fotos defender novo

[raul silva]

Para quem quizer ver fotos do novo defender 2.4 pode ir dar
uma olhadela a http://autotelegraaf.nl/vanonzeredactie/?id=41852~
ou a http://landrover.startpagina.nl/ que lá vêm algumas boas.
Cumpts.
raul

[Gonsax]

Para mim continua lindo e uma referência... basicamente só mudou o tablier e pouco mais ))) Louco

[NMCPower]

O tablier está muito porreiro...aleluia...que deixou de ser o tablier basico que sempre foi[^]

[raul silva]

COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS TO ICONIC DEFENDER FOR 2007

· New 2.4-litre common rail diesel engine for improved driveability, refinement and pulling power

· New six-speed gearbox featuring a wide ratio spread for better off-road and cruising abilities

· New fully-integrated facia improves quality and ergonomics

· New, more comfortable seating with full-size forward-facing third-row seat option

· New high-output heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system

· Unique Defender architecture retained, with 90, 110 and 130 wheelbase versions supporting a wide range of bespoke derivatives

Greater ability both on-road and off-road plus increased comfort, performance and refinement are among the major improvements introduced for the Land Rover Defender for 2007. A new 2.4-litre diesel engine offers increased torque and improved driveability while the new six-speed gearbox provides a lower first gear ratio, for better off-road control, and a high sixth gear for improved cruising refinement. Inside the vehicle, a new facia improves ergonomics, whilst new seating improves comfort for all occupants, from the four-seat Defender 90 to the five-seat 110 and 130 models. A seven-seat Defender 110 is also available.

The latest in a long line of evolutionary updates to a vehicle whose roots date back to 1948 (since when nearly 1.9 million units have been sold), the 2007 model year changes maintain Defender’s relevance while enhancing its functionality, versatility and durability.

Since the current model’s introduction in 2002, Defender has consistently sold an average of 25,000 units a year worldwide. Retail and utility customers, armed forces and NGOs in over 100 countries value Defender’s class-leading blend of towing and load-carrying versatility, alongside the vehicle’s extraordinary strength, robustness and capability. The unique combination of these attributes helps account for the model’s exceptionally high standards of customer loyalty.

Land Rover managing director Phil Popham said: "We’re building on Defender’s success with a package of improvements that will extend its off-road abilities even further, while transforming on-road refinement and comfort. These changes represent a significant vote of confidence in a product which is the foundation of Land Rover’s re****tion for off-road excellence; we believe these enhancements will win the hearts and minds of new and existing customers alike."

MORE PULLING POWER

Defender’s new 2.4 litre, four-cylinder engine draws on parent company Ford’s acknowledged diesel engine expertise, and represents a major step forward in terms of refinement and driveability. Torque output is higher than the outgoing engine right across the usable rev range, and the 360 Nm (265 lb ft) peak is delivered at only 2000 rpm; over 315 Nm (232 lb ft) of torque is available from 1500 rpm to 2700 rpm.

Engine peak power output is 122 PS (90 kW), with more than 90 per cent of peak power available from less than 2200 rpm to over 4350 rpm – over 60 per cent of the usable rev range. Naturally, in European markets (with high quality diesel fuels), the new engine is designed to be fully compliant with EU4 emissions legislation. But with Defender’s status as a truly global product, a unique engine tune has also been developed to tolerate variable quality, high-sulphur fuels.

Based on a cast-iron block, the engine features an alloy, 16-valve cylinder head with Denso common rail fuel injection. Not only is combustion noise dramatically reduced, thanks to the excellent control provided by the engine’s solenoid-driven fuel injectors, but a new Garrett variable geometry turbocharger also helps ensure throttle response is improved over the outgoing engine. The engine’s lubrication and sealing systems have been specially developed to cope with Defender’s onerous range of operating angles.

The new GFT MT 82 six-speed gearbox provides a much wider ratio spread than before; the lower first gear offers a reduction in crawl speed and combines with the engine’s increased torque output to make towing on-road and off-road even easier. The increased engine torque also helps in-gear acceleration, and has allowed the new sixth gear to be set 20 per cent higher than the outgoing model’s top gear. This helps to improve real-world cruising refinement and fuel economy. Ground gears in both the gearbox and new transfer box help boost refinement, while reductions in clutch and gear-change loads make day-to-day living with Defender significantly easier.

Individual pedal maps specifically matched to the demands of each gear are designed to ensure throttle progression and control is better than ever before; in addition, improved anti-stall characteristics further extend the vehicle’s renowned ability to tackle the toughest terrain.

Changes to the vehicle exterior have been kept to a minimum, with a revised bonnet profile the only clue to the new Defender’s increased capability.

