Foot operated "hand" brake

[croweater]

Hi gang

Am in the market for an Overland model but have been hanging off waiting for the 2019 release in the hope that the foot operated "hand" brake would be replaced by a hand operated hand brake or an electronic version.

Anyone know if that's on the cards???

Cheers

[Benn0]

Nope, 2019 will be the same as 2018, with some minor changes. The WL is due in 2021 or so, it will be a redesign, but not sure what changes there will be:

What's New:

• Now Standard on all models:
- Blind-spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross Path detection
• Disassociated 8.4" touchscreen radio
• New flush-mounted 8.4’’ display and piano black surround on all vehicles equipped with 8.4’’ radio
• Piano black bezels added to Trailhawk and Overland
• New Signature Leather Wrapped Interior Color (black with bridle brown color scheme)
• Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen radio with nav standard on Limited models and above
• New 20-inch Heritage wheels (Overland)
• New unique 20-inch wheels (optional on Summit)

• New Limited X model:
- Black interior with Heritage perforated seats and unique finishes
- Granite Crystal low gloss exterior accents
- New 20-inch Low Gloss Granite Crystal wheels
- 9-speaker audio system with Active Noise Cancellation
- Modified SRT Hood
- Unique front and rear fascia
- Summit front and rear fascias with body color wheel flares and sills
- Dual Black Chrome Exhaust Tips
- New "Liquid Titanium" finishes

• New exterior paint colors:
- Slate Blue
- Green Metallic
- Sting-Gray (aka Destroyer Gray)

[croweater]

Bugga - thanks.

[DucPati]

What does “Disassociated 8.4" touchscreen radio” mean?

[SouthernComfort]

You get used to the foot brake. No one likes it at first, but it has a very reassuring 'hold' that's more effective than most handbrakes I've had. Will admit that an electric brake would be a bit less cumbersome if they ever get around to it.

[Benn0]

Electronic handbrakes can be a little tricky in offroad situations...

[Benn0]

Originally Posted by DucPati

What does “Disassociated 8.4" touchscreen radio” mean?

The screen isn't fixed to the head unit, so the big box that makes up the head unit can be separate from the screen and just runs a wire to the display so it can be mounted in a less bulky dash.

Probably won't make any real difference to the appearance in the WK2, but means dash layouts can be slimmer when they do redesign....