Images have appeared online that appear to show the new Land Rover Defender completely undisguised – albeit in Lego Technic form.
The Danish toy firm is gearing up to launch a new 2573-piece Lego Technic replica Defender, which was reported by Lego enthusiast website The Brothers Brick after being initially posted on the Smyths toys website. The model appears to be of the reborn new Defender, which the British firm is currently testing ahead of its launch later this year.
Reportedly due to go on sale in October – shortly after the real Defender is unveiled – the Lego Defender will feature a working steering mechanism, four-speed sequential gearbox, three differentials and independent suspension. It will also be fitted with a working winch.
The model is based on the short-wheelbase three-door Defender '90' variant. A five-door '110' version of the real car will also be offered.
While the real Defender has so far only been seen in camouflage livery, the model will be finished in an olive green. It will also be 420mm long, 220mm high and 200mm wide. The model is yet to be officially confirmed by Lego, although reports suggest is will be priced at £159 in the UK.
Land Rover says that the new Defender has already undergone more than 750,000 miles of testing in some of "the most inhospitable environments" in the world. This has involved hot weather testing in Africa and North America, cold-weather testing at -40deg C, altitude testing at up to 13,000 feet and performance running at the Nurburgring.
It is not yet known whether the pre-launch test programme Lego has conducted on the Technic Defender has been as extensive.
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Symanski
Finally...
An affordable Land Rover!
Antony Riley
Tought this was adult
Tought this was adult magazine Autocar. This is a toally unecessary stupid artical
Sonic
Like a disappointed father
It gives an insight on how the new Defender will look, so not an unnecessary article. Also, lego can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Sulphur Man
a new nadir
One can almost hear the bottom of the motoring journalism barrel giving way....
Sulphur Man
Sulphur Man
a new nadir
One can almost hear the bottom of the motoring journalism barrel giving way....
Sulphur Man
catnip
With all the extra stuff
With all the extra stuff stuck on it, and the usual compromises for Lego designs, this might just as easily be a portrayal of the old Defender model, as the new one.
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