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I'm very much with Vinyl on the new Defender, in person it looks fantastic. And when you bare in mind how many after market companies are modernising the current model to make them look 'more' (twisted performance/BBH/JE/I could go on, there are probably over 100 serious companies in the UK alone).
There are a few enthusiasts that are complaining that it detracts too much from the 'work horse' look of the defender, but when you bare in mind just how long the current model has been produced it is time to modernise it. Many people said the same when the Series 3 was replaced.
It looks modern utilitarian to me. And yes your right, it will sell in MASSIVE numbers. Bare in mind how many people are buying defenders these days who never take them off road as people are disillusioned by the current RR models. This will be a perfect fit and Landy Jag will make huge money. Also a good opportunity to upgrade the thing as the internals are a bit ancient these days.
Already a few after market companies producing concepts for the market as well.