Each time one of the car mags runs an article on the new Defender, the sketches do look a lot like the Yeti - at least in the side profile. 

 

- same shape

- rear wheels set back in the body

- same window line and roof line

- same basic bonnet profile

 

Unless the mags have all got it wrong, then if Landrover are mirroring the shape, it just goes to show what a great design the original Yeti was 10 years ago? I think in the right colours it is ageing well.

 

Discuss !

Edited 5 August, 20196 yr by Prezafab

Yes the Yeti followed designs and outlines that went before it.

 Matra Rancho if you had bad eyesight, Suzuki Jimny 1998, Land Rover Freelander 2003-2006, Kia Soul 2008.

Edited 5 August, 20196 yr by Roottootemoot

There have been a few "odd" LR vehicles around here lately, painted in that funny black and white random pattern that is impossible to photograph easily. One could have been the new Defender, others were more Range Rover sized/shape.

47 minutes ago, Roottootemoot said:

Yes the Yeti followed designs and outlines that went before it.

 Matra Rancho if you had bad eyesight

More Toyota Tercel 4WD estate 😊

There are one or two regularly by me in Wolverhampton near the JLR engine plant, see them a lot in the evenings.

I've sat next to them, followed them, had them follow me etc etc, and compared to the YETI the new defender is much bigger.

 

The last one I have seen regularly was the SWB diesel engine variant, which has quite a quiet diesel engine . I opened the window whilst pulled up along side at the lights and could barely hear it.

Body roll in corners also appears to be non existent and it pulls away quite smartish.

If they get the engine right and reliable, this may well be a good long term car due to the all aluminium chassis and body, but it is large so doubt would have anything you could call economy for fast road use (>70 mph ie Outside UK). But at starting prices of £40K !!! 😯