We spied the three-row Land Rover Defender for the primary time in August final 12 months after we noticed a camouflaged prototype testing on public roads. It hinted on the adjustments deliberate for probably the most succesful off-roader within the British firm’s lineup in its transition in direction of a extra family-friendly machine. Right this moment, the Defender 130 debuts with seats for as much as eight passengers, wealthy commonplace gear, and two out there electrified engines in the US.
Offered in S, SE, X-Dynamic SE, and X trim ranges, in addition to a First Version mannequin, the longest Defender in historical past has been prolonged by 13.38 inches on the again, which is generally seen within the prolonged rear overhang. It offers extra room contained in the cabin for the third row of seats giving the rugged SUV a 2+3+3 seating configuration. The cargo area additionally advantages from the prolonged dimensions and now gives as much as 80.9 cubic toes (2,291 liters) of storage with the second and third rows of seats folded. In a five-seat configuration, the Defender 130 has 43.5 cu ft (1,232 liters) of load space.
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Land Rover says the third row of seats can comfortably accommodate as much as three adults with beneficiant headroom out there on all eight seats. Every row will get its personal air flow system and there’s an non-compulsory four-zone local weather management unique to the Defender 130. Moving into the third row is easy, the automaker guarantees, because of the foldable and transferring second row of seats. Loading stuff into the trunk is made simpler too because of a button within the load space which controls the SUV’s air suspension.
The usual gear of the Defender 130 features a 10.25-inch infotainment display screen and an 11.4-inch instrument cluster show (commonplace on the X specification). Making its debut on a Defender is the Cabin Air Purification Plus system, which makes use of a patented expertise for discount and pathogen elimination of nanoparticles eliminating odors and viruses. New coloration mixtures and trim finishes can be found completely on the three-row Defender.
Powering the Defender 130 in the US is a spread of two electrified fuel engines – no V8 is obtainable in the intervening time. The P300 is the bottom mannequin with a 3.0-liter mild-hybrid turbocharged mill with 296 horsepower (218 kilowatts) and 347 pound-feet (470 Newton-meters) of torque between 1,500 and 4,250 rpm. Above it’s the P400 with a extra highly effective model of the six-cylinder engine, producing 395 hp (290 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) between 2,000 and 5,000 rpm. Each Defender 130 comes fitted with Land Rover’s all-wheel-drive system and an eight-speed automated transmission developed by ZF. Additionally commonplace on each Defender 130 is air suspension and the Terrain Response system.
For sure, the Defender 130 could be very succesful on and off the highway. It may well tow as much as 8,200 kilos (3,720 kilograms) and has a most payload capability of 1,760 lbs (798 kg). In the event you see potential within the eight-seat Defender as an overlanding car, you must in all probability know its most roof load is 662 lbs (300 kg) when the car is static and 360 lbs (163 kg) when in movement.
The brand new Defender 130 can already be ordered in the US with a beginning value of $68,000 with out vacation spot and supply taxes.
