b'Test DriveLand Rover Defender 110 240SESetting up the surfcasters and the large 20" 5 spoke, Gloss Sparkle Silver tyres provide good traction on the sand.ON ROAD gear change were smooth,Even more impressive is the ride Sitting inside and I likednot much turbo lag and it the bulky and rubber styledwas surprisingly nimble onquality, with its Electronic Air interior, it was for functionthe corners and open road,Suspension it is simply outstanding, and I was and practicality. It meantit was fun to drive.The you didnt mind sand or dirtweather was atrocious withlooking forward to the drive on the beach."coming into the vehicle, andheavy rain and winds, but it its easy to clean.Gettingfelt safe and sure footed.Atreally feel it has your back. certainly enamoured with behind the wheel and youone point a river of water wasAlong the way and stoppingit on the open road and the instantly notice the raisedpouring across the road andoff in the city to get myresponsiveness of the 2.0L bonnet, it looks cool andjust for nano-second, I felt thegood mate Chris Jack, thetwin turbo engine.Quoted starting the push buttonwheels aquaplane and thenDefender received plentyby the manufacturer with ignition the engine soundsthe All-Wheel Drive Adaptiveof stares and comments.Itacceleration figures of quite throaty.Surely, it isnt aDynamics instantly adjustedwas certainly turning heads. 0-100km/h in 9.1 seconds, 2.0L twin turbo diesel underfor better traction.ImpressiveWhen CJ came out from histhis is very respectable for a there?The ride height is goodstuff.Even more impressiveParnell office and loaded hislarge, over two-tonne 4x4.and with its large windscreenis the ride quality, with itsgear and climbed aboard, heCJ also made the comment it gives the driver a great viewElectronic Air Suspension it iswas quietly impressed sittingabout the wolf dressed as a from behind the wheel. simply outstanding, and I wasinside too.I told him to waitsheep and was soon taking Heading up the Kaimaislooking forward to the drivetill he has a drive and then hephotos and texting them and pulling into the passingon the beach. will really be chuffed. to his work colleague who lanes, it effortlessly passed allThe drive up to AucklandNorth of Auckland weowned an older Defender, the transport trucks headingin such bad weather wasswitched seats after a pitgiving glowing endorsements away from Port Tauranga. surprisingly good, thestop and he drove to Ripiroas to why she should The engine and transmissionDefender drives so well youBeach and like myself, wastrade up.56FISHING IN GODZONE JAN/FEB 2021'