New Defender Carpathian V8 90 + 110 Most Expensive + Fastest REVIEW ! 

We would love this - I would love a trip to Nitra in our Defender and see THE STIG welcomed to his birthplace - and some camping in the Carpathian Mountains... I am up for it if Land Rover are

@@L663 The Tatra mountains in Slovakia are the highest part of the Carpathians and are absolutely wonderful and well worth a trip. I have been there several times.

@@L663Wasn;t impressed by the V8 exhaust note, my first Range Rover l bought new in 1978 sounded better, would take forever to clean that interior after a hard day at the swamp!!!!

Yes that makes sense - but do Land Rover control the limiter - can you ask for it to be changed if you change your wheel/tyres ?

Lets hope Land Rover read this - sometimes they give me a hard time ! What is the waiting time for delivery ?

@@L663 Delivery is schedule for March (so about 6 months) but I wouldn't be surprise if only arrives in May

@@007emv hey, how is it?

@@brianm3160 Haven't receive it yet due to delays....

I love pickups.... V8 pickup ?? !!

Will you be replacing the fake checkered plating? I can't get past it.

Hi - did you colour code the rear calipers - it feels like they were missed on the factory cars ! Need to look at the exhaust options...

Hi-yes also the rear brakes. I did this a few weeks ago, at that time there were only photos of the V8 and I also thought, it was just a mistake by LR. Finally, the Defender X is also painted red on the front and back. It is a light blue and looks very well with my black Defender.

Congratulations on managing to get one of these.... when you drive the car does it urge you to drive too fast or is it happy at normal speeds... my sport 5L supercharged is happy driving normally but OMG when you hit the pedal it screams

@@L663 I’m use to the low end torque a diesel gives you The P400 needed to be pushed as it performed well at higher revs The V8 has low end torque and is so relaxing to drive, never wanting to run away Flick over to dynamic and the exhaust valves open for more noise Put you foot down hard and it’s just amazing how a car that size is so quick In comfort mode and shift pushed to sport the car will change up through the gears In dynamic mode and shift pushed to sport it will bounce on the limiter till you manually change gear When I picked it up I was told I had someone willing to buy it off me, I couldn’t live with myself if I’d seen them in it Also, I love your channel Simon Watched it all the way from you collecting your Stig (When my Bruder arrives I’ll let you know how it tows)

@@koradeuk I did wonder if they had fitted the exhaust valves ! There is no button like on the SVR then. Not sure where you are based but would to get a drive in one of these !

@@L663 I’m top of Shropshire If more local I’d definitely let you in it

Much appreciated!

Hi again Ian - I did ask to be allowed access but they have not called back... I guess they are too busy .. or maybe they prefer the "official" media to review them....

@@L663 Knowing Bowler,it's just the former. I guess you could always book a "test drive".😏

The trip had been reset - but I can get 25 MPG on my Sport L494 ! ( better than my Disco 4 and the Defender )

Good points you make.. the Defender is a new car and they are getting it sorted - mine has not let me down / left me stranded - it has had a few niggles but always got me where i am going !

Hi again John... I need to make a trip to Slovakia when we are allowed to travel !

Yes and it would save me a lot of money !

Especially on the V8 ! I agree !

Hi Mike - thanks for the comments - we are still watching the Grenadier like most people.... they have not invited me back for a test drive !

@@L663 We await your test drive . Kindest Regards

Albeit made in Nitra, Slovakia! Not that's an issue. I've had the P300 since October 20 and love it. No faults to date.

I did not see any Bond girls ?

It was a long video - glad you enjoyed !

I did ask at the LR show if I could review the Bowler - but they did not respond.. I guess our style is not for everyone !

I have to agree with you in part - my 4 cyl petrol does feel like you are working it hard - and this is born out by the poor MPG figures ( 19 MPG ) I get better from my Range Rover Sport L494 V8 Supercharged ! ( around 25 MPG )

@@L663 I really think the new 110 is fantastic and LR are trying to cater for a wider audience and the regulations. My brother has a Range Rover Autobiography and he's getting about the same as you. He loves that machine and so do I when I visit him.

This is a good question I need to look at the wiring diagrams for this

Thank you too

You are correct with many of your points - electric cars solve city pollution but do not address the whole problem. One thing is for sure we are in interesting times

Freelander 2 is my guilty pleasure right now....

This is a good question and one a lot of people will be thinking about.. taking them off would be the best option. No error code should appear but it would be a good idea not to let too much air into the brakes as bleeding the brake ABS pump may need a special tool .

My friend runs a hearse business with a classic Defender ! One of these new ones would be a dead good addition !

@@L663 Yep, dead good.

You need to check the website - i dont think the 90 had too much "Urbanisation" just the wheels and spoiler BUT the V8 Defenders are going for well over book price now so i have no idea what the 90 actually costs !

Yes these cars are selling for crazy money now !

We went to see the film this week and we too were disappointed to see the Toyota beat the Defender.

Silver fax you may be but still sharp and cunning - I have to agree with you - I just checked the parts catalogue for the new Defender and it is indeed just a standard anti roll bar and so you are correct - maybe i should design a detachable drop arm... something i wanted to do for the Freelander 2 off road project car.

