Not Your Father's Defender | 2021 Land Rover Defender 

Correction: 8,201 lsb is the max tow rating of the Defender when properly equipped. Sorry for the confusion.

Alex keeping his home in check could be a whole channel on itself lol

It's weird. I turn 65 this year and I can't believe how many references say " Not Your Fathers..." Now that pertains to me. lol

Videos like this are why I love Alex. He definitely lives the most interesting life out of all the car reviewers lol

Thanks for sharing a little about your life with us, Alex. Good to know you and your family are safe from the storm. Oh, I thought you were a logger. Your legs are bow like a Cowboy rider. You're a brave guy climbing those Red Wood trees!!

A nervous laugh after you put the fuel in the back would have slayed me 😂

the front reminds me honda element

Alex, as usual, yours is the most detailed and comprehensive review in the shortest amount of time than anyone else on RU-vid. You obviously put a lot of time and effort into your analysis -- it clearly shows. Great review of the new Defender. As for me, it's more than I want to spend on a new "cushy" off-roader. So, I'll stick with what I have owned since new: a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Ecodiesel, w/ Off-Road Adventure II Pkg ("Quadra-Drive II" and various skid plates), Quadralift, Mopar Rocksliders, Chief Products Lower Front Guard, Sump Protection Plate and Transmission Protection Plate, and a long 3/8" aluminum skid plate protecting the DEF Line (and a valve) underbody, plus Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires on 18" wheels. Yes, the Jeep GC is a bit more cramped inside than the new 4-door Defender, but I would imagine that my Jeep GC is also somewhat more nimble out inda voods! (I also carry 2 chain saws -- a battery powered DeWalt and a gas Stihl, along with a lot of other recovery gear.) And, I do prefer a rear "hatch" over a rear "door" -- the rear hatch makes a nice roof over myh head when I'm loading and unloading hunting and fishing equipment. However, I do sorely miss my '04 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (with metal bumpers) -- the perfect size (bigger than the Jeep GC, but not too big) and configuration (rear hatch). I also bought the Tahoe brand new and (unfortunately) wore that thing right out off-roading it in northern Michigan, and driving it on our salty winter roads. Keep up the great work! Do you do any old 4x4 reviews? You'd be really good at it! Look forward to seeing your reviews of the upcoming new Jeep Grand Cherokees and Wagoneers!

I have to admit I kind of want a Defender...

A "little bit less reliable"??? Alex, you are too decent a man.

I took delivery of my 2021 Defender 110 in January, and I’m extremely happy with it! Also, the air suspension is standard on all trims of the 110. Air is only optional on the 90.

I don't live off the beaten path as much as you do, but I often have no electricity. Once for eleven days. And that's one reason I don't want an EV. This Defender looks great to me, a bit funky though not too much. Only two things that would prevent me from buying, price and reliability.

Is Alex a total bad-ass? I feel like Alex is a total bad-ass.

"Initial quality award" only Initial

I like how Alex says this will be "a little less reliable" than a Toyota SUV, like a 4Runner or Land Cruiser This would only be accurate if you didn't know what the word "little" meant

I keep going back and forth between getting what was once my dream car a Wrangler 4xe but now this Defender has my attention. Thank you for the fun and interesting review videos. Love the Redwoods, so happy for you that you get to enjoy that part of this world of ours.

Awesome suv! I love it and want one. Someday you'll have to tell us how you ended up living in the woods, the challenges it presents and what it took to get you there.

Thanks Alex, I’ve had the old Defender for nearly ten years now and I will order the new one in the spring. I’m definitely looking forward to having some comfort!

Couldn't help but chuckle - got the same Defender and the same chainsaw doing the same stuff - with TX cedar and pine. Great review.

Sir Alex; this is not only about cars, you are a man we should called "Jack of all trades, AND master of ALL!"

They say 90% of all Land Rovers manufactured are still on the road. The other 10% have reached their destination.

Alex, have you ever thought about doing a cars and coffee for followers in Northern California? Think you might have a fair amount interested!

i have always enjoy watching your channel ever since we get our suv in 2015.

For that price, it should come standard with satellite request tow button with lifetime subscription.

Someone on my street owns one of these. It’s currently sitting under a car cover for the past month or so. I wonder if it still works?

I love this video. Great seeing you out using the vehicle in real life situation. Entertaining and fun.

I drive mine in the jungle everyday, the concrete jungle of NYC, first service is at 20K, very stable on the highway, has cool led lighting that you didn't show, much better than your Durango ( had a 2015)

You gave us more information on the Defender with a 48 hour press loan than TFL has done in a few months of their ownership...

