Land Rover Defender 2021 in-depth on and off-road REVIEW
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It’s the all-new model 37 years in the making! The new Land Rover Defender is finally here, and it’s just as boxy and offroad-ready as ever! However, it’s also been loaded with a ton of snazzy gadgets, like a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen, surface-studying cameras and an optional shower for your dog... Yes, really! However, with prices starting at just over £40,000, is the all-new Defender really the ULTIMATE offroader? Join Mat and find out!
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Hey guys - if you notice a bit of trim missing from the side of the car, that's because Mat drove it into the bank when offroading and lost it in the water!! Sorry Land Rover 😬
Wanna review of three teslas- roadster, model y and the cybertruck.
LOL!
Are you OK Mat?
so the car revence then... or matt just a fool who can not left the door open...
Sorry matt The Nissan Patrol and Toyota Land Cruiser are the best off roader ever made :)
16:32 Throws the headrest. 16:42 Car takes it's revenge 😂
🤣🤣
Car Karna for all those times Matt threw away parcel shelves. 😂
Doesn't happen in the old defender, as the doors don't close by them selves. You have to really shut them.
As well as breaking some of the trim
😂😂😂😂
every one: quarantining themselves matt and carwow: land rover nearly broke my leg
This was filmed some weeks ago I think
Matt is now working from home and has been for some time now
Don't be dumb you fool. This was recorded weeks ago
@@Rmk3102 i knkw mofos just for a joke
Go big or go home
16:43 A rare Defender attack caught on camera!! Sometimes the beast will strike when agitated!!!
what did he even do
@@danparsons798 door trapped his leg I presume
Actually the Defender thought Mat was Scotty Kilmer😂😂
The land rover really is a defender!
that cars got something against journalists
Absolutely Love the fact that you are using the right measuring units like cm, meters or liters. Something we, the rest of the world can understand and make sens of the video, not scratch our head trying to figure out how much would that be. Also love the fact that not only you always present the boot of the car but you also specified the littler capacity and you even compared it to other vehicles. Very good job guys!!!!
No country that uses metric has ever landed people on the moon. Fact. It obviously is a flawed measurement system.
@@TipToeNinja NASA uses the metric system even though it is based in america. Remember it uses the METRIC SYSTEM NOT IMPERIAL
@@lSandmanl that’s why NASA hasn’t been to the moon since. They starting using metric around 1990. It’s never been the same. It’s a measurement system for simpletons.
@@TipToeNinja lol after all this time you still believe this moon landing bullshit?
@@TipToeNinja they always used metric, and Americans didn't the science of a fuckin Nazi took Americans to space
And 98% of owners will never tackle anything more scary than the speed humps in Waitrose car park😆
Sir you're mistaking a range rover for a landrover
Ours doesn't have speed bumps, yours must be a slum Waitrose 😂
@@countryside_guy yours must be a single shop instead of a large retail warehouse with a car park, you must be from the slum m8
That's what it is. Which is sad. Those suvs are for posers nowadays. Just like 99% of super car owners will never use them on a track.
@@Scoobywoo7447 Because Freelanders go off road xD no
Mat powered through and literally on his last leg gave us the best ever review of the new Defender. Take this, every other motoring journalist.
The Harry's Garage review of the Defender is pretty good too.
I wish WhistlinDiesel would review one. That would be epic
I love his personality. I actually really like this thing tbh. The mud challenge was so cool.
That's weird because I think he isn't funny and i dont get is personality
@@tomar8210 I actually like his personality as well
@@wt4261 hes just not my cup of tea
@@tomar8210 I find him funny as hell
@@tomar8210 why is it weird when someone has different opinion then you?
No one: Average SUV driver: 4:54
John Smith hahahahaha 😂😂
Congratulations on having the most unique name ever
😂😂😂😂😂😂
I got a mitsubishi SUV ad
6:30 “Without damaging your expensive SUV” *Tree scratching sound*
Miguel Sáez the panels are cheap to replace apparebtly
6 months in … loving my P400 … off-roaring all over the Southern California deserts every couple weeks … remarkable vehicle and surpassing all expectations.
any problems by far?
