Johannesburg - Land Rover fans and potential buyers have been able to configure the new Defender on the brand’s website since September, but until now no one has known how much it will actually cost.
But now Land Rover has released local pricing for the new Defender, which is set to reach showrooms in June this year, with only the long-wheelbase ‘110’ model being available initially. The three-door Defender 90 is set to reach our shores later in the year, but Land Rover has also opened the order books for this one.
Land Rover will offer a total of 30 Defender derivatives in South Africa (see the full list below) and the bulk of them are priced on the wrong side of R1 million. The base Defender 90 comes in at R948 000, while the Defender 110 starts at R999 000. The range-toppers cost R1 486 700 and R1 498 400 respectively.
Initial engine options include a D240 2-litre turbodiesel with 177kW and 430Nm on tap as well as two turbopetrol options - a 2-litre unit with 221kW and 400Nm, and a 3-litre straight-six mild hybrid drivetrain that produces 294kW and 430Nm.
The local website also mentions a 147kW 2-litre turbodiesel but no pricing has been released as yet, although these models will no doubt reduce the base price of the line-up.
Customers get to choose from six model grades - Standard, S, SE, HSE, First Edition and X - and four packs - Explorer, Adventure, Country and Urban - which add further individuality and capability.
Standard features on the base
model include Land Rover’s 25.4cm ‘Pivi Pro’ touchscreen infotainment system with satnav and a 360 degree parking aid. Also part of the deal here is cruise control, dual-zone climate control, auto headlights and wipers, Lane Keep Assist, Emergency Braking and LED headlights.
The S
specification grade adds 19-inch, six-spoke alloy wheels, a digital instrument cluster, Auto High Beam Assist and partial leather seats.
The SE
comes with 20-inch, five-spoke alloys, Premium LED headlights with signature DRL, ‘Clear Sight’ digital rear-view mirror, keyless entry and start, Meridian Sound System, Blind Spot Assist and Rear Traffic Monitor.
In addition, the HSE
gains Gloss Dark Grey 20-inch alloys with a contrast Diamond Turned finish, Matrix LED headlights, Ebony Windsor leather seats, adaptive cruise control and a sliding panoramic roof.
The Defender First Edition
and Defender X
come with most of the aforementioned features, but also add various unique styling elements, as well as Land Rover’s configurable Terrain Response 2 system.
Want to configure your own Defender?
and let your imagination run wild.
PRICES
Defender 90
D240 177kW StandardR948 000D240 177kW SR996 500D240 177kW SER1 060 200D240 177kW HSER1 156 600D240 177kW First EditionR1 142 200P300 221kW StandardR948 000P300 221kW SR996 500P300 221kW SER1 060 200P300 221kW HSER1 156 600P400 294kW StandardR1 078 400P400 294kW SR1 113 800P400 294kW SER1 172 500P400 294kW HSER1 268 900P400 294kW First EditionR1 254 500P400 294kW XR1 486 700
Defender 110
D240 177kW StandardR999 000D240 177kW SR1 042 800D240 177kW SER1 099 500D240 177kW HSER1 198 700D240 177kW First EditionR1 199 500P300 221kW StandardR999 000P300 221kW SR1 042 800P300 221kW SER1 099 500P300 221kW HSER1 198 700P400 294kW StandardR1 129 400P400 294kW SR1 164 800P400 294kW SER1 224 300P400 294kW HSER1 320 700P400 294kW First EditionR1 310 400P400 294kW XR1 498 400