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Land Rover just unveiled its long-awaited new Defender SUV. Take a closer look at this redesigned legend
The all-new Land Rover Defender debuted at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany.
![Land Rover just unveiled its long-awaited new Defender SUV. Take a closer look at this redesigned legend](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticbiassets.in%2Fthumb%2Fmsid-71072683%2Cwidth-700%2Cheight-525%2Cimgsize-748020%2Fthe-all-new-land-rover-defender-debuted-at-the-2019-frankfurt-motor-show-in-germany-.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
The Defender has set a formidable ruggedness standard for over seven decades. The outgoing model dated to the early 1980s, but had been put out to pasture in 2016.
![The Defender has set a formidable ruggedness standard for over seven decades. The outgoing model dated to the early 1980s, but had been put out to pasture in 2016.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072681,width-700,height-525,imgsize-303647/the-defender-has-set-a-formidable-ruggedness-standard-for-over-seven-decades-the-outgoing-model-dated-to-the-early-1980s-but-had-been-put-out-to-pasture-in-2016-.jpg)
A typical Defender adventure included some partially submerged time.
![A typical Defender adventure included some partially submerged time.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072680,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1073510/a-typical-defender-adventure-included-some-partially-submerged-time-.jpg)
While the outgoing Defender, with its boxy styling, proclaimed a utilitarian mission, the redesigned Defender arguably projects a slightly less no-nonsense demeanor.
![While the outgoing Defender, with its boxy styling, proclaimed a utilitarian mission, the redesigned Defender arguably projects a slightly less no-nonsense demeanor.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072679,width-700,height-525,imgsize-121104/while-the-outgoing-defender-with-its-boxy-styling-proclaimed-a-utilitarian-mission-the-redesigned-defender-arguably-projects-a-slightly-less-no-nonsense-demeanor-.jpg)
"The new Defender is respectful of its past but is not harnessed by it," Gerry McGovern, Land Rover's head designer, said in a statement.
"This is a new Defender for a New Age. Its unique personality is accentuated by its distinctive silhouette and optimum proportions, which make it both highly desirable and seriously capable – a visually compelling 4x4 that wears its design and engineering integrity with uncompromised commitment."
The Defender will ultimately be available in both two- and four-door configurations: the 110 is the long wheelbase version, while the 90 is shorter.
![The Defender will ultimately be available in both two- and four-door configurations: the 110 is the long wheelbase version, while the 90 is shorter.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072678,width-700,height-525,imgsize-54480/the-defender-will-ultimately-be-available-in-both-two-and-four-door-configurations-the-110-is-the-long-wheelbase-version-while-the-90-is-shorter-.jpg)
According to Land Rover, six trim designations will be offered: Defender, Defender S, Defender SE, Defender HSE, Defender X, and Defender First Edition.
The new Defender might lose some cred with the purists because it won't be a made-in-England machine. Manufacturing will be handled in the Slovak Republic.
![The new Defender might lose some cred with the purists because it won](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072677,width-700,height-525,imgsize-96963/the-new-defender-might-lose-some-cred-with-the-purists-because-it-wont-be-a-made-in-england-machine-manufacturing-will-be-handled-in-the-slovak-republic-.jpg)
Fears should be put to rest by JLR's extensive torture-testing of the new Defender.
![Fears should be put to rest by JLR](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072675,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1356487/fears-should-be-put-to-rest-by-jlrs-extensive-torture-testing-of-the-new-defender-.jpg)
The SUV has negotiated everything from rocky, roadless terrain ...
![The SUV has negotiated everything from rocky, roadless terrain ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072674,width-700,height-525,imgsize-757638/the-suv-has-negotiated-everything-from-rocky-roadless-terrain-.jpg)
... To Germany's famed Nurburgring race track.
![... To Germany](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072673,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1012343/-to-germanys-famed-nurburgring-race-track-.jpg)
A Defender isn't a Defender if it isn't up to the challenge of adventures in rough country.