The exterior simplicity is genius.
16:43 This revenge is to all the years that *Mat has probed vehicles with his Stick of Truth* without the cars' consent. The Defender decided to put an end to the cruelty... 👀
The Defender is "defending" all the cars integrity. Got it? 🤣
The Landrover Self Defender
i thought it poked mat with a long thang
land rover defender : im about to end this man whole career
It defended other cars, or it’s just British quality where the door closes by itself.
16:55 He nailed the Neymar challenge Hope he feels better tho
16:42 When someone try to steal something the car does a door attack to defend itself.
Hence Defender!
Well done to the Land rover team. This car is so beautiful and I really like the off-road performance.
You aren’t a Land Rover fan though
@@Howiedewitt123 how do you know
Still haven’t fixed the reliability issues
@@indianboy6334 it looks like a Mini SUV but with Land Rover badges. I doubt public that bough older models will buy that shit. great for increasing value of older models I guess. it's supposed to be closer to a tractor, not one from Chelsea.
@@vodkaboy not really,seen it up close,it grew on me,it actually looks like the Older Land Rover alot when you look at it with an open mind
yes we will like to see your mum driving . LIKE IF YOU ALL AGREE
Yes
Yes please
The fact that we want a random englisman to make his mom drive a car is weird, but fuck it, we want mommmm!!!!
Yes!!!
@@joshdunham7167 I know right
16:42 Matt: We have a------- Door be like: Be quiet Mat Matt: We have a AHHHHHH!!!!!
Matt: *being a professional* “ahhhh” Director whilst in the edit: “leave it in”
"SILENCE HUMAN! I TIRE OF YOUR LACK OF OFFROADING ME!"
Suvra Sarker its Mat
So well detailed show, you had it perfect even on the smallest feature and i like the "Predicted the pandemic" 😁 I really enjoy the show
Great, no BS in-dept and humorous reviews always. Thanks Mat
7:49 - Deluge your friends. 16:43 - Instant karma.
😂😂😂
🤣🤣
not very instant
George Oxley true
Lol
Everyone in Lockdown Matt Watson in a Defender talking about Sex Toys
4cm over the competition makes all the differenxe
😂😂😂
@@rianoluasa2336 size does matter after all
P
Michael Taing yes he has to slip in a BMW on every review!
My 21yr old landcruiser just passed it's MOT with no advisories - (as usual).. so I'll stick with that for the time being!
When the headrest thrown away the defender just throw mat away, never ever hurt a Land Rover😀
Every defender I have ever been in does that door amputate thing. Glad to see it kept some of its "it's not a fault it's a features"
That's why it's called a defender!!
So that's why it's called "Defender" 🤔 16:42
🤣🤣
Nice
Lol😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂
DOOR ATTACK!!!!
I would love a really really puristic Version of this! The hardtop is a good start, but even more basic. I’m talking manual gearbox.
This is the best review I came across while deciding on getting this vehicle.... I remembered him when I tested drive❤️🤣 the car has eyes nose, and now a mask
4:56🤣 Mat's hidden talent Lots of love from India.
Lots of love from carwow
India oh god
' I don't care I'm in my Land Rover Defender' Mat Watson during Corona Outbreak
Got a 4x4 caldina 👌
@@timfagan816 lucky you
Don’t forget to be miserable at all times during miserable times
The only issue with independant suspension all round is that your minimum clearance constantly changes. With live axles, the Diff is always the lowest point, this makes offroading a lot easier to navigate - with independant stuff the clearance varies.
They won't mention the truth, because it won't sell vehicles. I doubt any truth off-road enthusiast will buy this. People with too much money will certainly buy it.
@@rustyman8716to get over an obstacle that's taller than your minimum ground clearance, the only way to do it, without scraping skid plates, or getting high centered, is to put one of the tires on the obstacle, or another obstacle that will raise the ground clearance enough. Solid axles will always do this better than IFS. It's not even debatable mechanically. I own an off-road SUV with front IFS and a solid rear axle. This is the best combo for me, as I have an elementary school child, and front IFS vehicles handle much more safely at high speeds, than dual solid axle vehicles. If I was a bachelor, I'd buy a Wrangler Rubicon and lift it. It will always perform better off-road than this vehicle.
