Even though it does not look as menacing as its iconic predecessor, the new-gen Land Rover Defender has conquered the hearts of off-road enthusiasts and SUV fans. That’s because it drives better than ever, is still relatively comfortable, spacious, and comes packed with the latest driver assistance and technology gear. As of last year, Land Rover has […]
3 doors, 5 seats Engine 3.0T, 6 cyl. Engine Power 294kW, 550Nm Fuel Petrol (95) 9.9L/100KM Manufacturer 4XD Transmission 8 Spd Auto Warranty 3 Yr, 100000 KMs Ancap Safety What happens when you drop $150,000 on Land Rover’s short-wheelbase Defender? Sam Purcell was happy to find out. What we love What we don’t If […]
For when the $112,000 V8 Carpathian Edition isn’t extravagant enough The new Land Rover Defender is decidedly not utilitarian. Some people want it to be — generally because they have a soft spot for the boxy Series models that birthed the Defender name — but the redesigned model that debuted in 2019 is, by all accounts, a […]
Land Rover Defender diesel is a functional balance of nostalgic design and modern technology Things we like– Clever styling throughout– Superb diesel engine– Surprising dynamics– Excellent ride Not so much– Weird brake and accelerator pedals– Expensive options I have very fond memories of the Land Rover Defender. As a young lad growing up in rural southwest […]
OK, when I say Land Rover and what do you picture? Boxy, utilitarian off-roader running through tall elephant grass or African Savanna grass, a photographer’s head and camera poking from the open roof. Maybe an elephant, giraffe or even a lion wandering in the background? That’s because in 1948 Land Rover started cranking out said […]
