I mean it was nice to watch and Landrover didn't get broken, not even 1 puncture, that's reliability for you :) FAILURE.
He said HE never had a puncture - details!
As a very frequent offroader, I have learned to ceramic coat the windshield and when mud hits it, it slides right off. No lost visibility.
Wow, I've never watched a Top Gear video like this in a looooong time, amazing
I know - it's shockingly bad!
you know the drill
if theres no oil under a land rover,
theres no oil in it
How about some torture test like the old time (aka Toyota hilux)??????
Hilux.🤔... with DPF problems 🤣🤣😂😂
@Righteous 200 series with 4.5 v8 diesel ...injectors $6.8k (not covered by warranty) i sold it .. and work mate with 260k on the clock dust passed air filter (common problem which Toyota refuses to fix) and $30k for new engine oouuuhhh
@Righteous I'm Aussie... different Toyota spec. We had 4.7 v8 good reliable motor but costly to run (early ones had couple problems) no car manufacturer are perfect but Toyota play safe " simple, use parts from previus model (if ain't broken don't change it )
A turbocharged supercharged straight six from Land Rover. What could go wrong?
Add air suspension to the mix, it will be beautiful for the shop owner.
@@MrAndreCoutinho In Namibia? I don't think so :D bring good boots because you will have to walk home
You forgot it's also a hybrid😂
@G Hq 🤣
@G Hq this new defender will only last as long as a lease. Thereafter👎it all goes downhill...
Ngl, I really like that theme song from the intro and the outro. Really giving a nod to Namibia. What a beautiful country, with amusing landscape and animals. Great video guys, good review Jack.
Quality video and quality review.
Different era of the show. But really loving the focus on the review and not the comedy.
If I want a laugh I’ll just watch the mighty trio on Dave.
Hello mr editor of the video. it says day 2 twice on the map at 4:29. Sorry
Romancarp I did notice that😂
At 18:15 too
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Video of Land rover Defender made by Richard Hammond better short video..
I don't get offroading, so I'm the obvious choice for this assignment.
Does anyone know the name of the intro soundtrack? I couldnt find it in the videos description.
It sounds absolutely amazing
Maasai by Hans Johnson
@@stormyndonga2632 Thank you very much!!!
You just made my day! For the life of me I couldnt find this song.
Again thank you very much and I wish you a great day!!!!!!
Top gear is never the same in every aspect as when Jeremy, May and Hammond hosted it. The old TG had all the perfect ingredients of a top car show. Missed the trinity
Better than the previous model
1:38 - "We have managed to find pretty much the only tarmac road in the whole of Namibia" - WHAT?! I've been to Namibia, thats def' not the only tarmac road LOL.
I wonder why he had to tell that lie
Disrespectful to say the least
There will never be another Clarkson. I miss the Baboon.
Go watch the grand tour
The shaved ape in a shirt
So you did get a flat or you didn't? I'm confused.
he didnt the group did
His pack got a flat tyre but his car didn't get an flat tyre
The group as a whole (all the cars; royal we) did but he did not.
As clear and reliable as any journalist.
Oh, old Top Gear, how we miss you....
Hamster, the ape, and Captain Slow
Wowwww....what a review, what a location, what a Car.
Defender- The ULTIMATE.
i will buy it if it can make it from dealer to my house without engine light on
I enjoyed this video. Would like to have seen more of the water crossings in detail though but you touched on all I needed to know for now. Thanks so much. Nice to see the host get excited about the car in the end.
It a free ride for him silly. Plus he needs to say all the right thing or NO more rides for him. This is a lame excuse for a Defender replacement
Watch Carwow's review. Mat Watson covers all the proper info including water depth.
When you see "Top Gear" and think you're going to get a proper Hammond review buut reality is different.
Bla2... Go watch them at another channel.. learn to grow up and move on...
thank you for dedicating Defender to Africa.
Top Gear off-road videos are absolutely enjoyable.
18:25 or so when the map is on the screen they typo’d: it should say Day 3 and not Day 2 on the bottom. Currently it says Day 2 twice. Nothing major, just an observation
Loved that song at the beginning. It's "Hans Johnson - Maasai", by the way.
thank you so much
YES! TRULY hoped to find this, thanks a ton.
only good part of the whole video
No ladder frame chassis, no rigid axles and no manual difflocks.....
You get digital manual diff locks
the chassis isnt even an issue for me, if they can mount solid axles on a unibody, then fine... but they didnt. So i still think the jimny is a better "new defender" than the new defender
@Anonymous except the Jimny, Bronco, and JL Wrangler all have ladder frame chassis in 2020
@Anonymous safety is cool and all, but for a true offroader vehicle, it should at least have a live rear axle imo; also given Land Rover's track record with electronic gadgets in their cars id never trust any air suspension on a defender
@@eugene9852 The Jimny is not made for the motorway, it's made for offroading and it is indeed a realy good offroad CAR.
When the New Land Rover Defender completes the Rubicon Trail, that's when I will be impressed by it
The old times:thats some beautiful times
The new times:now we have a new generation
Awesome intro montage! Adventure fillings effect!
I like this Disco 4.5, it is amazing!!!
Started with 4 Defenders
2 in the End
2 Broke down on the way?
Yikes😬
I've got to admit, even with the success of Grand Tour, they've never repcaptured the BBC's stunning cinematography. Absolutely breath-taking ever since!
No matter how good it is with its fancy gizmos, but off the road it will never beat the old school live axles iconic defender.
How boring a review can get , man we need Jeremy back on this .
Jeremy would have said something unmentionable to the giraffe and definitely to the roadside shop owner . No , in safer hands now !
BBC will never take back Jeremy, because BBC is Fake News.
It was interesting to make a challenge between defender Td5 and the new defender. a track with a couple of obstacles and compare the differences !!
18:16 Give the intern more sleep, he wrote "Day 2" again instead of "Day 3"
Best range rover ad ever