Alex's lifestyle and property are awesome!

As much as I value reliability and ergonomics over most everything else, it's a darn good-looking SUV. It would be a fight with the devil within me whether or not to get this Defender.

Great video! Love the slice of life in there goes well with the review of the Defender

Alex always cracks me up. He’s your typical Paul Bunyan HE MAN in Clark Kent disguise.

Something about the added montages gave the video more interest. I like that!

visuals are very good on this video ! Congrats !

You look like me out in the yard cutting up trees!!!! Handling it like a rockstar!!! 😎 I'm super interested in the V8 Defender 90. It looks like something I could actually live with. I can't wait until it's available.

17:47 I can't even imagine towing on such narrow trails, that's some spintire stuff

Shame. JLR already has Range Rovers and other Land Rovers. Now this is another crossover for rich people in LA. It should've been a new simple SUV, with modern safety and tech but not air suspension, IFS and IRS and monocoque design. A replacement in name only.

Thanks, Alex. Great video, as usual!

Very cool video with you working the debris

Great review, I’m loving my P400.13,000 fantastic miles so far. Also I think the the tow rating is 8,200.

Alex's first vlog pog?

I really like the looks and I love the creative twist you added to the video Alex. I heard you can not buy a Land Rover without it leaking oil. That reputation is what would keep me from considering this brand.

Alex is honestly living my dream life. Lol

When will those Alex On Safety (AOSafety) pants be available in the merch store???

I’m impressed.........that it made it through entire review without breaking down

lovely for my trips to The Mall . .

Having owned a D90, a Discovery and a Range Rover I can tell you that the mechanical repair on Land Rover vehicles is never ending and expensive. Contrast that if you will to the 2 Mercedes SUVs I have owned for 11 and 7 years with 0 mechanical problems, just maintenance items like tires, fluids and not even a battery or belt or a light. They have been a pleasure to own and drive. Land Rover products are not on my buy or want list. Good luck to those who have yet to experience Land Rover vehicle ownership.

Great review!

Looks great but, a big but is the issue of dependability...ask your friends at TFL (mentioned in the video) who went through three of them before getting it right. I will call it a "good looker" inside and out.

Yep... Jason Voorhes packin up the back wit all those saws! 😜

You made me laugh out loud at all your chainsaws - a spare for the spare - showoff. 😜

I like this temporary change in the format. It’s fun to see you get out and do some “grounds maintenance” and make the Defender do some work other than just mall cruising (like most of the people who will buy one). Generally speaking, I think that if ICE vehicles have a future, they will be equipped with a “mild hybrid” setup like this. Engine start/stop is going to become the norm on everything, but using a 12V starter to restart the engine at every stop is absolutely stupid. The thing that most people find offensive about engine start/stop is the rough operation, especially one vehicles with fewer cylinders. I think that the best way to implement start/stop would be to include a “mild hybrid” setup like this. You can use a more powerful 3-phase motor, spin the engine over much more quickly to allow for a smoother restart. You could also use the hybrid system to power the AC compressor, so you wouldn’t loose your cooling and get humid air out the vents as all start/stop systems cause, and it would allow for the engine to stay off longer, rather than just a few seconds as it does on some cars with the AC running. Using a 48v system, which would be plenty for a mild hybrid setup like this, would also alleviate the issue auto manufacturers are having now with increasing electronics causing big stress on the 12V alternators. Would also allow for smaller gauge wiring throughout the vehicle, reducing weight and cost of the wiring harnesses. There are countless benefits.

My neighbor has one... it’s been in the shop several times since he had it. It’s hard to see in photos and video, but it’s a massive vehicle, and has quite the presence. I really like it, got my eye on it.

Alex, another reason for the location of the spare wheel is access. Easier to access when off road and you need to change wheels. Quality seems to be an issue for yet another JLR model. If they fixed the reliability issues with this vehicle it would be a world beater.

Great Channel! Alex would you go for the audi q8 or bmw x5?

And here I was thinking I was the only guy in the woods with a chainsaw collection problem Alex.

only seen two of these since they came out, not sure if i like it or not, if it was me i would get a older toyota and work on it

Your videos are informative AND entertaining!! Brought your favorite saw, and your new saw, and a back up saw.. lol...

