Hi everyone,

I ordered a ‘21 Defender X-Dynamic HSE last week, with specific trim and options that I wanted. The only hold on this was my credit app for financing which ultimately got approved yesterday. My dealership then called me to inform me of approval and to then let me know that they “got a call from LR Corporate” to inform all US dealerships that orders being placed from this day on will be designated as 2022 models.

They then said that the only difference will be a mid June delivery date instead of a late May date. I’m fine with that to get a newer model, but that being said I’m a little worried if trim, packs and options are affected. I sat down for over an hour, ordering and making sure they submitted specific options and trims that I want for this car. Will these be affected on the ‘22 models? Do I need to make changes? The difference between ‘20 and ‘21 trim levels and standard options are somewhat big and that worries me for the ‘22 models as well.

I’m probably overacting as my dealer said not to worry and they’d let me know ASAP. But I want my order submitted now and I’m anxious to wait for ‘22 ordering details. Does anyone have any knowledge of this? Or more information for ‘22 models.

Thank you!

-Dave

 

There were quite a few changes from the initial launch 2020 Defender models to the 2021 models. (Mostly how options were bundled and a big price increase) I doubt you will see any changes from 2021 models to 2022 models. Although based on what I have read regarding parts shortages, you should expect a late summer delivery.

 

I had a call from my dealer this morning.
He said no PHEV (P400e) Defender will be made MY21.
They will start to make them MY22.
So If i want to wait, I might get my P400e delivered in the autumn 2021, sometime.

 

That is crazy! I ordered my Defender last July and it came in on December 20th as a 2020 model year. New 2021s showed up about 4 days later at my dealership. Glad you guys are getting in on a new model year so early, but it will no doubt kill some resale value of the earlier cars.

Rob

 

I placed a P300 order about a week ago, and just confirmed with my dealer today that the order will be built as a 2022 model. It's still TBD if/what options may change.

 

Is this confirmed anywhere? If they are adding the P400e for the 22's I might consider upgrading from P300. definitely excited to see the official 2022 order sheet now.

 

Indeed interesting. It will probably be a price increase similar for the jump from p300 to p400...imo around $10K. At least that is how it seems to be pricing in the UK.

I would love to swap to the hybrid for improved economy, acceleration, and torque.

 

I just spoke with my dealer and he informed me he has heard the same rumor about the p400e for the 22 year model defender.

 

It if can be screwed up have faith JLR will do it. Better make sure all the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed.

 

Have you driven a hybrid RR or RRS? The hybrid system is still too unrefined. The current P400 setup has lots of grunt, and moves the Defender quite nicely. I would wait to see if they double the battery size at least as BMW did in the X5. Otherwise, you'll get maybe 10 miles on electric... if lucky!

As for 2022's, every hard goods industry is moving forward to 2022 already as supply chains are massively screwed up making 2021 almost impossible to predict. The hope is that by pushing out deliveries, that will give the various suppliers in the chain time to catch up and/or new sources subbed. We'll have to wait and see how that plan works!