So where are all the first impressions? (right here)

Tazzieman said:

Well finally on 05102023 , 502 days after ordering, we picked up Gimli and I followed my wife 250km home via the central highlands of Tasmania. It was a bit bleak up there, so photo opportunities were limited.

Trialmaster , petrol , Magic mushroom - with rock sliders, bullbar , winch , safari roof, saddle leather and lockable spare wheel cover (latter to be delivered - Ineos paperwork error). I have a cargo barrier on order and the FR 3/4 rack to go on top.

The safari roof seals have been replaced with the new ones and the drains needed replacing.

To me , this a brilliant amalgam of old and new, analog with digital overtones. It's like a combination of my 80 series Landcruiser , Discovery 1 and wife's last car , a Mercedes GLC.
With of course a general nod to my S3 Landrover.

Points to note:
- my passenger was my 82 yo father in law. He pulled himself up into the cabin without problems, and slid out as one does with no side steps.
- ample power , smooth transmission
- handles very well (there were some hairpins which had my f.i.l. grabbing the bars as I explored the limits!
- controls easily learnt
- android auto worked intermittently due to poor connectivity - many blackspots in Tasmania , you make do with what you're given)
- visibility excellent - side mirrors no problem at all for me
- footrest no issue at all (seating position easily adjustable and it's nice that the steering wheel can be moved in and out)
- steering absolutely not an issue , but I'm used to old school cars so acclimatised immediately. Saddle leather wheel , handbrake cover and grab bar look and feel sensational.
- turning circle better than I had imagined.
- some tyre noise to be expected (All Terrains)
- some wind noise (no more than expected)
- no rattles
- briefly tried the centre lock on the dirt road near home - slotted in with a bit of shove whilst on the move.
Exactly the same as my Discovery 1.
- fuel economy was 14.1 L , noting some city driving either end , and there was a fair bit of hill climbing and some heavyish right foot to test the engine note and corner exits...
- the main issues are electronic - odometer stuck on 0000 (Edit: it worked later , then didn't work...), compass/elevation not working, warning for doors/seatbelts seem mixed up left/right

Much more to learn re dynamics offroad but for now , it fits like a glove
Well done Ineos , and well done Jim for putting your money where you heart wanted to go in 2017
My 6 yo dream has come true. And I feel like a 6yo again!


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• Software update. Done and successful, no more errors. There are still things which could be improved, but all in all it is finally a software which deserves the attribute "production ready".
• Sidesteps mounted. The car looks certainly better without them, but the improvement for getting in (and out!) is clearly worth it. The lateral seat bolsters will thank you.
• Camping table mounted, not much more to say.
• Rubber mats delivered.
• Door seals changed, will see how they work in the future.
• Safari window seals changed, same as above: will see.
• The steering wheel now points to 12 o'clock and it feels as if you don't have to constantly adjust a little to the right.
• They checked ac coolant and hydraulic fluid levels, and it all was ok.
• The rubber sleeve on the steering column shall not cover the joint completely. That was confirmed by Ineos.
• The plastic covers in the wheel arches are now mounted similarly.
• Vibrations have been greatly mitigated, but they are not completely eliminated. They bent the large heat shield above the rear silencer so that the strongest noise and vibrations disappeared. But now the vibrations of other parts are becoming noticeable, and I suspect it will be an iterative process to find and delete all sources.
• The "dangling" cables have been fixed. The have btw. never been really "dangling" but just formed a loop. that has now been properly laid out.
• The powdering of the towing hitch mounting plate was damaged and has been replaced.
• The rear ladder was scratched during transport and has been replaced.
• Some cooling hoses / tubes were (I don't know exactly) either replaced or fixed somehow.
• And the biggest thing was the new tramission box, I got a new one (INEOS recall).

Barney said:

Hi Alvan, could you please take the opportunity to test whether the rear interior lighting can now be adjusted or turned off after the update? Thx Barney

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Tazzieman said:

Well finally on 05102023 , 502 days after ordering, we picked up Gimli and I followed my wife 250km home via the central highlands of Tasmania. It was a bit bleak up there, so photo opportunities were limited.

Trialmaster , petrol , Magic mushroom - with rock sliders, bullbar , winch , safari roof, saddle leather and lockable spare wheel cover (latter to be delivered - Ineos paperwork error). I have a cargo barrier on order and the FR 3/4 rack to go on top.

The safari roof seals have been replaced with the new ones and the drains needed replacing.

To me , this a brilliant amalgam of old and new, analog with digital overtones. It's like a combination of my 80 series Landcruiser , Discovery 1 and wife's last car , a Mercedes GLC.
With of course a general nod to my S3 Landrover.

Points to note:
- my passenger was my 82 yo father in law. He pulled himself up into the cabin without problems, and slid out as one does with no side steps.
- ample power , smooth transmission
- handles very well (there were some hairpins which had my f.i.l. grabbing the bars as I explored the limits!
- controls easily learnt
- android auto worked intermittently due to poor connectivity - many blackspots in Tasmania , you make do with what you're given)
- visibility excellent - side mirrors no problem at all for me
- footrest no issue at all (seating position easily adjustable and it's nice that the steering wheel can be moved in and out)
- steering absolutely not an issue , but I'm used to old school cars so acclimatised immediately. Saddle leather wheel , handbrake cover and grab bar look and feel sensational.
- turning circle better than I had imagined.
- some tyre noise to be expected (All Terrains)
- some wind noise (no more than expected)
- no rattles
- briefly tried the centre lock on the dirt road near home - slotted in with a bit of shove whilst on the move.
Exactly the same as my Discovery 1.
- fuel economy was 14.1 L , noting some city driving either end , and there was a fair bit of hill climbing and some heavyish right foot to test the engine note and corner exits...
- the main issues are electronic - odometer stuck on 0000 (Edit: it worked later , then didn't work...), compass/elevation not working, warning for doors/seatbelts seem mixed up left/right

Much more to learn re dynamics offroad but for now , it fits like a glove
Well done Ineos , and well done Jim for putting your money where you heart wanted to go in 2017
My 6 yo dream has come true. And I feel like a 6yo again!


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bakepl said:

congrats, looks fantastic! Did they mention the software update and when for Aus by chance?

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Tazzieman said:

...we picked up Gimli...

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Barney said:

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Tazzieman said:

My software has been updated , as others have had (version 1946) but I believe there is another one in the making.

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Tazzieman said:

My software has been updated , as others have had (version 1946) but I believe there is another one in the making.

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binumar said:

Took delivery of mine today here in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Really happy with it. Didn’t face any electrical gremlins as mentioned by others. Smooth drive and surprisingly quick when you floor it. Anyone knows if there is a break in period?

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