Alex: It is mind boggling that you were able to produce such a complete review of such a complicated vehicle with only 48 hours access. I'm sure you did your homework before it arrived and it isn't your first Land Rover (brand) rodeo. Still, well done. I enjoyed the life on the farm cut-away work segments too. Excellent job. I'm with you: attractive machine in many ways but too expensive for the offerings, and for me, would be concerned about reliability. FYI: Once spent a few months at the private airport at Bonny Dune. I suspect that is somewhat in your neck of the woods. ;)

Do you think you'll be able to review a two door model of this?

As a Long Time viewer a superior review, Tommy And Roman would be proud 😀. Nice And Beautiful Terrian All The Best Always Evan From New City ,NY In Rockland County,

Is there a list somewhere of Alex’s top most comfortable seats? I remember Alex giving a 10/10 once. Was it on a Nissan Sentra??

the audio compression is killing me

Watching this video for the 1st time on 9/5/22... Can we get a video on the International COE hidden in the woods at 09:30? Great review! Also just watched the RR Diesel review. Awesome as well.

Husqvarna FTW! Love my XP390. 😁

Steel wheels too small for the online six versions brakes, locker rear , tow hooks is a option only on higher trim models

Love The Redwoods in Not Cal! 👍

I'd definitely wait and see what the Grand Cherokee does this upcoming generation. And the upcoming Defender V8 might also come with improved tow ratings, though at a ridiculous price point

Nice video. Good info and interesting to see some of how you pass your days. Also, it's really nice to see someone wearing chaps while using a chainsaw on RU-vid!

All these vehicles no matter what make has all this wonderful software technology backup camera 🎥 etc etc etc but the most important thing is missing fitted as standard a dash mounted camara that comes into operation as soon as you start driving ? Should be standard on all make of vehicle no matter what size. Could solve a lot of problems as to who was right or wrong in the event of a motor accident?

Let's hope it won't die on you on the way back to return it.

What is with the box on the passenger side back and did the box and/or the metal plating on the other side restrict visibility???

Just started watching the video, but is it just me or does your voice sound different in this video? Did you use a different microphone?

Just as a heads up Alex at 12:23 Kia Sorento was stated as 6.9 in. for ground clearance. That is for FWD models. AWD models sit at 8.2 in. Take care man.

I wish they made headlights fully round like G Wagon or Branco.

Alex - please advise - We live in Michigan where roads are terrible and many dirt/gravel roads exist. The roads (all, incl highways) get very bad - worse than India! Heavily rutted dirt roads and pot holed roads and highways with large unrepaired expansion joints. My wife would love a Raptor - but we need a 6-7 seater. And we put about 30k miles a year thus warranties run out soon and would like to minimize depreciation. Lastly, a luxury conveniences, comfort and safety are important. The short list is Lexus LX and Defender. Would like to check out Lexus GX and Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Anything else to try, and your thoughts and advise please.

I guess I am one of those very lucky owners of LR products. Been driving a Disco 5 for almost 4 years. Other than changing a brake pad, no other issue whatsoever. I hope this Defender can be as good.

Would not anticipate driving so much off road; why not the F150 hybrid or the Ram 1500 diesel ?

I know this is strange and I apologize however, geeez, what is your shoe size a 16?

Hints of Honda Element from the front

Loved your music to cut limbs by

Thought Alex was about to rock some assless chaps. Great Review.

Full map on the instrument cluster can give satellite view. You just need to enable it.

ARE YOU GOING BACK FOR THE FIREWOOD?

Is the V8 version coming to the US? ...oh, and Alex should do a chainsaw review!

Start a second channel called Alex on Chainsaws and you've got your first sub right here.

So it weighs more then a Denali with the V8?

Power washer does the job of cleaning the lights .. Alex!!

Alex do you live in the California fire zone?

Spares and more spares are good , i just hope that one day we not gonna have to get permit to have permit

Alex, I love your mini excavator. Personally, I prefer a Caterpillar 6015-b, or 6040. Look them up!

No matter how Land Rover spins, this is not an evolution of the original Defender which was heavily customizable for many purposes, agricultural, industrial, military, etc. This is simply evolution of LR4 with Defender sticker on it.

When Will you ever do a review on a Porsche?

Alex, the Grand Cherokee starts below 34,450.not 46,000 as the Defender.

It’s a Land Rover product so garbage reliability is expected. So Scotty Kilmer isn’t entirely wrong here Also wouldn’t a 4Runner or possibly a GX compete with this too?

Fyi, a new longer 3-row Defender 130 with an optional supercharged V8 is coming to the USA

Cool defender

I still think that the Disco 5 is its biggest competitor.

Alex is a rugged manly man.

What is the purpose of this white box, like a motorcycle case, on the right rear 3/4 window ?