Swapping My X3 For A Defender? [Off-Road Test]
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- I head to the Land Rover Experience at Eastnor Castle to test out the new Defender, off road!
Recently I've started to contemplate replacing the BMW X3 M40i as my daily and one car that has been catching my attention is the new Land Rover Defender. I first drove the new 110 last year but it was only on road so I was keen to experience the car where it should excel the most, off road!
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Love how sam is calling the defender 90 impractical when he use to daily a 695 Biposto
Maybe you can do Tour the Africa in the Defender!!
YES! That would be epic
And do South America whilst you’re at!!! That would be amazing.
Thats an epic idea
@@chestercrozer5715 And original! 👍 When was the last time you saw a youtuber in south america?
With an old shape and a new shape
The look of the new defender has really grown on me, though I’m still a fan of the really box design! Great video as always!
That one steep slope shook the car proper hahah
Haha. It was terrifying. Glad you enjoyed the video
@@seenthroughglass I always do! Your videos are amazing!!
Should then wait for the #INEOSGRENADIER
I couldn't say this enough, your videos are the best!! Thanks Sam
Really appreciate that! Glad you like them
Perfect timing for lunch! This should be a blast 🔝💯
Hope you enjoy it!
@@seenthroughglass Definitely did! Besides it being huge it's a pretty cool car!
The effort you put in to change up your editing style definately comes across on screen - great vid!
Thanks so much!
Yes STG Defender 👍🏻👍🏻
There is potential!
Imagine a Defander with big fat bf goodrich all-terrain wheels 👌
..Firstly, appreciate the move to 4K! love it...Secondly, I can see where this is going...alaska starting point?
YES!
Really good job on the filming in this one! Stepping up the game as usual!
Thanks mate
Everything you said is absolutely the way I feel about the new Defender! Such a unique multi purpose vehicle. I bit the bullet and ordered one, arriving end of May. I just like the thoughts that I can go drive it in any type of weather and go down whatever road I want..... looking forward to getting out on some trails as well! Buy one, heck why wouldn’t you! Keep up the great work 👍 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Will there be a video with Phil at some point this year?
(Also great video as usual Sam!)
#bringbackphil
Just bought a Defender 90 Hardtop 3.0l, it’s superb!
Grown to love the looks Sam, it would be great content as it a different to everyone else. Add a few nice trinkets etc and maybe off-road adventures. Go for it
Sam, I would never dislike your video, but today I was on the verge of doing so. That X3 M40i is my dream machine and you have to realise that it may be for some people. I would appreciate an honest review of the X3 m40i... and some more content on that, notwithstanding your proclaimed love for the LR Defender... :D
I have had a new 110 Defender since December, it is the ultimate family wagon, quiet, comfortable, goes everywhere and is imposing. I would highly recommend it Sam. If there were faults they would be the technology is still not perfect (occasionally) and due to the tall tyres it tends to tramline when you least expect it.
I done the LR off road day with my Gfs dad in october, he got it as a gift for buying a New Discovery. We picked the Defender 110, what a car😍 capable of just about everything
That’s how it felt!
@@seenthroughglass we went at a 38° angle and they said its capable of going up to 45° before it might tip😱 thought the steering wheel waa huuuge though😂
Yet it will never beat real offroad cars at reliability.
What a tune..kids loved this for our bedtime disco 🤪
Maybe part of the reason you're not experienced off road is that you've never had a car that you really could take off road, so you therefore never considered it. But given you seem like the travel vlog on this channel, there's some pretty epic places you can 'travel' to that require a 4x4. It's a yes from me.
Very good point! Maybe this could be the start of a whole new adventure
The new Defender has really grown on me. I didn’t like it at launch at all but now I do like it. And go for the 90, it’s just so much cooler. And it’s practical enough...😂
Growing on me too. I think it’s very spec dependent
@@seenthroughglass
If you do prefer the 2-doors look of a '90' ~
Why not go get a FJ Cruiser instead? (2nd hand)
Much cheaper,
Bulletproof reliability,
Decidedly very rare in the UK,
Compact enough for London's roads,
Notably characterful and very fun to drive.
Should you be intrigued, do give me a shout, and I can hook you up with one to try out.
