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Car and Driver
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
View Photos of the Refreshed 2026 Land Rover Defender
After five years on sale, Land Rover is giving the Defender off-road a series of small updates to keep the SUV fresh, with the changes applying to all Defenders from the two-door 90 to the extra-long 130 model. Read the full story
Car and Driver
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2026 Land Rover Defender Gets Tweaked Lights and a Bigger Screen
The Land Rover Defender receives a series of updates for the 2026 model year, including new paint colors and tweaked lighting graphics. The cabin features a new 13.1-inch touchscreen and a redesigned center console. Other changes include a driver-facing camera for monitoring the driver's attention and a new adaptive off-road cruise control system. Land Rover revived the iconic Defender nameplate in 2020, the first time the long-running off-roader had received an all-new generation in over four decades. But Land Rover doesn't seem content to let the latest Defender stagnate like its predecessor, revealing a host of upgrades including fresh lighting, new colors, and a larger touchscreen. While these updates have so far only been announced for the European market, we expect the Defender to adopt similar changes for the 2026 model year in the United States. View Photos Land Rover The visual changes are incredibly subtle. The headlights feature a new LED graphic, fog lights are now standard, and the taillights now sit flush with the body and wear smoked lenses. Other changes include tweaked front and rear bumpers and a new textured pattern for the trim on the hood and side vents. The Defender also gains two new paint colors for the exterior, Woolstone Green and Borasco Grey. The grille bar is now finished in gloss black and wears a darkened Land Rover badge, while the Defender-branded wheel center caps also become gloss black. The Defender also offers new 22-inch seven-spoke wheels. This content is imported from Third party. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Inside, all Defenders sport a new 13.1-inch touchscreen on the dashboard. The outgoing model came with a standard 10-inch screen, with the option to upgrade to 11.4 inches. Land Rover also moved the dashboard-mounted gear shifter to improve ergonomics and reworked the center console to create a sliding section for storing small valuables out of sight. View Photos Land Rover Land Rover also wants to make the Defender even more capable over rough terrain, offering an adaptive off-road cruise control system, which it calls "an evolution" of the All Terrain Progress Control system. The Defender 130 also gains an optional integrated air compressor, allowing you to quickly change tire pressures. The Defender also gains a new driver-facing camera that monitors the driver's gaze to ensure that they are paying attention to the road ahead. The Defender Octa, introduced for the 2025 model year, also received updates, including two new paint hues—Borasco Grey and Sargasso Blue—and Texture Graphite exterior accents. Starting in late 2025, Land Rover will also offer the Octa and other V-8-equipped Defenders with a Patagonia White Matte wrap, and the Octa can also now be had with carbon fiber exterior and interior accents. View Photos Land Rover The changes apply to all three versions of the Defender, ranging from the two-door 90 to the extra-long 130. U.S.-specific details and pricing will be announced later this year, but we don't expect the base price to change significantly from the $58,525 currently required to snag a 2025 Defender. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. This content is imported from Third party. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
2026 Land Rover Defender revealed: 5 major upgrades on the luxury off-roader
Here are the five major upgrades on the new Defender that you need to know about. The new Defender retains most of the design elements albeit for a subtle changes to the headlamps and taillights Check Offers Land Rover has updated the Defender SUV for the 2026 model year, bringing subtle upgrades to the luxury off-roader. The 2026 Land Rover Defender has received subtle styling tweaks on the exterior, while the cabin gets a host of other changes, including a bigger infotainment screen. Here are the five major upgrades on the new Defender that you need to know about. The headlamps gets a smaller centre for the LED DRL, the grille gets a gloss-black finished bar in the centre 1. 2026 Land Rover Defender: Styling Upgrades The updated Defender gets minimal changes to the exterior, with the design mostly retained as is. Look closer and you will find changes in the detailing, including the revised headlamps and taillights. The LED DRL gets a smaller centre section, while the taillights now get a smoked finish. The carmaker has made fog lamps standard, whereas the grille gets a gloss black-finished bar running across. The front and rear bumpers get painted in either silver or satin grey on the SUV. The 2026 Defender gets new alloy wheels, while the Octa and all V8 variants get a new colour option - Patagonia Matte White 2. 