The New Land Rover Defender - Features & Benefits

Engineered and built without compromise, the new Land Rover DEFENDER is in a category of its own.

Reimagined for the digital generation and built for adventurous hearts and curious minds. Defender is our most capable Land Rover yet with either a 90 or 110 body design and a unique collection of personalisation options, allowing you to tailor yours to your lifestyle.

[manorstonegundogs]

"I have now been fortunate enough to own a few Land Rovers over the last few years, including Defender 90 (Puma Engine), two Discovery 4's, Range Rover Vogue and most recently the All-New Discovery (5). Yes I know, I have a bit of an obsession with the brand, and each and every one of the cars I have owned has done exactly what they say they could do.

"I was invited to the UK launch of the New Defender back in October 2019 and I have to say that my first impressions were mixed. The transition that Land Rover has had to make with this car has been incalculable and as a result, the Icon that was, was a little difficult to spot.

"Unlike the Discovery - which has been through various transitions since its launch in 1989, making the changes somewhat easier to accept and grow with - the New Defender has been royally kicked into the 21st century.

"Out of all the Land Rovers I have owned, my favourite (up until today that is) was always the worst car to drive, my old Defender 90! Every time you got in it, it made you feel as though you meant business, even if you were just going to the shops! At every opportunity, we would try and find the muddiest Game Fair to attend with spaniels chucked in the back, as we knew we could depend on Defender to get us out of any trouble we got into. The same applies for all of the Land Rovers I've owned, but the Defender was the one that I loved!

"So to the new Defender... Well, it has already made an impression on me! The more you drive it, the more you know you are in a Defender! Unless you've owned one of the old ones, I don't think anyone would understand! Everything about it is brilliant, you almost have to ignore the luxury of the car and when you do, you start to feel its soul. That's the one thing that Land Rover haven't changed with the new Defender. Anyone thinking of getting one should, it really is brilliant! The Icon is dead, Long live the Icon, as you can tell, a new love affair is developing!

Well done JLR!

[jeffreystiner]

Sure it's not the original, but ya know what, its not 1986 either. I think Land Rover smashed it with the new Defender. It combines their trusted off road tech with air suspension/Terrain Response which as more than proven itself by now (Coil spring option for those who don't want Air Suspension). This is the 21century folks and given that, I'm impressed. As an owner of eight Land/Range Rovers, please sign me up!

[Otherdave]

Well, for months I seen spy shots and knew it would be different for sure, I watched the unveiling live and _knew_ some people would hate the new design, but if the defender didn't change much at all for decades to come, it would be stuck in the past (even though the old one is an icon, luckily there are companies out there that still restore and modify the classic) you need to remember just because the new one is different doesn't mean the old one dies, it lives on.

Anyhow, the only thing I wasn't sure whether I liked on the new models is the rounded front and the headlights being square, but I've grown to like it within a day, the rear end is good, but I love the interior, especially the front centre console design with wood and exposed fittings.

[thethinker]

definitely what the disco should have been, I'd buy one

[BassSwirls]

How does it handle on double yellow lines outside schools?

[lastlondon]

Not the mud, not a mountain, not a river crossing will stop the new Defender. But you can be sure the damn “check engine” sure will :-)

[sparcoraceseat]

The voice over and the back ground drums is great motivation speech before going a cross country expedition. Being really honest, the should also modernise the old defender models for simplicity and military usage.

[Alexandreunuvar]

Everybody want go fast this days with technology and design ... in reality the simplicity is the best for off-road

[MsMattyorke]

Got 110 HSE yesterday. I am already in auto love!!

[ianmorrison]

It may be a capable new car, but it certainly isn't a Defender!
Onboard entertainment package, WTF?!
Maybe this is what the new Discovery should have been.
But a Defender - utilitarian, adaptable, customisable, bashable and cheap to repair... nope, it's not a Defender :-(

[micksmith]

Would look great parked next to my Tdi 300 90. As basic as possible would be perfect 👍

[markwade]

Okay, I'm convinced, I want one - tomorrow!!!

[Classicsourcetv]

We need the real DEFENDER, very ICONIC, kindly never lose the original DEFENDER shape, this is just like any ordinary SUV, for real rough terrain and African roads it's the old shape. Pls, I'M DISAPPOINTED

[mehranrizvi]

Amazing vdo. Soothing background music. And offcourse above and beyond SUV

[podiapod]

I want one with minimal options, lessening the chance of things going haywire

[pm]

Make it in the UK and I will consider it.

[tommyleesheils]

I’ve seen this new car take more flak than a WW2 bomber but credit where credit is due, I think the designers did a cracking job at the design of this and I would *love* to have one so er if you want to send me, I won’t stop you hint hint

[itsthatbeeguy]

Youre going to see so many of these on the road.

[jonh]

In the past 35 years I've owned and operated a significant number of Land Rovers all over the world so I'll reserve my full opinion on this new Defender until I've had chance to get underneath it and into the engine bay see how it's put together and what with (something most of these car reviews never do). However some first thoughts are; the fact that it is no longer based on a chassis will make it a lot less versatile and all that gadgetry and 85 ECUs threaten to make this a maintenance nightmare .... two things that will fail to make it attractive to the extensive military markets of the world. Those pretty one-piece body parts look like they will be expensive to repair when used fully off-road. Nevertheless this looks to be a fantastic development because it will make my current collection of Land Rovers even more desirable and their prices will continue to hold and quite possibly rise! If I'm wrong they'll sell like hot cakes

[spoopy]

The architecture behind this cars design is breathtaking