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Result: an attractive vehicle, a modern version of the Defender, adapted to a world that has changed enormously since the release of the very first model.

With its characteristic silhouette and perfect proportions, the new Defender is above all robust. The modular interior architecture pays homage to the spirit of adventure, a major part of Land Rover's DNA for more than 70 years.

• Perfect proportions at the service of functionality: The short front and rear overhangs as well as the high thresholds allow an exceptional off-road capacity. Very desirable and extremely versatile
• A design full of character: The unique silhouette of the new Defender is a modern interpretation of that of the original model. A muscular, elegant and sophisticated design, simply incomparable
• An attractive interior: Modular and highly functional, it is optimized by its ideal configuration and its minimalist design. The visible structural elements increase its practicality and durability
• A 4 × 4 with multiple personalities: Four accessory packs, each as attractive as the next, have been created to suit all lifestyles
• A material innovation: The new Defender is offered with a protective satin film - both tough and durable - made of materials and finishes that play on convention
• Choose yours: The 110 is available in France from € 55 including tax. Configure yours on www.landrover.fr/Defender. The 90 available later will be offered from € 49 including tax (target price).

“The new Defender is true to its past, but not enslaved to it. This new Defender is designed for a new world. Its unique personality is highlighted by its unique silhouette and perfect proportions, which make it both attractive and versatile - it is a pleasing 4 × 4 whose design and design are at the service of the passengers. "

Gerry mcgovern
Chief Design Officer, Land Rover

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The high thresholds, short overhangs and the exterior spare wheel of the new Defender make it easy to conquer any terrain. Its materials, both elementary and sophisticated, testify to the strength of character of the 4 × 4.

The new Defender is offered in two models 90 and 110, with ideal proportions, which share the same short overhangs, with six versions available: Defender, S, SE, HSE, Defender X and First Edition.

Customers can also choose from the widest range of accessories ever offered by Land Rover, including the four accessory packs: Explorer, Adventure, Country and Urban.

These additional packs have been designed to offer even more customization choices, and each have their reasons to appeal. They demonstrate the ability of the new Defender to adapt to all types of personalities without compromising the integrity of the base vehicle.

“We have expressed our vision of the modern Defender. Its smooth sides contrast with the verticality of its front face but especially of the rear. All this gives it a calm and functional look. Overall, its design is quite minimalist, however, this simplicity is counterbalanced by sophisticated materials of the highest quality. "

Gerry mcgovern
Chief Design Officer, Land Rover

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The Defender's characteristic front panel is both powerful and reassuring, thanks in particular to the geometric shape of its headlights, which incorporate the latest technologies. The superbly sculpted wings, as well as the square wheel arches and the broad “shoulders” further accentuate its muscular and elegant silhouette.

The unique geometric shape of the high-tech taillights harmonizes perfectly with the front design.

The verticality of the rear of the Defender and its short overhang give it an excellent angle of departure, while optimizing its interior space and accentuating its stature.

Every detail of the exterior design of the new Defender has been expertly redesigned to be true to its DNA: sophisticated, durable and extremely robust; one of a kind design.

“For us designers, there is nothing like redesigning a great automotive icon. The design of the new Defender is a testament to our modernist styling philosophy, both minimalist and highly sophisticated. "

Massimo Frascella
Creative Director, Land Rover Design

Exterior finishes

Land Rover has specially developed a selection of exterior colors for the new Defender. Much of the bodywork is visible in the passenger compartment; the colors are thus visible, both inside and outside.

On the X version, the Gloss Black contrast mesh hood and Gloss Black coverings are standard. And to further differentiate the X version from the rest of the range, the front and rear skid plates as well as other exterior elements receive a Starlight Satin finish.

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Satin protective film

The new Defender is the very first Land Rover offered with a satin protective film that protects and embellishes the bodywork.

This polyurethane-based protective film is factory applied to the bodywork and gives the standard metallic paint a satin and elegant appearance, perfectly showcasing the exterior design materials.

This durable film meets rigorous manufacturing standards and has been designed to withstand extreme conditions.

It can be removed in order to be repaired, which makes it more practical than a traditional coating. It is available in Indus Silver, Gondwana Stone and Pangea Green colors. It does not contain solvents or volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

12 different rims are available, ranging from 18-inch white pressed steel rims to 22-inch Luna alloy rims.

Three new Defender-specific metallic shades - Tasman Blue, Pangea Green and Gondwana Stone - join the existing color palette: Fuji White, Eiger Gray, Santorini Black and Indus Silver.

Constructivist interior design

The interior architecture of the Defender, modular and constructivist, emphasizes its highly versatile nature. Added to this is its intelligent configuration and sleek design.

A character which is expressed in particular by its lacquered magnesium cross member, visible and essential for the rigidity of the bodywork. Molded in a magnesium alloy, it is available in several finishes and has integrated handles to help climb up but also serve as grips in case of rough off-road driving.

The main controls, including the central touchscreen, are integrated into the magnesium frame, leaving room for the front center seat (optional) and facilitating movement in the cabin.

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Functionality is at the heart of the interior design of Land Rover vehicles, and the new Defender is thus offered with a multitude of storage spaces, including high and low center consoles.

The constructivist spirit is recurrent in the passenger compartment with visible door fixings partially revealing the bodywork.

This philosophy extends to floor mats which, rubberized, easily resist stains for easy cleaning. Other details include cast magnesium elements as well as door tops, interior handles and padded armrests.

The innovative central front seat allows three people to sit in the front of the vehicle. Designed and designed as an occasional seat, this practical addition allows the Defender 110 to offer five, six or 5 + 2 seats, while the shorter wheelbase Defender 90 can seat six occupants without being longer than a family sedan. compact. When not in use, the central seat can be folded down to serve as an armrest and storage compartment, in addition to integrating two cup holders.

