I heard from my dealer that I was lucky to get the 2022 base as they are not expecting to be able to order or get any 4 cylinder turbos for My23 2023 models. Is this true?

 

I've been trying to order a '23 since mid October , a couple weeks ago my dealer stated that their allocation for defenders was one 90 w/ a 4 cylinder , and one 110 w/a six cylinder...thats it for Jan, waiting to here about Feb's allocation.........but the more I hear.....it doesnt look good

 

I received a production order last week for my '23 90S 4 cylinder. I don't know about availability on the 110's though.

 

Nobody can give or will give a true answer here, but this is what I know - learned of it in the last few days:
P300 are deprioritized in favor of P400 (= more expensive), which in turn is deprioritized for the production of Velar (= even more $$$). They claim the lack of chips.
So, yeah ... they're gonna be even more scarce.
But, Velar ? of all the models ? Who knows, probably a better ROI ?
However, it begs the question: how is that Tesla sells like crazy and does not seem to have a chip crisis or major delays ?

 

My dealer was getting allocations in January for the P400s only. Told me I am "first in line" for the February allocation for a P300 110. Now I am getting worried. I neither need nor want the X-package and the 6 cylinder. As others have noted it may all be down to JLR maximizing profitability.

On the other hand my 22 Bronco order finally got a build date and a VIN, so I guess I will at least have something cool to drive until the Defender shows up.

 

They wisely avoided semi-conductors and went with tubes and transistor chips.

 

That sounds really funny when I read it.

Reminds me of the classic Natl Lampoon Vacation line about the Family Truckster Clark is about to buy.

YOU THINK YOU HATE IT NOW...

 

Well, why didn't you said that from the beginning ?
It now makes sense !

 

I know some here turn their nose up at the new Bronco and the Wrangler. Thats too bad. as they are highly capable vehicles off road.

 

Ummm... I think you missed my point entirely, as it had absolutely zero to do with the Bronco, and even less with the Wrangler (of which I have been a fanatical owner the last 8 years.)

I know jokes lose their funny if you have to explain them, but here goes: Ya see, he's saying he'll have something cool to drive "UNTIL HIS DEFENDER ARRIVES." That's the funny part.