Highlight of the Frankfurt Motor Show for me were the Land Rover Defender concepts. Just reading the opening few lines of the press pack on the stand confirmed this car has the potential to take the rugged 4x4 deep into the 21st century.The car features Terrain-i scanning tech to warns of hidden obstacles ahead and can even suggest alternative routes. The excellently named Wade Aid uses sonar to assess water depth and suggests the optimum speed to get through safely. A dashboard button can activate integrated tyre spikes for ice routes, and the permanent 4x4 system can be turned off with Driveline Disconnect that physically decouples the rear axle when so much grip isn’t needed. Fantastic. I love it all.
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