It's not everyday that one’s name gets to be drawn for something as big as a brand-new Land Rover Defender, and that’s exactly what happened to one lucky winner in the Philippines. But the exhilaration at the news would be replaced by disappointment upon realizing that the prize wasn’t meant to be.
A silver Land Rover Defender 110 was offered as the grand prize in the 2021 Rockwell Christmas Car Raffle
A story which appeared on Inquirer Mobility tells of such an instance. For the 2021 Rockwell Christmas Car Raffle, Power Plant Mall offered customers the chance to win a shiny new Land Rover Defender 110 in Hakuba Silver, valued at Php 6.5 million.
The promo mechanics stated that shoppers only needed to spend between Php 1,000 and Php 3,000 at select retailers from November 25, 2021 to January 31, 2022. Each purchase entails a Christmas Raffle code, which should be entered into the Rockwellist mobile app to qualify as a raffle ticket.
It sounds like an easier way of getting a coveted premium SUV, rather than bothering with bank loans or doing some creative accounting just to get the needed funds. The raffle draw held on February 1, livestreamed by the mall over Facebook, yielded one winner who was presumably overjoyed at her unbelievable luck.
The mall management reiterated an important part of the promo's mechanics
Except that the euphoria would be cut short with the revelation that the winner’s husband works for one of the mall’s tenants, a fact eventually confirmed by a post-event check. Under the promo’s rules, those employed by Rockwell Malls, its service providers, and tenants are ineligible to join the raffle. This extends to their relations up to the second degree of consanguinity.
Her ticket was invalidated as a result. Eventually, Power Plant Mall announced that the Land Rover Defender grand prize will again be raffled off in a livestreamed event over its Facebook page on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
If it weren’t for that gaffe, the draw would have been more impressive since the winner only had a single raffle entry to her name. Too bad the opportunity slipped away just as easily. It goes to show just how important it is to always read the fine print, whether you’re buying a car or hoping to win one.
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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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