Land Rover Defender Sport

Defender 4x4's upcoming smaller relative will feature similarly tough looks and fully electric power On sale 2027 Price from £50,000 (est)

- Darren Moss

IMAGINE A LAND Rover Defender that's been put in the wash and shrunk. The resulting model should keep much of the off-road prowess and tough styling that's made the Defender a global icon among SUVs, but with more compact dimensions and a lower price. That's what we're expecting from the upcoming Defender Sport.

As its name suggests, the Defender Sport will be a more compact version of the full-size Defender. Its design will be inspired by that of its rugged relative, too, with squared-off bodywork, purposeful body cladding around the lower edges, and a tall, boxy roof to make it practical inside and give its occupants good visibility around the car.

Like the Defender, the Sport is expected to offer a wide range of outdoors-themed accessories, such as roof racks for carrying bikes or kayaks, and even a portable washer for cleaning off your gear after a day of adventurous activities.