Re: Is this the new Land Rover Defender? Yes, this is definitely the new Land Rover Defender, and its design philosophy validates earlier speculation that the next Defender will retain its traditional boxy, rugged looks (Land Rover’s 70th Anniversary Celebrations) ( Mods: in view of the images accompanying this post, please consider editing the title of the thread to "The new Land Rover Defender").
The 2020 Lad Rover Defender (expected to launch in 2019) has now been spotted on American shores as well. When launched, JLR executives claim it will be the most capable off-road vehicle ever built by the company: the BEST 4 x 4 x FAR indeed!!
Joe Eberhardt, CEO of JLR North America, has gone on record to say that the new Defender will also be a far more versatile and comfortable SUV then the iconic original, which was known more for its spartan and rugged design.
So, even as the Defender becomes more livable, it will still bank on its heritage and impeccable off-road credentials to set it apart from the herd. Are we then looking at the perfect 2-in-1 daily drive plus off-roader? Only time will tell...
Meanwhile, here are a few more teaser images:
Beyond the launch of the basic model, Land Rover is planning to introduce a series of Defender models, spanning a variety of shapes and body styles. Land Rover's chief marketing officer Felix Bräutigam has been quoted as saying: "One of the exciting things for us is that we are not launching a car, we are launching a family of cars."
Design boss Gerry McGovern has even hinted that a performance SVR version of the forthcoming Defender could also be on the cards. To be developed by JLR's newly formed Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division, such a move would allow the brand to tap into demand in Russia and China for powerful and luxurious rugged off-roaders (currently dominated by the Mercedes-AMG G 63).
It's also likely that a hardcore Defender SVX will join the range at some stage and we could even see a luxurious SVA version in line with the Range Rover SVAutobiography. |