Land Rover marks thirtieth anniversary of Defender’s North American arrival

It was in late 1992 that the Land Rover Defender first reached North America, a minimum of formally, and to mark the upcoming thirtieth anniversary Land Rover will supply a particular version based mostly on the newest Defender.

Simply 500 of the particular Defenders will likely be constructed for the 2023 mannequin yr, solely for North America, all of them based mostly on the Defender 110 P300 S grade. Pricing is ready at $76,350, together with a $1,350 vacation spot cost.

Often called the Defender thirtieth Anniversary Version, the SUVs will likely be recognizable by their white exteriors together with black leather-based trim and 18-inch metal wheels with a retro design. The design featured on the Defender First Version provided for the 1993 mannequin yr, whose manufacturing run additionally numbered 500 models.

1993 Land Rover Defender 110 First Edition

1993 Land Rover Defender 110 First Version

The Defender thirtieth Anniversary Version additionally options equipment much like or impressed by gadgets discovered on the Defender First Version. The record features a roof rack, facet steps, wheel arch extensions, a deployable ladder, mud flaps, and rubber mats. After all, there are additionally fashionable additions like air suspension, LED headlights, and exercise key. The latter is a water-proof wristband that you should utilize to entry the automobile whereas the precise key stays locked inside.

Energy comes from the bottom 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 provided within the Defender. The engine is sweet for 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque and can see the Defender speed up from 0-60 mph in round seven seconds.

Order books for the Defender thirtieth Anniversary Version at the moment are open.

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