Land Rover Philippines is pleased to introduce the beautiful and stunning construction of the newly added Defender. Chris Ward, president of Coventry Motors Corp, said that the Defender is a true embodiment of adventurous spirits of Filipinos and is the perfect vehicle for both the city driving and road trips.
The Land Rover Series was first introduced in 1948. It has shown extraordinary ruggedness and versatility throughout the years, which helped solidify the British marque’s name in the industry. With this, the making of the new Defender is inspired by the original pioneering spirit of Land Rover.
The 2021 Land Rover Defender
A distinctive silhouette makes the Defender instantly recognizable thanks to its minimal front and rear overhangs that also provide excellent approach and departure angles. The designers re-envisioned familiar Defender trademarks for the 21st century, giving the Defender its distinctive and unique proportions. Gerry McGovern, chief design officer of Land Rover, said that the new Defender is respectful of its past but is not harnessed by it.
Land Rover made sure that the Defender will bring robust ruggedness especially off-roads. The new Defender has been through more than 62,000 tests for engineering sign-off and has a construction three times stiffer than traditional body-on-frame designs.
The Defender in Tanay, Rizal
To further enhance the driver’s off-roading experience with the Defender, the SUV comes with permanent all-wheel-drive twin-speed transfer box with a rear axle open differential, or with an optional electronic active differential. These will help the Defender take on any given roads in the country.
Moreover, the Defender comes with 291 mm of ground clearance, 3,500 kg towing capacity, a maximum wading depth of 900 mm, and Land Rover’s ClearSight Ground View technology.
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Powering the Defender is a 3.0-liter Ingenium 400 6-cylinder gasoline engine featuring efficient mild hybrid electric (MHEV) powertrain that gives it enough power, control, and efficiency for any environment.
The Land Rover Defender’s local price starts at Php 6,310,000 and is offered with four refined editions, namely the Explorer, Adventure, Country, and Urban. As of this writing, the only Defender offered is the 4-door 110. Land Rover Philippines said that it will introduce the compact and shorter wheelbase Defender 90 in Q1 2021.
“We’ve embraced Defender’s stunning capability and minimalistic, functional interior to reinvent the icon for the 21st century. New Defender gives us the license to do things differently, to push the boundaries and do the unthinkable, without ever losing the character and authenticity of the original,” said Nick Rogers, executive director and product engineer of Jaguar Land Rover.
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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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