Land Rover introduces new features to the Defender range along with the new Vertex version

There is no denying that the Land Rover Defender has evolved from a rugged vehicle aimed mainly at the countryside and narrow terrain into a more luxurious vehicle in its latest generation. Although it retains many of its capabilities, it now draws more attention for its design than for its abilities. You may or may not like it, but the Defender is undoubtedly a vehicle that attracts glances, and Land Rover knows it, which is why they are now adding new features across the whole range as well as a new version.

Defender Vertex

If we want our Land Rover Defender to look more like a pure 4×4 than an SUV, we can now opt for the Vertex version. It stands out at first glance from the rest of the range thanks to its specific bumpers, a larger front grille and new fog lights, all finished in Shadow Atlas Matte, giving it an even more eye-catching and muscular look. At the rear, it features a spoiler for the tailgate painted in Gloss Black, and we mustn’t forget the contrasts provided by yellow front brake calipers and yellow rear recovery eyelets.

The changes don’t stop there, as the exterior also features new 22-inch wheels in Diamond Turned Satin Dark Grey with Carpathian Grey contrast, fitted as standard. Optionally, these can be swapped for 22-inch wheels in Gloss Black or 20-inch wheels in Satin Dark Grey. It also has a striking underbody cladding painted in the same colour as the rest of the bodywork, which can be chosen in Fuji White, Santorini Black, Woolstone Green, Borasco Grey, Carpathian Grey and Patagonia White Matte Wrap; all of these can be complemented with Matte Protective Film and, for the first time, Gloss Protective Film, both for greater resistance and durability.

Inside the Land Rover Defender Vertex, the English brand allows you to choose the upholstery for the seats in Windsor leather or Forged fabric, both available in Ebony or Caraway/Ebony and, if you request Ultrafabrics seats, these come in Light Cloud/Lunar. Remember that the new Forged fabric for the Defender offers superior resistance as it is made entirely of polyester.

Extended Exterior Pack

If we get a Land Rover Defender but don’t specifically want the Vertex version, the brand has launched the Extended Exterior Pack for the X-Dynamic SE, X-Dynamic HSE (including Hard Top) and V8 versions, based on the Vertex version. As you can imagine, this is an optional package with its corresponding surcharge that brings the Defender’s look closer to that of the Vertex version.

With this package it receives new bumpers finished in Shadow Atlas Matte, giving it a more striking and muscular presence, along with the rear spoiler and the spare wheel cover in the same colour as the rest of the bodywork. The package also includes 22-inch wheels in Gloss Black, which can be replaced by optional 20-inch wheels in Satin Dark Grey, 20-inch Diamond Turned wheels with Gloss Dark Grey contrast, and a 20-inch Gloss Black variant.

Defender OCTA

Thanks to its enhanced capabilities, the Land Rover Defender OCTA has become, on its own merits, the most capable Defender, which also receives its own individual update with an expanded colour palette including the new Woolstone Green shade, as well as a Gloss Black tailgate spoiler fitted as standard. In addition, the Chopped Carbon Fibre Exterior Pack is now also available for the OCTA version.

The Defender OCTA is fitted under its bonnet with a spectacular 4,400 cc twin-turbo V8 mild-hybrid engine, which has also been updated, now delivering 540 CV along with 750 Nm of torque, figures that allow it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds, all accompanied by an even deeper and more distinctive sound thanks to changes made to the exhaust manifold.

Miscellaneous new features and new engines

The update to the Defender OCTA’s V8 engine is not the only novelty when it comes to engines, as its powertrain range now adds the 3.0-litre P380 MHEV inline six-cylinder petrol engine, delivering 550 Nm of torque, as well as the new 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder petrol engine P300 with 470 Nm of torque, which replaces the 2.0-litre four-cylinder P300 engine in certain markets.

Other “minor” novelties include the expansion of the colour palette with the new Namib Orange shade, available for the 90 and 110 bodies in the S, X-Dynamic SE, X-Dynamic HSE and X versions. For better connectivity, the new Technology Pack is now also available, which includes a domestic power socket, head-up display, Meridian surround sound system and Clearsight interior rear-view mirror, available for the S, X-Dynamic SE and X-Dynamic HSE versions.

For the Defender 110 bodywork it is now possible to request the six-seat configuration in a 2+2+2 layout, incorporating in the second row Captain Chairs with additional bolstering, side cushions, individual armrests, manual reclining function and two floor cup holders behind the centre console. Finally, for those who want to use their Defender for outdoor adventures, Land Rover now offers customers new accessories such as the Expedition Roof Light, for additional lighting, the Explorer Pack or the Adventure Pack.

Technical specifications of this car

Off-RoadLand Rover Defender23 versions · from 78,700 €