Land Rover Defender 2021 In-Depth Review - Best Off-Roader?

The new-age Land Rover Defender updates the design of this legendary solid-hull model. Despite modern technology, it remains as solid and uncompromising as ever, with off-road capability to trouble a challenging tank. Approach it as an alternative to modern ones. luxury SUV and you somehow missed the point when you discovered that instead here is the toughest, most capable and most cost-effective proper off-

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that sensible money can buy, so here is the Land Rover Defender of the new era, the reinvention of Finally an icon we've loved for more than 70 years is a 4x4, not an SUV, says Land Rover, and the distinction is important in terms of capability.

This is the real deal. Maybe you've forgotten what a real Land Rover is and what it looks like. Today we associate that single housewife with lifestyle SUVs and Range Rover products rather than the type of farm work 4x4 that Maurice Wilkes developed for agricultural use back in the 1940s, first known simply as the Land Rover, that first model was first launched at the 1948 Amsterdam Motor Show as something much more than a motor vehicle, not true, it could be used as a car, but it was also designed to be used as anything from a power source even a small tractor.

Over the years, ownership of the Land Rover brand came and went. But this iconic 4x4 remained largely the same, gaining coil springs and a slightly longer wheelbase in 1984 and then the Defender name in 1989 to differentiate it from some of the brand's other products. The original

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could overcome many obstacles, but the greatest of all legislators. ultimately defeated it and increasingly strict safety and emissions standards finally ended production in 2016. But its memory lives on and there are still some people who feel that the original Defender is exactly what a true off-

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should be in a vehicle of this nature. type with the right capacity.

It shouldn't look like a car on stilts, it should be tough, practical and uncompromising, so what we have here, well, everything has been changed to differentiate this

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of the modern era from the original

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, but in concept, this manufacturer of Solihull insists that nothing is really very different, we'll see that reinventing an icon isn't easy, which is presumably why it took Land Rover so long to do it. The process was especially difficult given the reality that this new-age model will be purchased more by fashionistas than farmers. How on earth can you adequately satisfy both types of customers with a single product?

Few brands have bothered to test it, but this is potentially a model that could come closer to being everything to every man and his sheepdog than any car yet devised. A real Swiss army knife for cars, then, but a real Land Rover. Well, that's what we're here to find out, so it's time for the most detailed test in the industry. How is? Well, not like an old defender, that's for sure, although you're still sitting high. where both wings are visible, so despite the substantial size there is a proper sense of command, turn on the ignition and if you expect the whole car to come to life like the old defenders, the clunky old diesel units used to force it, you will feel disappointed there.

There's a bit more vibration than you get in, say, the discovery, but somehow that seems appropriate here and the growl from the front is cheerful but quite muted, it's all quite nice, you might really want one of these , which is a change in itself because once upon a time a defender wasn't a vehicle you wanted, it was the car you needed to feed livestock, climb a mountain to rescue those in danger or simply to show your street. that you wanted a 4x4, not an SUV. Now the difference is especially important. For a Land Rover that doesn't tolerate the use of those three letters anywhere in defense literature, few other cars qualify for categorization such as a proper 4x4, a Jeep's Wrangler, a Mercedes G-Class and a Toyota Land Cruiser, that's all. , but this one now does it.

That may sound heretical, but look at the facts, there are no longer solid axles installed in the Defender, like the ones you'll find front and rear in a Wrangler and in the back of a Land Cruiser, a G-Class, and all the capable trucks you can get your hands on. imagine. You can't lock the differentials like you can in a Wrangler and G-Class, each wheel now has independent springs and instead of the classic old separate steel ladder frame chassis, there is a unitary body based fundamentally on the frame of aluminum that supports all the other larger ones.

Modern model of the jlr conglomerate, but still unique. Hal insists this isn't, it's not actually an SUV. Let's see as you settle into the drive, it certainly doesn't feel like an SUV and in a good way, it has all the modern comfort and technology features. You get one of those digital instrument clusters, a big entertainment screen, good ergonomics etc, but your view from the shallow windscreen offers a greater sense of occasion and you get a set of complicated-looking off-road buttons in the centre. console that a sloan ranger wouldn't really know what to do with and although the control weights are not like those of a traditional defender, they have a weight and positivity that does not smack of sports utility in short, although almost everything is different with this car , the core elements of character here have somehow survived intact, like before you'd almost wish a storm would break out on the way to the Chinese takeout or a road closed sign to report a flash flood on the way to school because then of course your defender will come true, it's all about capability you see, and that's a word Land Rover continually uses to sum up what this car can do in extremist.

Now we'll get to that because you'll want to know that we did, but maybe even more so, if you're seriously considering one of these, you'll also want to know if it can finally conquer the only jungle that completely defeated its predecessor, the urban one. Will it go over the bumps like an 18th century carriage? Will you polish it? ears on the road or will drink fuel like a thirsty hippo and bang your elbows on the side window glass while you try to turn the steering wheel when you're parking well no, of course it won't and we're not sure if they were ever credible ratings for the real state of 4x4, but they certainly aren't now, let's start with the ride, it's actually brilliant, yes really, it protects you from low speed obstacles such as speed bumps, but it's equally good at smoothing out undulations in the road even . on the optional all-terrain tires that the committed forest people will want, you normally expect that from the air suspension of course, which since launch anyway, uh is what all the longer 110 defenders like this have, having the variants of Shorter 90 model with coil spring. optional air suspension for air travel a defender offers three height settings, in addition to the usual normal setting, there is a higher one for off-road and a lower access one and also benefits from the adaptive dynamics adaptive damping system of the mark now that monitors upward body movements. at 500 times per second and responds almost instantly to your driving and different road surfaces to optimize control and comfort.

Now you will notice the benefits of all this, especially in urban territory, where the defender feels as comfortable as an off-roader thanks to his lifestyle. Because of that raised stance and the fact that you can see all the square extremities, placing the car in heavy traffic is much easier than you'd expect, and thanks to the light steering and standard 3D surround camera system, turning the steering wheel when you're positioning it, getting into a tight space is easy, although there's no optional self-parking system to do so beyond city limits, at high speed on winding roads. The ideal would be a little more weight and rudder response, but it is progressive and precise. cornering and body roll, which initially feels like it's quite pronounced, is actually quite well-controlled traction, excellent in all conditions and that's courtesy of an all-wheel drive setup that works through a Intelligent transmission that continuously varies axle torque based on sensor data from the vehicle environment and driver inputs, can distribute all drive power to the front or rear axle as needed now, if that drive power to high speed in tight curves could be balanced between the individual wheels and between the wheels. individual axles, then this car could be even more surprisingly agile.