I saw one of these in Brooklyn, NY the other day and fell in Love 😍 especially the with the brake lights design 😍
Great timing for my dad to walk past my bedroom door at 1:39 😂
Thought he almost broke the car, but thank god it was only his leg.
he fell just like a diving football player, he fake his injury lol
After watching this ... the words ringing in my head are Landcruiser Prado. Thanks Matt. I am getting a Landcruiser Prado.
I think I found my future daily car. Thanks, Matt and Carwow team, great job for all the videos!
22:32 can we get a moment of silence for that dead squirell
Cant, mats talking
😭😢😢😢😭😭😭😭
No
R.I.P...
Wow
16:42 Soft close doors may have been useful here
Nice
“They come on really hard, it nearly went into the back off me” Mat from CarWow
I am in love with this car. I wonder if the pricing would come down a bit in time as current first additions are the price of a porcshe Cayane
Everyone: quarantining themselves Mat Watson: "I'm not getting quite so aroused"
Mat: "Almost like your sat on a sex toy"
@@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey Haha, this is why I like watching carwow, there is a constant stream of humour
I’m medically not allowed to drive, I have no interest in cars and I have no reason to watch these videos but he’s so entertaining that I even play the ads. Go Mat!
The defender rlly does belong off road, it looks like an absolute beast
Best review of all cars ever.Great job love your video's
Mat hurt his leg “insert scene from family guy where Peter hurts himself”
HOws that auto closing door working for him?
Lol YES!!!!!
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LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Sssssssssss aaaaaaaaaaa ssssssssssssss AAAAAAAAAAAA!
New Land Rover Defender = a future classic Old Land Rover Defender = the true old looks.
It wasnt about stiffnesss for the ladder chassis it was about ease of repair, modifications and longevity
I tested drive 110 two days ago the feeling im having till now is so overwhelming.. unbelievble driving experience!! comfy, luxurious , spacious, classy.. its everything! sadly due to shortage of production im on the waiting list :(( maybe Mat can reserve one for me xD
That's really great car. And I think it's beautiful (short version).
Is spectacular car!❤🔝💪👍
Wait aren't y'all supposed to be in quarantine Carwow: "LEMME TELL YOU SUPM"
Can we just talk about his use of the word “arouse” 😳😳😳
right
Aroused just means stimulated by something. For example the land rover defender's exterior design is arousing.
No, as he said, we will pretend it didn't happen and will never talk about it again.
Subbed for Mat.. Amazing overview and expressions of the car.
Great looks...btw is body aluminum like the old models?airbags & emission control included?
This has to be the most hilarious carwow review ever.
Petition for Matt's mom to go off-road in the defender
thic comment should be on top
I want this car so badly, it looks amazing and performs amazing
Yes we want to see Mat's mom driving it!
Matt: the vague steering is designed for off-road use: when you are being thrown about in the cab you do not want the arm movements on the steering wheel transferring to changes in vehicle direction.
Mat’s subtle humor🤣!! 12:47 from watching the Escalade and New Range Rover Review and they are everywhere!!
I want to see Mat's mom driving offroad
I lost my job today 4pm, however I still feel privileged that I am at home with my family. 🙏🙏🙏
Hey, happy to pray for you dude, reply if your keen.
Really? What was your job??
Stay strong
Keep your head up man. I lost my job March 16th, so I relate.
Keep strong mate. Great attitude. 👍👍
9:01 you hav a AMG bag in your land rover trunk i saw it dude i saw itttt
😂
I have been looking at pictures of this car for a long time and always thought it looks ridiculous. But recently I saw one in person and it is really cool. I wish it wasn't that expensive
The portable shower is probably for horses. It’s also got one of the highest towing weights you can get, again mainly for horse boxes.
I want Mats mom to drive the new Land Rover Defender off road
Thank god you didn't stop writing after 4 words.