2026 Land Rover Defender: New Alloys & Colour The 2026 Defender also features a new textured finish on the bonnet and fender inserts. The wheel caps get the 'Defender' branding, instead of Land Rover, a shift towards JLR's 'House of Brands' strategy. The SUV now rides on new 22-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels. The new Octa and all V8 variants get a new colour option - Patagonia Matte White. The accessories pack has been upgraded with more equipment on the new Defender ,including a 4,500 kg winch on the Octa 3. 2026 Land Rover Defender: New Accessories The accessories package has been revised on the updated Defender. There's a new expedition roof rack, crossbars, and underbody protection. The Defender Octa also gets a 4,500 kg winch option with a carbon fibre cover. For the longer Defender 130, the SUV now comes with an integrated air compressor option that will help adjust the tyre pressure when going off-road. There's a larger 13.1-inch infotainment screen and a driver-facing infrared camera to monitor the driver's attention 4. 2026 Land Rover Defender: New Features The 2026 Defender is now equipped with a bigger 13.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, up from the 11.4-inch unit on the current model. The model also gets a new driver-facing infrared camera on the steering column that monitors driver attention. The new feature is in line with the European Union's GSR2 legislation, and will send audio or visual alerts in case the driver is being inattentive. Furthermore, the Defender packs a new off-road adaptive cruise control feature, which will be sold as an optional extra. The Defender currently arrives as a CBU in India and will continue in all three body styles - 90, 110, and 130 5. 2026 Land Rover Defender: Engines The Defender will continue to be sold in the 90 (3-door), 110 (5-door) and 130 (5-door long body) options. The powertrain lineup remains unchanged, with power coming from the 2.0-litre petrol, 2.0-litre plug-in hybrid (PHEV), 3.0-litre diesel, 5.0-litre V8 and 4.4-litre V8 engine options. JLR retails most of the Defender variants in India, which is likely to continue with the new iteration as well. The Defender presently arrives in India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), and is the brand's top-selling offering. Prices currently start from ₹ 1.05 crore, going up to ₹ 2.79 crore (ex-showroom) for the new Defender Octa. Considering the model is a CBU, expect the updated version to land on Indian shores soon. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 31 May 2025, 15:49 PM IST
Motor 1
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The 2026 Land Rover Defender Keeps the Supercharged V-8 Alive
Land Rover gave the Defender an extremely subtle facelift for the 2026 model year, but what's most interesting about this updated 4x4 is what isn't new: Its supercharged 5.0-liter V-8. Yes, the Defender V8 gets a stay of execution, living alongside the new, twin-turbo V-8 Defender Octa for the immediate future. Land Rover hasn't confirmed US specs for the 2026 Defender yet, so we've reached out to see if we'll get the 5.0-liter here, and we'll update if and when we hear back. This supercharged V-8 is one of the oldest engines on the market. Jaguar developed this, the AJ-V8, in the mid-1990s under Ford ownership. The 5.0-liter version debuted in 2009, and for a while, it was available in many models across the Jaguar Land Rover lineup. But with J aguar soon ending gas-car production entirely —the F-Pace is still soldiering on for a bit—and Range Rover models all switching to a BMW-sourced 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8, the Defender is very likely the last car to get this supercharged engine. Photo by: Land Rover The changes for the 2026 Defender are very minor otherwise. Exterior changes are a new headlight design, standard fog lights, smoked taillights, revised trim pieces, plus new colors and wheel designs. Inside, things are mostly the same, except for a 13.1-inch infotainment display in place of the old 11.4-inch unit. The Defender gains the option of Land Rover's Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control system, which automatically adjusts speed depending on obstacles. This, Land Rover says, contributes to "unruffled" off-road driving. How very English. And with the three-row Defender 130, Land Rover offers an in-built air-compressor for airing up your tires after off-roading. In Europe, the 2026 Defender is already on sale, but presumably, we'll have to wait a bit longer to get it in the US. And while our emissions regulations are more lax than those elsewhere, we can't imagine the supercharged V-8 is long for this world. Get one while you still can. More on Land Rover Jaguar Be Damned: JLR Just Had its Best Profit in a Decade The Range Rover SV Sport Hauls Ass Handsomely: First Drive Review Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Gallery: 2026 Land Rover Defender 49 Source: Land Rover Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Auto Express
