Land Rover’s most capable and durable model ever has been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the latest round of test results.
The test unit was a right-hand drive Defender 110 2.0 diesel SE.
It combines advanced assisting technologies with an ultra-stiff aluminium-intensive body construction engineered to cope with rugged landscapes.
Clever technologies available on Defender include Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist and Rear Collision Monitor†.
Six airbags are designed to protect the driver and passengers, while up to three ISOFIX mounting points are available. New Defender scored 85 per cent for Adult and Child Occupant protection, 79 per cent for Safety Assist and achieved a 71 per cent score for Vulnerable Road Users on its way to a five-star overall rating.
The tough 4x4 family also includes the compact Defender 90 and a pair of practical Hard Top commercial derivatives, which feature a fixed bulkhead behind the front seats and provide 2,059 and 1,355 litres of cargo space respectively.
Following its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2019, Land Rover has experienced strong demand for the new 4x4. This has been matched with critical acclaim – the new Defender has already won 28 international awards.
Since its debut, Land Rover has also introduced its fuel efficient range of in-line six-cylinder Ingenium diesel engines with mild hybrid technology and its advanced P400e plug-in hybrid.This provides an all-electric range of up to 43km and CO2 emissions as low as 74g/km.
Land Rover has also introduced the X-Dynamic specification, available on both Defender 90 and 110. It provides a selection of exterior and interior design elements reflecting the 4x4’s broad capability and ensuring it stands out from the crowd.
The 110 starting at £45,315 (RM243,000) OTR in the UK.