Weird to write this but, respectfully, yes: let your mom drive this.
Lol mah man was minding his manners
Then recommend she buy the Toyota if she offroads, or a nice German SUV if she doesn't.
John Bales Nah, German SUVs can go off-road. They’re not the best compared to an old Defender or a Land Cruiser off-road. But they aren’t that bad off-road. Better than this fake Defender anyway
Nobody wanna see an old minge in that car
👍
You are a pro in this. Lovely review sir, i enjoyed watching this🙏👌💯
hey guys! great videos you create for our infotainment. what setup do you use for the body recording. ie. cameras attaached to the body of the car
Oh God the Big Ben with digital clock lol. CarWow never fails to entertain !! Lots of love from India you guys
Pratik Pendse Bharat maya ki jay
Indian 👍👍
People:Everyone in lockdown Mat : I have a defender 😂
Mat is in lockdown.... in a defender😎
hahaha I read that in Mat's voice
And so? Life goes on.😅
well watching it in 2024, I would say that you have improved a lot Mat
This is maybe your best rewiew mat!
I was searching for a Matt review on this particular car minutes ago , then the notification pops up ! 👍
You ask, carwow delivers!
@@carwow then I want an Aston Martin db11 for free😉
22:18 oh Mat, to cope up with that, it provides the brilliant rear view camera in the mirror
Thanks to the carwow team for their tasteful, handy & informative works! I have a humble query that is the touchscreen & entire electronic system surface water or splash proof? Does it enough or serve a tissue paper to wipe out or clean the water or coffee? Regards
The intro with the Queen (RIP) and Big Ben was too funny 🤣 I repeated that intro a couple times 🤣
16:43 Lol 16:48 Instant sorrow 16:58 Oh he's fine
mat: as you can see the boot is very high up * lowers it 3 centimeters * mat: much better
17:00 I think that was for the camera crew
I love the design of it. As long as it didn't lose any of its off road ability.
16:45 I think the camera man might have a had a smile on his face as he was drying off, welcome karma to the channel :-)
Interesting, so if you hurt the Defender by scraping panels off, it will attack you with its doors! Nice design feature Land Rover!
Mat, you are an amazing artist😂
Mat you are truly destined for greater things!!!! The TV world is at your disposal sahh!!
19:40 Its definitely a true Land Rover. Its brand new and the panels are already falling off in true LR fashion.
CACressida lmao 😂😂😂
The design of this latest defender somehow started to grow on me. Good review btw.
The "Defender" can't defend anything including the designer's pride.
Just jumped out mine its incredible
loved the video , enjoyed your fun loving description of the car
Matt living life dangerously. All in the name of love for the cars and his Subs
This is an absolute beast! Wish I had the moolah to buy this. It's weird that Land Rover decided to bring the 2.0L Petrol to India (the only engine available here) and not the diesel ones.
this guy is really funny lol and reallly good at what he does.. I love this channel!!
Carwow uploads new Land Rover Defender rewiew right after Top Gear Top Gear: *am I joke to you?*
The answer to that is yes.
Carwow is way better than the new Top Gear
Nishit Singh Birman fax
@@nishitsinghbirman1923 Land Rover Defender has been reviewd by the Top Gear "Magazine". not Top Gear bumblers. They are different
The car's too ugly for them to care when Tata's not paying them.
Land Rover: I'm about to end this men's whole career
My old Citroën ID19 could rise up. Finally someone else is doing it
With a diving fall like that Mat you should be playing in the premier ship!
Matt: soft close door Land Rover: 16:43 hold my door
19:00 some plastic cladding missing in the front? Looks wierd...
build quality at its finest 🥴🥴🥴
perhaps it got damaged during wading.the cladding is there @5:15
it got damaged by Matt
i have this car. its really good. i use it just for offroading.
Mat will let you love this defender more 👍
no one: slavs while driving a car: 4:29
2:10, does anyone think Matt is getting sponsored?
That side look
He is...like most of channels.
Yes but no, he'd be obligated by law to declare it otherwise.
Yes... By Carwow. 👍