Green Ovals go really green

Deleted account DD · 02-01-2011, 17:24

An interesting article in the current 4x4 mag. LR's do well in most tests but in the one where its bare knuckle basics, what its all about they pitch a defender in against a Wrangler.

Both score an equal 8/10 off road. Lr 5/10 on road and wrangler 7/10, decisive winner JEEP

When summing up they basically say the jeep has what the defender can only dream of.

In the other tests the Pathfinder does unsurprisingly badly but the Navarra wins the pick up class

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 02-01-2011, 17:36

what tests does the pathy do badly in.

shame for brand as a good suv, maybe not extreme mud plugger.

always thought there would be loads of these getting modded
along with the nav sharing so many parts as suposedly world
cars too.

would have one in fleet, but have to find a 4.0 v6 petrol version
pretty rare as deleted quickly after release here, unless brought
a US version in.

Deleted account DD · 02-01-2011, 18:35

The test was a summary of their thoughts over the year with a "practical" head to head at Parkwood 4x4 centre nr Leeds. looking at the photos and their description of the place its 100 acres and has everything from bumpy gravel axle deep mud. Could be tempted to pay a visit at some stage.

I had a pathfinder for a few weeks (one of the newest style) last spring and I have to be blunt, it was crap. It was on my list of next to buy but was cut completely. I didnt take it off road (couple of bumpy tracks) .

The ride was rough. The engine was inflexible and uneconomical. The gearbox was the piece de resistance of a bad package. It hunted and changed gear without any driver input. Couple with the trucks bad handling meant you could find the gearbox looking for a new cog mid bend giving a bit of a wobble!!!!!! if you decided to go for it manually the flick switch type thingy has a delay on it

First day I had it we did a trip 4 up (adults) the two in the back were "uncomfortable" to politely summarise their comments.

On that trip I tried to boot it uphill up a dual cariageway away from a roundabout that the jeep eats without burping. I failed badly.

Having said all of that the reverse camera was great and the car was a nice colour

Honestly it was an awful car. Theres no way it can match a T2 or Troll.

I was delighted to get my jeep back

In the mag they slag off the looks.

ps , forget the praise about the reverse camera I installed one at least as good in the jeep for £50

kbekl · 02-01-2011, 18:37

any other motors tested ? also was this stock against stock or moded against modded ??

Deleted account DD · 02-01-2011, 18:56

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Originally Posted by kbekl

any other motors tested ? also was this stock against stock or moded against modded ??

Six different classes and whatever they could get their hands on to test (20 in total). The only criteria other than 4wd was it must be a real one with low ratio available and stock.

kbekl · 02-01-2011, 19:11

how did the little niva get on then ?

Deleted account DD · 02-01-2011, 19:13

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Originally Posted by kbekl

how did the little niva get on then ?

If you pop down the newsagents you'll be able to see

I havent read it all yet so no idea

Fez_uk · 02-01-2011, 19:20

whats the mag called?

kbekl · 02-01-2011, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

whats the mag called?

4x4 mag

Deleted account DD · 02-01-2011, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbekl

4x4 mag

thats the one

or

http://www.4x4i.com/

I'll cheerfully tell you whats in it, once Ive read it

for some reason I felt the need (and enjoyed

)to immediately read the jeep vs LR bit

02-01-2011, 17:24	#1
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Green Ovals go really green An interesting article in the current 4x4 mag. LR's do well in most tests but in the one where its bare knuckle basics, what its all about they pitch a defender in against a Wrangler. Both score an equal 8/10 off road. Lr 5/10 on road and wrangler 7/10, decisive winner JEEP When summing up they basically say the jeep has what the defender can only dream of. In the other tests the Pathfinder does unsurprisingly badly but the Navarra wins the pick up class

02-01-2011, 17:36	#2
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02-01-2011, 18:35	#3
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	The test was a summary of their thoughts over the year with a "practical" head to head at Parkwood 4x4 centre nr Leeds. looking at the photos and their description of the place its 100 acres and has everything from bumpy gravel axle deep mud. Could be tempted to pay a visit at some stage. I had a pathfinder for a few weeks (one of the newest style) last spring and I have to be blunt, it was crap. It was on my list of next to buy but was cut completely. I didnt take it off road (couple of bumpy tracks) . The ride was rough. The engine was inflexible and uneconomical. The gearbox was the piece de resistance of a bad package. It hunted and changed gear without any driver input. Couple with the trucks bad handling meant you could find the gearbox looking for a new cog mid bend giving a bit of a wobble!!!!!! if you decided to go for it manually the flick switch type thingy has a delay on it First day I had it we did a trip 4 up (adults) the two in the back were "uncomfortable" to politely summarise their comments. On that trip I tried to boot it uphill up a dual cariageway away from a roundabout that the jeep eats without burping. I failed badly. Having said all of that the reverse camera was great and the car was a nice colour Honestly it was an awful car. Theres no way it can match a T2 or Troll. I was delighted to get my jeep back In the mag they slag off the looks. ps , forget the praise about the reverse camera I installed one at least as good in the jeep for £50

02-01-2011, 18:37	#4
kbekl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manchester Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB GLX Posts: 1,519	any other motors tested ? also was this stock against stock or moded against modded ??

02-01-2011, 19:11	#6
kbekl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manchester Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB GLX Posts: 1,519	how did the little niva get on then ?

02-01-2011, 19:20	#8
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	whats the mag called?