That's what the optional electronic active differential with torque vectoring via braking settings promises. Now this system constantly balances the distribution of torque between the four wheels in corners and the refinement has to be like that. Well, isn't it? Because the main engines here are shared with almost every other large Land Rover and Jaguar model you can imagine, the conventional two-litre four-cylinder Ingenium diesel unit with which this modern-era model was first launched in 2019 was quickly abandoned in favor of the six-cylinder 3D mhev mild hybrid diesel that most customers will now want, as is common with this type of electrified technology, the mheb system uses a belt-integrated starter generator in the engine compartment. engine to harvest energy normally lost during deceleration.

Then stored in a 48-volt lithium-ion battery located under the rear cargo space, it is able to redistribute the stored energy to assist the engine when you are accelerating while offering a more refined and responsive start-stop system. , but the differences are made in the driving. The experience is as marginal as those who claim to benefit from the cost efficiencies of running more imports. Power is needed here, since in the case of this 110 model, the power plant provided has to transport around 2.3 tons of Slovak-assembled cars designed in the West Mid

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s. familiar, let's get to the figures that will be based on this 110 variant, the basic diesel version d200 with 200 ps has 500 newton meters of torque for this task, the preferable mid-range d250 with 249 ps has 570 newton meters and feels usefully more fast as it moves smoothly through the ratios of the eight-speed ZLF gearbox that all defenders now must have - hitting 60 miles per hour from rest in 7.9 seconds en route to 117 mph, it's say, 1.6 seconds and 8 miles per hour faster than the base variant, if that.

Still not enough, the top diesel version d 300 has 650 Newton meters and improves driving stats to 6.7 seconds and 119 mph. You can't improve sprint stats by changing gears with the steering wheel paddle shifters, uh, because there aren't any as suggested above. The diesel mheb variants are not suitable hybrids if you want a defender you will need the phev model, a p400e variant which borrows the plug-in hybrid drivetrain we have already seen in the larger range

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s if you are not. Already familiar, that means a 300 PS two-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to a 105 kilowatt electric motor powered by a 19.2 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery.

The result is a total power of 404 HP and that is good enough to get this quite heavy and expensive model. convection to 60 in just 5.4 seconds on the way to 130 mph if you resist the temptation to replicate those kinds of stats there will be a wltp rated all electric driving range of up to 27 miles possible from a defender p400e that's when it's fully charged, we can't imagine many advocates wanting a conventional petrol engine, but Land Rover offers one anyway - the brand's usual two-litre four-cylinder unit in the p300 - as you'd expect given the power of 300 HP.

It runs pretty well, um, 60, takes seven seconds on the road to 119 miles per hour, but it has 25 percent less pulling power than even the weak diesel and it drinks fuel like a thirsty Labrador and that might make you fear for the running costs of the only six cylinder. Gasoline model, the P400X, although it's not necessary because that top-of-the-line engine is actually a little more frugal than the lower-capacity gasoline unit. Thanks to the installation of mhev mild hybrid technology, the expensive p400x will be rarer than hen's teeth and will attract the crowd. I would have ever bought a defender v8, but whether you would really want to hit 60 in just 5.8 seconds like a defender p400x does is another question, if not Landrover has equipped this varianttop with the

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electronic tools for the latest. off-road prowess well, now maximum off-road prowess now, if you remember, we were wondering if the fundamentals here would really allow for that land rover, although there is no doubt in it and neither will you once you've driven this car over terrain you couldn't really walk on , wade or jump, so yes, the basic architecture has some common jlr features.

They're mainly the expensive part between the front axle and the dash, but 95 of them are custom made for this car, hence the unique d7x. o The extreme platform designation and toughness of the unitary construction allow this structure to be three times more rigid than a traditional body-on-frame design. It is mainly made of aluminum, but also incorporates steel subframes that are robust enough to support a starting load of 6.5 tonnes. through recovery points in case you ever need to be pulled out of the swamp and the frame incorporates improved ball joints and bushings designed to withstand the harshest road impacts, the wheels can withstand up to seven tons of vertical load on the bodywork, as for the locking differentials that the committed Wrangler and G-Class people love so much off-road, that's a bit old according to the only hull engineers, have equipped this car with a controlled center and rear differential setup electronically that does all that work. for you and the 4x4 system is of course paired with the proper dual-speed transfer case with low range ratios and, furthermore, for the first time in a defender, the brand has been able to incorporate its Responsive Driving Mode system to the terrain which allows you to configure the car. for the type of surface you will be traveling on and that is through several selectable options eco and comfort for road use and for off-road progress there is grass gravel snow there is sand or mud and ruts now with lesser land rovers the response settings The terrain, while impressive, is ultimately compromised off-road with a relatively low SUV-style ride height, but of course not here, a Defender rides at 291 millimeters on solid ground, that's 84 mils higher than the Discovery and one of the advantages of that is a huge weight capacity of 900 millimeters or 2.7 feet, uh for I'll give you a perspective that even something as capable as a large Mercedes GLS can only weigh up to 500 mils deep, at just as a defender above could handle all of which you can monitor thanks to the included salary detection feature.

Now this shows you how. Deep in the water is that you are driving through a visual display and a warning bell will alert you when the water level rises around the vehicle and the electrical system is now tested to the latest IP67 standard, which is important because it means That the car can be submerged in water for up to an hour without damaging the electrical system, that's really good to know. Furthermore, in this 110 variant at least there are the inherent advantages of the air suspension that can raise the body up to 145 millimeters, all together with a remarkably short time.

The front and rear overhangs and the astonishing suspension articulation of up to 500 millimeters facilitate what for the off-roader is called machente, it will be an eye-catching set of mud-clogging statistics. There is an approach angle of up to 38 degrees that will really lift you up. discovery of steep grades, probably the most capable large SUV on the market handles 34 degrees and once you've used the hill descent control to go down them again, you'll be glad to have a very useful 40 degree departure angle for discovery, They are 30 degrees the ventrulation angle is 28 degrees in this 110 variant or 31 degrees in the 90 model.

In short, rest assured that this defender almost certainly has more off-road talent than you. All you need is to acclimatize to its capabilities and press the right buttons and then tune in to radio 4 and see the worst the elements can throw at you. Slide out the window. If you really want to get involved in everything that's going on, you can activate a low-traction launch function now that works at speeds below 19 miles per hour. And it's also very useful when you get off slippery roads and the Pivi Pro center display here has a useful 4x4 eye information section that schematically shows the real-time status of the suspension and center differential, as well as providing a GPS compass. bearing altitude statistics and an inclinometer in addition to Land Rover also provides a clear view of the ground site forward camera viewing function now this is the so-called transparent hood camera angle that allows you to easily identify potentially rocks and tree roots damage you might be about to drive now, this stylish option uses a combined feed of cameras in the grille and under the mirrors to display a digital field of view on the central infotainment screen and is about 15 meters wide and 8.5 meters deep, its front wheels appear like ghosts on the screen. to help you position the car if you are going to put this extreme capability to the test regularly, as Land Rover's various driving courses allow you to, it will be a shame not to go a little further and equip this car with the rest of the off-road driving technology developed for it, which comes included in the optional Advanced Off-Road Capability package, now that we have it installed here, it includes three key elements, our favorite element is the Terrain Response System 2, which like its name indicates it.

