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Same vehicle from the front

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Strange that the official reveal of this is in the middle of the night for those of us in the U.S. 2:50 a.m. central is a time of day I haven't seen in a while.
 
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ryanjl said:
The rear is the best angle of this design, in my opinion.

Just a few issues I have with it. Four lights per side? Really?

And how big of a spare can you fit on there without it hitting the rear bumper?

In my heart of hearts, I go back to thinking that this is essentially an LR4 with the upgrades I want. A rear tire carrier. (Presumably) the capability to run a tire larger than 32" without making a ton of modifications. A choice of more fuel-efficient engines. Even better approach and departure angles.

If I think of that and get over the "Faux-Defender" thing, I'm happy.
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Yup, If you think of this as what the Discovery 5 should have been then I'm good with it. A LR4 with a D1/D2 rear door.
 
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I want to say there was a rear locker offered in one year of the L405 with the base engine. Maybe the 2013 when it still had a NA V8 ?

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I wouldn't ascribe to Land Rover any intelligence until I see it with my own eyes.

I've been eyeing the L405 FFRR. It's available with a rear locker, but only in the supercharged v8 variant. The supercharged v8 variant comes with 22" wheels, and, apparently, dealers are telling people that you can't run any smaller. (Purportedly, some have fit 20" wheels, though).

It just doesn't make sense.
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I want to say there was a rear locker offered in one year of the L405 with the base engine. Maybe the 2013 when it still had a NA V8 ?
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Maybe. I think I saw that somewhere.

I was hoping for the Td6, though. Guess that was never offered with a rear locker. Seems strange, considering the people who have long been clamoring for Land Rover to bring over their diesels are the same people who'd want a rear locker.
 
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I guess probably the last tease before the reveal?


This one shows the headlight signature at night.
 
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