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
2026 Land Rover Defender updates look subtle, but they fix one huge annoyance for owners
Dig deep into the new model year 2026 Land Rover Defender configurator and you'll note one new option that answers a call Defender buyers have been making since the model was first revealed. Alongside the previous iconic set of 18-inch steel wheels, Land Rover has revealed a new set of 20-inch steel options that can be specified on cars with more powerful engines. Advertisement - Article continues below This addresses a key issue many customers complained about, because the 18-inch pressed steel wheels are not able to be fitted with more powerful powertrain options – such as the plug-in hybrid and top-spec diesel models – due to their larger brakes. However, the MY26 models are now available with a larger set of steel wheels that cover the larger optional brake package. This doesn't mean all models can now be fitted with a set of cool 'steelies', though, because top-spec X models and those with V8 engines still can't be specified with them. These new wheels are, of course, available alongside a range of changes to the whole range, including the commercial Hard Top model, which like the rest of the updated range is now available to order from £57,135 – reducing the entry point to the Defender range by £295. Other than the wheels, the rest of the changes are pretty subtle, with new LED headlights and foglights as standard, plus smoked lenses for the rear lights and new exterior colours – Woolstone Green and Borasco Grey. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Details such as the faux treadpattern are now gone, with the bonnet inserts and side vents featuring a more contemporary pattern along with fresh optional 22-inch seven-spoke alloys. Every model also now gets gloss black Defender-branded wheel caps, plus a gloss black grille bar with a dark Land Rover badge. Advertisement - Article continues below These changes will be introduced on the entire Defender line-up of three-door 90 and five-door 110 and 130 models, but the new range-topping OCTA super-SUV gets its own special tweaks. The ferocious 626bhp OCTA now comes with extra unique exterior paints, including Sargasso Blue and Patagonia White, with the latter mated to a matt protective wrap. A new 'chopped' carbon-fibre effect on exterior and interior accents can also be added on the OCTA. While previously entry-level Defenders were fitted with a 10-inch touchscreen, and higher-end X-Dynamic HSE and above versions got an 11.4-inch display, there's now a new 13.1-inch touchscreen taken from the Range Rover Sport that is said to provide a 'fast and intuitive interface'. We've found the screen in the Range Rover Sport to be a huge improvement over the previous unit, thanks to Land Rover's uprated infotainment system, boasting sharper graphics and quicker responses to inputs. The interior doesn't just feature a new screen, however; there's also a reshaped centre console design, and if you specify the 'Signature Suite' upgrade, you'll get removable side pockets. Some new technological updates have arrived, too, including the optional adaptive off-road cruise control. This is an evolution of Land Rover's 'All Terrain Progress Control' and should help reduce driver effort while off-roading – particularly in a convoy. A new driver-attention monitor has been added as well to provide audio-visual alerts to ensure drivers remain alert. Land Rover is keen to point out that this can be disabled using the driver-assistance menu. The company hasn't mentioned any powertrain changes for the updated Defender, so we can expect the same choice of mild-hybrid 3.0-litre straight-sixes in diesel or petrol form, a supercharged 5.0-litre V8, the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder plug-in hybrid and the breathtaking BMW M-derived 4.4-litre V8 in the OCTA. Latest Land Rover Defender deals Now check out for our list of the best 4x4s and off-road cars ... Find a car with the experts Electric car drivers won't ever go back to petrol or diesel Electric car drivers won't ever go back to petrol or diesel Editor Paul Barker thinks the EV transition is coming whether we like it or not It's only a matter of time before Jaguar Land Rover builds a factory in the USA It's only a matter of time before Jaguar Land Rover builds a factory in the USA Mike Rutherford thinks Jaguar's 'Reimagine' strategy will result in the company exploring further opportunities in the USA Car Deal of the Day: Bag the iconic Volkswagen Golf GTI for under £300 a month Car Deal of the Day: Bag the iconic Volkswagen Golf GTI for under £300 a month It's arguably been the daddy for 50 years, and can be snatched for a low price right now. The VW Golf GTI is our Deal of the Day for 27 May