Shirt OVER a jumper and it works. This man pushes the boundaries of UA-cam automotive journalism far beyond the reaches of your typical "shirt-on-before-jumper" clowns.
I'd love a change from supercar road trips to off-road adventures! Maybe you could take Shmee along with his G63, you can get yourself a Defender 110, Paul can come with an Urus...... And then get Tony to bring an X5 or one SUV from his stock, then all of you go up north somewhere for an off-road adventure. Use SUVs what they were made for, the whole thing would be ABSOLUTELY MEGA! Plus, Shmee has said he wants to experience his G63 off-road.....
Good fun vid Sam. Remember Sam, if you are worried about practicality the 90 and the 110 can have 3 seats in the front.
Just bought one and it’s astonishing
Awesome video Sam, the production quality is probably your best yet, but I do have to say I found the music a little bit annoying. Otherwise 10/10 :)
Really appreciate that and noted re music
@@seenthroughglass I'm looking forward to next videos, I usually find your music choices spot on, but in this video it felt a bit too intense and intrusive, but I might be in the minority. Have a good one mate!
I want you to replace the BMW with the Defender, the opportunities for you to do stuff and content with this thing is big. new adventure car around UK, mods, reactions, trips, etc. This is a great vehicle to own and create content for!
That’s kind of my thinking too
@@seenthroughglass go for it! Full explorer pack and everything!
Absolutely love all your videos keep it up Sam!
Thanks a ton!
Was waiting for the video!!
Hope you enjoy!
Nice video Sam. Do you think the 90 or the 110 would be better on road/off road? Or basically the same?
I’d imagine pretty much the same
These new defenders are already getting a cult following,having driven one I can see why .amazing cars and the urban conversions are stunning
Stunning ? I must need my eyes tested.
@@spaketticarbonada9651 The New Defender is not British. It is built in Slovakia and Jag/Land-rover is an Indian company.
@@paddymuppy Doesn't matter. It is perceived as British due to history.
@@spaketticarbonada9651 No. I certainly don't perceive it as British, because 8t isn't.
@@spaketticarbonada9651 good point.
Defender looks very capable and lots of fun. Thank you, Sam.
I have always loved the Defender, and thats from someone who's family have owned Series 109 Landrovers and a County 110 (later to renamed Defender). The new model actually answers all the defects from the previous ones. STG, for your needs I would recommend driving the Discovery Sport (or according to Smith and Sniff - Discovery SPOORTAAH!!!!) to see if you like it.
Sounds like he’s warming to a large vehicle, so maybe a full on Disco? The Disco Sport is a probably a little underpowered for him.
Awesome work Sam!
Thank you! Cheers!
Looked great fun.
I get to drive off road in 4x4 most days at work. Always a laugh.
More offroad content with the Defender would be so cool.
I’m not a fan of the 110 or even SUV’s but a 90 with the steel wheels and explorer pack 😍.
I’m with you there!!
Some insane angles both car and camera - hope you kept all the gopro's? Awesome!!
Good afternoon Sam! Just in time for lunch! Keep up the great!
Hope you enjoy!
@@seenthroughglass Did indeed!
I saw the new 90 Defender (it was a protype vehicle) and was behind it as it drove into a McD's in Shropshire. Whilst I liked it a bit, it was not as much as I liked the 110 when I saw one. I much prefer the 110, and you are right about the practicality. You know deep down it is the right thing to do. Imagine how much shopping Vicky could get in the 110.
The 90 would be the PERFECT city/county vehicle, if they put the p400e drivetrain in it... that or the new V8 that is coming out! Solid video!
Defender is an amazing car! I had the privilege of test driving one from Land Rover back in August 2020 for 3 hours and I was blown away by it. However, I do agree the car is very wide, but again once you spend time in a car you tend to understand it better. I currently own a 2010 Range Rover Sport and when I am in a position to upgrade my car the Defender is definitely a car I hope to upgrade to.
Dream 2 car garage: New Defender & F-type 👀
Oh my. The DREAM!
@@seenthroughglass One day! 🙏😅
@@seenthroughglass F-Type for you or the Project 8?
Hi STG!
