As the pioneering work of Land Rover brand, Land Rover Defender has many legendary experiences, but it is rarely introduced into China. In the eyes of senior off-road enthusiasts, it ranks as three classic off-road vehicles with square boxes alongside Mercedes-Benz G and Jeep herdsman, and its status is lofty. Since the last generation announced the suspension of production on 20 15, in 20 19, Land Rover has finally "evolved" in order to better adapt to the current development trend, and now it has officially started to pre-sell in China.
The price of Mercedes-Benz G remains high, but can the reborn Land Rover Defender compete with Jeep Shepherd in the domestic market? In this issue, let me discuss it with you.
The "box" dispute! Future and classic, how to choose emotional players?
The brand-new Land Rover Defender is divided into two types: long axis and short axis. At present, the pre-sale models are all long-axis models, and we only compare them with the Jeep Shepherd four-door version.
The new Land Rover Defender continues the overall styling style of the old models in appearance, but it also incorporates more family design styles. The overall look will not be as rough as the old model, but much more refined, and it looks more like a product from the future. The external spare tire is a symbolic element of hard-core off-road, and the design of split taillights also means paying tribute to the old guards.
The side of the car body, the most striking thing is the position behind the side. A small ladder can be installed on the roof outside the last piece of glass on the left, and a small storage box is set at the same position on the right, which is very distinctive. The emergence of a new generation of guards is absolutely unforgettable.
Land Rover Defender is based on the brand-new D7x architecture, with the length, width and height of 4758/21051967mm, the wheelbase of 3022mm, the approach angle of 38, the passing angle of 28, the departure angle of 40, and the maximum wading depth of 900mm. Regrettably, the new Land Rover Defender has become a load-bearing body structure, which can be said to be closer to the urban SUV. This classic status symbol no longer exists.
Jeep herdsman has been adhering to the classic style design for many years. You can see the shadows of "predecessors" in past dynasties, such as rounded LED headlights, wide front and rear bumpers, wide wheel eyebrows and independent upward opening of the rear windshield. At the same time, the non-load-bearing body is still the standard of its hard-core off-road, and the classics and personality emanating from it are still worth our appreciation and possession.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the four-door Jeep herdsman are 4882/ 1894/ 1838mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 3008mm.
In terms of interior, Land Rover Defender adopts separated 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel and 10-inch central control panel design, and the four-position steering wheel design is full of mechanical sense. The second floor of the central control is an electronic gear shifting structure and an air conditioning control knob, and the co-pilot side adopts a double-layer through handrail, so the overall style is electronic and luxurious, without the original mechanical feeling.
Jeep herdsman's interior styling has changed little from generation to generation. Round retro elements and rough style are its biggest characteristics. If you want to say change, it is comfortable interior materials. Double-tube dashboard, the middle screen can display all kinds of driving information related to off-road; 7-inch multimedia supports the interconnection function of CarPlay and CarLife mobile phones, and the three-position multi-function steering wheel further enhances the fashion atmosphere. However, the control of the four-wheel drive system still uses a mechanical lever, retaining the classic off-road models.
For classic off-road vehicles, the classic design and non-loaded body of the new Land Rover Defender are still gone forever, which is quite different from the upgrade method of Jeep Shepherd. We don't know what the future direction of off-road vehicle design is now, but Bian Xiao, a classic hard-core off-road vehicle, feels that it is inevitable to make progress in comfort like a jeep shepherd. After all, most of the indoor environment is urbanized now, but the reserved classics should be preserved to cope with the unchanging outdoor environment.
Power competition: 2.0T and light mixing ratio, is it really important to save fuel?
In the power part, the new Land Rover Defender is equipped with a 3.0T twin-turbo engine and a 48V light mixing system. This power has a maximum horsepower of 400 HP and a maximum torque of 550n·m, matching an 8AT gearbox.
I don't know if I have considered the industry trend, but the 48V light mixing system of the new Land Rover Defender makes people feel that it is born purely for fuel economy. Of course, this is also good for the environment, and it has never been tested, so its greatest use is unknown, but from the perspective of industry trends, it is still worth popularizing.
The new Jeep herdsman is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with maximum power 195.4kW(266PS) and maximum torque of 400n·m, matching ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox. From the previous self-priming to the current turbine, the large displacement has also become a small displacement, and the gearbox has also changed from the previous 5-speed to 8-speed, most obviously for the reduction of fuel consumption.
Turbo-powered cars often get better power, and the new Jeep herdsman is no exception. The outbreak of power is much earlier than before, which makes you feel that the dynamic response becomes more active. Whether overtaking at high speed or starting, you will feel that this big guy with nearly 2 tons has become smarter.
From the power comparison, the power level of the new Land Rover Defender and the new Jeep herdsman is not at the same level. After all, there are also many gaps in price. But it is undeniable that they all have a common feature, that is, they are all moving closer to fuel economy, and tough guys are no longer stubborn and begin to compromise with life.
In terms of four-wheel drive system, the new Land Rover Defender is equipped with a full-time four-wheel drive system and a second-generation intelligent all-terrain feedback adaptive system, which is equipped with Land Rover technology, mainly including a new wading mode and a maximum wading depth of 900 mm The new Jeep herdsman is equipped with a set of part-time four-wheel drive system. On paved roads, switching to high-speed two-wheel drive mode can save fuel consumption, while switching to low-speed four-wheel drive mode will amplify the torque on the wheels and improve the vehicle's ability to get out of trouble.
Bian Xiao has something to say.
The brand influence of Land Rover in China is not as good as before, and the new generation of Land Rover Defenders has been completely transformed. Can emotional consumers still pay the bill? For Jeep herdsman, every change in its design is only a small change, with more refined materials and obviously improved comfort, but its rough side has never changed. Only such "big toys" can arouse the desire of "players".
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