Yeah I think that's fair enough as well... if you aren't desperate for the car, and are paying the current price, quality will be better in a year or so.
Yes, it's not an easy decision to delay that's for sure, we've loved the vehicle from the moment we saw it, exactly what we've wanted for years. The 76 wagon was the only other option but still a manual, and basic & rough. We would've ordered the 76 but Toyota thankfully put a hold on them during Covid - kismet. The Gren is a long term vehicle for us (we travel full-time) so would rather do it once, do it right. It's going to be tough reading & watching you all for the next 9-12mths.
Yep
And then f they last long enough, fingers crossed, in 2 or 3 years when the next model or generation is released it should be even better which is what I am waiting for.
Yes I have wondered about just this. The trend will more than likely to be to move it towards segments of the market where there is more mass appeal but also to lower costs and improve margins. So likely to be more things like cupholders and upgraded sound systems and more driver aids. But there is a solid chance that compromises will be made to the gauge of steel in the chassis to reduce cost and weight, moving like most other manufacturers to independent front suspension, or use some more generic components to reduce cost etc. I am not saying this is guaranteed but there is a real chance I think looking at other companies. Particularly likely if at some point IA is sold to another manufacturer.
I’ve been told that they are going to have to add a fair bit of electronics as new requirements hit them, and quite soon; the sentence used was something like: these first cars will definitely be the least complex car we can ever build.
on balance; the hard to fix stuff is all proven elsewhere, software’s easy to upgrade, and compared to the litany of irritating stuff you had to accept with real defenders for 60 years, this thing is awesome. Hopefully, first gen cars will remain sought after.
Ineos has already an SUV designed...I think that is what you are talking about but the Grenadier if it hits all the areas they are focussed on...Agriculture, mining, defense, forestry, serious overlanding, etc...IMO it will continue to develop as a true 4x4...I hope so or IMO it will have failed as the New Defender has...happy motoring
On Thursday I parked right where the Shale Blue one is parked.
I think there's already things in the vehicle, like spare wiring and space in the front grill for these changes.
I think the work of the cost engineer has already been in evidence in the first vehicles:
A totally random sample .....interesting - all dark colours for QLD drivers!!!
Well I have one coming soon.
Well I’m on the Sunshine Coast and have selected “inky black” the vehicle has aircon along with windows (side and roof) have had 4 black vehicles in the past with out discomfort. Is difficult to keep clean
