Model 2023 - Production and delivery date
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 1,135
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From: Boston, MA
I hate to hear this. The darn supply chain issues seem to continue to get worse.
I ordered a Defender 110 X and was downgraded to standard Meridian Sound (10 speakers 450w amp) vs. Meridian Surround (14 speakers 700w amp).
I've learned to live with it, as apparently this cannot be "upgraded" to Meridian Surround after the fact.
It would require an automotive custom sound shop with their own recommendation of speakers/amps/processors/etc which would be leagues better than any of the factory options. However, it's still a bummer since it was something you selected and were willing to pay for.
I ordered a Defender 110 X and was downgraded to standard Meridian Sound (10 speakers 450w amp) vs. Meridian Surround (14 speakers 700w amp).
I've learned to live with it, as apparently this cannot be "upgraded" to Meridian Surround after the fact.
It would require an automotive custom sound shop with their own recommendation of speakers/amps/processors/etc which would be leagues better than any of the factory options. However, it's still a bummer since it was something you selected and were willing to pay for.
4wd Low
Joined: Dec 2022
Posts: 14
Likes: 14
Does anyone else have a defender delivered from the Baltimore port currently? Mine was on the Titus, which arrived on 1/12/23. Was scheduled for delivery last week, but from what the dealer is saying, it is still stuck there. The only addon i had was the underbody protection, so guessing that is the hold-up.
Three Wheeling
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 99
Likes: 25
Does anyone else have a defender delivered from the Baltimore port currently? Mine was on the Titus, which arrived on 1/12/23. Was scheduled for delivery last week, but from what the dealer is saying, it is still stuck there. The only addon i had was the underbody protection, so guessing that is the hold-up.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 41
Likes: 30
Does anyone else have a defender delivered from the Baltimore port currently? Mine was on the Titus, which arrived on 1/12/23. Was scheduled for delivery last week, but from what the dealer is saying, it is still stuck there. The only addon i had was the underbody protection, so guessing that is the hold-up.
Three Wheeling
Joined: Dec 2022
Posts: 67
Likes: 20
Strange, i DO have the surround sound meridian in my build sheet. like most of the great stuff. only NOT IDD
and those are aftermarket pretty expensive before 2023 around €1500,- but newest model, 23.5 IDD cost around €2700,- aftermarket. Maybe i get used to analogue.
I rather have the meridian surround sound then the analogue if i needed to chose.
Most of the time i use carplay anyway.
I'm trying to get extra discount on painted wide wheel arges, expeditionrack, and roof stairs.
let's see.
the strange thing was that the fabric changed it from idd to analogue begin January. dealer changed it 10 January. close last chance date was 18 january and fabric changed back to analogue 19 January....started calling the importer (is that good english?) and then the bad news came. no ore IDD for any build defender from now on.... i'm curious if that's really the case...
and those are aftermarket pretty expensive before 2023 around €1500,- but newest model, 23.5 IDD cost around €2700,- aftermarket. Maybe i get used to analogue.
I rather have the meridian surround sound then the analogue if i needed to chose.
Most of the time i use carplay anyway.
I'm trying to get extra discount on painted wide wheel arges, expeditionrack, and roof stairs.
let's see.
the strange thing was that the fabric changed it from idd to analogue begin January. dealer changed it 10 January. close last chance date was 18 january and fabric changed back to analogue 19 January....started calling the importer (is that good english?) and then the bad news came. no ore IDD for any build defender from now on.... i'm curious if that's really the case...
Last edited by foldpages; Jan 27, 2023 at 02:48 PM.
4th Gear
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 4
Likes: 1
Adding my own datapoints:
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Model: Defender X 110
Ordered: June 2022
Built: Dec 2nd, 2022
On the boat: January 8th 2023
In port January: January 17th 2023
ETA dealer: Feb 13th 2023
Recently heard that sound system was downgraded from Meridian 3D Surround to the base Meridian Sound. Receiving $750 CAD credit (which doesn't really compensate when you're spending $130,000 CAD on the vehicle). Searching the internet, does seem to be a knock-on effect that is sweeping through both Land Rovers and Range Rovers (they've lost their Autobiography sound, and receiving the 3D instead; we lose the 3D and get base system).
Supposedly all my other options survived (including IDD), though I'll believe it when I see it.
I say that, but mysteriously the mudflaps ($250 CAD option) couldn't be fitted at factory. So now they'll be installed by dealer - for $820! What a scam.
You'd think that spending such a large sum of money on a vehicle for the first time in your life would be a feelgood experience. Strange.
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Model: Defender X 110
Ordered: June 2022
Built: Dec 2nd, 2022
On the boat: January 8th 2023
In port January: January 17th 2023
ETA dealer: Feb 13th 2023
Recently heard that sound system was downgraded from Meridian 3D Surround to the base Meridian Sound. Receiving $750 CAD credit (which doesn't really compensate when you're spending $130,000 CAD on the vehicle). Searching the internet, does seem to be a knock-on effect that is sweeping through both Land Rovers and Range Rovers (they've lost their Autobiography sound, and receiving the 3D instead; we lose the 3D and get base system).
Supposedly all my other options survived (including IDD), though I'll believe it when I see it.
I say that, but mysteriously the mudflaps ($250 CAD option) couldn't be fitted at factory. So now they'll be installed by dealer - for $820! What a scam.
You'd think that spending such a large sum of money on a vehicle for the first time in your life would be a feelgood experience. Strange.
