The all-new 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 has entered the Philippine market. This by far, is the largest form of the popular model, and it is designed to share adventures and travels with up to eight occupants. It is also packed with plenty of features, both for comfort and safety. And of course, it promises to be as potent as other Defender body styles when it comes to off-road capability.
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 130
Here are the details of the Defender 130, from the inside out.
Exterior
Just like any other Defender, the 130 model sports a boxy look that pays homage to the classics. The front end gets a pair of LED headlamp clusters built-in with LED daytime running lamps, as well as a minimalistic, but rugged-looking multi-tiered grille. Down below is a silver-colored beefy lower bumper which is home to LED front fog lamps, and more air vents.
It is then from the side that one will see the familiar boxy shape of the Defender. It gets the same squared and beefy fender flares and the same straight roofline. Being the 130 though, it features an extended body that’s 340mm longer than the short wheelbase models.
Seeing this in the metal will provide a better perspective of its size
With this additional length, the overhang for the rear juts out a bit thus providing more space inside. Up top, it also gets a panoramic sunroof, with a separate one for the third row. At least for the Philippine-spec version, the “alpine windows” aren’t present on this longer version of the Defender.
Towards the rear, one will find that it gets roughly the same design as the shorter models. It is fitted with twin square-shaped LED taillights while the spare tire is attached to the tailgate.
Do note that the Defender 130 shown here is in Sedona Red, a color that is only available for the longer, three-row model. Also, the silver-colored bits on the cladding and skid plates are known collectively as the Extended Bright Pack.
The Defender 130 from the rear
Completing the look of the Defender 130 is a set of 22-inch wheels. Then again, customers might be able to get smaller, or different-looking ones via Land Rover’s customization service.
Interior
Inside the Defender 130 is the same level of fit and finish you’d find in the other body styles. There are plenty of soft-touch surfaces inside the cabin, and leather is likewise present on the seats, interior door cards, and the dashboard.
A peek inside the Defender 130's cockpit
The front seats of this Land Rover are electronically adjustable. Also present is an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Keeping everyone cool inside the Defender 130 is a four-zone automatic climate control system with controls for all three rows.
Access to the third row is easy thanks to a sliding second row. The third row can seat up to three adults, and it comes with a 40:20:40 split-folding function.
The Defender 130's third row
With all of the Defender 130’s seats deployed, it can handle up to 389 liters of cargo. Fold down all the seats, and then you get up to 2,291 liters of cargo space.
Tech & Safety
Handling the entertainment of those aboard the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 is a new 11.4-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen headunit. It comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and plenty of USB ports. The said headunit is then linked to a 10-piece Meridian speaker set.
The Defender 130's Pivi-Pro touchscreen headunit
Over to the driver’s side is a digital gauge cluster. This model also gets a wireless smartphone charging pad.
As one would expect from a modern luxury SUV, the Defender 130 also gets a whole host of advanced driver-assistive safety features. This includes a 3D surround camera, a driver condition monitor, a 360-degree parking aid, lane-keep assist, emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, and an adaptive speed limiter, among others.
The front cabin of the one in Sedona Red
Also present aboard this model is a total of six airbags, as well as a standard safety kit one would expect from a modern vehicle.
Engine & Performance
Under the hood of the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 is a 3.0-liter turbodiesel straight-6 engine. It is paired with a mild hybrid system, and it can produce up to 300 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque.
Power is then sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. It is also equipped with a twin-speed transfer box, as well as several drive modes. Of note, its off-road mode provides a ground clearance of 290mm.
The Defender 130's 3.0-liter inline-6 turbodiesel engine
It also gets up to 900mm of depth capacity for wading. Assisting the driver on this is Land Rover’s Wade Sensing system.
The variant ground clearance is thanks to its air suspension. Also present on this off-road eight-seater are disc brakes for all four wheels, as well as an electronic parking brake.
Pricing
Pricing for the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 starts at Php 11.89 million. Together with the accessory pack worth Php 300,000, it bumps up the price to Php 12.190 million.
Actual price might vary due to customer's customization preferences
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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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