Land Rover Defender (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Land Rover Defender (2013) | Options of a new premium seat design, upgraded in-car entertainment and a choice of four new contrast roof colors are now available to Land Rover Defender customers. Underpinned by the powerful 2.2-liter diesel engine and its go anywhere capability, the iconic Defender retains the rugged appeal that it's always been famous for but now with even greater customer choice, "says John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director. Smart new, contrast roof colors can now be chosen against the majority of the Land Rover Defender paint palette. In addition to the standard Fuji White, customers can now opt for Santorini Black, Indus Silver, Orkney Grey or Firenze Red.

Tall front seats are designed to improve maximum back support and headrest ergonomics in the most demanding of driving conditions and there are robust, supportive second row seats too. The Station Wagon derivatives have a spring-assisted fold mechanism helps when folding the roomates seats and when carrying large or awkward loads. Land Rover Defender 90 Station Wagon second row occupants benefit from a pair of individual, full-size, forward-facing rear seats. Providing excellent comfort levels, these seats are also available as a third row option on the 110 Station Wagon. Seat trims include durable all-vinyl and cloth specifications as well as the half-leather seat option and new standard Premium seats.

The EU5 2.2-liter diesel engine replaced the EU4 2.4-liter diesel in 2012, matching it for power, torque and fuel consumption, whilst a full acoustic engine cover replaced the previous splash cover, reducing engine Radiated noise and improving driving refinement. The GFT MT 82 six-speed gearbox has an excellent ratio spread, high top gear for cruising and enhanced low-speed crawl capability. The lower first gear offers low crawl speed making towing on-road and off-road much easier. The low-down engine torque also helps in-gear acceleration and the tall sixth gear ensures excellent real-world cruising, refinement and fuel economy.