As Dave Saddington, Defender chief designer points out, "Defender’s timeless exterior has become synonymous with functional design. Every line and surface seems to be linked to the vehicle’s extraordinary capability, so we deliberately changed very little.

"But the interior’s a different story. We wanted to change the heating system and instruments, as well as improve ergonomics, all of which gave us the opportunity to introduce an all-new facia. In doing so, we’ve worked hard to reflect Defender’s unique purpose and versatility inside the vehicle too. The new facia is better integrated, more robust and functionally superior to the old unit, whilst still entirely in keeping with Defender’s character."

IMPROVED COMFORT AND ERGONOMICS

Defender’s new facia is based on a single, large moulding supported on a robust steel rail to help eliminate squeaks and rattles. Instruments from Land Rover’s Discovery 3 provide clear, concise information to the driver, and details like all-LED instrument illumination help ensure high standards of reliability. Improvements to ergonomics abound – for example, a new passenger-side grab handle provides robust, two-handed support during extreme off-road driving. The process of modernising Defender’s facia hasn’t sacrificed its usability either, with versatile stowage shelves conveniently located for both the driver and passenger. Two console options are available: a practical open-tray design that keeps contents to hand and a large, lidded design that provides an impressive 14-litres of stowage.

In-car entertainment systems have been upgraded to take advantage of Defender’s improved refinement. For the first time, high-mounted tweeters are available in Defender and work in conjunction with the new speaker installation for significantly improved clarity and sound reproduction. An auxiliary/MP3 audio input socket is also available.

The new facia houses an all-new heating and ventilation system. Cabin airflow is up almost 50 per cent, with new aluminium plate and fin heat exchangers helping deliver impressive performance. In cold weather, the heater warms the cabin 40 per cent quicker than before and can achieve cabin temperatures a full 12°C higher. The air-conditioning system can cool the cabin in half the time of the old unit, and achieve cabin temperatures 7°C lower too. The addition of side window demist vents helps maintain visibility whatever the weather.

Seating is also comprehensively improved. New, taller front seats are designed to improve back support and head restraint ergonomics.

Robust, more supportive second row seats are introduced too. 110 Station Wagon and 130 Crew Cab models can comfortably accommodate three occupants on a new, asymmetrically-split second row seat. A spring-assisted fold mechanism helps when folding the seats for carrying large or awkward loads.

Defender 90 Station Wagon second row occupants benefit from a pair of individual, full-size, forward-facing rear seats. Providing significantly increased comfort and space over the outgoing model, these seats are also available as a third row option on the 110 Station Wagon. Accessed either through the rear door or by folding the second row seats, they can be easily folded and stowed sideways in the loadspace.

Seat trims include durable all-vinyl and cloth specifications; a half-leather option is also available to add a touch of luxury to the new cabin. Three-point safety belts are specified for all seating positions.

Upgraded sound insulation, the common rail engine’s excellent combustion control and the significantly higher top gear all contribute to a substantial overall improvement in cabin refinement. In the words of Gary Taylor, Defender’s chief programme engineer, "For many customers, the step change in Defender’s refinement will be one of the most welcome advances; not only are noise levels significantly lower, but sound quality is transformed too."

Defender’s unique vehicle architecture has been retained. The chassis frame is available in three different wheelbases, and in both standard and heavy-duty guise (for even greater load-bearing capabilities). A total of 14 separate body styles – from pick-ups and soft-tops to crew cabs and station wagons – are produced on the mainstream production line. Beyond this, Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations team offer a range of products from standard drop-side or box-body conversions to bespoke design and build adaptations into ambulances, mobile hydraulic platforms and even airport fire tenders – all of which are covered by Land Rover’s extensive warranty.

All photographs and engineering data in this press pack are from pre-production prototype work. The specification, design and production of any vehicle shown is subject to alteration without notice. Some images feature optional accessories.



















