The all-new Land Rover Defender in stock form is already a macho but stylish vehicle ready for the outdoors. Recently though, a Dutch coachbuilding company by the name of Heritage Customs is producing a convertible version of the said SUV model.
The Defender 90 with the roof already cut off
This interesting project is dubbed the Valiance Convertible, and it is based on the Defender three-door model. The chassis will be left unmodified, but the company will be cutting off a section of the roof to accommodate a semi-electric soft-top roof.
Other than that, the interior and some exterior sections of the Valiance Convertible will also get what they call “Magic Metal” as trim pieces. This is proprietary to Heritage Customs, and it is made with a unique metal binding technology for added style.
The aforementioned Magic Metal comes in different forms. There’s one that can simulate a rusted look, black steel, copper, bronze, tin, and brass. To wrap up the modded Defender’s look, it also gets a new set of 20-inch or 22-inch alloy wheels.
The standard Land Rover Defender 90
And yes, it is available in three different trims. There’s the Solihull Sand, which is a tribute to the first ever Land Rover model made back in 1948. Then there’s the Kokkini Paralia, a nod to an archaeological site in Santorini, Greece, and the Côte d’Azur, which pays homage to the Mediterranean coast of France.
For 2022, only five Valiance Convertible units will be made, and almost all of them are already sold out. But if you’re curious, these custom Defenders come with a price of €84,700, that’s Php 4,753,000 at current exchange rates, and that’s before taxes and other fees.
That’s quite a price tag over the regular three-door Defender 90, which costs €54,668 (around Php 3.064 million) in Europe. Also, the said version of the Defender isn’t available locally.
The Defender Valiance Convertible Côte d’Azur
However, the Philippine market does have the full-size Defender 110 MHEV, which comes with a price ranging from Php 6,310,000 to Php 6,610,000.
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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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