What it suggests is an improved version of the terrain response setup we mentioned earlier. It now works the same way, but adds additional settings for crawling and rock wading and, more importantly, a really useful auto mode that analyzes the conditions you're riding in and then automatically selects the most suitable terrain program to do. in front of the group. It also includes an all-terrain progress control system. Now this is essentially a kind of low speed cruise control that helps you maintain steady progress on really challenging trails and there is a configurable program as well. Terrain Response Package now lets you use a selectable display on the center dash's PV Pro infotainment screen to adjust the off-road settings.

That last feature is a bit like an electronic version of what you could do manually on the old Defender where the center differential can be locked using the high to low range gear selector with configurable terrain response, of course it's much more sophisticated than that. The central touchscreen controller allows you to vary the differential settings to prevent problems such as transaxle slippage. You can modify the powertrain, steering and traction control system with three selectable options in each case. The system also allows four individual profiles to be stored so that different drivers can quickly activate their preferred settings.

If that all sounds Greek to you, then don't. Don't worry, you don't have to be a nerd about all this, you don't have to add expensive extra cost packages or even really understand how it all works to properly enjoy what this car can do with any standard version of this defender in any specification. deal with trails that would surely ruin any type of SUV and it's quite difficult to go too far off the beaten path because the front bumper and skid plate are the lowest parts of the car, so if you clean solid objects with them, you should be clear At all times for many potential owners, off-road capability will be less interesting in terms of towing capacity, so of course there's a lot to be said for the maximum towing capacity being 3,500 kilos less than the 3,700 kilo upper limit that , for some reason, is applied to a model. sold in the US, note that it drops quite a bit with the PHEVP 400e variant, at 3000 kilos, available across the range, there is an advanced trailer assist package that takes the stress out of difficult reversing maneuvers by Allow drivers to steer trailers with their fingertips.

Using a rotary controller in the center console is now part of a smart setup that works with 3D display on the center touchscreen, snaps to the right toe bar and the system can even tell you how much weight is on the tow ball and can run a Trailer Light Check without you having to get out of the car. It's a far cry from the practical vibe of the original model, but in creating a 4x4 you might want and need, Land Rover has made the most of that. Brilliantly, our Wrangler might be more retro and a more exclusive bargain, but it's hard to escape the conclusion that the Defender is actually a better car, a better 4x4, than either.

It's certainly in a better position than any of those cars to interest someone who would normally just pick it up. a big suv but i want something a little different and a little more capable there's just nothing like it this new advocate says designer jerry mcgovern is respectful of his past but not dominated by it says he's an advocate for a tough new era accessible, durable but elegant, many design cues ensure the continuity of the model line, things like squared wheel arches, super short front and rear overhangs and the so-called narrow alpine light windows placed on a roof that here can be colored white, as in the old county models.

With the old defender it is possible to buy three and five door bodies and maintain some historical continuity, as they previously had the 90 and 110 badges respectively, but this is all smoke and mirrors, of course, in reality this new era model does not share almost nothing. With its predecessor, except for its distinctive silhouette and reassuringly determined stance, after all, this needed to be a much more sophisticated, more expensive and very different-sized car. The previous model was as narrow as a party and as long as a spotlight, this new and contrasting design has the longest wheelbase of any Land Rover and the right size of a luxury car, measuring more than 2.1 meters wide and in this 110 model, more than 4.7 meters long, the 90 version with short wheelbase is half a meter shorter in both length and wheelbase.

These were the two. body shapes from launch and will be joined by an even longer 5.1 meter Defender 130 body style that can seat up to eight people in profile. Perhaps the most notable design feature is this color-customizable square starter element that extends rearward from the tailgate window. You don't have to have it on the '90 model and it doesn't have to look like a huge body support hoop running behind the doors and across the roof, which is why, although there is a hardtop commercial van version for the Model 90 and 110 customers, the Land Rover won. We will now be able to offer Defender chassis, cab or van variants.

Speaking of the roof, explorers will be pleased to know that it can support up to 168 kilos of weight. The front end is sleek but sleek, with a thick bonnet incorporating a raised center section that is flanked by durable black inset panels on either side that reference the way you could stand on the bonnet of the previous model to attach things to the roof. It's probably

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not to do that here, although square technical LED headlights flank this prominent body-colored center grille, although the main cooling is handled by this lower inlet which is surrounded by this silver panel that incorporates the fog lights. around which small shelves that, rather annoyingly, will trap dirt and leaves.

Defender-branded black vertical panels separate the front wings from the adjacent doors. This styling feature is a transition point to beautifully sculpted fenders that are combined with square arches surrounding large wheels between 18 and 22 inches in size. You can even have them with the classic cream finish of old bottles. Here we have the more conventional 19-inch six-spoke shiny wheels. The vertical transparency of the rear maintains the short overhang that provides such a capable off-road departure angle while at the same time maximizing interior space and accentuating the vehicle's strong shoulder section and, of course, the rear wheel. The centrally mounted taillights are a classic bumper touch, as are the separate taillights, although they are now square and sit in this black vertical stripe and are illuminated with LEDs.

The other thing that might interest you if you still think of Land Rover as a Solihull brand is that this car is bolted on, not onWest Midlands, but in Slovakia, that matters, you decide, of course, as usual, what's more important is what you can't see, unlike the original model. This no longer has a separate steel chassis and the fundamentals here are, in theory, general. Based on the D7 architecture that the Jaguar Land Rover conglomerate uses for all of its larger models, both are things that might worry defender loyalists now that the brand says it shouldn't, although it notes that the structure has been updated here to the d7x form, uh, that.

The letter designates an extreme state with more than 95 percent specific to this car. It is the most rigid architecture the company has ever produced. The brand claims to have an impressive torsional rigidity rating of 29 thousand newton meters and is in a completely different league to most other SUVs, three times as stiff. than traditional body-on-frame designs, it's all aluminum-based, of course, and it's not just the exterior panels but the entire body structure, but we won't equip it with light weight, most 110 variants like this tip the scales at around 2.3 tons, right? Let's take a look at the interior access which is adorned at night with exclusive defender puddle lights and that suggests quite a unique driving experience.