Last edited by Fluke208; Jan 31, 2023 at 04:05 PM. Reason: typos
Overlanding
Joined: May 2022
Posts: 19
Likes: 39
From: Vancouver, BC
Adding my own datapoints:
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Model: Defender X 110
Ordered: June 2022
Built: Dec 2nd, 2022
On the boat: January 8th 2023
In port January: January 17th 2023
ETA dealer: Feb 13th 2023
Recently heard that sound system was downgraded from Meridian 3D Surround to the base Meridian Sound. Receiving $750 CAD credit (which doesn't really compensate when you're spending $130,000 CAD on the vehicle). Searching the internet, does seem to be a knock-on effect that is sweeping through both Land Rovers and Range Rovers (they've lost their Autobiography sound, and receiving the 3D instead; we lose the 3D and get base system).
Supposedly all my other options survived (including IDD), though I'll believe it when I see it.
I say that, but mysteriously the mudflaps ($250 CAD option) couldn't be fitted at factory. So now they'll be installed by dealer - for $820! What a scam.
You'd think that spending such a large sum of money on a vehicle for the first time in your life would be a feelgood experience. Strange.
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Model: Defender X 110
Ordered: June 2022
Built: Dec 2nd, 2022
On the boat: January 8th 2023
In port January: January 17th 2023
ETA dealer: Feb 13th 2023
Recently heard that sound system was downgraded from Meridian 3D Surround to the base Meridian Sound. Receiving $750 CAD credit (which doesn't really compensate when you're spending $130,000 CAD on the vehicle). Searching the internet, does seem to be a knock-on effect that is sweeping through both Land Rovers and Range Rovers (they've lost their Autobiography sound, and receiving the 3D instead; we lose the 3D and get base system).
Supposedly all my other options survived (including IDD), though I'll believe it when I see it.
I say that, but mysteriously the mudflaps ($250 CAD option) couldn't be fitted at factory. So now they'll be installed by dealer - for $820! What a scam.
You'd think that spending such a large sum of money on a vehicle for the first time in your life would be a feelgood experience. Strange.
Unsure of which dealership you ordered yours through, and how you intend on financing, however be aware that above the $10k export restriction deposit they may also add themselves as co-owner of the vehicle for 12months to prevent resale. I was floored when signing the paperwork they sprung this on me. Makes for a bit of hassle dealing with ICBC later down the road.
Three Wheeling
Joined: Dec 2022
Posts: 67
Likes: 20
Adding my own datapoints:
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Model: Defender X 110
Ordered: June 2022
Built: Dec 2nd, 2022
On the boat: January 8th 2023
In port January: January 17th 2023
ETA dealer: Feb 13th 2023
Recently heard that sound system was downgraded from Meridian 3D Surround to the base Meridian Sound. Receiving $750 CAD credit (which doesn't really compensate when you're spending $130,000 CAD on the vehicle). Searching the internet, does seem to be a knock-on effect that is sweeping through both Land Rovers and Range Rovers (they've lost their Autobiography sound, and receiving the 3D instead; we lose the 3D and get base system).
Supposedly all my other options survived (including IDD), though I'll believe it when I see it.
I say that, but mysteriously the mudflaps ($250 CAD option) couldn't be fitted at factory. So now they'll be installed by dealer - for $820! What a scam.
You'd think that spending such a large sum of money on a vehicle for the first time in your life would be a feelgood experience. Strange.
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Model: Defender X 110
Ordered: June 2022
Built: Dec 2nd, 2022
On the boat: January 8th 2023
In port January: January 17th 2023
ETA dealer: Feb 13th 2023
Recently heard that sound system was downgraded from Meridian 3D Surround to the base Meridian Sound. Receiving $750 CAD credit (which doesn't really compensate when you're spending $130,000 CAD on the vehicle). Searching the internet, does seem to be a knock-on effect that is sweeping through both Land Rovers and Range Rovers (they've lost their Autobiography sound, and receiving the 3D instead; we lose the 3D and get base system).
Supposedly all my other options survived (including IDD), though I'll believe it when I see it.
I say that, but mysteriously the mudflaps ($250 CAD option) couldn't be fitted at factory. So now they'll be installed by dealer - for $820! What a scam.
You'd think that spending such a large sum of money on a vehicle for the first time in your life would be a feelgood experience. Strange.
4wd Low
Joined: Dec 2022
Posts: 14
Likes: 14
Mine arrived today and I went to check it out. I ordered a Defender 110x. The sound was downgraded to the base meridian sound, but I have all of the meridian sound speakers in the car, I was confused by this, I don't have the option in the settings to turn the surround on though. I was surprised to see that I did get two of the 4 charging ports (type c, missing the barrel plug) in the rear and the one up front as well. Digital clusters were there too.
4th Gear
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 4
Likes: 1
Also located in BC. My Defender X 23.5 110 arrived August 2022 missing the much discussed sunglass holder, rear climate seats and usb ports.
Unsure of which dealership you ordered yours through, and how you intend on financing, however be aware that above the $10k export restriction deposit they may also add themselves as co-owner of the vehicle for 12months to prevent resale. I was floored when signing the paperwork they sprung this on me. Makes for a bit of hassle dealing with ICBC later down the road.
Unsure of which dealership you ordered yours through, and how you intend on financing, however be aware that above the $10k export restriction deposit they may also add themselves as co-owner of the vehicle for 12months to prevent resale. I was floored when signing the paperwork they sprung this on me. Makes for a bit of hassle dealing with ICBC later down the road.