I have been very lucky to have access to the new Land Rover defender 110 as my company vehicle in my previous job. Panga green first edition with the tdv6. I have to say, if you have the chance to make it a daily for any time at all, you should. It’s not only a beast off road (south of France 550 hectare vineyard) but it’s so supremely comfortable and capable on the D roads here also. Go for it sunshine - it’s awesome
Nice to actually see one in its native environment
I really like the new Defender and despite knowing that there's a good chance a lot of the time it would be in the shop it was under consideration, but then I spent the weekend in an Audi Q8 and damn I love that thing, about an 80% chance that will be my next car, so so nice.
Great video Sam, as much as I would like to see more Defender content from yourself I’d like to hope it was off-road, too many people buy these and never do more than go through a puddle! 🤣
Agreed! The only appeal to me would be to go on some proper explorations
@@seenthroughglass that’s what it’s there for!
Great video Sam. The new defender is more of a new discovery than a defender replacement. I drove a 110 2 litre diesel last summer for about 2 hrs on road. It was great. Really didn’t want to hand it back! Lovely ride being on air suspension and very spacious. The driving position is high enough to see over everything! The price is high though but you are getting a car that will go anywhere and probably the only car you will ever need. Of course there is now the V8 available to order too that sound incredible!
Sam, do you really need a five door? The three door has back seats when you need them - how much do you use the back seats in x3 for intended purpose, I.e. people sitting in them? As often as most owners will gp off road? If so, not that impractical!
Always remember our family discovery 1 - literally could go up side of a mountain. When we went to our flat in the alps in summer, it’d be put in low box, diff lock and driven along various bits to cut out hairpins saving a couple of kilometres of road! But, reliability really has not improved that much - if you get a Monday to Thursday built car, you’ll have some issues unless you’re lucky, if you have a friday, Saturday or Sunday built car, you’ll be in the garage more often than not. We ended up with triggers new broom - full interior replaced, three new gearboxes, two transfer cases and diffs, 4 clutches, 2 new rads, various new dampers, 3 new power steering pumps because power steering seized if you went through a puddle ( it didn’t always seize if you waded through a river though!), 4 new turbos, etc - I’d go on, but yeah, lease company rang company car fleet administrator at my dads office and said it’s the first time they’d had a different car given back compared to the one that they’d leased to the company yet still on same reg!
What a shame for the M40i, we all wanted to see more of this on the channel. I don't think swapping it for a defender would be my choice, but who cares what I think! Please do a proper review on the M40i before you let it go Sam :)
Another great video Sam, I always feel like I am there with you. Keep them coming! 🙌🏼
Sam really enjoyed this report. Go for it, its so you and as you say we have some fabulous roads and tracks in Scotland.
First time ever commenting, another great video Sam, keep them coming👍 As for the Defender it’s an excellent vehicle all round, we are just about to order a high spec one to replace my wife’s Discovery 4 that we have had for 6 years and is probably the best car we have ever owned. I have read and watched so many Defender reviews and virtually all of them are hugely positive. They’re not cheap but high demand and strong residuals means a competitive PCP😉 You, more than anyone are best placed to know Tony’s reasons for sending his back and yet you still seem keen. Go for it, it will be a top daily work horse and perhaps unlike the X3 still allow you to make great content with it.
Can't wait for all the road trips in the Defender! This time Land Rover has outdone themselves!!
Your videos are getting better and more exciting, Sam!!
The quality of your videos keeps improving! Well done, the defender suits you.
Great video Sam. Really loving watching your content evolve alongside behind the glass.
An STG Defender makes more sense than the X3. Love the opening of the video. Hilarious!!🤣🤣
Sam you are a legend. Brilliant video! I'm really coming round to the new model now. Spec and colour choice seem to make a massive difference
Editing goals right there Sam.
Felt like I was watching a Jon Olson vid 👍🏻👌
Stop overthinking it, Just go & buy a 110 and be done with it 😂Love your videos as always Sam, keep em coming.
verry nice vid sam ! the editing is really next level mate ! keep it comming like that :D
Thanks buddy!
@@seenthroughglass yw !
I did that LR experience there, about 10 years ago - and had bought a Range Rover Sport within 2 weeks!
Go for it! Take the Defender Sam.
