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2026 Land Rover Defender

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At the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show Land Rover revealed the current generation Defender, the first all-new update since the early 1980s. Now, the arrival of the new generation is announced, which will hit the market in a few months.

The new generation Defender will bring a refreshing exterior with new headlights, fog lights and integrated taillights, bumpers, engine hood, side vents, and a front grille in gloss black. Customers will be able to choose from several new body colors such as Borasco Gray inspired by Californian mines, Woolstone dark green with warm details reminiscent of the British landscape, and Sargasso Blue and Patagonia White matte foil for the top-of-the-range Defender OCTA version.

The Defender‘s interior has also been refreshed with a new 13.2-inch central touchscreen, the gear lever is now slightly closer to the dashboard, a redesigned center console. A center front seat is available as an option, for a configuration with three rows of seats.

Speaking of technology, the future Defender will be equipped with Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control, which allows the driver to maintain a preset level of comfort while driving on rough terrain, automatically adjusting speed even off-road. There is also a Driver Attention Monitor, a camera facing the driver that monitors attention while driving and sends visual and audible warnings in case of distraction.

When it comes to the powertrain, the top of the range will be the Defender OCTA powered by a 635 hp 4.4-L twin-turbo V8 engine. It is equipped with 6D Dynamics suspension, Body and Soul seats and OCTA off-road performance mode.

Land Rover will also offer several equipment packages (Explorer, Adventure and Urban) that include new black roof racks, dark underbody protection and fixed or retractable side steps.

Source: Land Rover

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Land Rover Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top

For those who love to soak up the sun and hit the beach, Land Rover Classic has introduced a car with old-school charm, the Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top.

The car is based on the Defender 90, which was produced between 2012 and 2016, and is available in 49 body colours. It is equipped with a fabric roof available in Black, Dark Khaki, Navy and Sand, additional tie-down points for greater roof security at higher speeds, while the side and rear sections can be unzipped and rolled up. An optional Bikini Top is also available that is installed only above the driver and front passenger.

Land Rover Classic also offers exterior customization of the car including the front grille, door handles, and bonnet lettering, as well as interior customization available in five single-tone and eight two-tone leather options, from Liberty Blue to Garnet. Customers can also choose a custom surfboard rack, as well as a built-in wine cooler.

The Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top is equipped with Alcon brakes and an upgraded suspension with Eibach stabilizers, Bilstein shock absorbers and springs. 16-inch steel wheels with mud tires are standard, but it is also possible to choose 18-inch wheels in black or Limestone.

When it comes to the powertrain, under the bonnet is a 5.0-liter V8 engine with 411 hp and 515 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in around 6 seconds with a top speed of 171 km/h.

Speaking of price, the Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top costs 195,000 pounds (228,424 euros) in the UK.

Source: Land Rover Classic

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Armored Helderburg Bellatrix based on the Land Rover Defender

In the last few years, we have seen several modified Land Rover Defenders capable of protecting passengers from armed attacks, and one was recently presented by the American company Helderburg. It is the Bellatrix armored vehicle that looks like it came from the movies of the most famous secret agent James Bond. Price, just over 545,000 euros.

Helderburg plans to produce three copies of this model, and each will be equipped with an improved suspension, new brakes, hidden openings for weapons, a smoke screen system for evasive maneuvers, side mirrors through which tear gas can be used, reinforced bumpers for breaking through obstacles, a system of spikes for puncturing tires, and tires that allow movement even when punctured. There is also a hidden hatch for evacuation in case of need.

The interior is upholstered in a combination of leather and Alcantara, while the door panels and comfortable seats are covered with soft material. In front of the driver is a steering wheel with a wooden finish, and there is a classic dashboard. However, the central display supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

When it comes to powertrains, Helderburg offers a choice of a turbodiesel engine and a gasoline V8 engine.

Source: Helderburg

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Armored Helderburg Bellatrix based on the Land Rover Defender