Someone had reset the trip so i had no data - sorry

There is a technical notice out for this issue JLRTB02070 TECHNICAL BULLETIN I have it but i am not sure i can share it as it is copyright but basically it just says to use a wet vacuum cleaner to clean the areas of the seats. You may be able to find it using the above code number on google

@@L663 Thanks Simon - doesn’t sound too concerning or anything to lose sleep over then. I will just mention when the car is next booked in with the dealer.

Hi - yes i am sure he is happy for me to share the vlog www.polarsteps.com/MaartenDorien/9764567-naar-de-noordkaap-en-terug-the-polar-experience?s=997D3856-7B5F-4B0B-9660-0100F6581D05

I am pretty sure this will be possible yes but not sure if it will need coding on the car. - the screen is used on some other models ( Jag ) according to the parts catalogue so I have my eyes out for one to test

Hi Huw - someone reset the trip on the V8 so no data sorry

I hear you but tech is getting much more reliable - when did you TV last fail ? The rear mirror camera is one thing i wish I had added as when we go camping and rear is full of kit we have visibility out of the rear when driving. Its ok when low speed manoeuvring as I have the 360 Deg camera system.

Good idea but they have it on the same side www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.landrover.com%2Fen-us%2Fnews%2F2020%2F06%2Fland-rover-begins-first-us-deliveries-new-2020-defender&psig=AOvVaw2J1JAzJ0Ys8HGcdF5Kdfq0&ust=1629835644700000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjRxqFwoTCKCgx4z5x_ICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD

@@L663 doh! 🤪

Its a busy time of year.... Pingdemic / staff holidays etc

I am struggling to fit the parts to do this - they are the same part numbers for the Sport L494 but the loom is my problem at the moment

@@L663 hope u prepare a kit with everything ready to be install directly, will be waiting for this kit availability for sale 👌

Yes - the V8 90 would be my toy of choice ! and keep my 110 P300 for camping and off road etc

Yes all manufacturers are struggling with supply of components at the moment.

Yes not as rugged as their side step !

try this ru-vid.com/show-UCI7wGuJuyyWwbnqSOn0SWpgvideos

@@L663 nice now include in description and you should follow in vid followeeeessss Thanks that worked .

I like the wood trim and will try and upgrade mine !

@@L663 Have seen some folks make they're own! Hint Hint... There used to me a man-made wood in the UK used to make double glazed windows that would be cool! If I can get my feeble old memory cell to work will message you the name of it!

Best avoid anything with a bmw engine

@@AndyK.1 honestly the new ones seems to be excellent

Which will probably sell for £200k+, would rather buy a Rolls Royce instead.

I did not know that - but I guess it make sense and if this V8 does well I am sure Land Rover will be looking at other opportunities

Thanks 👍

Thanks - its appreciated.

The guys in the USA struggled - check out "The Fast Lane" on RU-vid

Appreciated!

Yes good point - I just wanted to touch on the topic not do a full review - it is exciting times ! The Tesla we have is run 100% on solar from the panel on the roof of our warehouse ( in the summer anyway )

They still emit CO2 from the tailpipe though, so what's the benefit?

Yes Urban have added a couple of parts to the 90 and the Model X - the 110 Carpathian is pretty much factory spec i think !

Yes that makes more sense - I wonder if you change your tyres can the dealer adjust this for you ?

@@L663 I doubt whether there is any need to. Your legal maximum speed is always limited to the lower of any parameters, in this case the speed rating of the tyres rather than the speed actually achievable by the vehicle.

Well done that was Georges subtle joke !

Its a long one - hope you enjoy Nick !

Indeed it would be a good toy.... keep the STIG for off road and the 90 V8 for long road trips ! I wish..

Haha… you and I both! I subscribed to your new channel too…

I think you and me are on the same page here.... but George may like the V8 .....

@@L663 I have taken a liking to your black steelies though... ;-)

Its a matter of taste.... they are after all appealing to the more "urban" users of the Defender.

Lets see - hopefully we can revisit this in 8 years time... I am puzzled why you picked 8 years time - did you do some accurate modelling of residual values ?

Sound like you have had a bad experience with a McD milkshake machine ! ?

How I long for the corroding aluminium chequer plate....

The debate has started ..... and you have thrown boats into the discussion ... !

@@L663 of course, but when you are right, you are right! :)

We have a lot of things to change ... from what we eat to how we heat our houses....

@@L663 crude oil is exaustable and we all knew it. Why still spend and waste our precious oil on racing and stuffs. Eating will need a little bit of time. But, wasting fuel on F1, NASCAR, MOTO-GP etc. Like football worlcup or Euro, we put a gap. If, 4 years is too much atleast two years.

Glad you like it !

My V8 Sport does better MPG than my diesel Disco 4....

I will take the positives from this ... posh looking ... and that the ones before 2004 are OK !

Congratulations.... but you are not quite the first Ishan...

True... but designed and engineered in the UK

OK watch the video we made this weekend .. coming soon ... we did some serious off road and steps did take a pasting.... it saved the car but they did bend so you may have a point... although glad i fitted them !

Sweet dreams... filled with V8 noises

No we are not payed by Land Rover... and maybe Land Rover would rather we did not review their cars.... we are not smartly dressed... the videos are not smooth or polished.....