Land Rover bulks up Defender for 2024

LAND ROVER has introduced a bevy of latest variants to its Defender line-up, chief amongst these being the Defender 130 Outbound, Defender 130 V8 and the workmanlike Defender 110 Hardtop.

A brand new powertrain choice has additionally been grafted into the Defender’s boxy physique, with the P400e plug-in hybrid now out there for the X-Dynamic SE and HSE grades, bringing an electrical drive functionality to the Defender for the primary time.

The Outbound is an opulent overland explorer that takes the lengthy cabin of the just lately arrived 130, however affords solely a two-row, five-passenger configuration, delivering an almost flat-floored 1267mm-long baggage area with a van-like 1329 litres of cargo quantity behind the second row.

Folding these seats down permits a most quantity of 2516 litres, enough for long-distance road-trippers to pack the whole lot required for self-sufficiency.

Outfitted with Land Rover’s Terrain Response 2 AWD drivetrain, air suspension with adaptive dampers, and boasting a 3000kg tow capability on a braked trailer, the Outbound has the mechanical credentials to take it far-off from civilisation.

Energy comes from the P400-spec mild-hybrid turbo inline six-cylinder petrol (the D300 engine just isn’t out there on the Outbound), growing 294kW of energy, 550Nm of torque from 2000-5000rpm, and boasting a 0-100km/h dash time of 6.6 seconds. Gas economic system is listed as 10.1 litres per 100km on the ADR Mixed cycle.

For these on the lookout for a 130 with a little bit extra muscle, the Defender 130 V8 is now additionally out there to order.

Producing 368kW and 610Nm of torque, it might probably energy the Defender 130 from 0-100km/h in as little as 5.7 seconds – sprightly, however nonetheless half a second slower than the Defender 90 V8 due to the 130’s 160kg weight penalty and 18kW/15Nm shortfall versus its short-wheelbase sister.

The V8 is accessible completely in Carpathian Gray or Santorini Black and options quad outboard-mounted exhausts, a panoramic sunroof, matrix LED headlights, tinted taillights, privateness glass and 22-inch alloy wheels.

On the within, the 130 V8’s inside is provided with 14-way heated and cooled electrical driver reminiscence seats completed in Windsor leather-based, a heated steering wheel, and a black headliner.

The Defender 110 has additionally obtained some new additions to its line-up, together with a brand new heritage-inspired County Exterior Pack, the Hardtop business mannequin, and the aforementioned P400e Electrical Hybrid (PHEV) variant.

In the interim, the P400e PHEV powertrain is unique to the SE and HSE grades within the 110 body-style solely.

Producing a mixed output of 297kW and 640Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo petrol inline 4 (which contributes 221kW of that whole) and its 105kW electrical drive motor, the P400e permits zero-emission motoring for 52km and could be fast-charged to 80 per cent in round half-hour on a 50kW charger.

On a standard 7kW AC wall field, a full cost could be achieved in roughly 2.5 hours.

The P400e doesn’t slack on efficiency both. With a 0-100km/h declare of 5.6 seconds it’s a tenth faster than the Defender 130 V8, whereas overlanders will notice that the PHEV continues to be able to towing a 3000kg trailer. Eco-minded off-roaders might also be tickled by the Defender PHEV’s skill to crawl in low-range on electrical energy alone.

The County Exterior Pack celebrates the Defender’s roots with a contemporary tackle a traditional design and is accessible for the Defender 110 S with the P300 and P400 petrol engines solely.

Refined graphics on the doorways are paired with retro-styled 20-inch alloys that recall the unique metal wheels of the traditional Defender, whereas illuminated treadplates add a contemporary zing. Three exterior physique/roof color configurations will likely be supplied, with white/blue, black/blue and blue/white out there to order.

Defender followers which have been lacking the austerity of the unique might discover consolation in one other new-to-Australia variant.

The Defender 110 Hardtop business mannequin affords a perfect no-nonsense off-roader for enterprise or hardcore fanatic use, with only a single row of seats (the non-obligatory centre leap seat permits a most three-person configuration), a cargo barrier and an uncarpeted and windowless rear cabin minimising frills and maximising load-carrying potential.

In a position to tow a most of 3500kg and accommodate an 800kg/2059-litre payload inside, the Hardtop is barely out there with the 183kW/570Nm D250 six-cylinder diesel engine and eight-speed automated transmission.

Metal springs are commonplace and the Hardtop boasts an enormous floor clearance of 291mm with method and departure angles of 38- and 40 levels, whereas Land Rover’s 360-degree digital camera array is commonplace to assist present drivers with higher situational consciousness – a useful function given over-the-shoulder imaginative and prescient is totally taken away through the deletion of all aspect glass aft of the B-pillar.

Tow help and an digital rear view mirror additionally help drivers with precision manoeuvres, whereas air suspension ($1309), the Offroad Pack ($1017) and Superior Offroad Pack ($3519) can be found for these wanting extra off-road nous.

Land Rover’s plumped-up Defender vary is accessible to order now, with the primary fashions of the brand new line-up on account of land in Australia in November this 12 months.

2024 Land Rover Defender pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road prices.