Go anywhere for 8 people in new Land Rover Defender 130

LONDON: Land Rover is expanding the Defender line with the introduction of the Defender 130 that is capable of seating up to 8 people.

The Defender 130 is available to order now from £73,895 (RM407,000) on-the-road in the UK.

It joins the other Defender variants namely the Defender 90 and Defender 110.

Like the other Defenders, the new 130 body design borrows its name from the original Defender family, inspired by the longest model in the line-up.

It allows customers to effortlessly transport up to eight people across any terrain and is the ultimate demonstration of Defender’s breadth of talents.

A host of exterior and interior design enhancements and technologies distinguish the new Defender 130, balancing comfort with customary Defender durability and capability.


It has an extended body for greater interior space, and is meant for all-terrain family expeditions with up to eight on board in superior comfort.

The increase in body length retains the Defender’s off-road capability and articulations, and three rows of seating in 2+3+3 arrangement.

The Defender silhouette is elegantly extended by 340mm, for enhanced interior space with vast maximum load capacity of 2,516 litres and three rows of full-size seating.

For families, ISOFIX child seat attachments are found on up to five of the passenger seats, on the outer seats of the second and third rows, as well as the front passenger seat.

The five-seat version of Defender 130 offers a vast load area of up to 2,516 litres with row two folded.

Exclusive new Sedona Red colour and four-zone climate control are uniquely available on Defender 130, with standard air suspension for enhanced comfort.


A striking exterior option pack called Extended Bright Pack gives the new Defender variant a unique character, with Ceres Silver Satin finish to lower body cladding around the entire vehicle.

It is fitted with larger 11.4-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen as standard, while occupants enjoy purer air with advanced Cabin Air Purification Plus as standard

Another party trick in the 4X4 is that it can find and navigate to any 3m square on the planet, without the need for a phone signal, using the advanced Pivi Pro infotainment system.

That is thanks to the use of the global location platform, what3words, giving customers accurate and precise navigation even in the most remote environments.

A sophisticated interior is provided by Light Oyster leather and new Natural Light Oak veneer, with white powder-coated Cross Car Beam and extended chrome detailing.


It has 3,893 litres of cargo volume even with the rearmost seats in place. When the seats are not in use, they stow to create a large loading area, giving customers the ultimate choice in configuring the interior arrangement that best suits their needs. They are split in 40:20:40 configuration for added convenience.

The Defender 130 is available with a choice of electrified powertrains, including the P300 and P400 mild-hybrid Ingenium six-cylinder petrols, and the D300 Ingenium six-cylinder diesel.

Mild-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology underpins Land Rover’s six-cylinder Ingenium powertrains, providing seamless responses as well as enhanced fuel economy.


It uses a 48V belt-integrated Starter Generator (BiSG) that harvests energy normally lost under braking and deceleration, that is stored and used later in the journey, while also making the stop-start system more rapid and efficient.

The P300 and P400 use a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine making respectively 300hp and 470Nm of torque from 1,500-4,250rpm (0-100kph in 8s), and 400hp and 550Nm of torque from 2,000-5,000rpm (0-100kph in 6.6s).

The D300 diesel also uses a 3.0-litre six-cylinder mill producing 296hp and 650Nm of torque from 1,500-2,500rpm (0-100kph in 7.5s).


The Defender 130 is available in HSE, X-Dynamic SE, X-Dynamic HSE and X specifications, in addition to a First Edition.

The First Edition is available in three combinations, each one featuring a distinct colour and design theme:

> Fuji White with Extended Bright Pack with Light Oyster Full Windsor Leather interior and Natural Light Oak Veneer
> Sedona Red with Ebony Full Windsor Leather seats and Smoked Oak Veneer
> Carpathian Grey with Vintage Tan Full Windsor Leather and Rough-Cut Walnut Veneer


The First Edition model builds on the HSE specification with an extensive equipment list including Matrix LED headlamps, heated second and third-row seating, four-zone climate control, Meridian Surround Sound System, Driver Assist Pack and Privacy Glass.

All feature 20-inch alloy wheels as standard, with a choice of P400 petrol or D300 diesel Ingenium six-cylinder powertrains.

All Defenders come with keyless entry as standard. When the key fob is detected approaching the vehicle, it automatically unlocks when it is within 1.5 metres. When leaving the vehicle, it will automatically lock when the key fob is more than 1.5 metres away.

At the same time, Land Rover has also announced that the Defender Hard Top 90 and 110 family are now available with X-Dynamic and X specifications.

On a side note, Land Rover celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee year by gifting her a specially commissioned Defender 130 for use by the British Red Cross.

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