What was delivered here, let's see, it is relatively unlikely that many clients of this modern defender have had any prior experience. experience in the original version, so there was no real need for continuity in the interior design anyway, people who pay money for a luxury limousine don't tend to want to hose down the cabin and they certainly don't want industrial plastics stone age infotainment system and a steering wheel close to the side window that hits your elbows every time you turn more than 90 degrees, so of course all that has been abandoned completely, although thanks to the durable floor of rubber, the pedal box still accepts wellies, plus the surfaces are still mainly the wipe-clean type and I can still specify a useful little folding folding seat which will sit here between the two chairs in front, plus of some exposed surfaces and Torx head bolts have been added to try to make owners of older Landis feel a little more like defenders at home.

The fascia design for this new era is based around this customizable, exposed-color magnesium alloy crossbeam proudly emblazoned with Defender, which Land Rover says is an integral part of the body structure. It features strong grab handles at each end for easy entry and, on the passenger side, the stitched top of the beam provides something to hold on to firmly should the driver attempt off-road feats. The main controls, including the central pv pro infotainment touchscreen, are housed within this frame and just below it is this center panel protruding from which is a stubby automatic gear lever positioned next to the various off-road and ventilation controls, You get these two circular climate dials that can also be pressed to heat or cool the seat, the left one can also work for fan speed, while the one on the left side and the right one can serve as a selector for the various terrain response modes. .

It all works very well, but that won't stop those loyal to the original model from disdaining the various soft-touch surfaces, color-coordinated trim and leather upholstery, although they might recognize some. Small touches that have been carried over intact from the old car, this full-width dash casing for example, which even extends behind the infotainment screen. Now we mention the PV Pro infotainment system, a setup that is now included on all modern JLR models that offer a 10-inch touchscreen. which isReally clear and intuitive design thanks to the fact that 85 ECUs constantly communicate with each other at a speed of up to 100 megabits per second.

It's fast and informative and incorporates over-the-air software technology so you can remotely update its 14 separate modules over the Internet when you're parked. Up to two smartphones can be connected at the same time. There is high definition 3D mapping. A 3D surround camera. fi connectivity, the menus are clear and you can easily customize the home screen to show the things you want to see most often, navigation media and phone information for example, it's all a world away from the crackling alpine audio on the market of accessories, which was the scope of infotainment. feature offered in the previous model and perfectly complements the 12.3-inch interactive driver display.

Now this is Land Rover's terminology for the customizable color TFT monitor seen through this chunky four-spoke wheel. It's a standard display that allows you to avoid entry-level tuning and is reasonably customizable - your options in that regard are fairly limited, but include full-screen mapping and various elements of phone and multimedia functionality. There is plenty of space here between the front chairs, allowing for three configurable options for this space. Now here we have I have a front center console with armrest and that's a package that comes installed from the s spec and that's what you're going to get if you don't like the sound of the other two options available for the space.

Now one is a cabin tour package. Now, that gives you a storage area with cup holders that is low enough to allow relatively easy movement from the front to the back of the car and that's perhaps ideal for parents as the third option might be for this space a front folding seat that is a useful additional bench that can convert the short wheelbase 90 variants or this longer 110 model into a six-seater and for this 110 provides an alternative to having to specify the two additional boot-mounted chairs that most of the customers of this long wheelbase phone normally probably want to, we really don't understand why a 110 owner can't be allowed to have both the folding seat and the folding trunk chairs that would turn their defender into a potential eight seats, but Land Rover clearly wants to abandon a market. usp for the longer Defender 130 model that has been planned, as the term folding seat suggests that this feature can't really function as a proper seat, but it is a great feature if you want to take someone home from the pub or if you have a small child who wants to sit in the front on short trips between their parents, although there is a lack of isofix locks for child seats, otherwise it's not a place anyone would want to be in for long if you have the folding seat when it's folded and not in Use on the back will function as an oversized armrest and cup storage receptacle, what else could you need to know here?

Well, some of the Defender's signature touches are welcome, like switches that are big enough to be operated with a gloved hand and a few of them aren't like the huge tailgate-mounted spare tire that obscures your view out. back. You're really going to need the standard rear sensors and the 3D camera system as well. There are many seat and wheel adjustments and these front chairs are usually upholstered in leather, although here we have a combination of leather and fabric, these are actually quite comfortable, although you will find that they lack a bit of lateral support at speed in tighter corners.

Closed, they look tougher and you'll find quite a few nice little design touches on the top. lights, these small speakers in the A-pillars, and an optional clear view rearview mirror that transforms into a rearview camera image from a roof-mounted antenna that gives you a full rear view even if the trunk area is charged up to In the roof we also like the fact that the connectivity ports include USB-A and USB-C ports here, at the bottom of the center console, where there is also a 12-volt outlet, another USB feature is recessed into the passenger side of the mid-level dash. shelf that shelf is just one of the places you can store things around the cabin, there are large bins in the doors, there is a large glove box and ticket clips on the sun visors too, if you haven't added that center folding seat you will as mentioned Get this large storage area earlier which includes this deep center box with lid which can optionally be cooled with shallow storage or space for a wireless charging mat right in front and two cup holders right in front.

This central storage area also has a low area. At the level of a durable rubber base, let's take a seat in the second row now. If this problem worries you, you will have opted for the longer 110 model like this one, the shorter 90 body shape does not have rear side doors, so with this you will have to fold the front seats forward and pass them through, although the The opening provided for this is reasonably generous, of course, with this 110 model access is much more comfortable and is aided by the elegant arrival feature of the air suspension system.

It automatically lowers the body by 40 millimeters to facilitate entry and the interior of this 110 series defender is spacious on this rear bench, as would be expected from a 4.75 meter long family 4x4, with plenty of headroom and legroom. legs, moreover thanks to the wide body addition and this impressively low central transmission tunnel, it will be quite possible to accommodate three adults here with reasonable elbow room. However, the extra ground height required by the more sophisticated all-wheel drive mechanics means you can't be as comfortable as you would be in a conventional lifestyle SUV, the seat backs don't recline and the seat base doesn't have a sliding feature unless you've specified the optional folding chairs in the boot, which are narrow, the upper alpine windows shed more light back here. and can be made even better by adding the optional panoramic glass or fabric sunroofs that would take up the space provided by this gap in the roof.

Sturdy grab handles are found on the B-pillars and in the center there are twin vents, a small cubby and a row of connectivity ports - two USBs and a pair of 12-volt outlets - also the front seat backs have recesses for space knee and rear pockets and accessories with small five-volt outlets ready for Land Rover a modular click and go system to which you can attach hooks hangers tray tables or tablet holders, there are coat hooks on the handles, there is a light LEDs in the roof on each side and you get a center armrest with cupholders right here, the door cards with their soft-touch surfaces and modern exposed torx head bolts look stylish, but these large integrated speakers make the compartments of storage are very small, that is enough in the second row, if you choose this 110 model with the family in mind, think carefully about whether it is really necessary to pay the additional 1,700 pounds that the brand wants for the family. package that will give you two more seats in the trunk eh, we don't have them here.

