After years of development and testing, Land Rover has introduced an all-new, thoroughly modernised Defender. This reimagining of the iconic rugged off-roader was revealed today at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Here’s an overview of the new Defender while we wait for the official press release to be… well… released. It ditches the body-on-frame construction for a monocoque chassis, which Land Rover says is more rigid.
Two body types
- ’90’ 3-door – coil spring, air optional
- ‘110’ 5-door – air suspension standard
Main Versions & Equipment Distribution
- Standard – 18″ steel wheels, LED headlights, heated windscreen, puddle lights, 8-way adjustable heated front seats, 10″ screen with Apple Carplay, Android Auto, Clearsight groundview
- S – 19″ alloy wheels, leather on steering, centre console
- SE – 20″ wheels, upgraded LED headlights, BLIS, front ISOFIX mounts
- HSE – Sliding panoramic roof, Matrix LED headlights
- X – Black contrast roof, Terrain Response 2, HUD
Equipment
- Side opening tailgate
- Full-sized spare wheel
- optional sliding panoramic sunroof (‘110’)
- optional folding fabric roof (’90’)
- alpine lights.
- Cabin walkthrough, or jumpseat (’90’)
- Front centre console with optional fridge (‘110’)
- 5-6 seats (’90’)
- Up to 7 seats (‘110’)
Engine & Performance
- 2.0L D240 AWD Auto (0-100km/h in 9.1s, 188km/h max) 237bhp
- 2.0L D200 AWD Auto (0-100km/h in 10.3s, 175km/h max) 197bhp
- 2.0L P300 AWD Auto (0-100km/h in 8.1s, 191km/h max)
- 3.0L P400 AWD Auto (0-100km/h in 6.1s, 208km/h max)
- MHEV option available
- 8-speed automatic standard, twin speed transfer case with low range ratios
- Terrain Response 2
- Wade programme
- 900mm wading depth
Wheels & Tyres
- 18″-22″
- 18″ White steel variant optional
- 815mm all season, optional off-road tyres
- Full sized spare wheel
Interior
- Canvas-inspired textile on certain parts
- Rubber flooring with checkered pattern
- OTA, Machine learning infotainment system
- Clearsight ground view
- Clearsight side-view mirror
- Wireless phone charging
- Meridian sound system
- Heads up display
- Cabin air ionisation
- Heated seat on all three rows
Safety Equipment
- Blind Spot Assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- 3D view perspective for parking
- Activity Key now as full key
- Matrix LED headlights with adaptive driving beam
Price
- 90: estimated GBP 35,000 – 40,000
- 110: GBP 45,000 – 78,000
