Landyman, I doubt the new Defender will able to get under any current or even near future cap. Unfortunately I’ve only ever been able to drive auto so Series and Defs not an option (though I did flirt with a 50th anniversary V8 auto). Discos and Hippos, standard and tweaked for me. But if I ever have funds to spare then I’d build a 2a 109 hicab on galv with V8 auto drivetrain.
As others have said, I also would like to see pick-ups on the scheme.