Jeep v. Land Rover in 2007? Bring it!
It seems Land Rover is eyeing the North American market again for 2007/2008. They aim to simplify their manufacturing processes and bring a SWB variant to market here.
Though there is no current plan for a V8 option in the SWB model, the new Defender should still be a capable offroad performer. Reports are that the next Defender will use Land Rover’s new T5 platform architecture, the same body-on-chassis platform used for the new Discovery 3 / LR3.
Great news for Landie fans, and possibly some stiff competition for Jeep if Ford can keep the Landie’s prices in check. Offering only Ford-based V-6 engine options should help, even though most fans of the marque want to see a diesel here, sooner, rather than later. Europe gets one, why not us?
Here’s some of the article:
It appears the rumors are true: The legendary Land Rover Defender will be re-introduced to the North American market in 2007 (as a 2008 model).
How different will it be? For starters, it will have the requisite air bags - a major cause for it being pulled back in 1997. It will have to be easier to assemble - the previous style was largely built by hand. And it will have a newer, more modern body design on a steel frame.
More good news: Short-wheelbase, long-wheelbase, and…
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