WE ALL KNOW WE’RE GETTING older, but at least birthdays are predictable. Anniversaries, on the other hand, sneak up on us.
In 1948 the Series I Land Rover was introduced at the Amsterdam Motor Show. Land Rover is marking the 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 and interior finishes.
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 Grasmere Green with matching centre caps. Completing the exterior enhancements are a unique 75 Years graphic, Ceres Silver bumpers and Privacy Glass.
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 Cross Car 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.
Stuart Frith, Lifecycle Chief Engineer Defender, said, “Since revealing the new Defender, customers around the globe have fallen in love with it and demand remains extremely strong. This new Limited Edition captures the spirit of the past 75 years, with its colour and detailing, and fuses it with innovative, Configurable Terrain Response, software over the air updates and unrivalled all-terrain capability.”
The Limited Edition is based on the high-specification HSE, with comprehensive standard equipment. Innovative technology includes 3D Surround Camera, Configurable Terrain Response, Meridian Sound System, Matrix LED front lighting, 11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment system, Head-Up Display and Wireless Device Charger.
All 75th Limited Edition models feature a 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 and Tow Bar.
All Australian delivered 75th Limited Edition Defenders use the powerful and efficient P400 3.0L i6 294kW Ingenium petrol engine which utilises Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology to optimise power delivery and fuel economy by harnessing energy normally lost under deceleration and braking.
According to Land Rover, 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.
The Lifestyle Collection shares the Grasmere Green colour theme and features a comprehensive range of goods including a minimalist unique watch featuring two straps, a functional backpack and clothing with unique 75 Years graphics and detail.
Defender has won more than 50 global awards, including Top Gear’s 2020 Car of the Year, MotorTrend’s 2021 SUV of the Year and Autocar’s Best SUV 2020 as well as a 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating.
Land Rover was born with the launch of a single vehicle. Today the family of SUVs is testament to the pioneering spirit of innovation that has characterised Land Rover for more than seven decades.
New Defender 75th Limited Edition suggested retail price starts at $152,077 plus on-road costs for the 90 P400, and $156,157 plus on-road costs for the 110 P400.
Just 75 examples will be available in Australia, 25 Defender 90 and 50 Defender 110, with deliveries expected in April 2023.