The chairs in question are of the folding type, thin and uncomfortable. They're not particularly easy to access from here and will just work. for children who don't complain, which is why a land rover calls a 110 specified that way five plus two instead of seven seats, taking into account this and the slight reduction in boot capacity offered by those family benches, You may feel that the optional front folding seat we mentioned above might be enough for any occasional extra seating capacity you may need. Let's finish with a look back. Land Rover may have reinvented this defender for a new era, but it couldn't do without the previous model. rear mounted spare wheel and side opening tailgate which is the same one you'll get on a mercedes g class or a toyota land cruiser, now that means no power operation, a heavy old opening mechanism and all sorts of problems if you are trying to get up to the trunk in a tight space, like when you are leaning against the wall, more problems arise once everything is open, there is no proper tonneau cover, there is just this flimsy cloth cover that has no less than six fiddly fixing latches which you will probably do without this quite quickly as we have done if the extra seats mounted in the boot were installed here and were upright there would only be 160 liters of space which would be enough for just a few shopping bags, but with this five-seat 110 model and the The cargo compartment is quite cavernous. 919 mils of floor space length, allowing for atotal dry capacity of 786 liters, which for reference is 136 liters less than a Discovery could carry.

Seven carry-on suitcases can fit up to the window level of conventional large SUVs such as the Volvo XC90. or the audi q7 can carry more, but they can't come close to the 900 kilo payload capacity of this defender and under this cargo cover next to which are four tie downs there is additional deep storage well below the floor, Obviously the alternative body style of the Defender 90. has less luggage space, 397 liters are offered. Nice details on this 110 include the extra light you get from these Alpine slits near the roof, the way this durable floor covering extends to the back of the rear seats, and the built-in shelf on the inside of the tailgate.

Additionally, on models with air suspension, you can use these buttons on the left cargo side wall to lower the floor level by 40 millimeters, which helps enormously when loading heavier loads. On each side of the compartment is a bag with LED lights in the trunk. Hooks and elastic net pockets. The 40 20 40 split for the second row backrest means that longer items, such as skis, can now be passed between a pair of rear seat occupants if you have to fold everything down and the chairs don't actually fold flat. That is, up to 1875 liters of dry capacity will be available to you in this 110 model with everything folded in the Defender 90, that's 1563 liters.

If you need anything else, remember that most owners of older Defender models do not need to apply here, then JLR's pricing structure for this new-age design was provided at the time of this test in autumn 2020, even the Defender hardtop commercial van version didn't even hit the ground running cost-wise until you spent at least £43,000 on the passenger models, which are obviously our focus. here, while they start with a starting point close to £45,000, giving you the cheapest short wheelbase 90 model, you'll need around £5,000 more for an equivalent version of this longer body shape of 110, now that the premium reflects the standard inclusion of Air Suspension on the 110 model, the 90 models run on coil springs, unless you pay more.

All Defender variants should have an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Prices go up to and above the £80,000 mark and we'll go further afield for the future Defender. 138 seater body style which had not been launched at the time of this test, a typical spend on the 90 and 110 models is likely to be at the upper end of the £50-£65,000 range within which all three plants fall of diesel power that most defending customers will now want to all use basically the same three-liter mild-hybrid straight-six engine in different states of tune. Now the base price reference is the entry-level d200 variants with 200bhp, there's a premium of around £2,700 to upgrade to the 249hp mid-range d250 diesel powerplant you'd probably ideally want and around £3,700.

Plus at the top of the price of a D250 gives you the best D300 which, as you would expect from the nickname, produces 300 hp. Despite the current zeitgeist, we can't imagine that many people will want the conventional four-cylinder p 300 petrol models, which start at around £50,000, but for those 110 customers who can afford prices in the £65 to £85,000 range could have There is some interest in the rather novel prospect of a defender plug-in hybrid, the p400e, which now uses the same two-litre four-cylinder engine mated to a 105 kilowatt electric motor for a of 404 hp. Additionally, there is a higher-end petrol variant with more conventional technology, the p 400 all because at the time of this test it was ambitiously launched in '77 a Hopefully, the £81,000 bracket will now have an idea of ​​the structure of the Defender range and is based on Land Rover's usual trim options.

The base petrol versions of both body styles and the base D200 diesel 110 variant get entry-level Defender specification, otherwise things work. with either spec, that's what we have here or a more luxuriously specced trim level which is also available further up the range and the three main trim variants are also available in a flashier x-dynamic form for a extra three grand to satisfy those who want a little more pavement presence, the various variants of the p400e phev model only come with the dynamic x package and the faster d300 diesel and p 400 petrol models can be had with a spec x customized, in fact, the p 400 can only be obtained in that form, it is well in the range hierarchy, let's now position this defender in terms of other similar products.

Now the closest thing the housewife's exclusive product range has to this car is a Land Rover Discovery which with equivalent specifications and engines costs almost the same as a comparable Defender 110, but it is an SUV, not a proper 4x4 to go anywhere without compromise and that is the case with almost any other large SUV model you can consider in this size and price, so what else could more realistically satisfy the needs, wants and desires of a typical defender owner. Well, not much if you're looking at a 90 Defender, then the only other direct rival that might suit you is a two-door Jeep Wrangler which now costs around five grand more and is much rougher.

So what about like-minded alternatives to this longer Defender 110? Well, a long-wheelbase four-door Wrangler might be suitable, and it costs a lot. Same thing, but it's much smaller inside and can't offer more than five seats. Well, our Toyota Land Cruiser might be more similar. One of those in its cheapest form could save you around three thousand pounds over a base 110 defender, but the most luxurious. Conventional Land Cruiser and Defender models cost virtually the same. The only other car that really deserves a mention in the same breath as a Defender is the Mercedes G-Class, but as you might expect, one of them is much more expensive, at around £96,000. g350d costs around 35,000 more than a comparably powerful top spec defender 110 d 300 hse enough with the comparisons, let's say you've decided, quite understandably, that there really is nothing like a defender now, if that's the case , then the decision could be sealed.

For you, if Land Rover could offer a high level of specification then what we have here, let's see now, we've talked about how all versions of this car come with automatic transmission and obviously since this is a land . Rover Defenders also get all-wheel drive and a dual-speed transfer case with a proper low-range setting and, for the first time with this model line, you also get the benefit of the brand's Terrain Response system, now having several Selectable modes that configure the car for different types of surface, all 110 variants, as I mentioned earlier, have standard air suspension and that is the setting that is linked to the brand's adaptive dynamic system.