Source: Land Rover

Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 08:46AM by LRDiscussion in LR Model News & Reviews | 16 Comments
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Reader Comments (16)
hmm, looks ok, but how about disco 3 engine & drive train options: i.e. tdV6 and autobox or better tdV8 and autobox (in a HCPU?) :->
August 22, 2006 | kurt
Looks like the Defender badge has been dropped. So is it still a Defender?
August 22, 2006 | Martin Sullivan
Ford has destroyed the interior dash facia! They took a classic utilitarian facia and made it into modern cheep econobox car dash facia. Granted the Defender needed better heat and AC but did they have to make it look like a fake wanna be H3! Although everything else looks and sounds great about the new 2007 Defender who ever designed the new facia never owned a Defender or drove one off road.
Chris "V"
August 22, 2006 | Chris Velardi
What about the bonnet mounted spare tire?
August 22, 2006 | wooki
Personally, the old facia, being now 33 years old, is tired and cheap. It lends nothing to the offroad ability of the truck. Can we assume the new facia contains the necessary SRS, in order for the US to stand a fighting chance of getting these back?
August 22, 2006 | Terry S
The engine is a major letdown, 90kw. Its gone backwards. Put in the V10 diesel as rummored and I will upgrde my TD5. I do like the dash upgrade.May be more comfortable but not worth the cash changeover for a retarded Ford 2.4.
August 22, 2006 | CraigE
No mention about increase in leg room and shoulder room. Particularly the lack of leg room made previous defenders difficult to drive for tall people Me 6'4".
August 22, 2006 | Graham Hall
2.4 litre diesel 4 cylinder. ha HA HA. you must be kidding. Dont Landrover understand that the bigger the motor the less it has to work? Classic rovers (series and offenders) have always been working vehicles.

Say Hello to more sales to nissan and toyota, and goodbye to the next generation of Land rover lovers.

Mabe listen to what customers want, NOT base a car on emissions legislation.
August 22, 2006 | Andrew E
sólo 2.4 lts, 122 ps?????? esto es un motorcito de juguete, tienen más caballaje todos los demás 4x4, qué pena!!
August 22, 2006 | mario
Looks like they saved the outside butkilled the heart of the beast! Next thing you know there will be an after market "Bra" for this B----.
August 22, 2006 | Mac
Ford had better be damn careful about what they start doing with new Land Rovers. People buying a Land Rover don't buy them for their cheap engines made "for the masses". People buy a Land Rover to get something thats unique.
Just like the 4litre Ford V6 in the new Discovery. WHAT AN INSULT. What ever made them think that one of their engines would be fit for a Land Rover?
The new air vents in the dash look like eye balls on a hippo's head.
Did anyone notice the death of the iconic front air vents?
August 23, 2006 | Tom
Chris Velardi, you are a complete git. The old dash was crap. The new dash looks integrated and simple- for God's sake man it ain't exactly burled Walnut. The dash is also obviously designed for right or left hand drive and has airbags. Think you can do better?

The Defender must be updated or die. Ford could just have easily killed the model. It is expensive to build and based on a 50 year old design. Stop and think before you say something totally unconstructive and stupid.

As for the motor I think we are looking at base specs here. They will surly offer a wider engine family in the coming months. Read the last paragraph-

"All photographs and engineering data in this press pack are from pre-production prototype work. The specification, design and production of any vehicle shown is subject to alteration without notice. "
August 23, 2006 | Turd Ferguson
Well, all the cars will be sometime a Opel`s (Vauxhall) and all the Opel´s will be in their time the Fords. Dam whatta waist.Should we bury a legend???
August 23, 2006 | 007 RRS
Hey Turd,
what airbags are you talking about?
R.I.P front air vents...
Jörg
August 23, 2006 | landschrabbler
How passenger can access back seats?
And close the door?
They have to complete the sequence:
one steps in, get the seat down
the second steps in and close the door from inside.
then get the seat down.
What about baggages?
They will keep on their knees or will a 90 DEF sold with roof rack for baggages?

[TerranoII]

Raul já havia um tópico com essa noticia.

http://forum.autohoje.com/topic.asp?...,defender,2007

[MGomes]

O interior está engraçado, mas acho que a consola central poderia ter ficado melhor.

[AndLemos]

[B)][B)][B)][B)]

Defender o meu preferido de sempre.

[imported_sitefixe]

citação:Originalmente colocada por AndLemos

[B)][B)][B)][B)]

Defender o meu preferido de sempre.

Isso é porque ainda nunca conduziste um UMM .. :D:D:D

[raul silva]

Podem ver boas fotos em http://www.thelandroverchronicles.com/
já se vê bem o interior e que a alavanca das baixas mudou de posição.
Cumpts.
raul

[vadio]

O interior está a cortar a mistica da saga...

Tá a ficar demasiado requintado.

[B_Palma]

Para o meu gosto, acho que está porreiro. Acaba por não perder a mística de puro e simples e ao mesmo tempo, torna os interiores actuais. Palmas [^] para os engenheiros da Land

[fpniva]

Tá porreiro o novo Defender, axo os interiores bem actuais, no entanto, para este modelo, acho-os demasiado bonitos. Um pouco mais rudes ñ lhe faza mal.

[fpniva]

Depois de ver mais umas fotos do interior, retiro o k disse anteriormente ;)

[gonexplorer]

Lindo, lindo, lindo!!! Este é provavelmente o único jipe que quando passa por mim nunca deixo de olhar. Um dia...

