Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

Seen 3 new Defenders recently in the wild now. 2 in colour, 1 merced out.

Initial thoughts are that in colours they look a bit naff. Sort of like they're trying to capture that FJ Cruiser vibe but lack the fun element. Top-to-toe in black does look good though. Much better than I wanted it to tbh.

I'm sure my feelings will change as I see more on the school/nursery run, but overall I can't see this version lasting long and I think it will date very quickly and badly (much like the new Discos).

There's an all black one in Herne Hill, I thought that it lost all the detail and just looked like any other Chelsea tractor. On the other hand the ones in the lighter colours with the white roof look (to my eye) really nicely done.