Another awesome NEW Defender NOT making it to the US..
Jul 10, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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Another awesome NEW Defender NOT making it to the US..
Land Rover's classic Defender was pretty special already, but the XTech package maintains its character.
Land Rover is gearing up to replace its iconic Defender with a new model, but in the meantime fans are still in love with this old school off-roader. To keep the Defender fresh, and possibly to capitalize on some of that love, Land Rover cooked up this Defender XTech Special Edition.
On the outside, the XTech Special Edition package was meant to improve the looks of this already-capable truck. XTech Special Editions only come in Orkney Grey or Nara Bronze, which is exclusive to this model. The metallic colors contrast a Santorini Black roof and black accents; the headlight surrounds, bumpers, door sills, and wheels are also blacked out.
On the back is a Defender badge in a militaristic stencil typeface. The overall effect is that of a Land Rover customized to suit the tastes of people who shop at Urban Outfitters.
The interior of the XTech Special Edition also gets a few tweaks. Taking a page from Land Rover’s newer, more luxurious models, the seats are covered in Ebony and Almond leather with contrasting stitching. The floor mats and headrests are branded with the Land Rover logo. The center stack is also painted to match the Defender’s exterior color.
The XTech Special Edition is also loaded with optional extras. A basic Defender can be downright spartan, but this one comes with air conditioning, keyless entry, heated seats and windshield, and a rear bumper with an integrated step. These features are a given on any luxury SUV, but the Defender was roving the Earth long before that category existed.
Before Land Rover built shopping mall cruisers like the LR4 and Evoque, it built no-nonsense utility vehicles that faithfully served farmers, explorers, and armies the world over. The Defender, which first launched in 1983, is considered to be the last of that breed.
Normally, automotive special editions aren’t that special; they’re just extra badges and fancy paint. Land Rover did not make any radical changes to the Defender to create the XTech but, this time, that’s alright. The styling isn’t for everyone (neither is the nonsensical name), but at least the company preserved the Defender’s character; it didn’t go too far and try to turn it into a British Mercedes GL-Class.
The XTech Special Edition package will be available on the 90 (short wheelbase) Hard Top and 110 (long wheelbase) Utility Wagon body styles.
All models will be powered by a 2.2-liter turbodiesel inline-four, which makes 121 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. The only available transmission is a six-speed manual.
The Defender XTech Special Edition goes on sale this month, but only in the UK. Anglophiles can pay 27,995 pounds (about $43,400) to put one in their driveway.
Read more: Land Rover Defender XTech Special Edition | Digital Trends
Land Rover is gearing up to replace its iconic Defender with a new model, but in the meantime fans are still in love with this old school off-roader. To keep the Defender fresh, and possibly to capitalize on some of that love, Land Rover cooked up this Defender XTech Special Edition.
On the outside, the XTech Special Edition package was meant to improve the looks of this already-capable truck. XTech Special Editions only come in Orkney Grey or Nara Bronze, which is exclusive to this model. The metallic colors contrast a Santorini Black roof and black accents; the headlight surrounds, bumpers, door sills, and wheels are also blacked out.
On the back is a Defender badge in a militaristic stencil typeface. The overall effect is that of a Land Rover customized to suit the tastes of people who shop at Urban Outfitters.
The interior of the XTech Special Edition also gets a few tweaks. Taking a page from Land Rover’s newer, more luxurious models, the seats are covered in Ebony and Almond leather with contrasting stitching. The floor mats and headrests are branded with the Land Rover logo. The center stack is also painted to match the Defender’s exterior color.
The XTech Special Edition is also loaded with optional extras. A basic Defender can be downright spartan, but this one comes with air conditioning, keyless entry, heated seats and windshield, and a rear bumper with an integrated step. These features are a given on any luxury SUV, but the Defender was roving the Earth long before that category existed.
Before Land Rover built shopping mall cruisers like the LR4 and Evoque, it built no-nonsense utility vehicles that faithfully served farmers, explorers, and armies the world over. The Defender, which first launched in 1983, is considered to be the last of that breed.
Normally, automotive special editions aren’t that special; they’re just extra badges and fancy paint. Land Rover did not make any radical changes to the Defender to create the XTech but, this time, that’s alright. The styling isn’t for everyone (neither is the nonsensical name), but at least the company preserved the Defender’s character; it didn’t go too far and try to turn it into a British Mercedes GL-Class.
