Choosing the 90, 110 or 130? There is a Defender for everyone!

Introducing a successor to the popular Land Rover Defender (L315/L316) that was in production from 1983 to 2016 was always going to be a tough ask.

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Despite a further challenge in the L663's global launch being hampered by the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) nonetheless pulled it off in style.

The latest version of the Defender is simply a class act. It incorporates the nameplate's iconic alpine windows, clamshell bonnet and upright windscreen into a fresh and modern design. It is more dynamic than ever off the beaten track and under the bonnet, while offering loads of technology in a plush, yet rugged cabin.

The L663 made its debut five years ago in the 110 guise, a name its predecessor adopted in reference to the length of its wheelbase in inches. Although the 110 and the subsequent 90's wheelbases measure a bit longer these days at 3 022mm and 2 587mm respectively, JLR stuck to the familiar nomenclature. The 130 utilises the same wheelbase as the 110, but is 340mm longer to allow for a third row of seats inside the cabin.

NEW TOUCHES

JLR recently introduced some enhancements across the range, which includes 22" diamond turned dark grey alloy wheels, a tinted finish for the restyled tail light clusters, a dark oval badge on the grille, new headlights, and a gloss black finish for the grille bars. Front and rear bumpers are now also offered in a choice of Silicon Silver or Carpathian Grey. Other changed include gloss black wheel caps and textured bonnet and side vents. Borasco Grey and Woolstone Green hues have been added to the colour palette.

Inside, the centre console has been revamped and materials have been upgraded alongside the addition of a new 13,1" Pivi Pro infotainment system.