The brand new ‘Sedona’ version of the 110 with a daring pink paint job and particular decals. (Photograph: Land Rover)
In worldwide markets, the Defender now provides a simplified vary of trims throughout varied physique types, together with S, X-Dynamic SE, X-Dynamic HSE, X, and V8 variants.
Land Rover has given its Defender lineup a makeover and boosted its energy with new engines.
The three-row model now provides much more consolation with captain chairs changing the center bench. The brand new engines, together with a diesel and a plug-in hybrid, promise enhanced efficiency and effectivity.
The refresh arrives 4 years after the introduction of the L663-generation Defender. Though not a whole facelift, this replace brings vital mechanical and beauty enhancements, together with a reorganization of trim ranges.
The D300 diesel engine has been changed by the extra highly effective D350 from the Vary Rover, ramping up energy and torque by 50 bhp and 50 Nm to 350 bhp and 700 Nm. Although particular efficiency figures for the brand new engine haven’t been disclosed, it’s anticipated to enhance upon the D300’s 7.0-second 0-100kph time.
Equally, the P400 Ingenium straight-six petrol engine has been substituted with a 425hp model of JLR’s supercharged 5.0-litre V8. Moreover, the plug-in hybrid Defender now adopts the P300e setup used within the Evoque and Discovery Sport PHEVs, that includes a 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine mixed with electrical motors to ship a complete output of 310hp.
These adjustments purpose to make sure the Defender complies with Euro 6e emissions requirements, suggesting that the straight-six petrol engine can also part out from different JLR fashions just like the Discovery, Vary Rover, and Vary Rover Sport in worldwide markets.
One of many key cabin updates is the introduction of a brand new Captain Chairs pack for the three-row Defender 130. This replaces the center bench with two particular person armchairs, providing front-row consolation to passengers within the second row. The captain chairs include heating, air flow, and handy entry to cupholders.
They’re out there on Defender X and V8 fashions and can be added to the Defender X-Dynamic HSE as a part of a brand new Signature Inside pack, which incorporates premium options like 14-way electrically adjustable entrance seats, heated third-row seats, Windsor leather-based, Kvadrat upholstery, and bespoke inside trim colours.
Moreover, there’s a brand new ‘Sedona’ version of the 110 mannequin, that includes distinctive pink paintwork, a black trim pack, and an optionally available bonnet decal depicting the rocky terrain of Sedona, Arizona.
In keeping with Autocar, in international markets, the Defender now is available in a streamlined vary of trims: S, X-Dynamic SE, X-Dynamic HSE, X, and V8 variants, out there in 90, 110, and 130 bodystyles.
As for India, it’s but to be confirmed whether or not these updates will attain the Defender lineup. At the moment, Land Rover provides the Defender in India in 90, 110, and 130 bodystyles, with costs ranging from Rs 98.5 lakh, Rs 97 lakh, and Rs 1.39 crore, respectively (all costs, ex-showroom). The Indian lineup contains 5 powertrain choices: 2.0-litre and three.0-litre turbo-petrols, a 3.0-litre diesel, a 5.0-litre V8 petrol, and a 2.0-litre petrol-plug-in hybrid.