The XTech Special Edition package will be available on the 90 (short wheelbase) Hard Top and 110 (long wheelbase) Utility Wagon body styles.
All models will be powered by a 2.2-liter turbodiesel inline-four, which makes 121 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. The only available transmission is a six-speed manual.
The Defender XTech Special Edition goes on sale this month, but only in the UK. Anglophiles can pay 27,995 pounds (about $43,400) to put one in their driveway.
Read more: Land Rover Defender XTech Special Edition | Digital Trends
Jul 10, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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Here's the official info:
Land Rover Defender XTech Special Edition
Offering customers the same assured breadth of capability, the Defender XTech stands out from the crowd in Orkney Grey or striking Nara Bronze, which is unique to this special edition, with contrast Santorini Black roof and wheel arches and black chequer plate along the bumper and sills.
A special 'DEFENDER' decal sits above the rear LED lights whilst the front lights are enhanced with Santorini Black headlamp surrounds in contrast to the body colour. This distinctive front end design is complemented with a body colour grille and gloss black Land Rover lettering on the bonnet. A rear step bumper assembly aids entry, exit and loading. Gloss Black Saw Tooth 16-inch alloy wheels and MTR off-road tyres complete the look giving the Defender XTech a powerfully strong and purposeful stance.
A pure Ebony part leather interior complements both the Orkney Grey and Nara Bronze with contrast Lunar stitching. The Land Rover logo is embossed on front headrests whilst carpet mats have the Defender logo woven in. To harmonise with the exterior of this special edition, the central switch panel matches the body colour of the vehicle with the same paint finish.
The XTech Special Edition comes with a high level of standard equipment, including Air Conditioning, Anti-Lock Brakes with Electronic Traction Control, central locking with remote control and heated seats and windscreen.
With a choice of the 90 Hard Top and 110 Utility Wagon, a range of standard options and accessories are available to add even more capability and character to this iconic four-wheel drive vehicle.
Powered by the 2.2-litre diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission, the Defender boasts 360Nm of torque for effortless towing and excellent driver refinement whether on or off-road.
The Defender XTech Special Edition goes on sale from July starting at £27,995.
Source [Land Rover]
Land Rover Defender XTech Special Edition
- Striking Nara Bronze body colour unique to Defender Special Edition
- Contrasting black roof & wheel arches with black chequer plate to bumper & sills
- 16-inch Gloss Black Saw Tooth alloy wheels with MTR off-road tyres
- Land Rover embossed front headrests
- On sale from July starting at £27,995
Offering customers the same assured breadth of capability, the Defender XTech stands out from the crowd in Orkney Grey or striking Nara Bronze, which is unique to this special edition, with contrast Santorini Black roof and wheel arches and black chequer plate along the bumper and sills.
A special 'DEFENDER' decal sits above the rear LED lights whilst the front lights are enhanced with Santorini Black headlamp surrounds in contrast to the body colour. This distinctive front end design is complemented with a body colour grille and gloss black Land Rover lettering on the bonnet. A rear step bumper assembly aids entry, exit and loading. Gloss Black Saw Tooth 16-inch alloy wheels and MTR off-road tyres complete the look giving the Defender XTech a powerfully strong and purposeful stance.
A pure Ebony part leather interior complements both the Orkney Grey and Nara Bronze with contrast Lunar stitching. The Land Rover logo is embossed on front headrests whilst carpet mats have the Defender logo woven in. To harmonise with the exterior of this special edition, the central switch panel matches the body colour of the vehicle with the same paint finish.
The XTech Special Edition comes with a high level of standard equipment, including Air Conditioning, Anti-Lock Brakes with Electronic Traction Control, central locking with remote control and heated seats and windscreen.
With a choice of the 90 Hard Top and 110 Utility Wagon, a range of standard options and accessories are available to add even more capability and character to this iconic four-wheel drive vehicle.
Powered by the 2.2-litre diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission, the Defender boasts 360Nm of torque for effortless towing and excellent driver refinement whether on or off-road.
The Defender XTech Special Edition goes on sale from July starting at £27,995.
Source [Land Rover]