It now continuously monitors current road conditions and your driving style before automatically adjusting all vehicles. Suspension adjustments to suit the system's adaptive dampers monitor body movements up to 500 times per second and respond almost instantly to optimize body control and comfort. Other common features across the range include LED headlights, wheels of at least 18 inches in size with all-season tyres. electric folding mirrors cruise control with speed limiter a heated windscreen a wading detection system for deep water wading and a range of camera safety features which we will cover in a moment Interior equipment fitted across the range includes front with heating and semi-motor has seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a 360-degree parking assist infotainment system, served by a 10-inch pivi pro center dash screen with a connected pro navigation system, a six speaker dab audio, a smartphone package that gives you apple carplay and automatic android smartphone mirroring and also an online package with a data plan, now talking about smartphones like all land rovers, all versions of this defender come with a downloadable remote app, now with this you can lock or unlock the doors remotely, you can precondition the cabin.

In the weather, you can keep track of your various trips and you can turn on your Defender's headlights if you're looking for it in a crowded parking lot. All of that is included in the base defender specification standard we mentioned earlier, but which is only available with certain entry levels. engines and anyway, if you've always aspired to own a Defender, you'll probably want to treat yourself a little more than that, at least perhaps extending to this standard S-spec model here. Probably the key addition on the s-spec is the customizable 12.3-inch interactive driving display for the plus spec instrument binnacle also gives you larger 19-inch wheels and an automatic high-beam assist feature for the headlights in this level 2 range the cabin is adorned with seat covers with grained leather finishes and a robust woven textile upholstery, a leather cover for the steering wheel and gear lever is also added, and you also get a center console with armrest.

If you can go further and stretch up to an SC-spec model, you get upgraded premium LED headlights with exclusive DRL lighting. plus front fog lights, body color door handles with keyless entry and larger 20-inch five-spoke alloy wheels along with a range of additional camera safety kit which we'll cover in a moment and in the future. Interior, with SC spec, you get full electric adjustment for the front. seats, uh, there's a power steering column and a 400-watt Meridian sound system with 10 speakers and a subwoofer, plus there's also Land Rover's clever clear-view interior rearview mirror, this now transmits a rear view image coming from a camera in the ceiling to the interior mirror glass.

To all that, the top-spec trim adds matrix LED headlights, a sliding panoramic roof, a different style of 20-inch alloy wheels and even more safety kit with camera, courtesy of the Driver Assistance package, there's also a more luxurious cabin with a heated steering wheel and extended leather. upgrade that covers the dash and doors with Hyde plus softer Windsor leather for the 14-way heated and cooled power memory front seats. If just the most luxurious Defender will do, your dealer will point you to the rather unique In contrast black together with blacked-out taillights and 20-inch glossy dark gray wheels give the Defender a more aggressive look in this form and it is even more capable. far off track 2 as expected and that's thanks to an electronic active differential and some additional off-road technology from Land Rover in the form of the brand's Enhanced Terrain Response System 2 which includes an additional heavy duty program for deep water and the company's configurable terrain. response settings that allow drivers to more precisely configure the vehicle to adapt to very specific off-road conditions. uh and starlight satin chrome exterior accents, much of the look of that top painted in navic black for the mirror caps, window decals and lower sill and wheel arch trim, plus there is also a silicone satin finish for the skid plates, matching grill bar and thebadges, plus the back.

The recovery loops are painted satin black and the alloy wheels are finished in satin dark gray gloss black. The interior of the x-dynamic trim offers what the brand calls robustec trim for the seat straps and console trim. This is a protective and durable material that is inspired by textiles used in extreme outdoor activities, the cross beam of the car is finished in a light gray powder coat and you get an ebony morzine headliner and satin door handles eiger gray in color, that's enough with the standard specs, let's take a look at the options and you might take At some point, because the list is exhaustive, we'll try to explain how it works, although a good starting point is the four packs of themed accessories that your Land Rover dealer will want to tell you about urban countryside, explorer and adventure.

The Urban Package gives you a tougher look for the city and that's courtesy of a front skid plate, spare wheel cover and a bright rear skid plate, plus inside there are bright metal pedals, now the country package that gives you wheel arch protection, that bright rear skid plate full-height cargo space partition front and rear fender skirts and even a portable rinse system for cleaning muddy boots and dogs those last two features too they come included with the adventure package now this see, uh, that spare tire cover and shiny rear skid plate make Another look that includes a built-in air compressor, an outboard side-mounted luggage rack, and a seat pack.

Now this attaches perfectly to the center of the back seat and can be easily removed when you go out on foot and eventually if you really plan to do so. Venture into uncharted territory with your Defender, then you might want the Explorer Package now which gives you an expedition roof rack, a raised air intake for very deep wading and a matte black hood decal, plus a few extras. of the other packages that also appear on the Explorer-spec Defender's steering wheel. Arch protection A spare wheel cover Front and rear fender skirts and an outboard side-mounted luggage rack Each of the four packages we just covered can be further upgraded with side steps and side tubes The Country Explorer and Explorer packages all can be It also had an A-frame bull bar and with the Explorer spec you can even add a drop down roof ladder.

Moving on to the individual options and one of the cabin's key extras is the front folding seat that fits between the two main chairs for occasional use. Now you definitely want that with the short-wheelbase 90 version, but on this longer 110 model, it's annoying that you can't add that folding seat if you're also paying more for the two trunk-mounted sixth and seventh folding chairs that the most 110 customers will use. If you want those two extra chairs mounted in the trunk of this 110, you'll have to add them with the optional family package. It's not cheap - it'll set you back at least £1,700 - but at least it comes with three zones too.

Climate control that provides rear seats with separate climate controls Cabin air ionization for clean air in the cabin and an air quality sensor Those last three air quality features can also be specified separately. What about driving? The electronic active differential with torque vectoring through the braking system improves the handling of the most anticipated variants which can also be had in the rest of the range for just over £1,000 more for serious off-road work, you could benefit from a set of gnarlier all-terrain tires, both features are included along with roof rails and that's part of an available off-road package, if you'll be regularly venturing off the beaten path, we recommend adding the available Advanced Off-Road Capability package now it provides the terrain response and configurable terrain response systems we talked about earlier along with off-road progress control.

This is a type of off-road cruise control. You just set it to very low off-road speeds and the car does everything for you. Those three keys are brilliant. Off-road features Terrain Response 2 Configurable Terrain Response and Off-Road Progress Control are also part of an available optional towing package that, in addition to a power-deployable tow bar and trailer hitch receiver, also includes Advanced Assist Settings Land Rover tow truck will now automatically operate the steering when the vehicle is driven in reverse with a trailer attached. If you're really going to venture out into the wild, you might want the universal lifting and loading system, wheel arch protection, a raised air intake for deeper wading. front skid plate and potentially also a remote control electric winch, winch mounting kit and winch accessory kit that are left with optional driving features.

