The Land Rover Defender Edition was first released at the Amsterdam Motor show in 1948; the series 1 edition wore a green hue, making it look classy. After 75 years, Land Rover is releasing its 75th Defender Limited Edition, coming with a Grasmere Green body hue. This edition has an excellent exterior design and an […]
A Brief Word on Defender Nomenclature… Much like its American counterpart, the Jeep, the story of the Land Rover Defender began with humble military origins. Heavily modified American trucks were used by the British army throughout World War II, and most notably in Northern Africa, where the Long-Range Desert Group gained great notoriety for waylaying […]
The completely new L663-generation Land Rover Defenders hit the global market in 2019, reviving a legendary model that hadn’t been offered for sale in the United States in well over 20 years. All three new variants – the 90, 110, and 130 – have been powered by very respectable four- or six-cylinder engines… until now. […]
To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Land Rover has unveiled the Defender 75th Limited Edition. This special edition SUV pays tribute to the company’s rich history while also offering modern amenities and capabilities. To celebrate the company’s 75th birthday, Land Rover introduced a limited-edition model of their Series 1 SUV at the Amsterdam Motor Show. The […]
Although the storied marque of the Land Rover Defender vehicles dates back almost 80 years, the latest and fully-revamped generation (L663) was only released recently in 2020. The Defender has always been equipped for serious adventure, and with the newest iteration, Land Rover made great strides to keep that spirit alive and allow for the […]
Although it has been derided by many for its new focus on the posh 4WD lifestyle, the L663 Land Rover Defender has slowly but steadily gained a foothold across the automotive industry. The great OEM projects, from the most recent 75th Limited Edition Defender 90 and 110s to the Defender V8, were, of course, in big part […]
The new Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition is raising the bar for off-road vehicles. This SUV is packed with features that make it the perfect choice for those who love to hit the trails. With a durable design and plenty of power, the Defender Trophy Edition is sure to be a favorite among the few […]
Back in spring, the new-age-posh L663 Land Rover Defender was across the news for many good reasons. Then, afterward, silence reigned. Well, that kind of treatment must stop, at least virtually For example, in May, our always eager spy photographer partners captured a 2023 or 2024 Land Rover Defender looking all SVR when clad in camouflage and […]
Remember when the Defender was anything but a soccer mom’s lux barge? Renamed from Ninety and One Ten to Defender 90 and Defender 110 for the 1991 model year, the body-on-frame overlanded also received a lot of publicity that same year thanks to the Tanzania-Burundi Camel Trophy. Chassis number SALLDHMF7HA470214 is a genuine Camel Trophy […]
Land Rover North America is reviving the Defender Trophy Edition as a 2022 model year that’s based on the 2023 Defender 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE. The special edition two-door SUV comes with a lot of upgrades and a bold exterior look. All 250 units will be sold in the U.S. and Canada. Here’s what you […]
Land Rover fitted a V8 in the new Defender, and it is a supercharged 5.0-liter motor that pumps out 518 horsepower (525 PS) and 461 lb-f. (625 Nm) of torque to go along with the massive power figure. It is no secret that the result is fairly quick, but the time has come to see one […]
Never on top of quality control and assurance, the Jaguar Land Rover group doesn’t bear the blame for recall campaign 22V-523. On this occasion, the culprit is a Swedish-American automotive supplier by the name of Autoliv, a company we’ve covered on numerous occasions in our recalls category. On May 25th, the supplier notified Jaguar Land Rover of […]
While Land Rover is hard at work trying to make the reinvented L663 Defender a common sight in the United States, its L316 predecessor is not exactly the perfect material for the American pickup truck lifestyle. Alas, there is one unit – imported from France and clear of pesky U.S. Customs intrusion – that may seek to […]
Land Rover Defender 2023 is a top-notch off-road SUV with a very high-performance rating among car experts. When it comes to SUVs, few cars can match the Land Rover Defender. The 2023 model is remarkably built to give drivers optimum comfort while preserving its reputation in quality performance. From its engine to the vehicle’s exterior oozes quality and gives you a boost in confidence.
Definitely not the type of ride you’d expect to find at the mall, it has had its pictures taken in the great outdoors, further emphasizing its go-anywhere nature. If you have to know, it is indeed offered for sale, and it is not affordable by any means. But more on that in a few moments, as […]