![A Defender isn](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072672,width-700,height-525,imgsize-163673/a-defender-isnt-a-defender-if-it-isnt-up-to-the-challenge-of-adventures-in-rough-country-.jpg)
The SUBV needs to be able to rock-crawl with its four-wheel-drive system ...
![The SUBV needs to be able to rock-crawl with its four-wheel-drive system ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072671,width-700,height-525,imgsize-116621/the-subv-needs-to-be-able-to-rock-crawl-with-its-four-wheel-drive-system-.jpg)
... Manage extreme inclines ...
![... Manage extreme inclines ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072670,width-700,height-525,imgsize-71317/-manage-extreme-inclines-.jpg)
... ford rivers ...
![... ford rivers ...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072669,width-700,height-525,imgsize-83445/-ford-rivers-.jpg)
... and get down and dirty and wet and muddy. The Defender can deal with water almost three feet deep, and it can tow more than 8,000 pounds. Its Terrain Response 2 tech can be customized by the driver, depending on conditions.
![... and get down and dirty and wet and muddy. The Defender can deal with water almost three feet deep, and it can tow more than 8,000 pounds. Its Terrain Response 2 tech can be customized by the driver, depending on conditions.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072668,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1217808/-and-get-down-and-dirty-and-wet-and-muddy-the-defender-can-deal-with-water-almost-three-feet-deep-and-it-can-tow-more-than-8000-pounds-its-terrain-response-2-tech-can-be-customized-by-the-driver-depending-on-conditions-.jpg)
"Raised air intakes are a vital addition in dusty locations, protecting the engine by delivering cleaner air from their elevated position, and the Defender is available with a close-fitting semi-integrated design that fits neatly onto the side-mounted engine air intake in the front fender, to preserve performance in dusty environments," Jaguar Land Rover said in a statement.
Bring on the deserts!
That said, the Defender has also been designed for less demanding duty.
![That said, the Defender has also been designed for less demanding duty.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072667,width-700,height-525,imgsize-857520/that-said-the-defender-has-also-been-designed-for-less-demanding-duty-.jpg)
In a statement, Jaguar Land Rover outlined several add-on "packs" that owners can use to accessorize their Defender for different obligations.
The Explorer Pack provides an expedition roof rack, exterior side-mounted gear carrier, wheel arch protection and a spare wheel cover. "A matte black hood decal, featuring '90' or '110' cut-out detailing, completes the Explorer Pack's head-turning appearance," Jaguar Land Rover said.
The Adventure Pack offers a portable rinse system with a 1.7 gallon-pressurized water reservoir, trunk-mounted integrated air compressor, and an exterior side-mounted gear carrier.
The Country Pack adds wheel arch protection, a rear scuff plate, the aforementioned rinse system and a cargo partition.
The Urban Pack has the rear scuff plate and the spare wheel cover, as well as a front undershield.
Two powertrains will be offered to US buyers. The P300 turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes 296 horsepower and promises a 0-60 mph time of just under eight seconds, while the P400 is a mild hybrid six-cylinder making 395 hp, with a sub-six-second 0-60mph time. Both engines are yoked to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
![Two powertrains will be offered to US buyers. The P300 turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes 296 horsepower and promises a 0-60 mph time of just under eight seconds, while the P400 is a mild hybrid six-cylinder making 395 hp, with a sub-six-second 0-60mph time. Both engines are yoked to an eight-speed automatic transmission.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072666,width-700,height-525,imgsize-92136/two-powertrains-will-be-offered-to-us-buyers-the-p300-turbocharged-four-cylinder-engine-makes-296-horsepower-and-promises-a-0-60-mph-time-of-just-under-eight-seconds-while-the-p400-is-a-mild-hybrid-six-cylinder-making-395-hp-with-a-sub-six-second-0-60mph-time-both-engines-are-yoked-to-an-eight-speed-automatic-transmission-.jpg)
While on-road, drivers and passengers will benefit from "emergency braking, lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, cruise control and speed-limiter functions, driver condition monitor, and front and rear parking aids," the company said. Safety first!
