The much anticipated Land Rover Defender 2023 model is set to be released across the world. Land Rover Defender, for years, has been the primary leading jeep for adventurers. With the new Defender, the company has taken the comfort to another level which aptly complements the jeeps off-road capability.
The new Defender would offer more capable off-road ability than the other Land Rovers. Both two and four-door body styles would be available, and the base model – 296 hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, would set the pocket back a measly $53,500.
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The turbocharged four-cylinder is standard, and V-8 variants would also be available. All the Defenders come in four-wheel drive. However, the Defender would offer a plethora of advanced options, such as height adjustment with the air suspension and differential locking to enhance the off-road ability.
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Complimented with all off-road ability, the Defender would also give a superior on-road driving experience, which according to many sources, would be tough to replicate. The new Defender would offer a new Amazon Alexa Integrated Pivi Pro infotainment system enabling voice commands. It would come in seven variants, namely, Base, S, SE, X-Dynamic SE, X, V-8, and the Carpathian, with the latter priced at a whopping $112,750.
With the four-cylinder engine combined with an eight-speed transmission, the Defender would smoothly navigate through rugged and mountainous terrains. With a ground clearance of 11.5 inches and the ability to traverse through 35 inches of water, the Defender would easily wade through shallow lakes and water crossings.
All the variants of the Defender offer roughly the same fuel efficiency of around 17/18 miles per gallon, with the only exception being the V-8 variant which offers around 13 miles per gallon.
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The Defender comes with a four-spoke steering wheel and a magnesium beam running across the dash. The 10-inch center screen takes up most of the space under which the gear lever and ignition switches are also mounted. The infotainment system is also available with an 11.4-inch center screen. The Defender also offers a range of safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane assist, and emergency braking systems.