Land Rover Defender versus Jeep Rubicon

[jut703]

I've driven the Rubicon and I think it's a much better all-rounder than the Defender.

Same 200 hp engine as the Trailblazer compared to just 125 for the Defender means a much better drive on highways and paved roads. Has all the creature comforts you need too - feels very civilized inside, yet the interior bits are also very durable. I've also tried it offroad and its fancy electronics will help you get out of a deep ditch.

From a video shoot we had last year in Bicol:

[niky]

The Rubicon is, hands down, the better vehicle. Feels very solid, very comfortable (considering the suspension underneath it).

Also, the design is quite quirky...
http://www.topgear.com.ph/drives/rev...icon-unlimited


The Defender... well, it's crude, but in terms of resale value, it should hold onto its value like crazy. The Wrangler has one of the highest resale values in the US, but here, it's just an American car. It's been a while since I spot-checked secondhand prices, but I remember them being decent rather than amazing.

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The Rubicon is, hands down, the better vehicle. Feels very solid, very comfortable (considering the suspension underneath it).

Also, the design is quite quirky...
www.topgear.com.ph/drives/review-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-unlimited


The Defender... well, it's crude, but in terms of resale value, it should hold onto its value like crazy. The Wrangler has one of the highest resale values in the US, but here, it's just an American car. It's been a while since I spot-checked secondhand prices, but I remember them being decent rather than amazing.

[remzam]

Thanks *jut703 and *niky. Still waiting for a scheduled test drive for the Rubicon.