RE: Land Rover Defender (L663) | PH Used Buying Guide
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Mikebentley said:
I’m also a fan of straight six cars. Very happy with mine but personally wouldn’t buy a 4 pot.
In my opinion 6 cylinder engines(or 8 cylinder diesels) suit the size/weight of these type of cars anyway, so for me personally I wouldn't be going anywhere near a 4 cylinder one as well. I remember having a 2019 Volvo XC90 with a 4 cylinder 2.0 petrol engine as a loan car...and who thought that was a good idea?! Madness really for me.
The AEB will first make a loud noise, and then automatically brake to a halt, if you don't make some sort of input; i.e. lower your speed or steer to avoid the object.
I've had cases where a cyclist whips across in front of me, but I can tell we're not going to collide. However, AEB doesn't have all that information and will violently kick in, almost bringing up my breakfast.
Just last night I was reversing into a parking spot adjacent to a busy footpath behind. Multiple pedestrians were walking past on the pavement as I gently reversed into the spot. The AEB spotted the pedestrians walking into potential harms way and kicked in multiple times, stopping the vehicle dead. I had to wait for a gap in pedestrian traffic before I could actually park. Amusing, but also clearly excellent technology which absolutely WILL save more pedestrians than cheaper stuff without this tech.
We dont know what the root cause was in Wimbledon. But it could be that the driver lost control but did try applying the brake - which over-rode the AEB. Or she may have continued to mash the accelerator at the same time as the brake in a panic over-riding the AEB. Or she may have been going too fast before she left the road for the systems to stop her in time. What we do know is that the defender was equipped with systems to warn her and to try to slow her down. The catastrophe could have been even worse if it were a lesser vehicle without these aids.
All hypothetical, but I think whatever happened would have been pretty catastrophic regardless of the vehicle she was driving. If it was an older vehicle, with less pedestrian protection considerations, I'm sure it would have been even worse.
I've had cases where a cyclist whips across in front of me, but I can tell we're not going to collide. However, AEB doesn't have all that information and will violently kick in, almost bringing up my breakfast.
Just last night I was reversing into a parking spot adjacent to a busy footpath behind. Multiple pedestrians were walking past on the pavement as I gently reversed into the spot. The AEB spotted the pedestrians walking into potential harms way and kicked in multiple times, stopping the vehicle dead. I had to wait for a gap in pedestrian traffic before I could actually park. Amusing, but also clearly excellent technology which absolutely WILL save more pedestrians than cheaper stuff without this tech.
We dont know what the root cause was in Wimbledon. But it could be that the driver lost control but did try applying the brake - which over-rode the AEB. Or she may have continued to mash the accelerator at the same time as the brake in a panic over-riding the AEB. Or she may have been going too fast before she left the road for the systems to stop her in time. What we do know is that the defender was equipped with systems to warn her and to try to slow her down. The catastrophe could have been even worse if it were a lesser vehicle without these aids.
All hypothetical, but I think whatever happened would have been pretty catastrophic regardless of the vehicle she was driving. If it was an older vehicle, with less pedestrian protection considerations, I'm sure it would have been even worse.
15000 miles in and no major issues. A few weird little electrical niggles but the over-the-air updates are great and solve most bugs pretty quickly, plus they add new features/apps so it continues to get better and more refined.
The lead time was well over a year, and 2 price rises from deposit to delivery were painful to swallow.
But it's safe, comfortable and capable beyond my abilities. The 110 swallows 7 adults, but will not leave you much space for their luggage. Usually we're rolling 6 deep plus a dog and a small roof box.
The lead time was well over a year, and 2 price rises from deposit to delivery were painful to swallow.
But it's safe, comfortable and capable beyond my abilities. The 110 swallows 7 adults, but will not leave you much space for their luggage. Usually we're rolling 6 deep plus a dog and a small roof box.
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