Now we mentioned earlier that air suspension costs extra on the short-wheelbase 90 Defender body style and is added with the optional air. suspension package now also including adaptive dynamics, adaptive damping and automatic headlight leveling with both body styles, the optional head-up display is available and, as for additional displays, the clear-view inside rearview mirror is another important option if the level of specifications that you What you have chosen does not yet have. This gives you uninterrupted rear vision even when the cargo compartment is loaded to the roof or the tailgate window is darkened. You can add premium LED headlights with Land Rover's signature DRL and also front fog lights if the spec level you've chosen doesn't already have them and you may also want privacy glass and a solar dimming windscreen.

What about the luxury touches? Well, if you haven't been able to stretch to the top level, you can give these details. Add much of the luxurious feel of that top trim level to the cabin by adding the optional Premium Interior Upgrade Package that gives you 14-way heated and cooled front seats, a power steering column, and an extended leather upgrade, You might also consider the Comfort and Convenience package that will give you premium cabin lighting, a Meridian sound system, a wireless charging mat, and, for those family expeditions, a cooling compartment in the front center console. This last feature is also available to order separately.

You can add leather upholstery to the base defender's finish or add softer ones. Windsor leather for S and SE models and the elegant Morzine ebony headliner is available. If your chosen spec level doesn't have it in SC trim, you can pay extra for front seats with 12-way memory, heated and cooled throughout. range, you can also pay more for heated second-row seats. You can specify a folding fabric sunroof or a panoramic glass roof, and note that you'll have to pay extra if you want the pivi pro center dash infotainment screen to be Wi-Fi enabled. Additionally, you can also add several Meridian sound system upgrades to the aesthetics and now keep in mind that unless you want your Defender to be finished in solid Fuji White, the only standard color, you'll have to pay your dealer more for your choice of paint tone, probably one of the metallic finishes we have pangea green here there is a wide variety of different styles and sizes of alloy wheels with optional 18 19 20 and 22 inch wheels for the interior if you want to ignore the task completely practical of this defender and add a touch of luxury you can add walnut or dark smoked oak veneer inlays and perhaps also premium or luxury carpet mats.

The front beam of the car can alternatively be finished with a brushed powder coat finish in white or, if you have a dynamic model x in dark grey, you can also specify bright metal pedals and illuminated silver tread plates for practical features, If you like lifestyle activities, we recommend the optional activity key. It is a waterproof shockproof bracelet with a built-in transponder. Now when you wear it, you can lock the key in the car and remove it. the anxiety of losing it when you return from rock climbing, canoeing, biking or whatever, all you do is hold the bracelet near the trunk badge and it opens the tailgate so you can access the normal key fob where it is will have been safely stored.

Plus, the Activity Key has no battery, so you'll never run out of power. Now we will also mention that this car's maximum static roof load of 300 kilos allows adventurous souls to make use of the available expedition-ready pop-up roof tent. accessory that turns the defender into an all-terrain home away from home, speaking of home, if you choose the p400e phev variant, you may be quite irritated to discover that you will have to pay extra for the mode 2 cable that will allow you to charge from a home socket conventional 3-pin, what else is there for the cargo space, there are floor rails, a semi-rigid liner, a padded liner, a rubber mat, a full protection liner, a divider, a step plate and height partitions full or half, there is also a dividing net and luggage. restraint net along with a lock box in the cargo space, two optional features we mentioned earlier are also found in that cargo area, the integrated air compressor and the portable rinse system for cleaning muddy boots and dogs for the cabin of passengers.

Rubber mats with deep sides would be useful if you regularly drive over swampy terrain, and you can also specify durable covers for all three rows of seats, plus seat-back storage pockets, a cooler cooler for the center armrest, and that backrest backpack that we mentioned earlier now fits in the center of the rear bench of the second row, the front seat. The backrests are fitted with five bolt sockets ready for Land Rover's modular click and go system to which you can attach optional hooks hangers trays tables or tablet holders There is also the cold weather package which gives you heated wash jets , power headlight washers and a heated steering wheel and you can add fixed or deployable side steps as well as fender skirts, a large expedition roof rack and a deployable roof ladder and of course you can add roof rails and cross bars for things like hoods roof racks, sports luggage racks and ski and snowboard racks.

Also add a bike rack to the back. You may also want to include a secure tracking system in case of theft. Land Rover also offers several pet accessories. There are things like a pet access ramp and a spill-resistant water bowl. These also come packaged. in various pet packages, pretty good with options, let's move on to safety, the last defender we tested, the final version of the previous model in 2014, it didn't even have airbags, and abs and traction control were optional, fortunately As expected, things have progressed. a bit since then, now across the range you get autonomous emergency braking.

Now this is one of those settings that scans the road for potential accident hazards while you are driving. If it detects one, you will be warned whether or not to respond. If you are unable to do so, the brakes will be applied automatically to lessen the severity of any resulting accident. Lane Keep Assist also comes standard and will warn you if you stray from the lane markings and will gently apply the steering to easily get you back to where you should be and you get a driver condition monitor that alerts you if it is detected. drowsiness in its reactions and traffic sign recognition that captures speed signs as you pass them and displays them on the dashboard and of course there's a front side curtain and thorax. airbags, in case they ever activate an optimized assistance emergency call function that is integrated into the remote application package we mentioned above, it will transmit your location and diagnostic data to emergency services in the event of an accident to try to ensure that you never need the airbag deployment.

There are the usual passive electronic road assist features, as well as the usual anti-lock brakesWith EBA Emergency Brake Assist, including DSC Dynamic Stability Control, etc., Electronic Traction Control, RSC Roll Stability Control and, if you need it, TSA Off-Road Trailer Stability Assist. You're more likely to use Hill Start Assist to get up steep hills, GAC Gradient Acceleration Control to help you get to the top, and HDC Hill Descent Control to help you come down the other side, pretty much all the basics are there. covered, although we have a couple of problems with securing the isofix child seat.

The 90 models don't have a nice attachment to attach to the front passenger seat and the 110 variants lack that feature with the optional third-row chairs and that's an important admission because they're more likely to be used. by children plus your equipment levels get more camera safety technology from the sc specification upwards there is blind spot assist that works on the move to prevent you from dangerously drifting out to overtake another vehicle a clear exit monitor now this will help you will alert you of approaching traffic when you are about to open a door and exit onto the road and a rear traffic monitor that alerts you of approaching vehicles when you are reversing out of a space now, these three features now They come included in an optional Driver Assistance Package that is standard on the higher HSE and It will automatically flash the hazard lights if the car thinks it is about to crash.

