New Land Rover Defender Gets Feature, Styling Updates; Check Details
Land Rover has unveiled the latest iteration of the Defender, featuring a few updates that cover various aspects of the vehicle. Specifically, these changes encompass styling, interior, and functional updates designed to enhance the vehicle's off-roading capabilities. All of these changes are aimed at improving its appeal to consumers. Even though the SUV is already successful in terms of consumer base, as it is one of the brand's best-selling modern vehicles.
The Land Rover Defender, in its latest iteration, has received design changes in its lighting elements. It now gets new signature detailing in the front headlamps and integrated fog lamps as standard. Similarly, the rear end of the SUV gets revised tail lights with smoked lenses that are well embedded in the body for a relatively cleaner look.
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The bumpers have been enhanced with optimized surface treatments. The inserts on the bonnet and the side vents feature a new textured appearance, and the Defender-branded wheel caps have been updated with a glossy black look. There are also new 22-inch seven-spoke alloy wheel options along with new colour options. This list includes a new Patagonia White Matter exterior wrap for the Octa and all V8 models.
The extended list of accessories on the Defender offers a new expedition roof rack, crossbars, and enhanced underbody protection. The Octa also introduces the option of a winch rated for 4,500 kg, featuring a carbon fiber cover. Additionally, the Defender 130 includes an option for an integrated air compressor to help adjust tire pressures during off-road adventures.
Inside the cabin, you are welcomed by an introduced 13.1-inch touchscreen, increased from the previous 11.4-inch display in the outgoing Defender. Another key update is the launch of adaptive off-road cruise control. This system, developed from Land Rover's previous 'All Terrain Progress Control', enables drivers to select a comfort level while the vehicle autonomously handles throttle and braking on rough terrain. The driver is only responsible for steering.
The SUV continues to be sold with the same 90, 110, and 130 body styles with the same powertrain options. The list includes a 2.0-litre petrol, a 2.0-litre plug-in hybrid, a 3.0-litre diesel, a 5.0-litre supercharged V8, and a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8. With all of these changes, the SUV has gone on sale in the UK and is expected to find its way to India by next year.
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