[Bikept]

citação:Originalmente colocada por raul silva


A new 2.4-litre diesel engine offers increased torque and improved driveability while the new six-speed gearbox provides a lower first gear ratio, for better off-road control, and a high sixth gear for improved cruising refinement.

Muito interessante... o melhor dos dois mundos?? Tem uma sextatipo "overdrive"??

citação:
Torque output is higher than the outgoing engine right across the usable rev range, and the 360 Nm (265 lb ft) peak is delivered at only 2000 rpm; over 315 Nm (232 lb ft) of torque is available from 1500 rpm to 2700 rpm.

Estes numeros de binário são impressionantes para um 2.4L... Se demostrar fiabilidade parece imbatível...

citação:
Engine peak power output is 122 PS (90 kW), with more than 90 per cent of peak power available from less than 2200 rpm to over 4350 rpm – over 60 per cent of the usable rev range. Naturally, in European markets (with high quality diesel fuels), the new engine is designed to be fully compliant with EU4 emissions legislation. But with Defender’s status as a truly global product, a unique engine tune has also been developed to tolerate variable quality, high-sulphur fuels.

Um pouco desiludido com a potência... apesar de em TT não ser muito importante, para viagens maiores e para aproveitar a tal 6ª velocidade faria sentido um motor mais esticado. Mas como eles próprios dizem a afinação de fábrica standard é única e bastante permissiva tendo em consideração os vários tipos de clima e de gasóleo. Como nós somos afortunados pelo menos no clima, isto que dizer que este vais ser um dos motores em que se poderá sacar maiores aumentos de potência com repros... ;) (desde que a mecânica aguente...)

Resumindo... bota aí mais um para o test drive...;)

[AndLemos]

citação:Originalmente colocada por sitefixe

citação:Originalmente colocada por AndLemos

[B)][B)][B)][B)]

Defender o meu preferido de sempre.

Isso é porque ainda nunca conduziste um UMM .. :D:D:D

Dia 30 passa-o para a minha mão que até desce as escadinhas só nas rodas de trás[**][**][**].

Já reparaste que o defender além de tudo é estupidamente bonito.

[imported_sitefixe]

citação:Originalmente colocada por AndLemos



Dia 30 passa-o para a minha mão que até desce as escadinhas só nas rodas de trás[**][**][**].

Já reparaste que o defender além de tudo é estupidamente bonito.

O design é uma arte que nem sempre é consensual.. o que para uns " é " para outros " nem por isso "

Deixa lá que o Vitara tambem desce as escadinhas.. nem que chegue com menos uns kgs de plastico ao final.. ( epá.. é plastico, esta a mais :D:D:D )

[boemia]

citação:Originalmente colocada por raul silva



Say Hello to more sales to nissan and toyota, and goodbye to the next generation of Land rover lovers.

[**]

[portaromaniac]

está muito bonito, entao aquela elevaçao no capô...
só nao curto mt a grelha, está demasiado aberta

[lmanuel]

Boas,

Será verdade que o motor é o mesmo das Ford Transit !!!!!!!!

[MGomes]

citação:Originalmente colocada por lmanuel

Boas,

Será verdade que o motor é o mesmo das Ford Transit !!!!!!!!

Segundo o que li, parece que sim, tal como a caixa de velocidades (que dizem que é idêntica :D).

[rodrigoe]

Então temos fiabilidade?!?!?
Vejo sempre as Ford Transit a levar pancada do pessoal e continuam a andar, por isso...

[portaromaniac]

caixa das fords é que nao partem cerca de duas por dia

[JPBorges]

Está mais bonito por dentro sem dúvida.

[raul silva]

E desde quando é que o actual defender não é fiável.
Cumpts.
raul

[SenhorVX]

Mto bom, pelo menos no papel a mecanica promete.

Corrigiram os interiores, para mim ficou mto melhor! Qd chega cá a PT?

[highlander]

o Defender não é fiável? essa é nova...

olha este:

http://www.standpt.com/standpt/standpt/index.html

o novo parece que une o melhor de dois conceitos: por fora muda muito pouco, o que é bom; por dentro muda mas mantém a raiz; o que é óptimo. e as mecânicas deixam água na boca... para quando o test drive?

[MGomes]

citação:Originalmente colocada por Senhor_VX


Qd chega cá a PT?

A produção começa em Novembro, e chega a Portugal em Fevereiro 2007.

[jonibigud]

eh pá...parece k há dois posts iguais...

[madseat]

Há mesmo!

http://forum.autohoje.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=78888

Vai fechar!