The Land Rover Defender has furthered solidified its well-rounded qualities whether on the city or off-road by garnering a 5-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP). The new Defender, which was unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, has already won 28 international awards since its comeback.
The Euro NCAP tested a right-hand drive Land Rover Defender 110 2.0 Diesel SE. It was awarded an 85 percent score in the adult and child occupant category, 79 percent score in the safety assist category, and 71 percent score in the vulnerable road users category.
The 2021 Land Rover Defender
Part of the Defender’s five-star safety rating is its handful of safety features that include six airbags for the driver and passengers, emergency braking, blind-spot assist, three ISOFIX mounting points, 3D surround camera, clear exit monitor, adaptive cruise control, driver condition monitor, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter rear collision monitor, rear traffic monitor, and wade sensing.
“From the moment we started creating the new Defender, we were obsessed with functional safety and the protection of both the occupants and other road users,” said Nick Rogers, product engineering executive director at Jaguar, Land Rover.
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The Defender is engineered with ultra-stiff aluminum-intensive body construction
“We set out to make a vehicle that is the most capable and durable Land Rover ever made, with safety features that truly enhance the driver’s experience. It’s an incredible honor to receive this recognition from Euro NCAP who have endorsed our New Defender with their five-star rating.”
In consideration of the success the new Defender is accomplishing, the market of the said vehicle is expected to expand further. Locally, Coventry Motors Corporation (CMC), the distributor of Land Rover vehicles in the country, has recently added the diesel engine variant in the PH-spec Defender and is now available for pre-order.
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Know more about Land Rover Defender 2024
The Land Rover Defender 2024 is a British off-roader vehicle that is available in four configurations. It is offered with a wide array of variants and accessory packs, with the price being available upon request. There are various available engine options in the country, including D200 and D240 4-cylinder diesel engines, D200, D250, and D300 inline-6 diesel engines, P300 4-cylinder gasoline, P400 inline-6 gasoline, and P525 V8 gasoline engines. All of which are connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Dimensions-wise, the Defender 90 is 4,583 mm long, 2,008 mm wide, and 1,974 mm high. Meanwhile, the Defender 110 spans 5,018 mm in length, 2,008 mm in width, and 1,972 mm in height. Locally, this British off-roader competes against the likes of the Jeep Wrangler and Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
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Land Rover Defender Launch
The Land Rover Defender 2024, initially called the Land Rover Ninety and Land Rover One Ten was introduced in April 1948 at the Amsterdam Motor Show. After 67 years, the British premium carmaker announced that the production of the Land Rover Defender would be stopped in January 2016. Its last release was in reference to the SUV’s first pre-production model with a HUE 166 number plate.
In September 2019, a refreshed version of this legendary automobile was globally released with two-wheelbase options. In the Philippines, its official importer and distributor All British Cars started accepting pre-orders as early as December 2019. In 2021, the British marque formally introduced the Defender 90.
The three-row Defender 130 was then brought in for the Philippine market in 2023.
Land Rover Defender Exterior
The Land Rover Defender Philippines measures 4,583mm long, 2,105mm wide, and 1,974mm tall. It features a squared-off body structure that perfectly exudes a sporty, modern, and classy aura. Highlights include a contrast-colored roof, a striking pair of premium matrix LED headlights with signature daytime running lights, front fog lights, front and rear classic mudflaps, and spare wheel cover.
Supporting this good-looking SUV is a set of 18inch to 22-inch wheels in a wide array of colors and finishes
Land Rover Defender Interior
Aside from its luxurious and spacious cabin, the Land Rover Defender is furnished with durable materials in a textured powder coat. Notable features include robust woven textiles in its power-adjusted leather seats, electric steering column, cross-car beam with powder coat finish, Clearsight interior rear-view mirror, metal treadplates with the vehicle’s branding, and more. Also, you may choose the vibe inside as Land Rover offers four interior colors namely ebony/ebony, acorn/lunar, khaki/ebony, and vintage tan/ebony.
Technology & Safety Features
For the infotainment, the Defender 2024 is equipped with a 10-inch Pivi Pro with Interactive Driver Display.
Safety is assured as it is packed with features such as six airbags, emergency braking, cruise control, speed limiter, lane keep assist, driver condition monitor, wade sensing, traffic sign recognition, 3D surround camera, and more.
Platform & Chassis
The Defender Philippines 2024 is built with a Double Wishbone suspension at the front and an advanced multi-link suspension at the rear.
Land Rover Defender Engine & Drivetrain
All variants of the Land Rover Defender are powered by a 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo gasoline engine which also utilizes a semi-hybrid motor. It is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and can produce 395 horsepower with 550 Newton Meters.
Land Rover Defender 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender 110 75th Anniversary Edition | PRICE ON REQUEST |
| Land Rover Defender 90 | PRICE ON REQUEST |
| Land Rover Defender 110 | PRICE ON REQUEST |
| Land Rover Defender 90 75th Anniversary Edition | ₱11,690,000 |
₱ 6,310,000 - ₱ 11,890,000
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