Land Rover is announcing its 2024 model year Defender lineup for Australia, which now includes the big 130 long wheelbase model with a V8 engine and the introduction of JLR’s P400e plug-in hybrid powertrain option. The Defender has been quite a popular model in Australia since the new-shape model arrived […]
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Lego releases monster 2336-piece classic Land Rover Defender 90
If you can’t get enough of Lego, the Land Rover Defender – or both – you’ll be pleased to know the toy company has launched its latest Icons set with a 2336-piece recreation of the Defender 90. Priced from $369.99 here in Australia, Lego’s latest celebration of automotive icons allows […]
Bowler releases 100th special edition Land Rover Defender 90
Land Rover specialists, Bowler, has released a one-of-a-kind celebration of its 100th customer commission with the release of the Bowler 100th Edition Fast Road conversion. The Fast Road conversion is said to be an evolution of the company’s highly acclaimed Defender Challenge Rally Series vehicles that were in production between […]
2023 Land Rover Defender 110 P525 V8 review (video)
Do you have a supercharged V8 vehicle? You might want to hold onto it. According to Redbook, there are currently 1817 new vehicles on the market in Australia right now. Of those, just 3 feature a supercharged V8. And 2 of those are the Land Rover Defender P525. Talk about […]
Everrati debuts EV conversion for classic Range Rover, Land Rover Defender
British start-up Everrati has announced plans to expand its battery electric conversion portfolio to some classic examples of the Range Rover and the Land Rover Defender. Everrati has previously converted cars like the 964 Porsche 911 and Series IIA Land Rover to battery-electric propulsion, and is looking to capitalise on […]
2023 Land Rover Defender 75th Limited Edition announced
Land Rover is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its iconic Defender nameplate with the release of a limited edition Defender, with just 75 set to arrive here in Australia. It’s called the Defender 75th Limited Edition, and is available in Defender 90 P400 and 110 P400 configurations. Special touches include […]
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 P400 review (video)
The legendary Land Rover Defender is back in its purest form – the ‘90’ 3-door short wheelbase. Catapulted into the 21st century with loads of off-road and safety tech, it still retains its rugged capabilities and iconic silhouette. The Defender was originally developed as a British equivalent to the American […]
Land Rover Classic reveals Defender V8 Trophy II hardcore off-roader
Land Rover Classic has taken the wraps off the Defender V8 Trophy II hardcore off-roader based on the previous generation Defender platform, featuring a V8 powertrain, upgraded suspension, brakes and handling kit. It’s been designed to celebrate 70 years of the company’s off-road history, with each Defender V8 Trophy II […]