IN 1948, the Land Rover Series I was introduced at the Amsterdam Motor Show.
Now, Land Rover is marking its anniversary with the Defender 75th Limited Edition.
Available in 90 or 110 body designs, the Defender 75th Limited Edition has an exclusive exterior design theme with unique detailing, finished in iconic Grasmere green paint with complementing wheels.
The exterior finish introduces Grasmere green to the Defender line-up for the first time, a hue reserved exclusively for the 75th Limited Edition – with 20-inch alloy wheels also in the colour with matching caps.
Completing the exterior enhancements are a unique 75 Years graphic, Ceres silver bumpers and privacy glass.
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Defender’s durable and versatile interior has received similar treatment, with the cross-car beam finished in brushed Grasmere green powder coat and laser-etched detailing on the beam end caps.
The seats are finished in resist ebony, with the hockey stick on the centre console featuring Robustec material – the most robust fabric available on Defender.
Life cycle chief engineer defender Stuart Frith said: “Since revealing the new Defender, customers around the globe have fallen in love with it and demand remains strong. This new Limited Edition captures the spirit of the past 75 years with its colour and detailing, and fuses it with innovative new technology such as hybrid electric power, configurable terrain response, software over the air updates and unrivalled all-terrain capability.”
The Limited Edition is based on the high-specification equipment, with comprehensive standard equipment. Innovative technology includes 3D surround camera, meridian sound system, matrix LED front lighting, 11,4-inch pivi pro infotainment system, head-up display and wireless device charger.
All models feature a folding fabric roof or sliding panoramic roof while superior comfort is provided by 14-way driver and passenger heated electric memory seats, heated steering wheel and three-zone climate control.
An electrically deployable tow bar and all-season tyres can be added.
The uniqueness of the Limited Edition ensures its place as a highly collectible Defender, revealed alongside a new range of Land Rover lifestyle goods celebrating this historic moment.
Only 10 Defender 90 and 30 Defender 110 75th Limited Edition units are destined for South Africa, with pricing set at R1 741 000 and R1 780 000, respectively.
All will be available exclusively with D300 Ingenium diesel power trains only.
The Defender 75th Limited Edition is expected to be available in Mzansi early in 2023, but can be configured ordered now at your local retailer.
