2022 Defender orders taking place now
#131
22 for Order Yet?
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! Ex
-Dave
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! Ex
-Dave
#132
I just ordered a '22. Configurator is not live on the website yet, but apparently dealers have the options lists/can put orders in. Since I was doing a Defender X there was not much different between the years, so what we did was build a '21 on the configurator, then added the big screen for the '22 and submitted that. They are estimating July/August delivery.
#133
Put my deposit down to order a '22 today, I was told it would be a four month wait. Then received a follow up email this afternoon asking if I would be willing to take the smaller screen if the larger screen was in short supply because it may mean even more of a delay. I said I'm willing to take delivery six months from today and I would think (hope) that would be enough time to cover any delays. The short answer is yes I'm willing to wait but probably not more than a month or two more. I have a lease to turn in six months from now, not sure if there would be any options to extend that a month or two if needed, this was my first lease. I was planning to lease a Defender but financing was so close in price it was obvious to me to just buy it. Added a 7-year 100k extended warranty and 4 years scheduled maint. Should get me through to at least the point where there's a little trade equity and if things go really well I'd like to hold on to it and pay it off.
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drcoop (03-21-2021)
#135
My husband and I put a deposit down on 2/15 for a MY21 110 X-D HSE but just finalized our MY22 build yesterday, after going back and forth several times with the dealer trying to get the new build details right.
Luckily we knew about the larger screen and the fact that the Clearsight mirror had changed from a standard item to an option, since the dealer didn't even mention those items when they sent back our first updated MY22 build order.
We listed the specific changes we wanted but they kept sending over new slightly modified order sheets that still weren't exactly right, so we ended up putting together a spreadsheet listing all of the specifications we wanted along with all of the corresponding item order codes we could find from the MY2022 price list shared in this forum along with the Canada price list and LR UK website information to fill in the gaps.
Even though they still failed to include the front and rear classic mudflaps and the locking lug nuts we wanted, we weren't that attached to those items and since everything else was finally correct we signed the build order and we have now officially started the wait for a July delivery. For anyone who might want to use this approach to help their order process, I've attached our spec spreadsheet (minus the mudflaps and locking lug nuts).
New Dates:
Last Amendment Possible: 4/14
Build Date: 5/14
Delivery Date: 7/2
Planned Handover: 8/27 (but the dealer said that this was "worst case" and that the handover will most likely be in July)
Luckily we knew about the larger screen and the fact that the Clearsight mirror had changed from a standard item to an option, since the dealer didn't even mention those items when they sent back our first updated MY22 build order.
We listed the specific changes we wanted but they kept sending over new slightly modified order sheets that still weren't exactly right, so we ended up putting together a spreadsheet listing all of the specifications we wanted along with all of the corresponding item order codes we could find from the MY2022 price list shared in this forum along with the Canada price list and LR UK website information to fill in the gaps.
Even though they still failed to include the front and rear classic mudflaps and the locking lug nuts we wanted, we weren't that attached to those items and since everything else was finally correct we signed the build order and we have now officially started the wait for a July delivery. For anyone who might want to use this approach to help their order process, I've attached our spec spreadsheet (minus the mudflaps and locking lug nuts).
New Dates:
Last Amendment Possible: 4/14
Build Date: 5/14
Delivery Date: 7/2
Planned Handover: 8/27 (but the dealer said that this was "worst case" and that the handover will most likely be in July)
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clubguy (04-13-2021)
#139
InControl Remote Climate control/remote engine start - option or standard?
In the US and just paid deposit on a MY22 110 P400 XD-SE with order being placed tomorrow! :0
Dealer says they'll give me delivery estimate tomorrow, but to "expect 4 months".
Thanks to everyone's help and sharing your spreadsheets. I've built my own to make sure they get everything ordered just the way I want it.
I'm sure I'll have many questions for you experts, and here's one:
Can't really find a clear answer as to whether the ability to use the InControl iOS app on my phone will allow me to start the engine and pre-heat or pre-cool the vehicle? Is this a standard item or an option. If option, anyone know what code for my order sheet? Currently I see a line item that says "022LA - LESS Cabin Pre-conditioning" but elsewhere it lists "Online Pack w/ Data Plan" and "ICR -INControl remote". Huh?
Dealer says they'll give me delivery estimate tomorrow, but to "expect 4 months".
Thanks to everyone's help and sharing your spreadsheets. I've built my own to make sure they get everything ordered just the way I want it.
I'm sure I'll have many questions for you experts, and here's one:
Can't really find a clear answer as to whether the ability to use the InControl iOS app on my phone will allow me to start the engine and pre-heat or pre-cool the vehicle? Is this a standard item or an option. If option, anyone know what code for my order sheet? Currently I see a line item that says "022LA - LESS Cabin Pre-conditioning" but elsewhere it lists "Online Pack w/ Data Plan" and "ICR -INControl remote". Huh?