Having done Land Rover Experience in Scotland in a Discovery 5. I have booked a half day to try the new Defender off road having driven it for 3 hours on road courtesy of Land Rover UK. 110 would be 1st choice in my lottery garage and the 90 second choice.
So nice to see og content again! But your videos are always inspiring!
2021 is really strange. Sam is doing wrenching and offroading :D Cant wait to see what's next!
I've had a 110 First Edition since December and it's brilliant !
PLEASE BUY THE 110! We need a long term test!
Changing my 2020 X6 for the new Defender great video 👍
‘Off road’ ‘on road’, is there any difference given the state of U.K. roads?
Should you change your X3 for a Land Rover? It all depends how much you like breaking down.
We went and did this last week for a review, It's great to know it was not just me who screamed at the drops!
Was anyone else tense watching him drive off road with his thumbs on the inside of the wheel?
Thumbs on the outside so the wheel doesn't spin and break them!
Otherwise great content as always
Good stuff Sam! Thanks to you LR!
I really like the new Defender, seen a green and black spec 110 on the road which looked great.
If you don't get one, I would definitely still like to see an adventure trip with the Defender at some point. Maybe head to Wales.
No kids = 90. Need lots of space = drop the rear seats in the 90. Living and parking in London = 90. Coolest UA-camr on earth = 90.
The new defender is also growing on me, and you're right.... it's pitched perfectly...if you want to go off-road - you could very easily.
I’m facing a similar decision Sam. 90 looks better but the 110 is more practical. I think where I’ve got to is get the 90 but with the jump seat option. On those rare occasions where I need the space, I can fold down row 2 (get the bigger boot) and still carry 3 people. 👍🏼
haha awesome video Sam!!!
Thanks matey
New defender is awesome. personally I would get the 90, then just get a roof rack that could go on as and when you need more luggage space
Sam, you need someone to take you on a day out green laning when lockdown restrictions allow it! 😁
I love my D250S and I recommend the black 5 spoke 20 inch alloys.
Yes get the defender seen so man here in Chicago, there absolutely massive and super nice
Sam might have been watching some Jon Olsson videos 😏 love the more exciting music and camera shots! Great video.
Never miss and episode, not sure about the soundtrack you had though haha
yeah gotta agree, doesnt fit to this channels usually good music choices
Epic Intro... can't get over it.
Go for a tour in the Defender? 👀
Maybe abroad or something hmm
As someone whose spent time in lots of old Defenders, I like the new one a lot. Nice vid Sam!
STMG: Seen Through Muddy Glass 👍
Such a cool video! I’ve been desperate to get to landrover experience in the UK for ages.
How many times have you used the configuration tool? Can’t wait to buy mine 😃
first thing's first the video is great as always! beside that it will be great to see a defender on the channel and see more off-road stuff
It’s always cute watching Brits drive along some muddy tracks. In all seriousness, get the 90. How often do you actually have people in the back? And it can fit a bail of hay in the rear, so that’s more than enough space for camera equipment.
as well as the urban defenders, they recently announced the V8 Defenders!!
Urban defender is definitely the only option
Your content has been spot on lately!
New Defender definitely growing on me; seen a few on the road in different colours but yes they are big! Yes to a STG Defender!
In my opinion, you should buy it if you are planning on going of road. If not, RS4 would be a perfect daily for you and also great for road trips
Fantastic edit and video
The Land Rover driving experience should include navigating Chelsea High Road and parking in a Waitrose Car Park 👍👍
Haha, these days I agree
The Defender is very cool, especially the 90, and has huge presence, but it’s also huge, wide and expensive. Maybe a 2 year old Jaguar F Pace SVR would be a better size, more fun, and scratch that 5l supercharged V8 itch that means you keep lusting after an F Type (entirely understandable) and can be had for less than £60K, that’s a lot of car for the money. A bit colour spec dependent, but some of the choices like Britch Racing Green with tan interior or my favourite Desire Deep Red with light oyster interior are super nice, though these colours may not have been available on the original model. Just remember to buy from a main dealer and extend the warranty if you keep it more than a year, just on case. A dilemma, but what are the alternatives? (pod cast?) Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio? Porsche Macan Turbo? AMG GL something?