Hit from behind Once upon a time, advocates never used to care much about operating cost efficiency, but that was in a time when we ignored melting ice caps and displaced polar bears now that we've all seen the light here, uh, things. They have to change and of course to a certain extent, anyway, there is a lot that can be done to make a 2.3 tonne 4x4 like this run decently economically, but most of what is possible has been addressed here, especially since the updates for the

2021

model year that introduced the latest electrified engine technology from the Jaguar Land Rover, mainly for the diesel Bumper variants that most will want, as well as the top six-cylinder three-cylinder petrol model. liters, this is based on the MHEV mild hybrid technology that we describe in our driving experience section, just to reiterate, the MHEV technology is based on the use of a belt-integrated starter generator in the engine compartment that harvests energy that It is usually lost when decelerating and is then stored in a 48-volt lithium-ion battery located under the rear cargo space. to redistribute the stored energy to assist the engine during acceleration and also offer a more refined and responsive stop-start system, and this technology obviously makes the difference because with it the 400 ps six-cylinder gasoline model uh p400 is slightly more efficient than normal fiber. 300 The 300 HP four-cylinder gasoline p300 does not have it as a reference.

WLTP figures see the p400 mhev record 24.6mpg on the combined cycle and grams per kilometer CO2 for the conventional p300. Readings are 24 miles per gallon and 265 grams per kilometer. The wltp figures we just quoted are like the ones we're about to give you based on this longer 110 body style and the ones you're probably most interested in relate to the mheb miles hybrid diesel models, the two black fuel pumps conventional. variants the d200 and d250 both achieve 32 mpg on the combined cycle and around 232 grams per kilometer of CO2 for the top d300 the figures are almost the same 31.8 mpg and 233 grams per kilometer if you want to do better you will need The plug-in hybrid p400e petrol and electric has a combined figure of 84.5mpg and a CO2 reading of 75 grams per kilometre.

The standard mode 3 cable allows the 19.2 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery to be charged to 80 in two hours from a typical garage wall box, you can reduce that to just 30 minutes if you are away from home and You're lucky to find a 50 kilowatt fast charger using the optional Mode 2 cable to charge via a conventional old household socket. It takes between seven hours and 80 percent, so it should still be possible to recharge the battery overnight if, for example, you're stuck somewhere without access to a wall box or a dedicated public charger for the p400e, the Regenerative braking recovers energy lost when decelerating and braking. sends it back to the battery pack across the range a series of design measures aim to try to maintain the efficiency of this car by showing within reasonable limits the drag coefficient of 0.4 cd adequately relegates the aerodynamics of the barn door of pre-story generation cars euro 6d temp engines use variable exhaust valve timing and selective catalytic reduction for extra cleanliness and of course the diesel engines use the usual adblue aftertreatment system which sprays an aqueous solution of urea into the exhaust system that neutralizes harmful gases such as nitrogen oxide.

You can refill the solutions tank yourself or you can do this. Have your Land Rover dealer do it for you when necessary and that's about every 9,000 miles; Of course, the driver will need to play his or her part in the pursuit of cleanliness and frugality by selecting the eco-mode of the terrain response systems as often as possible and maintaining Take a look at the eco-data portion of the infotainment screen. Now here you have several screen options. There is one that shows the energetic impact of various electrical elements. The air conditioning. Heated seats. Heated windshield and heated rear window.

Also the heated steering wheel. has been installed and another with the so-called ecological councils. Now these are supposed to improve your frugality, although some of them, to be perfectly honest, are a bit obvious - that is, they are things like applying the accelerator gently and avoiding driving at high speeds. is the driving style screen that marks your driving efficiency from one to five in three areas, acceleration, speed and engine and braking and gives you a percentage-based driving score. As a result, there's also a history screen that graphically shows your recent efforts and frugality and awards you a small trophy for your most economical trip.

What else? Let's start with insurance and let's start with diesels. The D200 is classified in group 31e to 33e for the D250. It is group 37e to 40e for the D300. It's 41e to 43e for the gasoline P300. is from group 37e to 40e, while for the p400x it is group 43e in terms of depreciation, while the defenders have always been in great demand on the used market, so strong values ​​are preserved that for the main models vary between 64 and 68 percent of the original purchase price after a typical three-year ownership and that's well above the class norm, as a result, lease rates for this car are not as high as the sales price list figure, which might lead you to believe that even the green lobby is feeling kinder about this model these days and that was After all, it's not always true in 2005, Greenpeace activists chained themselves to vehicles on the Land Rover Solihull production line in protest, they should be more approving of the extensive use of structural aluminum in this current model, much of it is made from recycled content and that's the useful nugget of information you should have if you come across a disapproving green-bearded person, you would also like to mention that within a decade or so will be the time when a comparable German off-roader will be driven to the recycling plant, it is almost certain that this defender will still be strong as a three-A year unlimited mileage warranty comes with this model along with three years of road recovery, two plus more extension packages are available if you want them, as for maintenance, your costs here will be on a different level than what you will pay to take care of a luxury saloon with similar prices, particularly when it comes to tires and brakes of course, so budget accordingly, having said that defenders garage costs really shouldn't be too different from routine servicing, Well, those dates can be up to 21,000 miles away.

Although that figure can vary and will depend on how you use the car, if you want to budget for shop visits in advance, an optional Advanced Service Plan package will cover all maintenance for five years or fifty thousand miles. Land Rover has reinvented the Defender. for a new era without allowing this model to lose its iconic feel and legendary off-road capability. Now, the amount of time this car spent in development suggests how difficult this must have been to achieve, but we think many will really like the end result. Like its predecessor, this defender effectively operates in a virtual class of one.

It is a vehicle that is exempt from the usual evaluation rules. The style is unique. It will put almost any other off-road SUV to shame and will probably outlast you if you want the real thing, then there really is no substitute like the previous model. It can wade in waist-deep water on steep, muddy slopes and can carry up to seven people, but unlike the previous model, it can comfortably navigate on asphalt, handle at an acceptable speed on country roads. Executive cabin comfort offers class-competitive electrified running cost efficiency and provides up-to-the-minute multimedia connectivity and camera security - quite a set of virtues, still, for most people, most As time goes by, a Land Rover Discovery will probably remain an infinitely more suitable option and the cheaper one, we are disappointed that so many people who would have loved this car cannot afford it, but there is still a wealthy section of the population for whom nothing more than a defender will be the right thing and those people have waited a long time for this car, as we said at the beginning, everything has changed, but in the end nothing is really much different, thank God for that.