![While on-road, drivers and passengers will benefit from "emergency braking, lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, cruise control and speed-limiter functions, driver condition monitor, and front and rear parking aids," the company said. Safety first!](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072665,width-700,height-525,imgsize-41022/while-on-road-drivers-and-passengers-will-benefit-from-emergency-braking-lane-keep-assist-traffic-sign-recognition-cruise-control-and-speed-limiter-functions-driver-condition-monitor-and-front-and-rear-parking-aids-the-company-said-safety-first.jpg)
Unlike some of the hardtail SUVs of old, the Defender's D7x engineering, as explained by Jaguar Land Rover, makes use of a lightweight, stiff aluminum monocoque assembly and four-wheel independent suspension, versus a body-on-frame steel construction with rear leaf-springs.
![Unlike some of the hardtail SUVs of old, the Defender](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072664,width-700,height-525,imgsize-77849/unlike-some-of-the-hardtail-suvs-of-old-the-defenders-d7x-engineering-as-explained-by-jaguar-land-rover-makes-use-of-a-lightweight-stiff-aluminum-monocoque-assembly-and-four-wheel-independent-suspension-versus-a-body-on-frame-steel-construction-with-rear-leaf-springs-.jpg)
The interiors combine versatility and durability with premium appointments for the upscale trims, including leather upholstery and wood details. A non-leather premium wool upholstery treatment is also an option.
![The interiors combine versatility and durability with premium appointments for the upscale trims, including leather upholstery and wood details. A non-leather premium wool upholstery treatment is also an option.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072663,width-700,height-525,imgsize-61263/the-interiors-combine-versatility-and-durability-with-premium-appointments-for-the-upscale-trims-including-leather-upholstery-and-wood-details-a-non-leather-premium-wool-upholstery-treatment-is-also-an-option-.jpg)
The Defender will be a connected expedition vehicle. An available Online Pack provides "unlimited data for music streaming, weather updates and calendar information via the infotainment screen," the automaker said. Wi-Fi will also be an option, via subscription.
![The Defender will be a connected expedition vehicle. An available Online Pack provides "unlimited data for music streaming, weather updates and calendar information via the infotainment screen," the automaker said. Wi-Fi will also be an option, via subscription.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072662,width-700,height-525,imgsize-59384/the-defender-will-be-a-connected-expedition-vehicle-an-available-online-pack-provides-unlimited-data-for-music-streaming-weather-updates-and-calendar-information-via-the-infotainment-screen-the-automaker-said-wi-fi-will-also-be-an-option-via-subscription-.jpg)
A top-range Meridian audio system will have a 14-speaker, 700-watt setup available.
The Defender 110 starts at $49,900 and goes on sales next spring. The Defender 90 follows later in 2019. The most expensive configuration of the 110 is the X edition with the inline six engine, priced at about $81,000.
![The Defender 110 starts at $49,900 and goes on sales next spring. The Defender 90 follows later in 2019. The most expensive configuration of the 110 is the X edition with the inline six engine, priced at about $81,000.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072661,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1338178/the-defender-110-starts-at-49900-and-goes-on-sales-next-spring-the-defender-90-follows-later-in-2019-the-most-expensive-configuration-of-the-110-is-the-x-edition-with-the-inline-six-engine-priced-at-about-81000-.jpg)
The world has been waiting three years for its new Defender, and Land Rover has delivered with style and purpose.
![The world has been waiting three years for its new Defender, and Land Rover has delivered with style and purpose.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71072660,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1048050/the-world-has-been-waiting-three-years-for-its-new-defender-and-land-rover-has-delivered-with-style-and-purpose-.jpg)
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