“We were looking to bring the adventurous and conquering spirit of the Defender into the interior. The result is a comfortable and harmonious interior at first glance, offering functionality and the guarantee of being able to face all types of adversity. "

Alan sheppard
Director, Interior Design, Land Rover

The new Defender is nonetheless comfortable, with interior materials designed to withstand all tests even after thousands of kilometers. Customers have the choice of three color schemes for the interior, in addition to the different finish options for further customization.

Standard Defender models feature Resolve textiles, while S and SE versions are offered with grained leather, combined with more durable Microfiber Robust Woven textiles in areas most prone to wear. no longer using recycled polyester). This robust and particular material pays homage to the convertible tops of the first Land Rover Series.

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The HSE versions include high-quality Windsor leather, while the Defender X is upholstered in Windsor leather combined with a Steelcut Premium textile which increases its durability. This high-end textile from the Kvadrat brand contains 30% wool. It is also possible to completely replace the leather coverings thanks to an interior combining Miko suede with the Steelcut Premium textile. Wool, which is more resistant, is an ideal material for keeping passengers at a pleasant temperature: warm when it is cold and cool when it is hot. These textiles thus guarantee optimal comfort around the world.

Customers can also choose from a wide range of woodwork and finishes, including raw walnut or dark Natural Smoked oak woodwork, both in a textured finish for a better feel. The visible structure is available in Dark Gray Powder Coat Brushed finish, for the X model, and Light Gray Powder Coat Brushed finish, on the main Defender models. A White Powder Coat Brushed option is also available.

“Achieving that balance of soft touch and toughness has been our goal when designing the new Defender's premium, modern aesthetic, inside and out. We played the innovation card by trying new development methods, pushing the boundaries of traditional manufacturing techniques and adapting existing technologies. "

Amy Frascella
Director, Color and Materials, Land Rover

“The different versions of the new Defender offer a wealth of character, a modern and functional design and present themselves as a family of attractive and exciting vehicles. "

Gerry mcgovern
Chief Design Officer, Land Rover

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* Available on the 90 when it is launched, and on the 110 from 2020

** The Narvik Black contrast roof is available with all exterior colors. The contrasting Fuji White roof is initially only available with Pangea Green and Tasman Blue colourways, as well as Indus Silver, Gondwana Stone or Pangea Green colourways on the 90 First Edition.

Land Rover Announces Partnerships with Musto and Lego at World Premiere of New Defender

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Land Rover supports the world premiere of the New Defender by presenting a range of all-weather leisure wear in partnership with Musto and a model built in LEGO Technic detailed down to the smallest detail.

LEGO Technic Land Rover Defender

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With the New Land Rover Defender from LEGO Technic, you can now build an automotive icon at home! Developed in partnership with Land Rover and launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show at the same time as the New Defender, this 2573-piece model is the result of the limitless creativity of LEGO applied to the instantly recognizable silhouette of the New Defender and to its unrivaled performance.

This LEGO Technic echoes the New Defender by incorporating very realistic elements and functions of the model it interprets. In particular body panels and rims, four-wheel drive managed by three differentials, independent suspensions, a functional winch and the most sophisticated gearbox ever developed by LEGO Technic. All designed to provide fun and an immersive building experience for car lovers and LEGO fans alike.

Niels Henrik Horsted, Marketing Director at LEGO Group: “With a piece of LEGO, a child invents the world and more. I am very happy to see the birth of this new model - a splendid creative work carried out by the design team of LEGO Group. Together, with Land Rover, we have combined our know-how, played with design and technological innovations to, in the end, offer the best of the creativity of LEGO games, and the incredible proximity to reality that LEGO Technic allows. .

The New LEGO Technic Defender will be available online starting October 1.

The Above and Beyond Collection

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Inspired by the performance, endurance and durability of the components of the New Defender, the collection of clothing and technical accessories for men and women Above and Beyond benefits from the 50 years of experience of Musto, which has become a world reference in clothing performance.

The very innovative line notably includes the Welded Thermo jacket, with its unfoldable reflection antenna, coupled with the RECCO rescue system which allows rescue teams to quickly locate people who are equipped with it. This jacket also has thermally insulated pockets with PrimaLoft Aerogel which allow devices equipped with batteries, thus protected from the cold, to stay charged longer.

As for the Rodinia jacket, it quickly turns into a vest thanks to its YKK closures. It is made in particular of PrimaLoft Black Eco insulating material, an exceptional technical fabric, alternative to the usual underlays, which optimizes warmth, comfort and flexibility.

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“The New Land Rover Defender pushes the limits of automotive design and we were inspired by this philosophy when, with Musto, we worked on the development of what is the most innovative, the most technically advanced and the most efficient of the collections that we have never developed. Our ambition was to launch a line of expert clothing and accessories, which synthesizes the very high level capabilities of the New Defender and the thirst for adventure of our customers when they have it in hand. "

Joe sinclair
Jaguar Land Rover Director of Branded Goods and Licensing

“Designing high performance technical clothing is the core of Musto's expertise. This partnership with Land Rover allows the two large innovative British companies and heirs of long traditions that we are to combine their experiences in the service of a common project. The Above and Beyond collection will offer adventurers of all profiles the protective equipment that will allow them to surpass themselves. A range of products designed and produced using the most advanced, comfortable and enduring technologies and materials available on the market. "

Paul Stoneham
Musto Executive Chairman

The collection also includes high resistance gourds and bottles, a pen designed to work in extreme conditions, and a unique tactical belt equipped with the ANSI COBRA buckle whose strap can endure a traction of 6 tonnes.

The Land Rover Above and Beyond collection will be available online and at distributors from September 11.